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Thailand
is probably one of the most featured and frequently
pictured tourist destinations in Asia.
The
country abounds with numerous picturesque sceneries,
an endless list of beautiful tourist spots. Tourists
from all over the globe can’t seem to get enough
pictures in a single vacation that they just keep on
coming back for more.
Of course, it is impossible to
capture all the beauties of Thailand in a single
short trip.
Thailand
is no small country. It has an area of 513, 115 sq.
km., split into four regions: Central, South, North
and Northeast.
Now, to give you
an idea what are the best features of Thailand to capture in
your camera, here are a few suggestions of picture-perfect
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If you
fancy capturing city-life scenarios, you can prowl
around Bangkok also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
or “City of Angels”. Bangkok is maybe the most
frequented city in Thailand. Here you can witness
and capture the "Loy Krathong Festival" every
November.
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For local street photography, you can go
to Chatuchak, or JJ, Market on a weekend, when the
place swarms with people in a flea market.
For
culture and history picture subjects, there’s The
Grand Palace and The Temple of the Dawn.
If nature
pictures are what you are after, you can go up north
where you will find wild creatures and exotic birds
living in the mountains’ lush forests. You will also
find here “The Rose of the North, which is Chiang
Mai; and the Golden Triangle area, which is the
point of convergence of Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
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There are also
minority tribes up north and you may find it interesting to
document their simple way of life. There is nothing to worry
as these people are friendly and always welcomes visitors
with a smile.
For
tropical pleasures, travel down south where you will
find the beautiful beaches, including the shooting
location of Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie – “the Beach.”
You may also want to document the Full Moon Party in
pictures. This famous spectacle happens in Pha-ngan
Island every full moon. Here, you will be able to
see the color and richness of Thai culture.
Anywhere
in Thailand you decide to go, be sure to capture
temples and other historic edifices because Thai
architecture is very exquisite. I am sure you must
be overwhelmed by now with the many prospective
itinerary stops you want to make and pictures you
want to take in Thailand. |
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It is a blessing that nowadays digital
cameras and tiny memory cards come in affordable and handy.
It makes taking lots and lots of pictures in Thailand so
much easier. Just don’t forget to bring your camera with
huge memory capacity, charger and extra batteries!
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