Memoir Vietnam & SE Asia 1972

Personal photos/text taken in/out of Vietnam combat zone from perspective of copilot on USAF C-130 345th Tactical Airlift Crew. Not just about the war, but also about the people/places of the region during 1972. This is where I got my first Nikon film SLR which turned into lifelong passion albeit now Canon digital SLR. The photos are recent digital scans from old 35mm slides wasting away in hot/cold attic for 40 years. Extensive Photoshop editing has been used to make them somewhat presentable.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Laughing Buddha Taichung, Taiwan

With Buddhism a dominant religion/philosophy in the region, Buddhas were to be seen everywhere rendered in all shapes, sizes, and materials. Here is a very large Laughing Buddha in the city of Taichung, Taiwan – 1972. Based on recent photos I’ve seen on the web, this Buddha has undergone some refurbishing and appears to be sporting a brighter smile as a result.

Memoir Vietnam & SE Asia 1972

Monday, January 31, 2011

Laughing Buddha Taichung, Taiwan

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