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Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 11-23-2018, 02:16 PM
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Views: 2,179
Posted By Wathepleela
A hanging/mounting garden of wild orchids

the locale of this video is in the province of Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam (ie cooler and verging on cold weather nearing the end of the year.) There are a few blooms shown here and there, but to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-20-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,510
Posted By Wathepleela
Orchid show in Vinh Long, VN

Hội Thi Hoa Lan Do Tỉnh Vĩnh Long Tổ Chức 18/11/18 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFRZRzsCY0I)

Just hot off the press! The show happened last weekend, in the province of Vinh Long in...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 10-12-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By Wathepleela
Cleo, is that you? Part I

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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 10-12-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By Wathepleela
Cleo, is that you? Parts I & II

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Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-11-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,899
Posted By Wathepleela
First thing I wake up in the morning is boil...

First thing I wake up in the morning is boil water for tea, and while the kettle is humming, look out to the balcony and take in the sight of my ox spot harlequin (I often wonder who in the world...
Forum: Photography 10-11-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
I'm not into macro for the simple reason that I...

I'm not into macro for the simple reason that I look at a photo the same way at a painting, or a "tableau" so to speak: background is significant for me, it's like putting things in context,...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-10-2017, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,566
Posted By Wathepleela
Lucky you, being an urban dweller I myself always...

Lucky you, being an urban dweller I myself always get coconuts straight off the refreshment cart and about a quarter of the time would get a still green-looking coconut that has just hit the "sweet...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-08-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,566
Posted By Wathepleela
Singed it is, thank you PaphMadMan, that what I...

Singed it is, thank you PaphMadMan, that what I was looking for (while seared is better used in "seared bass" and other items on a menu/recipe.) However the Thai word for it in this instance is also...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 10-07-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,566
Posted By Wathepleela
The myth about coconuts

These are mature coconuts that've been shorn of their outer husk (the stuff that is used for orchid potting!) and slightly seared* for a clean-cut appearance. As they are ripe fruits, the juice is...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-19-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 833
Posted By Wathepleela
Orchids show - Tokyo Grand Prix 2017

(Amidst horrible world news) I stumbled upon these. A video is worth a zillion words, so I'll shut up and let you check these out:

Orchids show - Tokyo Grand Prix

Tokyo Dome International...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-15-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,054
Posted By Wathepleela
Hi Dolly, you're very welcome. Since no orchids...

Hi Dolly, you're very welcome. Since no orchids so far have ever bloomed for me to show off here , this is my kind of contribution to the board, thinking that folks back in the states would like to...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 08-13-2017, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,054
Posted By Wathepleela
Banco a Bangkok (pics heavy!)

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The Emporium and its recently opened annex "Qu"-artier (not to be confused with Cartier - but I think that is subliminally the point!) across the pedestrian bridge are some of the poshest...
Forum: Photography 07-23-2017, 01:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
I stumbled on some notable quotes listed on this...

I stumbled on some notable quotes listed on this site:

Inspirational Photography Quotes – Perception | Paul Chong Photography...
Forum: Photography 07-09-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Yeah, I think I found it on my G1 - two custom...

Yeah, I think I found it on my G1 - two custom setting 1 and 2, I guess I'll have to point the lighted square to some white patch of my choice?

I watched the lighting video from the link you gave,...
Forum: Photography 07-07-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Thanks for the link...I'm sure I'm not alone in...

Thanks for the link...I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to see blue on those flowers of your Lou Sneary. Maybe when inspiration strikes, you would make another attempt (with camera instead of...
Forum: Photography 07-07-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Spot on! Thank you for taking the time and all...

Spot on! Thank you for taking the time and all the helpful info/advice. I will digest and respond in a longer post later but for now per your suggestion I have changed the camera angle a bit, turning...
Forum: Photography 07-05-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Thank you estacion seca, for taking the time and...

Thank you estacion seca, for taking the time and a very informative lecture (I mean this in a good sense) Which brings to mind a series of lectures from a Stanford professor that I caught on you tube...
Forum: Photography 07-04-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Abbracadabra how come I wasn't taught this in my...

Abbracadabra how come I wasn't taught this in my freshman course "Photography 101:"





Not long ago, maybe having watched too many water-logged James Cameron movies, I decided that it was...
Forum: Photography 07-03-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,647
Posted By Wathepleela
Is there a lens that is as good as the human eye?

I was trying to get a portrait shot of my first ever phal in my long and tenuous career as an amateur orchidarist to show it off - which btw I found out is an ox spot phal (?) - here on this board......
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-26-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By Wathepleela
You're welcome, Patty. Here is one coffee shop in...

You're welcome, Patty. Here is one coffee shop in the village commercial center. An ordinary one, but not without its homey charm. The owner/server could whip up dollops of dense thick foam as well...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-26-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Wathepleela
Thanks Sonya, here are a couple more shots of...

Thanks Sonya, here are a couple more shots of rural life:

11) sunrise through (back neighbor) kitchen window

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12) afternoon sun filtering through bathroom window

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Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-25-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By Wathepleela
Hi Dolly, no problems you are welcome to ask....

Hi Dolly, no problems you are welcome to ask. Actually, there was a thread some time back from me offering a pictorial tour of my Bangkok neighborhood when I was still a newbie expat living in...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-24-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Wathepleela
A trip upcountry (pics heavy!!) - part I

Tax return filing time in the US coincides with New Year in Thailand (April 13 - which is called Songkran to the locals or the Water Splashing Festival popular with tourists)- which kind of helps...
Forum: Orchid Lounge 04-24-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By Wathepleela
A trip upcountry (pics heavy!!) - part II

(continuing from pt I)
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11) Reminding me of wisteria back home (California). "The flower bloom is fading, such as our love..."(lyrics to many a love song;-)

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Forum: Orchid Lounge 03-20-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,327
Posted By Wathepleela
Not that this matter keeps me awake at night, but...

Not that this matter keeps me awake at night, but I was thinking about it before going to bed last night and this seems to be the answer: dryers generate hot air, and for the local people, who favor...
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