Lantern Festival

Several months ago, the photographer enthusiast from Singapore Justin Ng returned from Thailand with stunning photographs. The fact that there was a famous Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Lantern Festival). This is an exciting and spectacular event which takes place annually in the province of Chiang Mai and the entire Northern Thailand.





As told to the photographer It was my first trip to Chiang Mai and frankly - my jaw fell away from it all.


Justin Ng realized that in low light conditions and with the assistance of the wind will be very difficult to make high-quality images of lanterns. Therefore, the photographer beforehand determine wind direction and used the wide-angle lens with an open aperture. As a result, stunning images that convey the mood of solemn events.



It should be noted that the festival takes place on the second calendar month of Thai Lanna and is respectful of the Buddha. It was during this period of the full moon, making the celebration of the mysterious and mystical. Thousands of Thai residents come to the area and launch into the sky lanterns, thus getting rid of all accumulated over years of problems and troubles.