Comments for Loy Krathong at Chang Erawan at http://www.bangkok-daytrips.com , comment 0 to 10 out of 10 comments http://www.bangkok-daytrips.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 That first photo in this series is one of the best I've ever seen of Loy Krathong. Surrealistic and emotional and beautiful. Congrats, not only are you a decent writer but you're also a very good photographer. - friskodude Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:43:55 +0100 Agreed with the previous comment - GORGEOUS, colorful photos. You've captured Loy Krathong quite well. It was held last weekend here in the States because Thanksgiving Day and the following weekend are all holidays that would conflict with Loy Krathong. It's just not the same with a half-moon in the sky! Hope to be there in Thailand for next year's holiday. - Amy Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:07 +0100 Richard, I agree with post #1 the first photograph captures the beauty of this festival superbly. Wonderful composition and colours. - Guava Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:18 +0100 Beautiful! Beautiful! The pictures are just wonderful! - Chani Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:30 +0100 Have to agree with Carl (Friskodude) that that is one of the finest photos of Loy Kratong i've ever seen (top pic). Would have been made just slightly better if the girls in the picture had been smiling - just a little! - Stephen Cleary Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:43 +0100 Very impressive photography Richard. Personally, I think the look of concentration on all of the girls in the first picture emphasises the importance of their duties, and the unusual lack of a 'Thai smile' adds to the interest of the image. I'm also interested in who/what they're looking at, and what significance there is in their decorative headwear. Another really interesting post! - Michael Johnson Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:44:58 +0100 I have to agree with above comments. lol. Even I'm living in Thailand, I'd never seen any better photos of Loy Kratong! Just arrived here. I'll come visit regularly. ^-^ - Pacharapan Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:45:12 +0100 Thank you for all the nice pics and interesting articles in this blog. I'm relaxed and feel as if I'm on vacation just by reading your blog. Keep it coming. - Bergen Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:45:23 +0100 I agree with all the above comments about the first photo. I would buy it and frame it if it were sold as a print. I saw my first Loy Krathong this year in Wichianburi and spent half of Saturday making my own Krathong (ok watching my wife and mother-in-law make it while I messed about with banana leaves and a stapler.) It was probably the most beautiful thing I have seen in Thailand. The photos cheared me up slightly as I am now back in the uk and about to start my first day back at work. Thank You - mick1306 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:45:34 +0100 Such wonderful vibrant colours from a festival i remember so well. I spent the the last Loy Krathong near my home where I was teaching English for five years. I lonely at the time although had a few locals to speak to in the same road. I payed my respects that day although found it difficult to wai passing the decorated flower and bed offering to the rain god or budha. many people did the same around me withour even the slightest glanses at me been a westerner paying my respects. This was the start of jouney i'll never forget in Thailand which opened my mind and senses to my surroundings. This was anew journey across amny countries and a new beginning to a strong future. - Stephen Peter Jones Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:45:47 +0100