portraits – rene bauer photography

Off-road meeting in Rayong

A meeting of off-road enthusiasts was held at the beach near the airport of Rayong. On my bike and down to road i followed the off-roaders to the gathering.

The atmosphere was amazing relaxed. Dozens of off-road vehicles were displayed, from modern equipped to old-timers or military style Jeeps. To my surprise i found lots of Land Rover Defender and Series gathering here too. I got even the chance to sit in one at the beach for a photo.

But of course, it’s not only for show proudly their vehicles and play with them at the beach, but also to have a good time together, listen to the live bands, chatting about off-road stuff and, of course, having a good meal together.

I had a great time with those friendly people and enjoyed a lot. But see yourself…

Januar 20, 2025 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, roadtrip, thailand, travelTags: Asia, beach, Land Rover, meeting, oed, Offroad, people, portraits, rayong, renebauerphotography, reportage, thailand, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

#throwback: First Day In Taiwan (YouTube)

The day I arrived in Taipei and stepped on Taiwans soil the first time, my friends and travel mates from an earlier journey, Lucy and Alex, picked me up and showed me around Shilin night market. A very friendly gesture and interesting evening to get introduced in some of Taiwanese culture and daily life. And got to taste some of Taiwanese favorite drinks: Bubble Tea!

My friend Lucy posted some footage of this evening on her YouTube-Channel 🙈https://www.youtube.com/@MamaLucy

Juli 17, 2024Juli 14, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, food, reportage, tradition, travel, urbanlifeTags: Asia, bubbletea, city, friends, movie, nightmarket, people, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, shilin, taipei, taiwan, Travel, youtube Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Busan, The South Of South Korea

Just when i arrived Busan i bought a bus ticket to the popular Haeunde Beach with it’s famous beach train. I didn’t take a ride in one of these colorful capsules, but took a walk along the train route.

Later on i took a streched beach walk among many other weekend visitors on the beach. Just to collect some more impressions from the beach life.

Mai 30, 2024Mai 30, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, roadtrip, SouthKorea, travel, urbanlifeTags: Asia, beach, beachlife, beachtrain, busan, cablecar, haeunde, haeundebeach, korea, landscape, people, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, skyline, SouthKorea, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Demonstrations in Seoul

I heard of various demonstrations and protests in South Korea. I also learned it’s part of their culture to raise their voices and protest on the streets. The usually quite and rather shy and friendly people change their mood when they think they have to be heard. But that’s what i heard. If you have any opinion about it, please let me know in the comments.

However, when i was still in Seoul before the elections, big crowds gathered in different streets and squares to support their political leaders and parties. Although there were different political groups nearby, there was never a feeling of threat or hate. In the opposite, they seemed to be determined, but also peacefully and smiling, taking it as a nice event to be with friends and same minded people.

Myself had no own political opinion, but just wandered trough the crowds and collected some impressions.

Mai 12, 2024Mai 10, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: Asia, crowd, demonstration, election, people, politic, portraits, protest, renebauerphotography, reportage, seoul, SouthKorea, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: Namsangol Hanok Village

At the foot of the mountain Namsan with the Seoul Tower is a traditional village located. This Namsangol Hanok Village shows the architecture and daily life in a traditional Korean houses called ‚Hanok‘

Mai 5, 2024Mai 5, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, tradition, travelTags: architecture, Asia, buildings, citypark, dailylife, gates, interieur, kids, korea, museum, park, people, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, SouthKorea, tradition, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Hanbok – South Korea’s Traditional Dresses

Did you noticed the beautiful traditional dresses in my last post? Well, these dresses called Hanbok and are popular for photo shoots at Gyeongbokgung Palace. At the nearby streets they rent it out and offer even make-up and hairstyling services for that occasion.

Friends, couples and families walking dressed up trough the old palace. They’re all in good mood and the scenery feels like a happy, sunny day in the 18th century.

Mai 1, 2024Mai 1, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, Fashion, history, humansofplanetearth, photoshoot, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, tradition, travelTags: Asia, dresses, Fashion, Gyeongbokgung, hanbok, palace, people, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, seoul, SouthKorea, tradition, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: At The Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Modern Taiwan was founded by the former president and revolutionary leader Chiang Kai-Shek, after Chinese civil war in 1949. It is only understandable that the people wanted to dedicate a special memorial place to him. So, the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall was build. This huge complex was build between 1976 and 1980.

People gathering to hundreds inside the gigantic hall to watch the hourly change of the guards of honor. It’s an impressive performance of the skilled guards. A great subject for photo- and videographers too, if you get a place in the front row though.

Nowadays the people enjoying the huge park with ponds and cherry trees. Especially a warm, sunny day like lucky me got here. Certainly there are many people taking selfies and group photos for memories. Amongst them was a young lady i got into talk with. Sofia took a few photos for her Instagram account ( https://www.instagram.com/sofiameeow/ ) and agreed for a quick, spontaneous photo session on this beautiful location.

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, photoshoot, portrait, travelTags: Asia, ceremony, cherryblossoms, guard, historicalsite, history, kaishek, kaishekmemorial, memorial, nature, park, people, photosession, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, sightseeing, taipei, taiwan, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taipei/Taiwan: „Not your Baby“

Back in the streets of Taipei i was welcomed nicely by the team of a noodle restaurant. With this culinary and emotional uplift i went out for another stroll in a unknown street of this huge city.

Of course i came across a temple. Always impressing how people including a short visit to their place of faith while their out for shopping or eating. On the streets there’s always enough food to taste, street musicians to listen to and also historical buildings to set back in the old times.

One of the greater pleasure, i have to admit, is to sit on a street cafe and watching people. Some are in a hurry, whilst others enjoying a chat on the street, or just communicate non-verbal with their fashion „Not your baby“

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, Fashion, gastronomy, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, travel, urbanlifeTags: Asia, food, market, notyourbaby, people, portraits, religion, renebauerphotography, reportage, sightseeing, streetphotography, taipei, taiwan, taoism, temple, Travel, worshipper, worshipping Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: Street of Tainan

Last impressions of the streets of Tainan

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, food, gastronomy, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, roadtrip, travel, urbanlifeTags: Asia, food, nightmarket, people, pet, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, streetlife, streetphotography, streets, tainan, taiwan, Travel, urbanlife Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: People Of Tainan

Roaming through the streets of Tainan many people gave me a smile or a wink or even posing in front of my camera. So did the lady with helmet, who had seen me with camera and jumped literally towards me. The three guys in bicycle training who winked me and posed shy but proud. Two young ladies nicely dressed up with amazing, traditional hairstyle posed happily on the street. Not to forget the proud owner of a ‚Vespa‘ shop, which caught my attention, since this brand is rarely seen here.