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May 15, 2009

Release (Songkran Festival Part IV)

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Birds are freed by tradition for Thai new year, Songkran. - Chiang Mai, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos

(Chiang Mai, Thailand)

f/2.8 || 1/160s || @200mm || ISO125 || Canon 5D || Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8

Early morning, followers of Buddhism free birds to celebrate the Thai new year during the Songkran Festival.

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