Back in Korat
Thats right, I am back in Korat on my own for the Asean Para Games. The publication that I work for did not want to cover it, hence, I decided to head out on my own for some pictures of athletes with disabilities in action and a softer side to sports. I managed hitch a ride from a sports coucil staff and a press pass at the airport. Having been in Korat last month for the SEA Games certainly helps. I can imagine getting stranded at bangkok if not for the arrangements made with disablility sports coucil
I had problem finding my hotel yesterday, luckily my driver was quite a helpful fellow and we managed to find it after 45 minutes. Room is rather clean and spacious for slightly less than S$50 per day. Only problem is communication with the staff, who does not appear be well-versed in English. Sign language skills come into play in these circumstances and lots of smile, never get frustrated when people can't understand you.
My hotel is quite far off the main road, walkable, but lots of barking dogs along the way. About half an hour walk from "The Mall", apparently the biggest shopping mall in North-east Thailand.
My driver failed to show up this morning, but the hotel staff got me a beat up car with an elderly driver, not bad for 180 baht (S$8). His easy driving suits me. I headed straight for athletics and really enjoyed working alone, not having to cover prize presentation and produce the must-have shots of medallist posing with their wares. A dream for most photographers, including myself is to shoot what I want and tell the stories as how I see it. Hope I can keep going under the burning sun and achieve what I set out to do.
My driver and his beat-up car on the 1st day to the stadium.
Thailand's Wasan Khaofai grimaces in pain after finishing the 100m race-T20.
18 year old Tawachai Morapat from Thailand wins the Men's 100m-T42 event.
Indonesia's Hartanto Setiyo Budi on his way to wining the Men's Long Jump-F46 event. He also compete in the high jump.
20 year old Suthis Uansamut from Thailand after winning the Men's 100m-T44 final.
I had problem finding my hotel yesterday, luckily my driver was quite a helpful fellow and we managed to find it after 45 minutes. Room is rather clean and spacious for slightly less than S$50 per day. Only problem is communication with the staff, who does not appear be well-versed in English. Sign language skills come into play in these circumstances and lots of smile, never get frustrated when people can't understand you.
My hotel is quite far off the main road, walkable, but lots of barking dogs along the way. About half an hour walk from "The Mall", apparently the biggest shopping mall in North-east Thailand.
My driver failed to show up this morning, but the hotel staff got me a beat up car with an elderly driver, not bad for 180 baht (S$8). His easy driving suits me. I headed straight for athletics and really enjoyed working alone, not having to cover prize presentation and produce the must-have shots of medallist posing with their wares. A dream for most photographers, including myself is to shoot what I want and tell the stories as how I see it. Hope I can keep going under the burning sun and achieve what I set out to do.
My driver and his beat-up car on the 1st day to the stadium.
Thailand's Wasan Khaofai grimaces in pain after finishing the 100m race-T20.
18 year old Tawachai Morapat from Thailand wins the Men's 100m-T42 event.
Indonesia's Hartanto Setiyo Budi on his way to wining the Men's Long Jump-F46 event. He also compete in the high jump.
20 year old Suthis Uansamut from Thailand after winning the Men's 100m-T44 final.
posted by Kwang Peng at 9:57 PM
1 Comments:
and i wonder why i have not been seeing you at work.. =P Show me some awesome pics when you get back! Have fun =)
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