Monthly:September 2012
I took this shot while wandering across the isthmus between Ton Sai Bay and Loh Dalam Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don. The boy was completely oblivious to my presence, fully engaged in his activity. He wasn’t going anywhere in particular, wasn’t playing with anyone else, just having carefree fun running around.
If you’re stuck in your office and it’s grey/cold/wet or otherwise unpleasant or dull, then kick back and imagine you’re on this beach with your favorite companions and favorite beverage! You can hear the waves rippling on the beach, smell the salt air, feel a light breeze – paradise!. This is a view of Loh Dalam Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don.
The normal method of transport if you want to go the Koh Phi Phi Ley or one of the remote beaches on Koh Phi Phi Don is to take a longtail boat – so called because of the long drive shaft to the propeller as clearly seen in this image. Not so sure I’d want to be the guy snorkeling in this in front of the boat – it’s by no means evident that the boatman has seen him.
I spotted these fish from the jetty in Ton Sai Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don. What struck me was the one yellow-banded fish among this school of silver fish. Much as I looked around, I didn’t see another one nearby.
I love the tight crop on this image that eliminates the sky and thereby accentuates the height of the limestone cliffs. You can just make out a small beach and a hut in the center of the photo. The aqua water is shallower than the blue water. If you look closely you can see a thin line of aqua on the far shore also. The ferries and fishing boats typically stayed in the blue water to avoid grounding.
You can typically find several shots from a single location if you take the time to look around. You should also take advantage of zoom lenses which are easier to carry than multiple prime lenses. My current favorite is the Canon 28-300. It’s not as inconspicuous as the Nikon equivalent (there’s a Tamron for the Canon that’s more affordable) but I’m a bit of a Canon snob. Whatever the camera and whatever the lens manufacturer, the 28-300mm range is great for travel photography.
