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...
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Phuket’s luxury boom raises questions about infrastructure readiness
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Rotary world leaders to join over 1,200 delegates at 2026 Pattaya Institute
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 1,200 delegates from 24 countries have registered for the 2026 Pattaya Rotary Institute, which will bring senior Rotary leaders,...
Watch the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival from Avani Rooftop
PATTAYA, Thailand – Get ready for two spectacular nights of dazzling fireworks, panoramic skyline views and rooftop dining as Avani Pattaya Resort invites guests...
Two big nights at Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar: Halloween Party on 31 October and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mao and Ning, the team behind Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar & Restaurant near Mabprachan Lake, invite everyone to two evenings of...
Know some Thai but can’t find the words? The Thai Recall app helps keep...
Know some Thai but can't find the words? The Thai Recall app helps keep the conversation flowing
You're chatting with Thai friends, talking to your...