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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape Photography Locations => Topic started by: Mike Raub on October 16, 2014, 03:05:16 pm

Title: Photographing Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok?
Post by: Mike Raub on October 16, 2014, 03:05:16 pm

I'm going to be in Bangkok at the time of this year's Loy Krathong Festival and am interested in getting some photos of what looks like a very colorful event. I understand this festival attracts huge crowds but I'm more interested in finding some place out of the worst of the crowds and perhaps with an elevated view. I have a fairly long telephoto lens, so I don't need to be right in the middle of things to get a decent photo. I'll probably buy a cheap tripod in Bangkok, since transporting tripods is usually a PITA.

I know how to get to the Saphan Tak Sin BTS Station from my hotel, but am not sure where to go from there. Any advice much appreciated. The last time I tried to photograph something like this, by the time I found the vantage point I wanted, everything was pretty much over with.

Title: Re: Photographing Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok?
Post by: Caslon on October 20, 2014, 11:08:19 pm

Sawatdee,
Went to the festival in Chang Mai and it was really magical, plenty of bridges over the river to shoot from.
My suggestion is to use a wide angle and get in there with the crowds.
The sky will be filled with lanterns and the rivers full of floats.
Your hotel will know good spots. Have a great time!