Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Chedi Chiang Mai 2



Here are more pics of The Chedi Chiang Mai. All the little details including top notch service make this a wonderful hotel.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Chedi Chiang Mai 1




Chiang Mai has many lovely boutique hotels and resorts, and that is why it’s one of my favorite holiday destinations.

Set along the banks of the Mae Ping River, is the superlative The Chedi Chiang Mai. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, the hotel cleverly fuses modern-day and local architectural elements together. The centerpiece is the former British Consulate built in the 1920s. The colonial building now houses the hotel’s restaurant and bar.

Needless to say, I had a field day photographing this gorgeous property. And staying there for three nights was an unforgettable experience. I missed lounging at the balcony reading my favorite book, The Alchemist.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Baan Klang Wiang - Home Away from Home






When I was in Chiang Mai, I stayed at this very photogenic boutique hotel, Baan Klang Wiang. With only 10 rooms, the lovely hotel is both intimate and homely. The service is also excellent. The staff would literally go out of their way to make your stay comfortable.
Baan Klang Wiang is definitely one of Chiang Mai's best kept secrets.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Flora Fantasy


This pic was taken with my Canon Macro Lens EF 100mm. The location was at Baan Klang Wiang, a lovely boutique hotel in Chiang Mai's old city.

Friday, August 21, 2009

One Fine Day




These pictures were taken one fine day in Chiang Mai. It’s a rarity considering it was the rainy season when I was there. I decided to do something different and came up with the idea of using leaves to frame my objects. I love plants and light – they help enhance or soften a picture.