john luke Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 This afternoon I paid a visit to Naklua Sea Food Market in Naklua. Nothing much has changed there recently. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 My main camera is a Canon 6D Mark II, however it is heavy and even heavier with the longer lenses fitted. I wanted a small point and shoot type camera, which would produce pictures of a similar quality to the 6D Mark II when tayking what I would describe as easy pictures; by that I mean no difficult lighting conditions and subject not to far away etc. I recently took the plunge and purchased a Canon Powershot g7x mark III. Whilst it will in no way replace to DSLR, I have been pleased with its performance. One feature that is good is the attached flash gun; the better quality DSLR s do not have a built in flash; it is so quick to just press a button and have a small flash gun there, rather than having to get an external flashgun out of the camera back and attach it. All the shots here were taken with the g7x and I do not think there has been any loss of quality from previous stuff taken on the DSLR and the fill in flash also was convenient. It is a 1 inch sensor. I still post process everything using Lightroom and Photoshop. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Nice report.....but something looks fishy to me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: Nice report.....but something looks fishy to me LOL I am afraid it reminds me of what the old Leeds Fish Market was like when I was a child; by the way I am 70 now. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 minute ago, john luke said: LOL I am afraid it reminds me of what the old Leeds Fish Market was like when I was a child; by the way I am 70 now. 😀 It’s always nice to buy fresh meat/produce, where I live there are few such places and they are all out of my way. Therefore, Walmart and the big grocers get my money 99% of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJSP Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Great photos. My wife always goes there and has it cooked to takeaway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Great pics John, is that the place where you can actually eat there what they cook for ya ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 22 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: Great pics John, is that the place where you can actually eat there what they cook for ya ? Yes, there is a park between the market and the coastline. Families bring their rugs and picnic/eat there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 12 hours ago, john luke said: My main camera is a Canon 6D Mark II, however it is heavy and even heavier with the longer lenses fitted. I wanted a small point and shoot type camera, which would produce pictures of a similar quality to the 6D Mark II when tayking what I would describe as easy pictures; by that I mean no difficult lighting conditions and subject not to far away etc. I recently took the plunge and purchased a Canon Powershot g7x mark III. Whilst it will in no way replace to DSLR, I have been pleased with its performance. One feature that is good is the attached flash gun; the better quality DSLR s do not have a built in flash; it is so quick to just press a button and have a small flash gun there, rather than having to get an external flashgun out of the camera back and attach it. All the shots here were taken with the g7x and I do not think there has been any loss of quality from previous stuff taken on the DSLR and the fill in flash also was convenient. It is a 1 inch sensor. I still post process everything using Lightroom and Photoshop. I decided after my last trip I wouldn't bother lugging my DSLR and lenses around on future trips , especially as I tend to travel a lot on my holidays .... last time I took around 90% of my pics with my phone , so next time I will use that and a Sony RX100 as backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 13 hours ago, john luke said: by the way I am 70 now But still a steady hand for sharp pics, and a sharp mind when moderating ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 The Pattaya Boat show is an annual event and takes place at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, which is located on Sukhumvit. Admission is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thegrogmonster Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Some nice boats. Thanks for posting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Nice set of pics JL...did you buy one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Great pics JL TFP 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 Pattaya International Firework Festival is taking place during the evenings of 29th and 30th November 2019. Beach Road is closed to vehicular traffic and there are a number of food and market stalls set up on the pavement. The platform for the display is above. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 I had a position just behind the plackard of the King; (Beach Road almost opposite Pattaya Klang.) The show seemed to be in two parts, the first starting just after 2000 and the second just after 2100. At the end of the show the area was crowded with people, however a short walk up to Second Road and within seconds of arriving on Second Road I was able to get a baht bus and off. A good and cheap public transport system. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 What I am proposing this evening is to start somewhere near to the Dusit Thani hotel, using a 200 mm lens and then at half time walk down to a point on Beach Road a little past Mikes Mall. If anyone else was there last night, where did they stand? Any suggestions for a good view point would be appreciated. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteregg Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Great photos John. Although I have to say, fireworks are exciting when you’re a kid but grow very boring as an adult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, misteregg said: Great photos John. Although I have to say, fireworks are exciting when you’re a kid but grow very boring as an adult. I can see what you mean. Getting it right for the photo (ISO shutter speed and aperture plus composition) all provide a challenge. Digressing slightly I wonder how long before lazer lights take over from fireworks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolorado Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Last time I saw the International Firework Festival was on the roof of VT6. Was nearly as high up as the fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 These were taken last night (Saturday 30/11/19) from Beach Road just near the Dusit Thani Hotel and Thai Air Office. 70 - 200ml lens used. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Great display. Better than being there. 🙂 Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Great pics JL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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