Photography life … Phuket

Today we woke up to rain, and now have a power cut. Originally I thought it was due to the storm, but then realised everyone else had power. Himself is grumpy because I’m reading emails, and writing this instead of “entertaining him’.

I have to say the rain has brought a welcome cool breeze, and it’s the first really persistent rain we’ve seen in five days, which considering it is the rainy season is pretty good going.

So far we have experienced the joys of a speedboat ride around Phi Phi, swimming in beautiful emerald green sea with lots of brightly coloured fishes, white sandy beaches and we even had a go at snorkelling. Then there is the infamous nightlife – the night markets, the pubs and the entertainment. Personally I prefer to use the Hotel’s spa facilities for a massage and have tried their Thai cooking class than the hustle & bustle of life outside.

Even though it’s been a short stay I have taken a lot of photographs, that have been close to home or found along the way, rather than seeking them out. It’s a good lesson for me, as it’s easy to ignore what is close or obvious to take. Having looked around to see the kind of pictures that the picture libraries already had I feel I have photographer my travels from a slightly different angle, but sometimes the same angle as those before me.

September 25th, 2005