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Templed Out!

By AlanBW
When Tricia and I were in Chiang Mai earlier this year, we negotiated with a local ‘bucket shop’ to take a trip to Wat Doi Suthep, a magnificent temple set high in the hills outside the city, which affords wonderful views across the valley below. Our trip was in a mini-bus and among our travelling companions was the guy pictured above. He was French – a delightful man called Pierre who oozed typical Gallic charm. With his shock of hair he reminded me a little of the actor Billy Crystal. Pierre’s English was very good and we conversed quite a lot during the journey. We stopped here and there on the way, calling in at temples and other places of interest. Wat Doi Suthep was every bit as spectacular as we had remembered from our previous visit in 2000 and although slightly misty, the views were quite breathtaking.

The first image shows Pierre in animated conversation at Wat Doi Suthep, where he was still showing plenty of interest in what was there for us to see. However, by the time we had stopped at a couple more places on the return journey, I think that Pierre had become ‘templed out’ as he just wasn’t displaying very much enthusiasm in getting out of the mini-bus to look around. Finally, we reached the outskirts of Chiang Mai and it was clear that Pierre had his mind set on returning to his hotel and sitting by the pool with a cold beer. Just then the driver took an unexpected turn and we pulled up outside yet another temple and were told that we had half an hour to explore the complex. Tricia and I loved every minute of all this as we take great delight in visiting Thai temples, so we alighted from the mini-bus and scuttled about taking photos and video. By contrast, poor Pierre just trudged around muttering to himself and he was obviously tired and fed up. The second image reflects this mood, when I spotted Pierre ambling along aimlessly just behind us – and without him knowing a thing about it I caught him right in mid yawn!

Tags: Yawn Travel General Man Candid Thailand Black and white Chiang mai Portraits and people

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mrswoolybill Plus
14 2.7k 2375 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 9:20AM
You don't often upload in mono but when you do it's a good 'un! V1 is perfect, catching an energetic expressive face in action. Love the way he's launching forward. I'd like to see a bit of space around him, but that's a minor quibble.
Moira
Last modified by mrswoolybill on 7 Apr 2008 9:21AM
peugeot406 14 7 1 England
7 Apr 2008 9:27AM
Great mono.
Brian
imander 13 388 7 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 10:05AM
good looking pair of portraits, love the different facial exopressions, nicely captured
ian
Richsr 13 91 223 England
7 Apr 2008 10:12AM
Two nice portrait images - like version 1 the best.
Regards Richard.
HUMIE 14 2 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 10:19AM
Super candids Alan....I see what you mean about Billy Crystal.


*Mike*
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 10:51AM
Many thanks Moira, Brian, Richard, Ian and Mike - Alan
MickyMc 13 8 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 11:02AM
Great portraits and I enjoyed the write up too
Mavis
luxaeternam 13 21 1
7 Apr 2008 11:08AM
Excellent monos Alan. Number 2 is my favourite.
Smile Lucy
Nettles 13 England
7 Apr 2008 11:19AM
Two superb candid shots, excellent.
Annette
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 11:53AM
Many thanks Mavis, Lucy and Annette - Alan
A Booth 18 11 4 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 12:03PM
classic candids which work well in mono - good detail and tones.
User_Removed 13 78 1 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 12:28PM
good candids
franken Plus
18 5.2k 4 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 12:58PM
Both versions are excellent candid's.

Ken
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 1:02PM
Many thanks Alan, Dave and Ken - Alan
Skye24Blue 14 Australia
7 Apr 2008 1:07PM
Both excellent but I like 2 better.
Mac
glyndwr 13 73 10 Wales
7 Apr 2008 1:28PM
I like the crop Alan, it seems to add a good balance with the hair and the chap talking out of the frame, does that make sense?

Robert
dawnmichelle 13 12 United States
7 Apr 2008 1:42PM
this two shot are excellent !
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 2:25PM
Many thanks Mac, Robert and Dawn - Alan
bunbeam 15 2 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 2:44PM
superb portraits, brilliant story, I thought he was angry lol
bunSmile
una 17 10 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 3:11PM
Excellent portraits, great write up.
Una
LesleyJ 13 247 England
7 Apr 2008 3:20PM
LOL 2nd one made me laugh
Like the B/W conversions
Rock 18 10 2 England
7 Apr 2008 3:30PM
B/W is the correct media for these fine shots.

Rock
GalleryGirl 13 4 2 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 3:31PM
Super portraits. V2 - boy he looks like I feel today on this not so sunny day in 'sunny' Spain!
Marilyn x
pamelajean Plus
15 1.5k 2201 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 3:48PM
Great portrait, and I love the way you describe his waning enthusiasm. Your title reminded me of a holiday in Egypt where the guide used "ABT", to mean another bloody temple.....yawn!
Last modified by pamelajean on 7 Apr 2008 3:48PM
danbrann 16 640 17
7 Apr 2008 4:03PM
Yes.. Enthusiasm...sick as a parrot.
ChristineL 16 39 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 4:16PM
I suppose there's only so much temple spotting you can do, before losing it. two very nice B&W portraits,
Chris.
Artois 14 405 1 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 4:18PM
love no 2. I can remember feeling templed out on a cruise down the Nile, by day 7 I felt like Pierre!
Libby_M 14 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 4:19PM
2 fab clear sharp detailed shot
love the colour
Brilane 14 5 12 Wales
7 Apr 2008 4:35PM
Superb portraits, Alan, and good candid ones that really show the difference in moods.
I love the big yawn.
Brian
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 4:36PM
Many thanks Bun, Una, Lesley, Rock, Marilyn, Pamela, Dan, Chris, Stella and Libby, much appreciated - Alan
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 4:38PM
Many thanks Brian - Alan
Richard707 14 14 United States
7 Apr 2008 5:12PM
That's a funny before and after shot. lol! Great series.
Portknockie 16 48 Scotland
7 Apr 2008 5:42PM
Maybe It was one temple too far Alan..The beer after a long dry day..sounds so good to me and I'm only reading your narration..LOL

Sounds like you had a great time Temple hopping..

Don
lonely_oryx 13 61 55 England
7 Apr 2008 5:44PM
#2 is great. RC coming up
kanu 13 India
7 Apr 2008 5:52PM
Great expressions
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 6:06PM
Many thanks Richard, John, Don and Kanu - Alan
RockArea 14 18 3 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 6:14PM
Great pictures and an excellent story to go with it.

David
evelen 16 5 England
7 Apr 2008 6:28PM
supper portrait shots.
eve.
imagio 14 12 1 England
7 Apr 2008 6:37PM
Excellent candids Alan

Bernie
piccy 14 8 Wales
7 Apr 2008 6:38PM
Great candids and narrative. Poor fellow - bet he won't do that again.
Freda
JN_CHATELAIN_PHOTOGRAPHY 14 1.3k 8 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 6:38PM
Two great B&W portraits. I like V2 and the wonderful yawn.
I can understand him as there is a limit to what you can appreciate in a day. JNC
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 6:40PM
Many thanks David, Eve, Bernie, Freda and Jean-Noel - Alan
ginz04 16 281 20 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 6:41PM
very good b/w portrait - good detail.

ian
Milla 12 7 2 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 6:47PM
What a great model, fantastic expressions, love this kinda faces, and you really have a good eye to spot and capture them. And yes, he's got something from Billy Crystal's look.
Like them both and think they work the best together, as a set.
Last modified by Milla on 7 Apr 2008 6:47PM
susanbarton 13 11 1 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 6:56PM
Another wonderful character portrate

Susan
mialewis 13 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 7:18PM
Nice ones!! What a big mouth!!
Mia
microchip 13 1 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 7:23PM
Excellent portrait shots he looks quite a character,
Alan
lostintime Plus
13 13 5 Germany
7 Apr 2008 7:32PM
Great expression, two wonderful captures.
Alex
Rende 14 38 4 Netherlands
7 Apr 2008 7:46PM
Wonderful combo of candid portraits Alan.
Rende
rmr 13 1 Wales
7 Apr 2008 8:10PM
super portraits as ever
well done alan
mark
GrahamBaines 13 39 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 8:14PM
Lovely portrait Alan, very expressive.

Graham
joseph 15 England
7 Apr 2008 8:26PM
A perfect candid Alan...It is Billy Crystal!!
pascalg Plus
13 37 1 France
7 Apr 2008 8:28PM
thank you for dropping by Smile

nice mono & excellent shots !
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 8:28PM
Many thanks Ian, Milla, Susan, Mia, Alan, Rende, Alex, Mark, Graham and Joseph - Alan
cats_123 Plus
17 5.0k 30 Northern Ireland
7 Apr 2008 8:30PM
seen one temple seen em all type eh?
jeff
AlanBW 15 20 England
7 Apr 2008 8:31PM
Many thanks Pascal and Jeff - Alan
chrismar 15 England
7 Apr 2008 8:50PM
Very french looking...
Chris
Glostopcat 14 255 2 England
7 Apr 2008 9:22PM
Two terrific candid shots of this Gallic Billy Crystal lookalike. Version 2 is an absolute classic, it looks more like an expression of anguish or frustration rather than a yawn and wouldn't have looked out of place at Kingsholm on Saturday afternoon!
daffydill56 17 190 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2008 10:19PM
You and your candids Alan......you have caught some priceless expressions in your travels. Well done!

Fran
Silverzone 13 2 England
7 Apr 2008 10:26PM
Nice shots even better explaination. Sylvia
Caledonia 14 2 Scotland
7 Apr 2008 10:29PM
Both excellent shots but I prefer No2.
Marie
DP_Imagery 16 24 6 Wales
7 Apr 2008 10:49PM
Wonderful character studies Smile Bruce
challicew 13 1 1 South Africa
7 Apr 2008 11:33PM
Your work is popular here, and I am definitely one of your fans, I love these!
Carabosse 17 41.5k 270 England
8 Apr 2008 1:53AM
A good character portrait - you seem to have captured the essence of the subject. Smile
JimV 14 6 3 Canada
8 Apr 2008 6:13AM
Animation to boredom, well caught and narrated as always Alan, nice work!
Rgds., Jim
Tina_Michelle 15 5
8 Apr 2008 6:43AM
good captures. I like that you captured 2 moods here..and yes he does look similar to Billy Crystal.
RobinF 14 83 1 England
8 Apr 2008 7:03AM
Love the write up and title Alan and two superb mono portraits as well!
kind regards, Robin
AlanBW 15 20 England
8 Apr 2008 7:20AM
Many thanks Chris, Ed, Fran, Sylvia, Marie, Bruce, Challice, Carabosse, Jim, Tina and Robin - Alan
JennB 13 60 1 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 7:42AM
Love the mid yawn pic, look like he is angry!
VNelson 16 3 United States
8 Apr 2008 8:13AM
Great story as usual...showing your ability to get wonderful candid glimpses.
dianah 14 24.5k 4 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 8:20AM
Great story Alan and two wonderful expressions! This works really well in mono too.
Di
Mavis 18 143 2 England
8 Apr 2008 8:54AM
I prefer Version 1 . A great B/W portrait . xx
AlanBW 15 20 England
8 Apr 2008 9:03AM
Many thanks Jenn, Verne, Di and Mavis - Alan
willgriffiths 13 Wales
8 Apr 2008 9:14AM
Great mono portrait no 1.
Will
TelStar 16 116 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 9:24AM
Nice contrast between the images and lovely b&w tones. I love the intense Gallic look of V1.

Tel*
bricurtis Plus
15 2.4k 51 England
8 Apr 2008 10:16AM
Two fine expressive candids Alan. I like them both.
Brian.
AlanBW 15 20 England
8 Apr 2008 10:28AM
Many thanks Will, Tel and Brian - Alan
aitchbrown Plus
15 248 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 11:48AM
Think i prefer version 2 for pure expression. Fabulous work Alan. helen x
looboss 14 3.1k 7 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 12:14PM
he does look a little like billy

Smile
well done

Luis
AlanBW 15 20 England
8 Apr 2008 1:25PM
Many thanks Helen and Luis - Alan
wyatturp 15 2 England
8 Apr 2008 4:26PM
Picture one for me, they both work well in mono

DougSmile
Joline Plus
14 30 59 United States
8 Apr 2008 4:49PM
He does resemble Billie C. Sneaky candidSmile
dreamflower 14 United States
8 Apr 2008 7:40PM
love the second version...I can relate!
AlanBW 15 20 England
8 Apr 2008 8:24PM
Many thanks Doug, Joline and Traci - Alan
SandraKay Plus
13 233 4 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 8:42PM
These are really VERY good. Does anyone know the French for 'yawn''?
Sandra
Andree_Borrel 13 United Kingdom
8 Apr 2008 10:22PM
Cracking portrait Alan, well done
AlanBW 15 20 England
9 Apr 2008 6:59AM
Many thanks Sandra and Graham - Alan
Rogerex 14 32 12 Australia
9 Apr 2008 7:00AM
V 2 gave me a laugh. Excellent portrayal of this man's moods, LOL.
Roger
Buffalo_Tom Plus
14 2.3k 15 Wales
9 Apr 2008 7:41AM
Love the mono tones Alan.Very different images but both very good.
Tom.
Douglas_George 13 10
9 Apr 2008 7:49AM
Nice mone Alan, well done.

Dougie.
KingBee Plus
14 548 2 Scotland
9 Apr 2008 8:29AM
Superb, as with all your candids.

Bob
Bodiewil 13 46 Wales
9 Apr 2008 8:53AM
Wonderful candid work Alan

Dave
AlanBW 15 20 England
9 Apr 2008 8:56AM
Many thanks Roger, Tom, Dougie, Bob and Dave - Alan
Last modified by AlanBW on 9 Apr 2008 8:57AM
User_Removed 15 32 United Kingdom
9 Apr 2008 9:15AM
Haven't seen a mullet like that since kevin Keegans! lol! He seems a very interesting guy. - Jeff
steve_r 13 England
9 Apr 2008 9:28AM
GOOD SHOT'S.Good candid Images,nice work thank's regards Steve.
photophantom 13 108 3 Philippines
9 Apr 2008 9:54AM
I cant stop smiling and some times laughing for these funny images. Thank you Alan for your authentic works.
Dennis
AlanBW 15 20 England
9 Apr 2008 11:13AM
Many thanks Jeff, Steve and Dennis - Alan
gary_d 13 576 13 Wales
9 Apr 2008 11:38AM
Well captured, nice mono. - gary
AlanBW 15 20 England
9 Apr 2008 5:10PM
Cheers Gary, much appreciated - Alan
ChristineD 15
9 Apr 2008 7:54PM
Great mono images and information.

Christine
JudeC 14 6 3 England
10 Apr 2008 8:17AM
Hi - lovely pair of candids - have you had a chance to look at my uploads of Thailand? - they were going to be part 1 and 2 but having trouble with the discs and uploading on to my computer - Jude.
AlanBW 15 20 England
10 Apr 2008 8:47AM
Many thanks Christine and Jude - Alan
Paul_cats 15 61 22 Scotland
10 Apr 2008 9:04AM
Great mono candid images. Not a lot to choose between the versions as they are both very expressive.
Paul
Hoffy 16 262 16 England
10 Apr 2008 3:32PM
Good character shot.
norton 17 2 6 Jersey
10 Apr 2008 3:42PM
Great mono portrait shots,well captured.............

Tony.
AlanBW 15 20 England
10 Apr 2008 3:46PM
Many thanks Paul R, Paul H and Tony, very much appreciated - Alan
hwilkinson 13 England
10 Apr 2008 6:55PM
No.1 for me I think it's great and tells a better story.
Harry
Yogendra 17 22 1 United Kingdom
10 Apr 2008 10:18PM
100th Click, Great candid shots with great expressions, both shots look Superb in B & W.

Yogendra
Last modified by Yogendra on 10 Apr 2008 10:18PM
brownsilent 14 7 2 United Kingdom
10 Apr 2008 11:14PM
Each time when I see that you posted one of your great portraits, I am looking forward to read the story behind it. Once again it is worth reading... Thanks a lot for this great entertainment Alan,

Johanna
AlanBW 15 20 England
11 Apr 2008 6:49AM
Many thanks Harry, Yogendra and Johanna - Alan
Sahyadri 13 61 2 India
11 Apr 2008 8:32AM
great pictures Alan..... culdnt help laugh at the before and after expressionof Pierre
Guillaume 14 119 2 United Kingdom
11 Apr 2008 9:58AM
Great shot Alan. My preference goes for #2. Excellent expression.
Guillaume
AlanBW 15 20 England
11 Apr 2008 10:13AM
Many thanks Sahyadri and Guillaume, much appreciated - Alan
tuhin 14
11 Apr 2008 12:12PM
Beautiful B&W Work.
phototime 14 8 United Kingdom
11 Apr 2008 3:21PM
Excellent portrait Alan, and the expression.

Mo
Last modified by phototime on 11 Apr 2008 3:22PM
AlanBW 15 20 England
11 Apr 2008 3:23PM
Many thanks Tuhin and Mo - Alan
riprap007 16 1.6k 37 England
11 Apr 2008 8:19PM
yes, very Billy Crystal Smile a very fine portrait, captured a lot of feeling with this
JONTHELENS 13 34 United Kingdom
11 Apr 2008 8:45PM
Both caught really well
AlanBW 15 20 England
11 Apr 2008 8:56PM
Many thanks Nicholas and Jonny - Alan
Pegon 15 78 1 England
11 Apr 2008 9:21PM
Two crackers Alan. Well caught.
Pete.
paulb20 Plus
14 12 United Kingdom
12 Apr 2008 7:21AM
Like the tight crop focuses all the attention on the chaps expression, Superb Alan.
Paul
AlanBW 15 20 England
12 Apr 2008 9:34AM
Many thanks Pete and Paul - Alan
Rylands 13 1 2 United Kingdom
12 Apr 2008 6:21PM
2 brilliant images but prefer #1
Ray
ketch 13 770 50 Turks And Caicos Islands
12 Apr 2008 6:25PM
Agree with Ray - two fantastic images but V1 by a short head (if you'll excuse the pun) .
cantona43 15 928 4 United Kingdom
12 Apr 2008 10:54PM
superb candid monos Alan wonderful facial expressions
Neil
AlanBW 15 20 England
13 Apr 2008 8:12AM
Many thanks Ray, Robert and Neil, much appreciated - Alan
anpix 13 88 United Kingdom
13 Apr 2008 8:33AM
he sounds like fun
great photo
panda 16 5 1 England
13 Apr 2008 10:48AM
Great candid shots, super in mono.

Regards Phil
myrab 14 United Kingdom
13 Apr 2008 9:15PM
A great picture, well captured.

Myra
summ3r 14 26 1 United Kingdom
13 Apr 2008 9:29PM
A great sense of character captured here
michael366 14 England
14 Apr 2008 12:14AM
V2 fantastic shot.

Michael
trissie 14 United Kingdom
14 Apr 2008 10:16PM
Two great images Alan, well captured.

Trish x
chrissd 15 304 United Kingdom
15 Apr 2008 6:06AM
superb shot Alan, top drawer
chris
AlanBW 15 20 England
15 Apr 2008 9:45AM
Many thanks Andrew, Phil, Myra, Carole-Anne, Michael, Trish and Chris - Alan
sandrish 17 36 United Kingdom
20 Apr 2008 8:42AM
Both are excellent portraits and it is so interesting to have the expressions you have captured explained.

Sandra
AlanBW 15 20 England
20 Apr 2008 10:50AM
Many thanks Sandra - Alan
Possum 14 148 England
12 May 2008 4:15PM
Great contrasts - I especially like the animation of his features in V1.
Allie
AlanBW 15 20 England
13 May 2008 5:14PM
Thaks Allie, much apppreciated - Alan
Ridgeway 14 222 2 Ireland
23 May 2008 10:44AM
Brilliant Alan,you have a great skill with your peopls shots,lovely piece of work.

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