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On the road

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:57:34 -0700

Taking a ride towards Eyjafjallajökull on a rainy autumn day. Taken on highway 261 also known as Fljótshlíðarvegur. The Bike is a Suzuki V-Strom DL650 rented from Riding Iceland/Biking Vikings.

Yōga

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:12:29 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Looking down from the top of the Setagaya Business Square in Yōga. The semicircle contains a fountain and patio. Nearby you can see stores, a cemetary and residences.

Magic Candles

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:03:26 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

The frozen grass and straws accumulate an armor of ice for the winter. The winter sun lights them up in the short twilight hours.

Time for a swim

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:22:36 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Landmannalaugar in Iceland is an area around a natural hot spring. It's mostly un-managed so you can go there anytime and take a dip into the warm waters. When this picture was taken the temperature outside was around -9°C, and the pool itself was probably around 30~40°C. After fetching the (optional) swimwear and taking a good dip, we had to change back to our winter clothes in the freezing cold. It was enough time for the swimwear to be frozen solid by the cold wind.

Watching the sun from Phromthep

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:43:42 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Many sit by on Phromthep Cape waiting for the Sun the set on each day. Great view and a warm tropical climate combine into a grand display. This one was taken one day at the end of the rainy season. Rain would pass over the island every few hours it seemed, by sunset it was visible on the horizon while more was creeping up from behind.

Sunset at Phromthep Cape

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:26:22 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

The last full day in Phuket called out for a trip to the Cape and catch the sunset. With the sun behind a cover of clouds I wasn't sure if it had already passed the horizon or not at first. Luckily it still had that sliver to pass through and I had time for a few shots.

Here I'm mostly experimenting with some post editing instead of a full on HDR.

Mom Tri's Boathouse Lounge

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:37:29 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

The lounge of Mom Tri's Boathouse Wine & Grill restaurant. An excellent restaurant who's main Chef, Tummanoon Punchun, offers weekly cooking classes which I had the pleasure of taking part in. The Boathouse is situated by Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand and offers this spectacular view by which you can enjoy a quiet sunset dinner or coffee in the morning.

Phnom Bakheng

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:44:15 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Just between Angkor Wat and the Bayon lies the temple of Phnom Bakheng, a good walk up the hill and a popular place to witness the sunset as it gives a great view of the surrounding area. The main temple on the top of the hill lies up some pretty steep steps. When climbing down those very steps this view caught my eye and I quickly pulled out my tripod and took a few, dodging passing tourists.

I'm also trying to work on some techniques to minimize the HDR psychedelic effect while still maintaining that enhanced reality feeling. Still not there yet, but hopefully good for now.

Nagoya Castle - 名古屋城

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:42:44 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Originally built in 1525 and rebuilt countless times since. By the base of the castle a few deer can be spotted.

Japanese Tea House

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:40:52 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Old style tea-houses and garden in Nagoya castle park.

Temple Lights

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:44:51 -0800

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Nara Temple Bell

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:21:48 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Nara Temple bell (二月堂) wound up into a colourful sash.

Red Temple Door

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:11:09 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

The temple door of Tōdaiji (東大寺) in Nara.

God of the mountain

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:58:29 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Among the many slopes of Shigakogen this Torii marks an entrance to more sacred part of the mountain.

Night market near Kata Beach

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:26:53 -0800

stoicviking posted a photo:

Woman selling sweet pastry at the Kata night market. I Have to say I prefer this one over Beijing's similar night market below.

Angkor Wat

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:06:57 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Angkor Wat is a temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as the center of his capital and as the state temple. The temple has remained a significant religious centre since its foundation, first Hindu and then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It is the symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag and the must see tourist attraction bringing in millions of visitors a year.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_wat

Outer Gallery Courtyard

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:37:39 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Angor Wat outer gallery courtyard. These may have been filled with water.

A Kid in the Rain

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:10:11 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

While waiting for the rain to subside, this kid, seemingly unfettered by the downfall was running around collecting plastic bottles. Seeing kids wearing little to nothing while running around was not an uncommon sight, more so the further you got away from the city of Siam Reap.

Buddist Service at Angkor Wat

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:01:58 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Buddist service, with music, incense and incantations.

Devatas on the Wall

nobody@flickr.com (stoicviking) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:08:54 -0700

stoicviking posted a photo:

Bas relief engravings of Angkor Wat, depicting divine nymphs called Devatas, almost 2000 of these can be found around the site.