Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Same Same, but Different

While browsing the the net, I came across this book of photographs called "Same Same, but Different".

Here's a brief abstract:

Bamboo scaffolding, knotted aerial lines, hand painted signs or converted plastic bags: The objects photographed in Thailand by Thomas Kalak, the photographer from Munich, are sometimes unusual, both funny and peculiar, and often mind-boggling. Far from the world of clichés, Kalak finds motifs that complement and enhance the famous image of the country and simultaneously document the unshakable cheer of the Thai people as true masters of improvisation.

And these pictures tell it all.

Copy service in a boutique dress shop. I've seen this kind of thing so often that I didn't realize it was strange.

To me this picture says the stairs broke or they were stolen or the owner ran out of money before they could be finished. But why didn't he use a second bigger drum (from alongside the house) to make a second step. Answer: it wasn't necessary.


What happens when you donate Air Supply CDs to Goodwill.


You should see what the other guy looked like.

Recycling

Thai advertising is world-class (it's the only thing worth watching on TV). This comb is just another example of the same minds at work.

This is a pretty good job. Usually, they just leave a few leafy twigs to let you know the road is about to end.

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