Phra Mondop and The King, a photo from Bangkok, Centre

Photographer's Note

Swaddee Krub everybody,

Songkrang 2008,This is the sequel from my previous post.In front foreground of Pra Mondop was the royal symbolic of King Rama IV that comprise the crown in side small pavilion and the white elephants in his period.I took this shot in many time till the three tourist came in and made the last shot for me.

For post process,Firstly I croped then use curve a little bit to composition and adjust contrast. Secondly,I duplicat layer to split sky layer and use gradient effact and cooling filter for sky area.Thirdly,I use color balance and hue/saturation tool to adjust the color for architecture.Finally,I used smart sharpen, framing and resize to finish.

For information in brife: Phra Si Rattana Chedi, which it's claimed (somewhat improbably) houses ashes of the Buddha.Phra Mondop, in the middle of terrace, is a library built in Thai style by Rama I, known for its excellently crafted Ayutthaya-style mother-of-pearl doors, bookcases containing the Tripitaka (sacred Buddhist manuscripts), human- and dragon-headed nagas (snakes), and statues of Chakri kings.Prasat Phrathepbidorn(The Royal Pantheon), with full size statues of the first seven kings of the reigning Chakri dynasty (Rama I - Rama VII). Only open on April 6th, the anniversary of the founding of this dynasty.

For further information : wat prakeaw and you could look for this location in the map of wat pra kaew

phwall, robertosalguero, Dpbours, delkoo, Photo65Net, UlfE, dareco, devimeuxbe, crhieatt, mphotographies trouve(nt) cette note utile

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phwall (6787) 2008-07-16 21:23

Khun Patshoo,
Again a wonderful capture of the sights of Bangkok. I do miss it so much. The detail you have here is exceptional. I like the way the wide lens is distorting the perspective of the columns. Excellent shot.
cheers
Peter

xavshot (69835) 2008-07-16 21:47

Bonjour Patshoo
Joli graphisme et beaux détails de cette architecture. J'aime beaucoup la couleur dorée. La présence des personnages permet de se rendre compte de la taille de cet édifice.
Xavier

robertosalguero (292) 2008-07-17 0:23

Hi Patshoo,

Lots of details and beautiful colours in this architecture. The point of view is very effective to get the height of the tower. Good light and excellent framing of this palace. The post-processing effect worked very well. Thanks Patshoo.

Roberto

Dpbours (222) 2008-07-17 0:30

Hello Patshoo,

A very rich decorated temple for sure! Good note as well and good explanation on the post processing. Good work on the sky! Interesting composition with that tower. It feels a bit tilted, but perhaps it is tilted in real life ;-).
Thanks for sharing!

Greetings, Dennis

delkoo (68) 2008-07-17 2:16

hi patshoo,
The clarity of this image is excellent. Well composed with good saturation of colour and sharpness.

well done
didier

Photo65Net (43144) 2008-07-17 11:28

Patshoo,
Superb architecture catch.
Perspective, sharpness, colors, all elements are great and pleasant for the eye.
Regards,
JB.

UlfE (14641) 2008-07-17 12:31

Hi Patsoo,

You have chosen a really great POV and the picture is really nice and crisp. Excellent sharpness and colours. Your frame is really good as well with matching colours. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Gerrit (62042) 2008-07-18 15:59

Hi Patshoo,
beautiful place and colors and an excellent POV and perspective.
Regards, Gerrit

dareco (17136) 2008-07-20 8:32

Very nice pov and amazing architecture! The detail and colors are excellent. Good job!! TFS and have a wonderful Sunday!

devimeuxbe (58557) 2008-09-05 12:41

Hi patshoo
Beautifull picture on this famous place. The light is very nice, the oerspectuve beautifull also.
Excellent
bertrand

crhieatt (5347) 2008-09-05 13:01

Patshoo,
Impressive "over the top" architecture which seems to rise and rise and rise - probably its intended effect!

Sounds like a long list of PP operations - but to a surprisingly natural looking result!

Regards
Colin

mphotographies (1976) 2008-12-03 18:45

Hey Patshoo,

You have a great gallery showing great architecture. I had visited Bangkok a couple of times for business and can't forgive myself not take time to visit Thai villages or even taking architectural images of these temples. I did sneek out for a short tour of the Royal Palace, a water tour and ending the day at bar and clubs. Will visit someday when the 'political' situation is better ;)

Interesting concept of Thai architecture, transformation from a mound of earth to a monument that over the years became taller, narrower, and often of considerable size to enshrine relics of Buddha, or ashes of importanr people, religious and royal. Intricate details adds to the imposing character of the temple. Well presented in your shot.

Cheers!

Jom