Kwai River – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

historic Kwai River Bridge

Kwai River Bridge in monochrome stands as a poignant symbol of history, capturing the essence of a time when the world was engulfed in conflict. This engineering marvel, with its timeless design and eerie beauty, offers a glimpse into the harrowing stories of those who labored to construct it under dire conditions. The stark contrast of black and white enhances the bridge’s formidable structure. Surrounded by the serene landscape of lush greenery, the bridge creates a striking juxtaposition between nature and the indomitable spirit of human endeavor. The monochrome palette not only adds a layer of nostalgia but also invites viewers to reflect on the past, eliciting a sense of melancholy intertwined with admiration for the resilience displayed throughout the years.

Posted for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Throwback Thursday

Cities, Photography, Travel, Traveling Thailand

We all have these photos … throwback photos! Don’t we just… so many. It’s described as ‘nostalgia-inducing pictures … from a different era of your life”. This week (#TB Thursday).Thursday is filled with memories from Kwai River in Thailand in 2008. We had a family vacation in the sun and these beautiful settings. We slept in these floating bungalows over the river Kwai.

The River Kwai, more correctly ‘Khwae Noi’ (Thai: แควน้อย, English small tributary) or Khwae Sai Yok (แควไทรโยค), is a river in western Thailand, near, but not over the border with Myanmar. It begins at the confluence of Ranti, Songkalia and Bikhli Rivers. At Kanchanaburi it merges with the Khwae Yai River to form the Mae Klong river, which empties into the Gulf of Thailand at Samut Songkhram.

Jumping and swimming in the clear fresh water of the river has been a particular favorite of many, us too .There has always been something nice, and calming about swimming, and letting the water take all your worries away.