Good words are worth much, and cost little.
George Herbert
This week, Ann Christine, one of the four founders of the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge hearkened back to a time when bloggers were asked to pick a word and then share photos or stories that reflected various meanings of the word. But Ann Christine did more: She selected five words from which to choose — Growing, Crowded, Tangled, Exuberant, and Comfortable.
After looking through my picture treasure trove, I’ve decided that a trip to Bangkok, Thailand, can pretty much satisfy any word challenge! To say that Bangkok “has it all” may be an understatement!
Comfortable
It may seem that the 43-meter long Reclining Buddha would be very comfortable lying in the temple known as Wat Pho, but I’m not so sure that position would be comfortable for very long. In addition, would you feel comfortable having thousands take your picture each day in your reclining position? Just asking.

Growing and Tangled
A boat trip from a market place near Bangkok brought us through tropical trees and plants forming a tangled, but beautiful maze of waterways.

Crowded
It’s hard to describe we would feel today (especially after social distancing for months!) lining up and then moving shoulder-to-shoulder with the crowds just to see the Emerald Buddha. But all who moved in unison through the crowded Temple of the Emerald Buddha can tell you that you could barely breathe inside (no pictures allowed) or even move without fear of having your bare feet stepped on (shoes had to remain outside). Not comfortable either.


Exuberant
Although this gentleman may not be the epitome of exuberance, in his own way, he was gleeful at the opportunity to have his pictures taken by many amateur photographers anxious to catch someone imitating the embellished figures on the side of one of Bangkok’s bejeweled temples!
If you’d like to see more posts on this fun set of words selected by Ann-Christine, click on her post, read to the end, and take a look at the links to other selected photos. If you’d like to add a post, please remember to include the tag Lens-Artists so others can find your selections as well.
Thanks to the fab four (Ann-Christine, Patti, Amy, and Tina) for asking me to host Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #113 next week. I feel humbled and excited! Watch for the release of the topic and my take on it next Saturday, September 5, 2020, at noon EST.
Thanks for good words always,
Rusha Sams
Leya
Excellent choices and beautiful photography all – I especially loved the guy imitating the statue! It brought a much needed smile to my face!
Oh, the Places We See
He certainly wasn’t the only tourist having fun, so we had an enjoyable time just watching others. After the seriousness of attending morning worship with several monks, the imitation of statues gave us all a laugh. Thanks for taking a look and commenting.
Leya
Looking at people, closely watching , can be really fun! That’s what I like to do at train stations for example.
Oh, the Places We See
I do, too. We are people watchers everywhere we go. But that means others are watching us as well!
Leya
It does…;-D
Prior...
excellent take on the words – and like that quote about good words – cost little and are so powerful
CompassAndCamera
Oh, how your post makes me long for Bangkok!! One of my favorite cities. Great photos!
Oh, the Places We See
Mine as well. I have more to share from Cambodia & Thailand. Just need to buckle down and do it!
Amy
I love this series, Rusha. I visited Thailand in 2017 and had a great time. These photos are beautiful! 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I loved all the opulence. The temples were over the top and it was thrilling to be there. Would love an early morning quiet tour to get up close. So much detail. So little time!!
pattimoed
Great choice, Rusha. I especially love the shot of the tourist. We have not been to Thailand yet, but it’s on the list! We’re excited that you’re leading us on Saturday!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for your positive comments. The tourists as well as the ones traveling with us all had fun watching as people posed near the temple guards! It’s fun to smoke alongside people from all over the world! I’m working on next week’s challenge this morning!! Hope it suits a lot of people so they’ll participate.
lisaonthebeach
Cool photos! And although I SO miss a crowded adventure, even in good times I think that crowed would have gotten the best of me!
Oh, the Places We See
Crowds anywhere make me nervous. I could never be a protester in a big city – well, for a lot of reasons, but crowd scare for one!!
tappjeanne
Wow – bare feet in a crowd like that? So glad they were ALL barefooted – and can’t wait to see what you will challenge as the host – congrats!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look! That was one amazing experience being so tightly in a crowd with so many people!!! Thanks for taking a look!
Oh, the Places We See
Thank goodness no one stepped on me, but it was close. Bert didn’t even go in! He stayed outside with our shoes!!! I’m working on the post this week. Hopefully, it will turn out OK.
Teresa
Love that comfortable Buddha.
Oh, the Places We See
I did, too. But, my that Buddha is sooooo long!
kzmcb
It looks like a great holiday, crowds and all.
Oh, the Places We See
It was an eye-opening few days. All that opulence, gold, ceramics, etc. Amazjng. Not practical. Just over the top!!! Thanks for looking!
Tina Schell
Excellent choice Rusha – my memory of Bangkok is very much in sync with yours. Parts of it were uber-crowded while others were peaceful and calm like the river trip. Their imperial palaces were amazing – goodness all that gold. Can you imagine?!?!
Oh, the Places We See
I had a hard time getting my arms around the opulence. The temples are some of the most ornate in the world. And oh, that Reclining Buddha. How much work and money would that have taken to produce? We found Bangkok to be quite interesting but almost overwhelming in and around the temples. Thanks for commenting.
SoyBend
The man imitating the statue was really funny. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face! 😁
Oh, the Places We See
I love watching tourists! We can be a funny lot, for sure!!thanks for taking a look.