Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Arrived Bangkok 11 pm Wednesday June 1
Long uneventful flights and high humidity in Bangkok washing over us like a warm spray from a hose in grandpa's backyard. Beautiful new hotel. Remember to put the key in the electric slot or the lights don't turn on. Quick shower, washed clothes with woolite and to bed for a nap before meeting Gavin Gough for photography classes in Bangkok most of the day.
Monday, May 30, 2011
The Journey to Asia Begins - May 30, 2011
I have arrived in LA and am spending 36 hours with my traveling companion; my son, Larry and his cat, Harvey, whom we are leaving behind. Harvey is a thin grey tabby who was once the cat of the writers of Odyssey 5, a Showtime produced sci-fi drama in which the Earth was destroyed by some force unknown (I have always thought it was Galactus, the nemesis of the Fantastic Four) except for 5 astronauts who were in orbit at the time. While dealing with the visible destruction of their home planet and trying to determine if there are any alternatives to the "Cold Equations" of oxygen in the shuttle, the astronauts are magically (advanced science always seems like magic) into an alien space vehicle where an interesting man in a robe tells them that this has been happening to a lot of planets lately and he wants to put an end to the carnage by sending the crew back in time, giving them 5 years to find out who or what has caused the destruction, and thereby saving the Earth and a lot of other folks too.
Thinking over the alternatives, the crew quickly agrees and is sent back. It was a great idea (mostly Manny Coto, later of 24) and starred a great cast including Peter Weller, of Buckaroo Banzai and RoboCop. The writers included the remarkable Alan Brennert and the Jonathan Glasser who wrote many Stargate episodes.
Harvey the cat walked in one day and was adopted by the writers. When the show was unexpectedly cancelled by Showtime, the writers had to decide what to do with Harvey. The choices were simple- put him out on the streets of LA somewhere north of Montana and hope for his best or give him to the young production assistant, Curtis, who could make good lattes. Curtis got the assignment. Now Harvey lives a couple blocks from Hollywood Blvd, still with my son, and is sitting in my lap as I type this entry.
Today we went out and got Larry prescription filled for malarone because we are heading towards the northern border of Vietnam and China, near Sa Pa, to do some photography and the mosquitoes are there as is the malaria. We also unpacked Larry's new Fuji X100 which may be the nicest retro camera ever made. You can come back to this spot every day or so for the next three weeks and I will let you know how it is going.
We fly tomorrow to Narita, Japan and change planes to fly on to Thailand. On Friday (their Friday not U.S.) we will meet Gavriel Jecan, partner of Art Wolfe, and fly to Hanoi. We will be joined by three other photographers, who will be introduced later. As a preview, one is an awarding winning photographer from Puerto Rico, another an excellent woman photographer from Penn State and finally a geologist from Indonesia.
The pictures, I hope, will make your coming back to this site often. Wish us safe travels and beautiful sunsets. Eventually we will conclude in Angkor Wat, Cambodia around June 15. Your comments are welcomed.
Thinking over the alternatives, the crew quickly agrees and is sent back. It was a great idea (mostly Manny Coto, later of 24) and starred a great cast including Peter Weller, of Buckaroo Banzai and RoboCop. The writers included the remarkable Alan Brennert and the Jonathan Glasser who wrote many Stargate episodes.
Harvey the cat walked in one day and was adopted by the writers. When the show was unexpectedly cancelled by Showtime, the writers had to decide what to do with Harvey. The choices were simple- put him out on the streets of LA somewhere north of Montana and hope for his best or give him to the young production assistant, Curtis, who could make good lattes. Curtis got the assignment. Now Harvey lives a couple blocks from Hollywood Blvd, still with my son, and is sitting in my lap as I type this entry.
Today we went out and got Larry prescription filled for malarone because we are heading towards the northern border of Vietnam and China, near Sa Pa, to do some photography and the mosquitoes are there as is the malaria. We also unpacked Larry's new Fuji X100 which may be the nicest retro camera ever made. You can come back to this spot every day or so for the next three weeks and I will let you know how it is going.
We fly tomorrow to Narita, Japan and change planes to fly on to Thailand. On Friday (their Friday not U.S.) we will meet Gavriel Jecan, partner of Art Wolfe, and fly to Hanoi. We will be joined by three other photographers, who will be introduced later. As a preview, one is an awarding winning photographer from Puerto Rico, another an excellent woman photographer from Penn State and finally a geologist from Indonesia.
The pictures, I hope, will make your coming back to this site often. Wish us safe travels and beautiful sunsets. Eventually we will conclude in Angkor Wat, Cambodia around June 15. Your comments are welcomed.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Planning for Vietnam
Today, February 16, 2011, I will begin a diary regarding the planning and events surrounding a trip which my son, Larry, and I will take to Vietnam beginning May 31, 2011. The trip will be mostly hosted by International Photo Tours which is a company connected with photographer Art Wolfe of TV's Travels to the Edge and which will be led by Gavriel Jecan who often assists Wolfe on his photographic adventures around the world.
Here is our schedule, so far as it is now known. There will be an extension to Cambodia. We will be gone for 18 days.
May 31 Leave LA and fly to Bangkok through Japan.
June 1 Arrive in Bangkok
June 2 Photo seminar in Bangkok with Gough
June 3 Meet Jecan in Bangkok and travel to Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines
Day 1 - June 3 - Arrive in Hanoi
Day 2 - June 4 - Hanoi
Photograph Old Hanoi, including markets, temples, and street life. Evening departure for Sapa by overnight train.
Day 3 - June 5 - Sapa
Arive in Lao Cai, located on the China border, transfer to the Hill tribes market in Bac Ha (Flower Hmong market), and continue on to Sapa.
Day 4 - June 6 - Sapa
Photograph members of the Red TZAO and rice terraces. Photo critique and presentation.
Day 5 - June 7 - Sapa
Photograph rice terraces in Sapa. Travel overnight from Lao Cai to Hanoi.
Day 6 - June 8 – Halong Bay
Drive to Halong Bay. Photograph early evening colors and sunset from our traditional junk boat.
Day 7 - June 9 – Halong Bay
Photograph Ha Long Bay, the Floating Village, the Cave of Awe, and sunset.
Day 8 - June 10 – Ninh Binh
Drive to Ninh Binh. Photograph the pier and local market.
Day 9 June 11 – Ninh Binh area
Photograph Hua Lu Caves, local villages and temples. Photo presentation and critique.
Day 10 - June 12
Morning hike to the view point to photograph the river. Drive to Hanoi. Photograph city life.
Day 11 - June 13 - Hanoi, Departure
Day 12-14 Cambodia
Here is our schedule, so far as it is now known. There will be an extension to Cambodia. We will be gone for 18 days.
May 31 Leave LA and fly to Bangkok through Japan.
June 1 Arrive in Bangkok
June 2 Photo seminar in Bangkok with Gough
June 3 Meet Jecan in Bangkok and travel to Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines
Day 1 - June 3 - Arrive in Hanoi
Day 2 - June 4 - Hanoi
Photograph Old Hanoi, including markets, temples, and street life. Evening departure for Sapa by overnight train.
Day 3 - June 5 - Sapa
Arive in Lao Cai, located on the China border, transfer to the Hill tribes market in Bac Ha (Flower Hmong market), and continue on to Sapa.
Day 4 - June 6 - Sapa
Photograph members of the Red TZAO and rice terraces. Photo critique and presentation.
Day 5 - June 7 - Sapa
Photograph rice terraces in Sapa. Travel overnight from Lao Cai to Hanoi.
Day 6 - June 8 – Halong Bay
Drive to Halong Bay. Photograph early evening colors and sunset from our traditional junk boat.
Day 7 - June 9 – Halong Bay
Photograph Ha Long Bay, the Floating Village, the Cave of Awe, and sunset.
Day 8 - June 10 – Ninh Binh
Drive to Ninh Binh. Photograph the pier and local market.
Day 9 June 11 – Ninh Binh area
Photograph Hua Lu Caves, local villages and temples. Photo presentation and critique.
Day 10 - June 12
Morning hike to the view point to photograph the river. Drive to Hanoi. Photograph city life.
Day 11 - June 13 - Hanoi, Departure
Day 12-14 Cambodia
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Beartooth Fly Shop Panorama a2
Last week I spent two nights a the Beartooth Fly Shop on the Upper Madison south of Ennis, Montana. This is the view from their back porch. 6 photos stitched together with Hug-In. Wow!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thinking About Montana
Hardly a day goes by that I don't daydream about Montana and sitting on a porch at the ranch with my feet up on the railing, reading a book and looking at Contact Mountain at the horizon. The wind moves the branches of the pine tree across the roof and the smoke from the chimney gives the air a crisp smoky smell. I put the book down and my head peacefully nods as a fall asleep.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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