If one has visited a photo exhibition in Thailand, it is evident that a large majortiy of the pictures will be either of Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha.
Lanna Archetecture
I participated in a photo competition sponsored by Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) Chiang Mai and IPOT. Each day for 5 days a new subject was given. They were:
- February 3 : Thai Architecture
- February 4 : Flowers of Lanna
- February 5 : Landscape
- February 6 : Lifestyle
- February 7: Street Photography
Fruits as Flowers. Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2012
Notice that none of the subjects are related to Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha, or that is what I thought:
However the winner is>>>>>>>>>Monks praying at a Wat Suthep.
Yep folks, 4 of the 9 chosen winners were of Buddhism, Buddhist monks or Buddha.
Check out the winners.
ipot.thaiphoto.net/?p=499
Moral of the story. Know thy competition. In Thailand, no matter what the theme of the competition, submit a picture of buddhists monks or a temple.
Wan Pantao Asaha Bucha 2012
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