Cherish every moment in life: Macro

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

Crazy about Nuts

We all went a little nutty over the Japanese snacks Auntie Yuriko offered us the other night ;-P

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Brown House Moth

I spotted a moth clinging to the insect netting...

... and I let it into the house, so I could get a clearer shot. From what my son assured me, though, my model's lifeless body would be lying in a dark corner somewhere in the house by now :-(

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Pleasant Weather

The last few days were hazy and humid, and the moon appeared way before sundown. Still, we had pleasant weather in the evenings...

Is everyone enjoying the weather today?

Monday, November 15, 2010

Bencharong is a type of porcelain renowned for its unique form, design, color schemes and graceful beauty. The name derives from two Sanskrit words — panch ("five") and rong ("colour") — and relates to the number of colours traditionally used on a single piece. In practice, the acutal number varies from three to eight. The number signifies the five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal, water — all of which are used for making Bencharong: water mixed with earth produces clay; wood ignites, making fire to harden clay; and the finished pieces are often gilded with 12K or 18K gold to accentuate the decoration.

The craft originated in China and gained popularity in Thailand in the 18th century, enjoying royal patronage from the Chakri Dynasty. As such, traditional Bencharong items were designed to grace the royal dining table in the form of food containers or tea sets.

Even though our visit to the Bencharong House in Samut Songkhram was brief, it was very obvious how much time and effort go into each and every piece of these special porcelain art objects. If you ever visit Thailand, don't forget to pick some up as souvenirs!