Urban Impression - Page 15

Billy · 02-21-2005, 06:33 AM

I will post the pix in my trip to Bangkok.

Vendor Shops on wheels keep the economy moving. They are all over the city.

Billy · 02-21-2005, 06:45 AM

More Vendors

Billy · 02-21-2005, 06:55 AM

Lottery Vendor of Inability
Goods for Worship

Elspode · 02-21-2005, 03:36 PM

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Business trip? No. Or sex tour? No! No! I don't want to see the Ladyboys.
I think it is my Wat (temple) trip this time. I cna post the pix in this trip if you want see.

I would really enjoy seeing any and all temple pictures. Are you going to Angkor? It is one of my fondest hopes to go there some day.

Billy · 02-22-2005, 07:01 AM

One of Thailand's most revered temples,Wat Phra Kaew is located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace. This Royal temple contains an exquisite Emerald Buddha which dates back to around the 14th century.

No one is allowed near the Buddha which is raised high on a series of platforms, except H.M. King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it.

Billy · 02-22-2005, 07:13 AM

I believe that you have seen the decorated wat many times. No one doesn't feel surprised when seeing it.

Billy · 02-22-2005, 07:21 AM

I don't know its English name, but they make me feel weight of the tower.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-22-2005, 06:39 PM

Your pictures are better than the website you linked.

Billy · 02-24-2005, 08:23 AM

King's Gold Belt
King's Gold Coat

Billy · 02-24-2005, 08:29 AM

Eudemon fresco

Billy · 02-24-2005, 08:35 AM

More

Billy · 02-24-2005, 11:15 PM

Thai Tale history. There are many that frescos on the wat alls. I cannot understand the story.

Billy · 02-24-2005, 11:28 PM

Fresco about their culture, history, war, medcine...

xoxoxoBruce · 02-25-2005, 10:42 PM

I guess they all know the story behind the murals. Seeing the picture just reminds them of it.
You're getting good with that camera Billy.

linknoid · 02-26-2005, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy

I don't know its English name, but they make me feel weight of the tower.

They kind of remind me a bit of gargoyles. Gargoyles were popular back in the middle ages in Europe. They were bizarre and grotesque statues placed on the outside of buildings (inside too?) to scare off demons. But the Chinese ones are much more brightly decorated, and I kind of doubt they're there to scare of demons, but what do I know.

Billy, do you know anything else about the ones in your picture?

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02-22-2005, 07:01 AM	#215
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Wat Phra Kaew One of Thailand's most revered temples,Wat Phra Kaew is located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace. This Royal temple contains an exquisite Emerald Buddha which dates back to around the 14th century. No one is allowed near the Buddha which is raised high on a series of platforms, except H.M. King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it. Attached Images

02-22-2005, 07:13 AM	#216
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	I believe that you have seen the decorated wat many times. No one doesn't feel surprised when seeing it. Attached Images

02-22-2005, 07:21 AM	#217
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	I don't know its English name, but they make me feel weight of the tower. Attached Images

02-22-2005, 06:39 PM	#218
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Your pictures are better than the website you linked. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-24-2005, 08:23 AM	#219
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	King's Gold Belt King's Gold Coat Attached Images

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Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Eudemon fresco Attached Images

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Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	More Attached Images

02-24-2005, 11:15 PM	#222
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Thai Tale history. There are many that frescos on the wat alls. I cannot understand the story. Attached Images

02-24-2005, 11:28 PM	#223
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Fresco about their culture, history, war, medcine... Attached Images

02-25-2005, 10:42 PM	#224
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I guess they all know the story behind the murals. Seeing the picture just reminds them of it. You're getting good with that camera Billy. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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