Paintings
'Two Buddhas'
Noi captures the force of Buddha's peaceful soul in this artistic photograph. "I like the way Buddha is depicted in these two sculptures I saw in Ayuthaya, " confides Noi. The photograph merges two of Noi's passions, his photographic art and his Buddhist faith.
'Boats on Perfume River'
Perfume River is busy with fishing boats during the afternoon, attracting Akha Jim's lens. "These boats on Perfume River in Hu� are traditional types of fishing vessels in central Vietnam, " explains Akha Jim. This photograph captures the essence of timeless customs.
'Rhythms of Lights'
Playing across the intricate arabesque of a column capital, sunlight flickers in a sprightly dance of gold and crimson. Angela Srisomwongwathana creates this evocative study of the qualities of light in an unusual photograph of captivating beauty.
'Sukhothai II'
The vestiges of history endure time and find immortality through Angela Srisomwongwathana�s opportune lens. Srisomwongwathana captures an angle of the architectural style that flourished with the Phra Ruang Dynasty, centered in Sukhothai.
'Mirror of Water'
Anita Soares chooses the Brazilian Amazons for inspiration, and she finds reward in the beauty of the locale. Crystalline waters mirror the vegetative grandeur, including a lonely hut that has become integral to the landscape.
'Angler'
Clouds gather to close the day on Guanabara Bay as a man tends to his fishing rod. The sun's last golden rays shed light on this photograph by Sid Bond. A spectacular vision, Rio de Janeiro is a natural muse that inspires Bond's photographic artistry.
Photo card set, 'Nostalgia' (set of 9)
Inspired by Thailand's past, Thitinadda recreates history for her "Nostalgia" photo collection, finding old army and police uniforms to help her in her quest. "When I was young I found my grandfather's photo album.
'Happy Wa Girl'
Akha Jim expertly captures the moment the breeze lifts the hair of a Wa girl. Smiling happily, she raises her hands as she stands on a woven mat next to a pile of rice.
'View of Pedra Bonita'
Stretching toward Africa, the Atlantic sends rolling swells to break against Pedra Bonita, the easternmost point of land in Rio de Janeiro. To the right, the S�o Conrado neighborhood hugs the sandy beach.
'Sunset at Guanabara Bay'
"I took this photograph standing on Guanabara, " explains Anita Soares. "I had clear view of Sugar Hill Mountain and of the Corcovado." Illuminated by the last rays of sunlight, the effect is magnificent.