Thailand - Sunset behind Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) in Bangkok
The famous Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ), perhaps better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. It consists of a massive elongated prang (Khmer-style tower), and is surrounded by four smaller prangs. The prang is described by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as 104m high, while most other sources quote figures around 80-85m. It is decorated by bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China, a hallmark of the reign of King Rama III. The Wat had a brief period as host of the celebrated Emerald Buddha, which now resides in nearby Wat Phra Kaew.
This was one of the easiest and most relaxed shoot in the long time. As I was searching for the right spot to capture this temple during sunset/blue hour time, I have found a nice restaurant amongst the old buildings along the river. The view from ground floor was blocked by big tourist boat but when I asked if there is a higher view point, the staff let me go the the top floor open terrase which was a a lovely bar at the same time. So I just ordered nice chilled drink and waited for the right light with view like this in front of me ...
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens’s focal length: 24.00 - 105.00 mm; Focal length: 73.00 mm; Aperture: 10, Exposure time: 32.0 s, ISO: 100
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AbhijeetVardhan, romvi, Fairdunnin(Means_Im_Tired), © Salim Photography/ www.salimphoto.com, and 157 other people added this photo to their favorites.
© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (27 months ago | reply)
AbhijeetVardhan (27 months ago | reply)
Absolutely brilliant shot! You have captured Wat Arun in its full splendour!! Brillaint, as always!
orvaratli (27 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image of this landmark icon in Bangkok. The layers of colors in the sky really add a punch to the image.
I did not know you where in Thailand again. If the taken on date is correct here on flickr you where in Bangkok around the same time as me.
Apratim Saha (27 months ago | reply)
Wow ! Great !
Az Kola (27 months ago | reply)
great colours
Fairdunnin(Means_Im_Tired) (27 months ago | reply)
Treat timing and great shot!! If you don't ask you don't get. Well done.
© Salim Photography/ www.salimphoto.com (27 months ago | reply)
amazing Lucie, three months and I will be there, lets see as well
Profiles of Nature (27 months ago | reply)
stunning!!
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Stunning shot, great atmosphere!
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Aaron M Photo (Leftquark) (27 months ago | reply)
Wonderful lights in here! I like how the sky makes a little pattern with different lines! The photo appears to be slightly tilted down to the right, maybe some straightening? I think there's also a lot of dark shadows in here that could be pulled up to give us a bit more detail, but still, wonderfully done!
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Raymond Larose (27 months ago | reply)
Oh - gorgeous!! This is a perfect exposure!
AYMAN-ALKANDERI (27 months ago | reply)
Espectacular la imagen
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Stunning picture Lucie! This so fantastic, one of the best night-shots here!! You are a Master of fantastic lights and color!
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superb shot well done
-Jamian- (27 months ago | reply)
Great sky!
Shoeven (27 months ago | reply)
incredible capture
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Niall Corbet (27 months ago | reply)
Beautiful - though Leftquark is right about the straightening, about 0.5 degrees anti-clockwise would do it. I don't agree about lightening the shadows though - you need the dark shadows to create the contrast with the brighter areas. I'm terribly jealous - such a lovely way to spend an evening - in a Bangkok bar sipping chilled drinks with this view - delightful !!
Greetings from a wintery Edinburgh !!
COSKUNTUNA ... 800.000 ... THANK YOU_ (27 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture.
mem foto (27 months ago | reply)
Excellent!!!
GMills31 (27 months ago | reply)
Great night lights.
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H.AL-SALEH (27 months ago | reply)
oww stunning !!!
John Hudson Photo (27 months ago | reply)
just gorgeous, Lucy. well done
M.GÁLLEGO (27 months ago | reply)
Great
PatrickSmithPhotography (27 months ago | reply)
Looking at this view while sipping a cold drink? I know that jealousy is not a positive emotion so I'm just going to have to let that go. Should take only a few weeks I think...hehe!
Patrick
Raffy Carvalheira (27 months ago | reply)
Wow! Gorgeous sunset!
nibi mocs (27 months ago | reply)
Wow! Fantastic shot. Very well done!
Adarsh Padegal (27 months ago | reply)
an extraordinary shot..
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Gorgeous, as always.
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Perfect :)
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excellent!
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wonderful!
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Poramin T. (27 months ago | reply)
absolutely gorgeous!
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awesome shot!
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Skvělé!!!!!
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