Steve Barru Photographs

I went on a photo trip this morning to a place called Wat Ban Den, a huge, well-known temple complex a few kilometers north of Chiang Mai. These girls were on a school field trip to the wat. They said hello to me and introduced themselves in English that was not at all bad. And after our mini-lesson was over, they were delighted to pose for a picture.

Wat Chang Taem, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Flowers

This colorful spray of flowers – it is no more than six or seven inches from end to end – was hidden along a small lane in Chiang Mai’s old city. I think the red flowers may be a type of miniature orchid, but am really not certain.

Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang was established in the 14th century, but the 1990s reconstruction pictured here is controversial with some claiming the structure is not in the Lanna style of northern Thailand. Or so I have read.

TV Break, Chiang Mai

I am sure the monks are watching a devotional show! What else would adolescent boys watch?

Wat Pan On, Chiang Mai

The sun breaks through a mostly overcast sky washing Wat Pan On in soft, late afternoon light.

Feeding the Pigeons, Chiang Mai

Personally, being surrounded by a crowd of hungry pigeons is not my idea of a good time. But there were several people, this couple included, who had bought bags of seeds and were feeding big gatherings of pigeons. This small but rather elegant park in the southwest corner of Chiang Mai’s Old City is called Nong Bauk Hard Park. The place has a bit of the feel of the Public Garden in Boston.

A Candle Burns for Buddha

Striking color in this image from Wat Pha Lat of a massive yellow candle burning down in front of the sitting Buddha.