Wat Arun just across the river from the Golden Palace in Bangkok is just one of those places where it’s hard to take a poor photo.
Known as the “Temple of the Dawn”, work began on it in 1809, and it is one of the landmarks of the Bangkok skyline.
I was surprised that some guidebooks suggest that it looks better from afar than up close. Although it does indeed look stunning from across the river, visiting the actual site makes you appreciate the detail that went into its construction.
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Beautiful composition! I can’t wait to see a Wat someday for myself.
Thanks Michael — it is well worth the visit!
Around wats in Cambodia, or even the great temples of southern India, you just can’t take a bad photo. They’re so delicately ornate, and intricately decorated that photographing from any angle is a pleasure! Love them?
Around wats in Cambodia, or even the great temples of southern India, you just can’t take a bad photo. They’re so delicately ornate, and intricately decorated that photographing from any angle is a pleasure! Love them.
There are so many that are so beautiful that it’s hard to choose a favourite…
Nice saturated colors and good depth of field! What camera/lens are you using?
I am using a wee little Pentax K-x with just an 18-50mm lens…it’s been pretty good to me so far…
Well, while it may be hard to take a poor photo of Wat Arun, you took an awesome one. Love the detail.
Thanks Cathy! I played with it a bit to make the colours pop…
I like it up close. This way, you can really see the intricate details and colors. Great shot, Raymond!
Why thank-you Sherry!
I loved my visit to Wat Arun even though I couldn’t even get in! (I was too late
) But it was really beautiful even from the outside.
It is for sure beautiful from the outside as well…glad I made it in time to get in though!
Great picture, I love the colors
Thanks!
I am amazed by all the detail and colors! I imagine it would be quite beautiful at a distance but you need to be up close to really get a good look.
Yes it looks stunning from across the river, but actually getting to the site you can appreciate how much work went into it.
Wat Arun is my favorite temple in Bangkok and possibly all of Thailand. Nicely captured!
It’s awesome! And thanks for the compliment!
STUNNING!
Gosh, I can’t wait to make my way through Asia. This photo makes me want to go there right now!
You should go now! It’s rainy season — beat the crowds AND save some money!
I wish I could. Someday!
Hi Raymond, this is a nice picture. I love style of asian temples because they are very elaborated and have lots of details.
Great shots! Wat Arun is definitely a great place to visit! I love the artistic detailed of the temple.
Sweet pic, are they as cool on the inside?
You couldn’t really go into Wat Arun itself, but there are plenty of temples on the grounds that you can go into, and those are pretty cool…