Monthly Archives: March 2012

Great drawings and odd stories

Posted on 30.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

If you like drawings and strange but intriguing, even philosophical stories (I do), have a look at Mikko Metsähonkala‘s site In other wor(l)ds, an example below. Something similar are the short stories by Villy Sørensen (1929-2001) who has been compared … Continue reading →

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10 vuotta sitten: sauna maaliskuussa

Posted on 24.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Pieneen ylärinteeseen rakennettu saunamme valmistui vuosituhannen alussa. Maaliskuussa 2002 se istui maisemaan jo aika mukavasti. Nyt, kymmenen vuotta myöhemmin 2012 huomaan, että aidantolpat on uusittu ja lunta on sunnilleen sama määrä – ja että rakentaminen ei päättynyt tuohon saunan pykäämiseen. … Continue reading →

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I’m pretty sure …

Posted on 21.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t like to be like Brett Yormark – or a member in his staff. “Yormark, who at 41 years old is the youngest CEO in the NBA, wakes up at 3:30 in the morning and is in … Continue reading →

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Posted on 20.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Read this excellent consideration about the role a photographer can take.

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Bangkok views – Sky high during dusk

Posted on 19.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Ninth and the last view: Great cityscapes I love to see Bangkok when house and street lights come on gradually after a busy day. If you like it too, try to find a good vantage point to see Bangkok during … Continue reading →

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Bangkok views – Holy men

Posted on 18.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Eighth of nine views: Buddhist monks Wikipedia: “Temporary ordination is the norm among Thai Buddhists. Most young men traditionally ordain for the term of a single rainy season (vassa). Those who remain monks beyond their first vassa typically remain monks for between … Continue reading →

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Bangkok views – Street side eating

Posted on 17.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Seventh of nine views: Shopping food and fruits You can find food and fruit vendors at every street (thanon) and alley (soi) in Bangkok. These shots were taken in Chinatown, near Ratchawong ferry pier, Sampeng Lane (Soi Wanit 1) and … Continue reading →

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Bangkok view – Resting before the ride

Posted on 16.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Sixth of nine views: Thais can use every spare moment to unwind The ticket collector of the klong water bus is having a short rest before starting the next ride. You can see the helmet in his head. Those are … Continue reading →

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Bangkok views – “Play it again, Sam, if you don’t feel too dizzy.”

Posted on 15.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Fifth of nine views: Open air music at 250 meters over the ground One of the tallest hotels in Asia, Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok offers a breathtaking restaurant and bar experience, the Dome. One can expect that the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok views – In the bus

Posted on 14.3.2012 by Olli Laasanen

Fourth of nine views: Bus transportation Bangkok commuters have centuries been using boats as one of the main public transportation mode.  The city is today filled with bus routes and the you can now use also metro and a very efficient … Continue reading →

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