Eyes open wider when photography's hat is on. The visual mind is much more alert. Time slow down. The world has more details. It’s a wonderful feeling.
This photostream is a collection of some of those moment.. Very happy to share them with other people who also enjoy photography. If you add me as contact, do drop a few words to let me know you'd like to correspond.
Thanks for those who visited and took time to leave comments and bookmarking (favorite) the images. It does help to encourage each other to remain active create and share more.
About the photos. They are all taken as I go through life. Most are taken with natural or available light. While I'm not doing work, I don't want to control all the elements, instead, I enjoy reacting to the surprise that the moment brings.
I shoot without confinement to any particular style, theme or subject. This is why the name 'AraiGodai', which means 'whatever' in Thai.
These are my previous buddy icon :]
I have quite a few requests to use the photos, there are also those who just took them and claimed as their own. Unfortunately because of the second scenario, I no longer publish high resolution image and had to put in watermark. As you can see, images here indicate ‘all rights reserved’, meaning it may not be copy, reproduced, without written consent from me. In most cases, when you want to use the photos for non-profit & in personal blog, I will be happy to, just make the link back to the image you like. Please let me know where you intend to use it :) If you want to use high resolution images for commercial purpose please contact me for the terms.
Yahoo is attempting to turn flickr into more social network like in Facebook with people tagging feature. Below are not a photo of me, I just use the feature as a mini gallery.
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- Nature's Best Photography Flickr Contest 2474 photos, 1062 members
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Testimonials (13)
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voltage accident says:
"My first time skimming this stream is just to get to know other Thai flickr members. But I've never seen such beautiful photo blogging like AraiGodai's before ( oh, that's because I'm new here... ). Not the 'beautiful' we describe stuffs like women and landscape, but beautiful in how we feel taking a short look at people's photos and let the compliments swim in your head. อะไรก็ได้สุดสุดไปเลย."
29th January, 2009
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bangkokbeat says:
"I really enjoy the world through his lens so much that I couldn't describe in a short testimonial. You really have see them for yourself."
18th December, 2008
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bye bye オモイデ says:
"AraiGordai's photos are full of honesty, playfulness, passion, emotion, inspiration! They're poetic, beautiful & true in every way! Do I need to say more?!:):):)"
28th October, 2007
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K weav says:
"AraiGordai has quite possibly my favorite set of photos on all of flickr. His color photos are stunningly vibrant and each completely unique and refreshing. I never cease to be amazed when I view his photostream!! Fantastic creativity that never gets old!! I hope that he never stops posting!"
9th October, 2007
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Twiggy * says:
"wow! you took so many great pics."
15th August, 2007
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EL@Seattle says:
"watching his photo stream is like taking a guided tour to many of the places that I can only dream about going... they are both inspiring as well as entertaining.
Thanks for sharing the memories and moments in your travel."2nd July, 2007
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Jersey Yen says:
"Don't know how to describe "AraiGordai" in normal way. well, I forgot when that we met actually. in my impressions, I can remember first time when I saw his photostream, just WHOA!! he's definitely a master in photography. why don't I say he's a photographer? absolutely nope! bcuz he's above them already!!! I always wait wait wait for his excellent photos and talk as much as I can to him. maybe that's a reason why my english is getting proving. ;p
well, dear mate! you're such gorgeous with your fabulous life. I adore your great eyes, envy you again!!! you're the best that I've met on flickr. and EVER!!!!! ;)))*
Jersey"13th June, 2007
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lucy_nka says:
"An intuitive photographer, Arai captures beauty and meaning in fantastic composition, great framing, and clicking the shutter at the precise moment when the subject is exactly where it seemingly needs to be for the magic that winds up being frozen in time. Often providing thought-provoking commentary with his photography, the viewer can immediately tell that Arai's photograph is not a passive one, shot for the sake of shooting, but rather a canvas of imagery and ideas, finely and beautifully executed. Wonderful work, my friend."
5th April, 2007
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jackm2211 says:
"อะไรก็ได้
Seeing your photo makes me want to see more..."17th March, 2007
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Work is fun says:
"AraiGorDai is an easygoing guy who takes his work seriously. He reminds me of the book "The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher". He inspires everyone to view the world from a different angle. His photos have the same effect. And when I am back in Thailand, he shall buy me lunch."
18th January, 2007
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h a n g i n g p i x e l s says:
"AraiGordai = name which can mean two things: “what ever” or “as you please”. Both truly represented in his work. Photography is interpret by the photographer which then reinterpreted by the viewer. His work on cityscape in Bangkok is truly wonderful in capturing the colour and intensity which most people may never have seen (myself included) or though possible in such a busy city. His work is inspiring to watch. His insight knowledge on the subject can be seen via the detail description given with each of the photo – giving every reader a change to feel the image and learn new things at the same time. Keep up the good work Arai."
19th September, 2006
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tammyjq41 says:
"AraiGordai has some of the greatest city shots. He always has great things to say and always finds a way to brighten the day. Fabulous shots and great friendship.
Thank you"8th August, 2006
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cocolinda says:
"AraiGordai is a loyal contact/friend who has some wonderful photos... He has so much variety in his photos yet he is quite skilled at shooting photos of anything... His 'double series' photos are just great and so unique (his shots are quite impressive also!). Thanks Arai for making flickr more interesting :)"
14th July, 2006
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