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Sunset Afterglow | Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) | Bangkok

Wat Arun (Thai: วัดอรุณ, Temple of the Dawn) is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The full name of the temple is Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร).

The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (Khmer-style tower). It may be named "Temple of the Dawn" because the first light of morning reflects off the surface of the temple with a pearly iridescence. Steep steps lead to the two terraces. The height is reported by different sources as between 66,80 m and 86 m. The corners are surrounded by 4 smaller satellite prangs. The prangs are decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China.

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Remains of the Day on the Gulf of Thailand #2

This was my first visit to this restuarant on which sits on the Gulf of Thailand at the mouth of mangrove-lined estuary. The only means to get to this place is by a wondeful 20 minute long-tail boat ride. We arrived much later than anticipated (killing any hopes of photography along the water-way) but were rewarded with this wonderful sunset display on arrival!

Single RAW exposure captured with the camera balanced on a bamboo pole in windy conditions. Some mild adjustment of curves & strong(ish) noise reduction due to high ISO.

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Uploaded on Mar 10, 2012 | Map

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Remains of the Day on the Gulf of Thailand #1

This was my first visit to this restuarant on which sits on the Gulf of Thailand at the mouth of mangrove-lined estuary. The only means to get to this place is by a wondeful 20 minute long-tail boat ride. We arrived much later than anticipated (killing any hopes of photography along the water-way) but were rewarded with this wonderful sunset display on arrival!

Single RAW exposure captured from a moving boat in windy conditions. Some mild adjustment of curves & strong(ish) noise reduction due to high ISO.

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Uploaded on Mar 8, 2012 | Map

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Blue Hour at Rama VIII Bridge | Bangkok

The Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand, officially opened on September 20, 2002. The cable-stayed bridge consists of a single pylon located approximately one-third of the distance from the northwest end of the bridge. Golden suspension cables extend from this pylon to the road surface.

The Bridge is 2.45 km long including approach spans, and spans the Chao Phraya River. It is named after the eighth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, King Ananda Mahidol and is depicted on the back of the Series 15 20-baht banknote.

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Uploaded on Mar 6, 2012 | Map

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Chedi of Dhammayazika Paya (Pagoda) | Bagan (Pagan) | Myanmar (Burma)

Closer to the New Bagan, in the south-central end of Bagan, is the Dhammayazika with its unusual pentagonal chedi gilded in red & gold. One can experience magnificent views from its upper terrace, which receives fewer visitors than the temples closer to Old Bagan.