Happy, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

The photo presents the Haad Rin Nok Beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand few days after a famous Fool Moon Party. This is a place, after or despite a crazy party time, where you can enjoy the real beauty of the island. Fool Moon Party changes the perception of the island for 3 days only. So if you prefer a more peaceful moments I recommend you to make a trip to the Southern Part, where also the hidden and unknown beaches are located. A Happy Hour board announces ironically time for peaceful chill out and joy of the place.

Nikon D90 | Exposure f/14 @ 1/200sec | ISO 200 | Focal Length 27mm
Paradise Pool, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | November 01
Award Score: 64 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 16, Style 12, Skill 12)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: On a Way to Haad Rin Nok Beach, Koh Phangan Island, Surat Thani, Thailand

Photographer: Ryszard Wierzbicki (Swindon, United Kingdom) Registered
Born in 1963, Ryszard Wierzbicki is a graduate of University of Gdańsk in Poland, and completed his master degree of Social Sciences in Children Care Education in 1992. He worked in an orphanage and four other companies, where he served the positions of Educator, Marketing Specialist, and Sales & Marketing Manager in various branches including child care, dentistry, orthodontics, and IT. Apart from his regular jobs he continued developing his Scuba Diving qualification resulted as an instructor level in PADI. After emigrating to UK in 2006, he began his real travel and photography experience. He loves to explore South-East Asia, where he volunteers occasionally with Stu and the Kids charity organization of Thai and Burmese Orphans (stuandthekids.org). He established two forums for active travelers and photographers named Instant Travelling (instanttravelling.ning.com) and World Around (worldaround.co.uk) in 2010. Changed to an ironed suit and laptop for cargo trousers, hoodie jacket, and knapsack, Ryszard have been managing freely the passion of photography, traveling, and scuba diving. He is now self-employed as Marketing Advisor and Tour Organizer, happily divorced, and has no kids.

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