Fruit and vegetable carving competition in Thailand
A fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form.
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved papaya is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai boy carves floral patterns into a watermelon during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved pumpkin is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- Thai girls carve floral patterns into fruits during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai woman carves a vegetable into the form of a rose during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- Thai children carve elaborate designs into fruit and vegetables during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai girl carves floral patterns into a melon during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai woman holds a tray with carved fruit and vegetable decorations during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai woman puts together the background to a decoration that will include different vegetable and fruit decorations during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- An elaborate display of carved fruits and vegetables is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A girl sleeps on a chair as others put together elaborate fruit and vegetable displays during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- Two Buddhist monks look at an elaborate display of carved fruits and vegetables during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai man helps put together an elaborate decoration with carved fruits and vegetables during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A carved watermelon is displayed during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A man adds a pumpkin carved in the shape of a fish to an elaborate display during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai girl carves floral patterns into a papaya during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai man helps put together an elaborate decoration during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Thai man helps put together an elaborate decoration with carved fruits and vegetables adorned with images of Thai Queen Sirikit, during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
- A painting depicting Thailand’s Queen Sirikit adorns an elaborate fruit and vegetable decoration during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Image)
- A worker sprays water on an elaborate fruit and vegetable decoration adorned with the photograph of Thailand’s Queen Sirikit during a fruit and vegetable carving competition in Bangkok on August 4, 2017. It is a royal tradition that has proved bountiful through the ages and one that Thailand’s fruit carvers are determined to keep alive — even as young people peel away from the unique art form. (ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
Megan
Aug 11, 2017 @ 04:56:02
Mind blowing and eye catching photography. Just awesome!