Uploads from Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน, tagged littleindia, with geodata

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil

nobody@flickr.com (Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:26:18 -0700

Whilst I lived in North East Thailand (Isan), I was introduced to this old man, who happens to be deaf, dumb and blind. His only contact with the outside world is through the touch of his hands.

Whilst he lived surrounded by 3 generations spawned by him, one could feel his distress and see the utter loneliness in which he existed.

Life went on around him, whilst he remained totally oblivious to it. A very touching moment...

Picture taken in Kodak TRI-X 400

Beauty is timeless

nobody@flickr.com (Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:47:49 -0700

Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน posted a photo:

This lady is 78 years old. Whilst her grandchildren are busy making ends meet in Southern Thailand, this lady takes care of 3 of her great-grandchildren alone. This is her secret to staying young at heart.

Picture was taken in Isan (North-East Thailand).

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A life well spent

nobody@flickr.com (Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:06:02 -0700

Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน posted a photo:

Whilst teaching English in North-East Thailand (Isan), this old gentleman was my next door neighbour. He is 89 years old and still functions at a hundred miles an hour.

During our conversation, my control of the Thai language put a big smile on his face whilst we sat fixing one of the village children's bicycle on his porch. I managed to capture this expression, one of timeless joy and happiness.

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This picture was taken with a Rolleiflex SLX Planar lens 80/2.8. After print, the picture was scanned and an antique plate-like process was applied via Silver Efex Pro on Photoshop

After a hard day in the fields

nobody@flickr.com (Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:14:10 -0700

Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน posted a photo:

Old rice farmer on his way to join his fellow villagers to listen to the local broadcast, in view of Thailand's upcoming elections next week

Picture taken with a
- Rolleiflex SLX Planar 80/2.8 lens
- Aperture f/2.8
- Kodak TRI-X 400
- Green lens

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A life well spent

nobody@flickr.com (Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:28:04 -0700

Mat aka แมทธิว แซมสัน posted a photo:

During my trip to Isaan (North-East Thailand), I was privileged to meet my friend's great grandmother, who happens to have turned 94 last week.

Amidst her age and years spent working in the rice fields, she still walks over 5 miles per day to the local "town" and back. She also has all her head and enjoys the visit of her very extended family. From what I understand (my isaan dialect is sketchy), she has 8 children (6 still alive), 25 grandchildren (19 still alive), 35+ great-grandchildren... And counting...

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