VII Seminar In DUMBO (NY)

VII Photo Agency has announced its seminar in Dumbo for May 16, 17 and 18th 2008 coinciding with its 7th anniversary of its founding. The tickets are for $50 each, and the 3-day event will include panel discussions, keynote presentations and book signings.

I'm currently in Oaxaca, so this post is somehwat rushed but the VII event promises to be an extraordinary opportunity to meet and rub shoulders with (and learn from) VII photographers.

All details are found at VII Dumbo Event

Koh Chang "The Jewel of the East" Thailand Island

Welcome Travellers,

This is my first post and i'm gonna tell you about Thailand Island which is known as "The Jewel of the East" Koh Chang.

The Magnificant Thailand Island is not only situated in southern region but also in the eastern region and "Koh Chang" is one of the best Island in the east. As i've been there for 3 times, i found that Koh Chang is very easy to get there and quite comfortable by using ferry service. Thus, i need only weekend holiday to get to beatiful seaside of Koh Chang.

In fact, there're many great beaches with different sytles at Koh Chang but my favorite beach is "Kai Bae Beach" due to its very beautiful colored sea and white sandy beach which make me fascinated. I've been to Kai Bae for 2 times and i think i'm gonna be there again. Spending you weekend at Kai Bae beach Koh Chang is very good idea for anyone who like privacy beach.

Koh Chang is one of the district in Trat Province which situated in the east of Thailand as the nearest point between Trat Province and the island is only 8 km from the Laem Ngob Cape.

Nowadays, Koh Chang has been developed into new haven for tourist as its beautiful landscape is second to none and it is very easy to get there (just 4 hours from Bangkok) as compare to legendary Thailand Island Phuket.

Accommodation on this island is very easy to find and there are various kinds of accommodation from general beach huts and bungalows to luxury hotels and apartments. You may hire Motorbikes, jeeps and cars in order to take you to any beaches and it is great idea to drive along the coastal roads as you may experience the beautiful seaside and white sand of this outstanding Thailand Island.

Interesting Spot

I went to this Island for 2 times and i found that there are many beautiful beaches which you can't find in European countries.

White Sand Beach : As specify by its name, you will see the long range of white sand with blue sea. During the low tide period, the wide range of purely white seaside will be presented which is very attractive for every seaside sport like volleyball. Moreover, the white sand beach is the busiest beach in Koh Chang because it cover which many types of accommodatin from luxury hotels to low cost guesthouse. In my opinion, it can be said that white sand beach is "the Capital" of Koh Chang Thailand Island.

Klong Prao Beach: This beach is situated next to white sand beach. You will see many coconut trees along with seaside and this beach is also beautiful seaside lanscape and not many people here.

Kai Bae Beach: While White Sand beach is busiest and funniest area in Koh Chang, Kai Bae beach is sleepy seaside location in Koh Chang which is suitable for traveller who love unique and privacy area. (it's the best beach in Koh Chang in my opinion) This beach cover with many palm tree. (as you seen on the first image image above) Therefore, it's suitable to read your favorite book under the shade of palm tree along with beautiful sandy seaside. There are many relaxing activities in this area especially sea kayaks which is favorite actvity for travellers.

Bang Bao Beach: Generally, Bangbao is the fisherman village which you can hire affordable price speed boat to take you to many coral islands of Koh Chang for snorkel or scuba.



In my opinion, Koh Chang is the the place that you can find various life styles. You may find great night life at white sand beach while you may feel relaxing at Kai Bae Beach or if you want snorkelling or scuba, you can go to Bang Bao and hire affordable price speed boat to many beautiful minor islands of Koh Chang.

Learn More on Thailand Island Koh Chang Here!

Updated Websites For TTP

I've announced this through my monthly newsletter, but I've finally updated my websites, including 16 photo galleries. I used an overall design that is simpler and easier to navigate.

The short cut for the photo galleries is Tewfic El-Sawy, The Travel Photographer

The main portal page is The Travel Photographer, and leads to my 2008 photo expeditions, previous itineraries, the 16 photo galleries, the slideshows and the TTP blog.

I will be in Oaxaca, Mexico for about 10 days...and will intermittently post from there.

TTP Recap

For your convenience, here's the past week's (February 10-17, 2008) most read posts on TTP:

NY Times: A Genocide In Slow Motion
WP: Tokyo Panoramas
Airy Mac Book Air

Bas Uterwijk: Burma

Image © Bas Uterwijk -All Rights Reserved
Bas Uterwijk lives in Amsterdam, and has just returned from Burma with wonderful photographs made during his travels. Although he recently got interested in photography, he's been telling stories with images for most of his career as a computer graphics artist for a video game company.

His Burma portfolio contains lovely photographs of Burmese novices, monks as well as depictions of everyday Burmese life. The photograph I chose for this post and the rest of his gallery are proof that we'll hear more of Bas.

Video games and photography...what else could anyone want in life?

Bas Uterwijk's Burma

Vanity Fair: Junger & Hetherington

Image ©Tim Hetherington -All Rights Reserved
Vanity Fair recently featured a video interview with author and journalist Sebastian Junger and photographer Tim Hetherington, discussing the former's article "In the Valley of Death".

The article recounts the men's experiences when joining a US platoon while its soldiers make painfully slow advance in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley; a strategic passage but among the deadliest pieces of terrain in the world for U.S. forces.

Tim Hetherington was awarded the World Press Photo of the Year 2007 for one of his photographs which appeared in the accompanying article.

Video Interview

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