Beach hut - Koh Phangan, Thailand

Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 2 February 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

To keep out the heavy rains, builders cover the roof with sheet metal then put the grass on top for that romantic effect.

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Comments (26)

dailyphotosofmalé from malé, Maldives

creative display of orchids really is awesome

2 Feb 2008 6:09am

@dailyphotosofmalé: Thank you. You see them all over Thailand like that.

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Looks like a lush spot. The construction technique is pretty interesting.

2 Feb 2008 6:43am

@Steven: Thanks, Steven. Yes, they have to be practical as well as appealing.

subcorpus from Maldives

has a maldives resort feel to it ... doesn't it ... ???
the orchids are cool ...

2 Feb 2008 6:44am

@subcorpus: I'm sure it does from photos I have seen. Thank you, Subcorpus.

givethemhell from Germany

What a wonderful photo of beach hut and palm trees, Michael. It reminds me of my visits to Thailand in the seventies, when I was working for an airline.
Thank you for visiting my weblog and leaving a comment.

2 Feb 2008 6:49am

@givethemhell: You're welcome and thank you. Yes, Thailand is a fascinating place.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Wonderful light for this photo with no 'sunburned' areas.
Fascinating roof covering idea also.

2 Feb 2008 7:11am

@Judy: Thank you, Judy. I appreciate that.

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Hi Michael, Nice to see some vibrant greens this time of year, I'm sure Lorraine will like too!

2 Feb 2008 7:37am

@Scotfot: Thanks so much. This is how it is in Thailand right now. Yes, I'm sure Lorraine will enjoy it.

Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India

Its beautiful. Love the vivid colours. Superb.

2 Feb 2008 9:26am

@Sujit Sudhi: Thank you so much, Sujit. Your comment is very appreciated.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

This is realy a pretty picture! Nice composition also.

2 Feb 2008 10:18am

@Ina: Thank you, Ina.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

How thoroughly charming and oh yes indeed very romantic :) I'm not sure about which Lorraine you're talking about but this one HERE adores it ;)

2 Feb 2008 10:43am

@Lorraine: Thanks so much. I'm glad you like it. I believe both Scotfot and I were referring to you. On Aminus 3, you are the main Lorraine

martie from Okinawa, Japan

Fantastic shot! Looks like heaven.

2 Feb 2008 10:55am

@martie: Thanks, Martie. It has its problems but this resort was very nice.

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

I like the composition with the flowers and the hut giving us two interesting elements.

2 Feb 2008 11:12am

@Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks, Wolfgang. Glad you like it.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Wonderful composition...I like the flowers surrounding the palm in the foreground.
Great colors

2 Feb 2008 12:38pm

@Jen: Thank you, Jen. I appreciate that.

Sumedh from New Delhi, India

This is so beautiful!

2 Feb 2008 12:54pm

@Sumedh: Thank you, Sumedh. I appreciate your positive comment.

Tali from Serendipity, United States

Oh I love this photo!! Really great photo! Such a lovely crisp Island feel to this photograph! I like the architecture and the flowers!

2 Feb 2008 1:44pm

@Tali: That's a generous comment. Thank you so much, Tali.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Oh, I wish I was there now!!!

2 Feb 2008 2:05pm

@Craiger: Ditto that. Thank you, Craiger.

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

A beautiful landscape that occupies the entire frame. Your note about the sheet metal was interesting. I also noted the use of glass block window, which seems "out of place" for a beach hut.

2 Feb 2008 2:55pm

@Steven: Thanks, Steven. These particular huts are a little more luxurious than some and have windows and showers. Others wouldn't have windows.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Romantic, poetic,lovely location! All such resorts in southeast Asia are a marvel of beauty. I went to several of them and felt happy!(Only the food was always a problem! Too spicy!)

2 Feb 2008 3:13pm

@Japanalia: Thanks, Gabriela. I'm glad you have visited. Generally, I liked Thai food but some of it I also found so hot and spicy I felt the chef was having a joke with me.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

The crispness and clarity of the shot are beautiful.

2 Feb 2008 4:52pm

@Michael Rawluk: Many thanks, Michael.

Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands

The sharpness and saturated colors are making this image. A nice composition too.

2 Feb 2008 6:23pm

@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Je viens de regarder ton blog, beaucoup de photos très sympas. Je vois que tu es toi aussi un grand voyageur et c'est très agréable de pouvoir partager avec un grand nombre de personnes à travers le monde nos ressentis et notre propre vécu pendant ces voyages à travers l'expression photographique. Merci de ce partage.

2 Feb 2008 6:40pm

@Evelyne Dubos: C'est mon plaisir. Merci, Evelyne, pour votre commentaire.

Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal

I felt nostalgic because it reminded me Africa (Mozambique) where I was born. Such a beautiful picture, Michael.

2 Feb 2008 7:07pm

@Camiller: Thank you, Camiller.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

the orchids are to me the most fascinating flowers. Because of this i am leaving a passage of a dialog i keept in mind of a great movie about plants, i mean, about people. is Adaptation by Spike Jonze.
John Laroche: You know why I like plants?
Susan Orlean: Nuh uh.
John Laroche: Because they're so mutable. Adaptation is a profound process. Means you figure out how to thrive in the world.
Susan Orlean: Yeah but it's easier for plants. I mean they have no memory. They just move on to whatever's next. With a person though, adapting almost shameful. It's like running away.

that's where your wonderful photo led me, Michael.

2 Feb 2008 7:46pm

@Graça B.: I'm so glad you found the photo inspiring. We also love orchids and we have quite a few varieties in our house. Many thanks, Graça.