Michael, Shu - thank you very much for your comments!
I shot this during Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand), where I'm happy to be at the moment. Loi Kratong festival is a lovely "festival of light" where the sins of the past year are washed down the river by floating small "kratongs" (banana leaf bouquets with lighted candles and incense), or by launching "khoms" (glowing paper balloons) into the night sky. The sight of hundreds of these dotted about the sky and waterways adds an absolute magic to this charming and peaceful celebration.
K
yes, as beautiful as this is it leads one to wonder what this ceremony is about. there must be an interesting story connected w this. the shot is wonderful and the color against the black b/g is striking! shu
