Harry Flashman
Getting the “stage” photograph
Stage photography is quite different from ordinary portraiture. With portraits you are generally trying show the subject in a flattering manner. With stage portraits...
Changing cameras – but to what?
Many years ago, when looking at medium format photography, I was enamored of a Pentax 6x7. It was just like a larger 35 mm...
Climbing Mt Everest is easier than photographing toddlers
When I was an active professional photographer, I was given two pieces of advice. First was: Do Not Photograph Children and the second was:...
Photographing the ‘real’ Thailand
I have written before about the photographic opportunities that there are in Thailand with beaches, temples, nightlife and beautiful ladies in abundance. Blue skies,...
Been a little wet recently!
I must buy a new car - or even a ‘newer’ car that does not leak. At this time of year in the wet...
Is your camera at risk?
Well, it all depends upon which risk do you mean? Risk of self igniting is not very high; however, risk of injury through falling...
Time Lapse!
Have you ever stopped to ponder on just what a photo is - or better, just what it represents. In actual fact, a standard...
Forget the “apps” and go back to basics
We have been discussing modern cameras recently, all bristling with settings, modes, applications and operating systems. However, despite all the electronic trickery, there are...
Forget the smartphones – get a DSLR
In recent columns I have been comparing smartphone cameras between themselves, and also against point and shooter compacts. This week I thought I should...
Latest Stories
Luxury villa in Pattaya turned scam hub, five foreign suspects arrested
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Transnational Crime Suppression Unit of Pattaya City Police has arrested five foreign nationals following a raid on a luxury villa...
Not for everyone Pattaya’s extended Songkran divides long-term visitors
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Songkran approaches, excitement is building across Pattaya, where celebrations stretch far beyond the traditional three-day festival.
Key dates include April 18...
Italian couple chooses Moo Deng for surprise proposal at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A romantic moment unfolded at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, an attraction located about an hour’s drive from Pattaya, when an Italian...
Thai PM signals new government within a week to unlock full policy powers
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul announced that a new government is expected to be formed within the next...
Thai Deputy PM visits Phetchaburi to push action on urgent environmental challenges
PHETCHABURI, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has visited Phetchaburi Province to monitor key environmental challenges...