Photographing Bangkok

<p>Seems like my first post didn't take. Apologize if this is a duplication.<br>

I am spending four days in Bangkok in November , and am starting my research as to what to photograph ..... people, culture, temples, markets, etc. Any leads on web sites, local photographers, etc. would be appreciated.<br>

Cheers,<br>

Kent Larsson</p>

Amphawa and jj market for starters.

For the adventurous, seedy patpong and soi cowboy at night:)

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<p>Take the many public taxi boats down the river Chao Phraya. You will see a genuine cross section of people and culture as you cross from side to side.</p>

<p>What to see of worth in Bangkok :-</p>

<ul>

<li>Wat Pho</li>

<li>Grand Palace</li>

<li>Wat Arun</li>

<li>Wat Mahathat</li>

<li>Wat Benchamabophit</li>

<li>Lumpini Park, esp. at either end of the day</li>

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<p>If you want to see Westerners behaving badly then by all means visit Pat Pong at night.......</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>Thank you Matthew.<br>

Interesting place you live in.</p>

<p>I live in Bangkok.<br>

Chinatown (Yaowarat Rd area) has pretty dense street life and worth a wander.</p>

<p>Thank you Ian. How are people about being photographed?</p>

<p>Dunno, I don't really do that kind of shooting. I think it's all in the approach though, the right attitude can get away with anything anywhere.</p>

<p>Thais as a bunch are gracious, proud people. They are usually easy going, smiley and mind their own business. Just don't be shoot obnoxiously nor bring up the Khmer border issues. Well...I am Asian, so maybe I usually don't get too noticed shooting street, I guess...Happy shooting! <br>

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<p>Thanks Leslie. I usually ask first if I do any individual close-up, but sometimes using a longer lens you can get by anonomously.</p>

<p>Kent, check out Mitch Alland's work here and on flickr. He photographs most of his images in Thailand, but also has some very nice work from Europe and elsewhere. Pleasant person, too!</p>

<p>Michael J Hoffman</p>

<p>Michael, I will do so. Thanks</p>