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Published: 2009-05-11 06:24:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 6512; Favourites: 265; Downloads: 0
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The Akha ethnic minority originates from China. Many migrated to Thailand and Laos in the early 20th century. Nowadays about 80 000 Akha live in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.Β They speak Akha, a language from the Tibeto-Burman family. In the past they were known to grow opium, but nowadays they switched to mountain rice, corn and soybeans. Another economic revenue comes from the tourism industry, with tours visiting villages where people can buy arts & crafts "made" by the Akha. From what i've seen they mostly play the role of intermediaries. Not much of the crafts are made in the villages, except for the traditional hats as you can see here.Nikon D300, Tokina 12-24mm, B + W UV filter.
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Thank you kindly Marshall! 
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You're very welcome, it's great...Β
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^.^
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Thank you a lot!
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You're welcome~
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Thank you so much
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You are welcome! 
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Thank you for liking it
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You're most welcome!
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I have read in a magazine about these guys and that they dont exactly like their photos to be taken so you are very lucky as ti seems to have taken this photo.
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When you've been about 15-20 times to visit them, they start to know you and they don't mind
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I would really love to.
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I think we have a photo of the exact same woman. Check out my profile. [link]
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I think she's very famous
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Thank you a lot! =
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Hi there... would you mind if I added the couple of your photos recently featured in Everyland's journal: [link] to the group galleries?
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It is perfectly fine for me
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Very late, but thank you!
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Thank you very much
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you 're welcome!
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I'm more than glad you like it
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You're welcome, nice gallery!
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Thank you a lot Katerina!
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Is this lady from Akha village in Chiang Rai? I've went there before
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Yes indeed, well outside chiang rai
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Thank you a lot Miss
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No problem.
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Dank je Ruth
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I like the picture, i really like it but i dunno, i just cant like too much the tokina...i just cant see that kinda sharpness the Nikon 12-24 or the Nikon 14-24 are able to give...im prolly wrong coz i dont have any of em but i've just been able to use em some times , but thats it, call it an impression.Whats your opinion? did u have any chance to compare your lens with the Nikkor ones?
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I have many kinds of lenses... Nikor, Tokina, Tamron, Carl Zeis... If you can work with a camera, even the worst lens will make a sharp shot
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suggesting there's no difference between lenses? thats a interesting point of view...
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I don't say there is no difference, i say, when you know how to use your stuff, you can make a great shot with anything. Some people think too much about camera's and lenses instead of focusing on how to use their equipment
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Love the colour in this shot, and you've really caught some soul in this shot! Lovely!
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I'm glad you like it
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For a part, if the info is right
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