Monthly Archives: February 2012

Wild Things 102

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

In case you have not noticed – I like lizards. These guys can even change colour to match their mood and their environment. Look how well the lizard in the fourth photo below blends in. There are still lots of … Continue reading →

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Hats, Chairs, Shoes & Toilets

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Environmental protection is not a high priority for a lot of the folk living here. More emphasis is placed on scratching out a living (and enjoying life) than in protecting the environment. I suppose that it is easier to throw … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 101

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

One of the lizards I saw this morning was wearing a red jacket. He had also blown up the pouch under his chin. However, although he no doubt wished to have his photograph appearing in my blog, on seeing me … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 100

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Several of my blog walk lizards are looking quite plump (see photos below). A number of those red bugs with a face on their backs were spotted. I discovered the red bugs clustering around a seed pod which had burst … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 99

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I did not seem to find much wildlife this morning – but nevertheless I still returned with lots of photos. As usual there were lizards and praying mantises. There was also another of those red bugs with the face pattern … Continue reading →

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Golden Spires 10

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Yesterday I made my weekly muesli run to a South Pattaya supermarket. As usual, I entered the Wat Chaimongkron temple compound with my camera. This week I discovered some frogs having discussions with the turtles. I am not certain what … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 98

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I found the usual “Wild Things” on my blog walk i.e. lizards, praying mantises, a bug (try and find the face on the bug’s back), and wild flowers. I smiled when I saw a lizard climbing the wire link fence. … Continue reading →

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Something Completely Different

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I used one of my old (1994) Paint programs to alter a couple of my flower photos. The effects used included Terrazzo, Swirl, and Tile. The results are shown below. If your original photos are not too good – then … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 97

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I discovered a young pigeon sitting on the ground at the start of my blog walk. It did not look too happy to be there. Perhaps it had made a crash landing? The usual lizards, praying mantises, bugs and bees … Continue reading →

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At the Beach 6

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

There are always lots of things happening in Pattaya. One just needs to take a stroll along the beach front in the late afternoon to find all manner of sports and activities taking place. This weekend there was windsurfing, parasailing, … Continue reading →

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