Ubon Magic Photo

Flood in some areas at Ubonratchathani

2011-10-04T04:30:00.000-07:00

Although in a few day of this month the water level is lower down but in some areas of Thailand the water level is steady. The people in the area still trouble and suffered. So I have some pic of this flood happening in Ubonratchathani.

and I have some pic from my brother for promote him :)

Before Buddhist lent day (Khao Phunsa) in Thailand : Before be the Thai's wax sculpture(Trailers)

2011-07-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Before be the Thai's wax sculpture (Trailers) is a video clip that I make it from my mac for entertain and publish. And this is my first time to make the video, sorry if it have some mistake. Enjoy :)

Nikon D3S 12.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 24fps 720p HD Video Capability (Body Only)

2011-07-21T00:47:00.000-07:00

Nikon D3s Reviews

With Nikon D3s camera I think it can work completely with full-frame function and when I shot some pic in the night this nikon D3s can make my pic perfect; noise is virtually none or none, focus is fastest. So I am sure that Nikon D3s camera is the perfect camera for me and for you.

Technical Details

12.1-megapixel, FX-format CMOS sensor; 720p HD video capture

Body only; lenses sold separately

Low-noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 12,800; continuous shooting up to 9fps

Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; Nikon EXPEED image processing

3-inch super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD; one-button Live View with two shooting modes

Dual CF card slots with overflow, backup and copy options (CF card not included); up to 4,300 images per battery charge

Product Description

The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Leading with uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps, the D3S' rugged magnesium alloy construction, comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, delivers on its promises of superiority. Exacting moments in time are captured to an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.
Nikon's newly engineered, original 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive technologies such as EXPEED image processing, Nikon's Scene Recognition System and a fast, accurate 51-area AF system, work together to assure that both still and smooth 24 fps HD video files exhibit incredible edge-to-edge sharpness, rich color depth and broad tonal range, while barrier-breaking performance enables low-noise ISO sensitivity to 12,800.

Expanded ISO sensitivities of 25,600, 51,200 and an astounding 102,400, shatter many long-standing rules of photography. Audio to accompany HD video is preserved with a built-in microphone, while high fidelity stereo sound is recorded through the external Mic input using an optional microphone. More proven technologies include Nikon's renowned 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, assuring exacting exposure evaluation and white balance detection. Precise image review and menu access comes to life with the D3S' tempered glass-protected and individually factory-calibrated 3-inch, 921,000-dot Live View monitor. A self-diagnostic shutter, tested to beyond 300,000 cycles, and a myriad of inherent benefits stemming from decades of Nikon design experience, round out the D3S' qualifications to meet the needs of professional photographers. Read more.

Wax Sculpting before candle festival 2011 - Nakorn Ratchasima in Thailand

2011-07-18T07:37:00.000-07:00

I have chance to go to Nakorn Ratchasima or Koraj in northeast of thailand which a location to Wax Sculpting same Ubonratchathani. Therefore I capture some picture for sharing in my blog. Thanks for visit.

Candle Festival 2011 : Ubonratchathani in Thailand [Day]

2011-07-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

Candle Festival 2011 : Ubonratchathani in Thailand [Night]

2011-07-16T06:23:00.000-07:00

Buddhism is the religion of over 90% of the country of Thailand and has broad impact on the lives of Thai people all over the country. Most holidays in Thailand mark important days for the Buddhist religion, including the upcoming Buddhist Lent Day on 27 July, 2010. Buddhist Lent is mainly practiced by ordained monks and on July 27, the beginning of lent, the Candle Festival is celebrated by all Thai people. The Candle Festival is celebrated country-wide, but the most well recognized celebrations are in Ubon Rachathani province in northeastern Thailand (Isaan).

According to history, Buddhist Lent Day began as a result of villagers complaining to the Lord Buddha. They said that a group of determined monks making merit for Buddhism had walked through their wet rice fields. The rice fields were thriving and their actions ruined the crop. As a result, the story is that the Lord Buddha set a rule for all monks to practice making merit while confined to the temples. Today Buddhist Lent requires all monks to remain confined to their temples or place of residence for a period of 3 months during the rainy season, beginning the first day of the eighth waning moon.

Thai people are very appreciative of the commitment to Buddhist Lent and are privileged to offer all necessary things such as towels, dry foodstuffs, blankets, etc. This offering includes candles and so we see the origin of the celebrated Candle Festival. In past times there was no electricity into many temples and the candle has become an important symbolic influence in various ceremonies and in daily use. Also, as the candle signifies wisdom as light; during the Candle Festival people demonstrate their beliefs by offering large and often lavishly decorated candles to the monks.

On the day before Buddhist Lent day, groups of people will gather with their elaborately decorate candles and put them on parade. The rich, luxuriously sculpted patterns on the beautiful candles portray the willpower, unity, and Buddhist beliefs of that community. The candle parade procession will contain young and old, in their best dress. In Ubon Ratchathani there will be many groups of local Isaan performances, musicians and dancers. There is also a beauty contest to select Miss Candle (the most beautiful lady of that community).

Regardless of where you may be in the country, you will find a celebration of the Candle Festival. Rain or shine people will be having fun and expressing their faith on July 27, the beginning of Buddhist lent.

Credit : http://www.thailand-travelonline.com/thailand-destinations/northeast-thailand-isaan/candle-festival-celebrations-mark-the-beginning-of-buddhist-lent/1214/

Picture Credit : Me [Jsseng]

Wan Kao Pansa is coming !

2011-07-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival, the most elaborate of the traditional parading of candles to wats (Thai: แห่เทียน hae thian), is held in Ubon Ratchathani, Isan, Thailand, around the days of Asanha Puja (which commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon) and Wan Kao Pansa (which marks the beginning of vassa).
At the start of the Lenten period, it is traditional in preparation for the rainy season for the devout to donate to items for the personal use of monks, and of candles to dispel gloom in their quarters and elsewhere within the wat. The latter is often the core event of many village celebrations, but is at its most elaborate in the Ubon Ratchathani version, which nowadays is a major event both for residents and for tourists: giant candles are paraded through the town, each representing a local temple, district or other institution. The more elaborate versions are accompanied by scenes of Hindu and Buddhist mythology sculpted in wood or plaster and coated with wax. Of course, these candles are never burned.

The candles are carved a couple of days before the procession.
On Asanha Bucha day, the candles are taken to Thung Si Mueang, a park in the middle of the city, where they are decorated and then exhibited in the evening. On the same evening, there are small processions with lighted candles at several temples.
The procession takes place on the morning of Wan Kao Pansa. The candles are paraded through the city centre on floats, accompanied by representatives of the respective institutions. These are normally dancers or musicians in traditional dress.
In addition to the above, the festival is accompanied by the usual paraphernalia of feasting and games which attend any Thai festival.

Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubon_Ratchathani_Candle_Festival
Picture Credit: me !

Firework in New Year 2011

2011-07-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

This year 2011 I have no time to set my camera for take a shot firework photo because I have a party with my family. Then I drive my car to search a location to take it to time before the firework up to the sky. Finally I take some picture of firework successed. Happy New Year 2011

Waterfall in the rainy season

2011-07-13T14:57:00.000-07:00

Normally, the most people are not going to anywhere in the rainy seaseon because it's inconvenient to travel but in my mind this is the chance to relax and impress with the fresh environment, nature, animal, etc. Then I capture some picture to share it and I expect everybody will enjoy with my picture.

Wian Tian - Walk with lighted candles in hand around a temple

2011-07-12T22:42:00.000-07:00

That 2 pic are the pic from my multiply and I think that the nice pic. : )

Before Buddhist lent day (Khao Phunsa) in Thailand

2011-07-11T16:39:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a lot of pictures to keep that one tradition of Thailand and make it to video. But now I can't upload it to share to everyone so when I process it completely I will share it later. Thank you.

Songkran Festival 2008 in thailand

2011-07-10T23:48:00.000-07:00

In 2008, I'm taking the picture of songkran festival in ubonratchathani and I have more pictures but I showed on my multiply some pictures and my blog because I'm not a time to upload all pictures.

The Songkran festival is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day from 13 to 15 April. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia.

The date of the festival was originally set by astrological calculation, but it is now fixed. If these days fall on a weekend, the missed days off are taken on the weekdays immediately following. If they fall in the middle of the week, many Thai take off from the previous Friday until the following Monday. Songkran falls in the hottest time of the year in Thailand, at the end of the dry season. Until 1888 the Thai New Year was the beginning of the year in Thailand; thereafter 1 April was used until 1940. 1 January is now the beginning of the year. The traditional Thai New Year has been a national holiday since then. Read more...

Credit : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songkran

The First Greeting !

2011-07-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

Hello. I'm Jsseng (my alias). I'm glad to start sharing my photos today so hopefully everyone will be happy with my photos from Thailand. In 2006 I started taking a photo again after the termination of 10 years. At that time I have used Nikon D80 with flash SB-800 but today I have a lot of cameras and lens such as Nikon D3s, Nikon D700 and Nikon D300s which that all can earn the money with photographer services in Thailand and sell my photo on shutterstock.