Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Copyright: Danos kounenis (danos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 80 N: 3883] (14504)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-14
Categories: Transportation, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 5 D, Canon EF 16-35 USM 2.8 L mk.II, Hoya hmc 82mm uv
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Cambodia-Laos
Theme(s): Suvarnabhumi airport [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-22 10:09
Viewed: 775
Points: 124
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Suvarnabhumi Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ; pronounced /sùwānnápʰūːm/) (IATA: BKK, ICAO: VTBS), also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport, is the international airport serving Bangkok, Thailand. After numerous delays and decades of planning, the airport opened for limited service on 15 September 2006, and opened for all commercial flights on 28 September.

The airport is located in Racha Thewa in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan Province, about 25 km east of downtown Bangkok. The name Suvarnabhumi was chosen by King Bhumibol Adulyadej and refers to the golden kingdom hypothesized to have been located somewhere in Southeast Asia. Designed by Helmut Jahn of Murphy/Jahn Architects, this airport has the world's tallest control tower (132.2 m), and the world's third largest single building and airport terminal (563,000 m²), a little smaller than Hong Kong International Airport (570,000 m²) and the current record holder, Beijing Capital International Airport's Terminal Three (986,000 m²). Suvarnabhumi is one of the busiest airports in Asia and Bangkok's primary airport for all commercial airline flights.[3] The airport inherited the airport code BKK from Don Mueang after the older airport ceased commercial flights.

Months into its opening, issues such as congestion, construction quality, signage, provision of facilities, and soil subsidence continued to plague the project, prompting calls to reopen Don Mueang to allow for repairs to be conducted.Expert opinions varied widely regarding the extent of Suvarnabhumi's problems as well as their root cause; most airlines stated that damage to the airport was minimal.Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont decided on 16 February 2007 to reopen Don Mueang for domestic flights on a voluntary basis, with 71 weekly flights moved back initially, with no international flights allowed.

The airport has become a key economic strength for the nation, as a modern motorway connects the airport, Bangkok, and the heavily industrial Eastern Seaboard of Thailand, where most of the export oriented manufacturing takes place. Despite little media attention paid to cargo, around the clock cargo shipments with excellent connections for exporters was a significant reason for its construction (as lobbying by Japanese exporters and Japanese government support were major facilitators), and the export led recovery of the Thai baht and the nation's strong current account surplus since its opening is further evidence of its massive effect.

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Dano kalwshr8es,
Apsogh perigrafh tou xwrou, prooptikh, ba8os, ka8arothta.
Kai pali sou ekane to xathri h mhxanh na katagrapsei mia aksia skhnh gia enan aksio fwtografo.
Kai to workshop exei poly endiaferousa arxitektonikh.

Mprabo agaphte Dano
Xairetw
Stelios

A great airport,a nd interesting to catch this bit of tradition in this mainly unapologetically modern installation.

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  • Jakab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 92 N: 421] (1203)
  • [2008-03-22 10:43]

Hello Danos,
a grandious building with lovely parts. It must have been a curious feeling beeing there - spacious, clean elegant. Beside the note I find also the picture in the WS interesting and informative.
Best whishes
Laszlo

Hi Danos
I see you've been travelling, good inddors picture, what I like here is how they combine the ultramodern with the traditional, people who dare to try architectural heights but still keep to their roots
Have a nice day JY

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1387 W: 15 N: 1474] (5397)
  • [2008-03-22 14:31]

Hello Danos,

The architecture and the merging old-new is very interesting in your photo that you captured perfectly. Well chosen POV, perfect timing bring us a clear photo in excellent sharpness, natural colors. Great view. Congratulations.

I wish you have a Happy Easter.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Hi dear Danos,
Very nice capture with perfect pov and nice colors. Very good compo and very nice effect. With your great notes this entry is a real TE job !
TFS and happy Easter !
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6899 W: 366 N: 9101] (46805)
  • [2008-03-22 16:51]

Bonjour Danos,
j'aime bien ce mélange cocasse entre le modernisme et le traditionnel, planté là en plein milieu du décor.
Une photo claire, nette et bien exposée.
La note nous apprend beaucoup de choses interessantes.
Happy Easter.
Daniel.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3421 W: 8 N: 2152] (17170)
  • [2008-03-22 17:24]

Danos,
Excellent shot from this beautiful place. Interesting lighting and colors. The roof is the top point.

well done.

Paulo

Γεια σου Δάνο.
Να 'σαι καλά που μας ταξιδεύεις στα πέρατα της γης. Υπέροχη ευρυγώνια άποψη του αεροδρομίου με πολύ καλά χρώματα, καλό φώς σε όλο το εύρος της και έντονη την αίσθηση της προοπτικής. TFS
Χαιρετώ
Χρήστος

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 396 W: 24 N: 192] (2081)
  • [2008-03-22 21:34]

Καλημέρα Δάνο, εξαιρετική φωτογραφία με απίστευτη καθαρότητα και οξύτητα, POV που αναδεικνύει όμορφα την ιδιαίτερη κατασκευή και πολύ καλή προοπτική. Η απόδοση των χρωμάτων επίσης πολύ καλή. Σε χαιρετώ,
Κώστας.

Geia sou Dano,
A very attractive interior photo, and as usual, a great architecture for an airport. I like your POV, the shiny ground surface and the brilliant use of internal exposure.
Cheers,
Deniz

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9042 W: 442 N: 13974] (49174)
  • [2008-03-23 0:59]

a very beautiful airport they have there Danos,
good photo, nice composition and a interesting pov with a good quality, good photojob Danos, I wish you and your family a Happy Easter.
gr. jaap

Hi Danos
excellent inside shot by wide angle lens
wonderful sharpness and light management
have a nice sunday

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1078 W: 130 N: 1571] (6941)
  • [2008-03-23 5:49]

Geia sou Danos,
I like this photo a little bit surrealist with this mixture of modernity and tradition.
Very good management of the light (not easy with all these reflections on the marble).
Bravo also for the very complete note.
Filika
Diane

Hi Danos
Very modern Airport and lucky you to bee there
very nice shot
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Hi Danos,
Good capture of this interior of airport, I like the good graphism and the excellent light and sharpness.
Regards

Hi Danos
Hi Danos
excellent inside shot by wide angle lens
wonderful sharpness and light management
asim

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 534 W: 8 N: 361] (3091)
  • [2008-03-23 14:21]

Hi Danos,very interesting pic about the airport,and my compliments for the top quality of shaprness and colours,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Danos. Beautiful shot at this architecture from the inside. Excellent perspective with superb sharpness of the texture and vivid details. I like the exposure which is just right for the composition too. Well done and best regards. Jusni

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1507 W: 0 N: 634] (6920)
  • [2008-03-24 8:42]

Geia sou Dano,
omorfi fotografia apo tin makrini Anatoli!
Kali poiotita,oraia xromata kai kalo kadrarisma episis,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3503 W: 217 N: 4581] (14559)
  • [2008-03-24 9:00]

Hi Danos,
In spite of the difficult lighting, you captured the beauty of this airport well - it could only be Thailand. The excellence of your photo is equalled by the excellence of your your very informative note. The presentation is in the best spirit of TE.
HLJ, Pat

Καλώ ήρθες και πάλι με τα εξαιρετικά σου εξωτικά ανεβάσματα Δάνο.
Εντυπωσιακή σύνθεση με πολύ καλόν φωτιστικό έλεγχο.
Χαιρετώ
Βαγγέλης

Hello Danos,
This airport is really very interesting and worth taking photos. The old one in Bangkok was ordinary. Nice composition and frame,
Best regards,
Tulay

Hi Danos,
It is a very interesting architecture well caught in your setting, there is very much dynamism with the people who passes along this place, and a great richness of structural and decorative elements.
Good work of management of the light and the colors, in addition, I like much the graphism of the pavement of the ground and the reflections of the lights on it. A great note too.
Well done.
Best regards,
Josep

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2225 W: 134 N: 1116] (28972)
  • [2008-03-24 12:08]

Witaj Danos!
Wonderful architecture.Construction interesting. Good frame, colors and curious light. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Hi Danos, What a great construction, although the airport looks very grand, I look at the pagoda & think it looks a little out of place, the photo is great &, I love the colour & well managed light, superb daily life shot, kind regards Wilson.

beautiful graphism of the ceilling, interesting contrast traditional-modern,
fine exposure
regards
jo

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3177 W: 556 N: 3966] (12194)
  • [2008-03-24 13:00]

Hi Danos,
I see you already came back form the Far East. I hope you had a good time. I knew only recently that the 'old' airport, that looked quite big and modern to me when I was there in 1994 and 1996 had indeed been much updated shortly before. Now they already have another... That's the fast pace of things out there.
It looks like an interesting structure to photograph while one waits for their flight. You surely succeeded getting very nice panoramic views of its modern architecture.
Regards, José.

Hi Danos,
Interesting composition to show the Thailand traditional pavilion inside a modern airport, I like these unique local pavilion, distinct indoor image, thanks for sharing WS photo too.
Ally

Hi Danos,
Splendid interior shot with spectacular details, the composition is very attractive. Lights are excellent, note is very good. Great! Have a nice day
George

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Πολύ ωραία η φωτογραφία σου με καλή προοπτική και πανέμορφα χρώματα.Μακάρι αυτά να υπήρχαν και στην Ελλάδα...
Χαιρετώ,
Χρήστος
Υ.Γ:Δεν με πειράζουν καθόλου οι 'παρατηρήσεις σου'.Αντιθέτως,με έχουν βοηθήσει πολύ μέχρι τώρα.Ο καθένας μπορεί να εκφράζει τη γνώμη του ελεύθερα.

Υ.Γ2:Θα μπορούσες να μου πεις πώς μπορώ να κατεβάσω από το Internet το Photoshop;

Olá Danos, nice to see you back and I look forward to see your photos of Laos. This airport is indeed, an inspiration for photography and here you have two great shots. I'm divided bettween the two. This one seems to have better quality but the futuristic perspective of the WS atracts me more. On this one, I love the dynamism of that curved line on the ceiling and the light reflections.
Best regards,
ricardo

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4925 W: 56 N: 6775] (21791)
  • [2008-03-25 3:40]

Hi Danos,
This photo gives a very nice impression of the life at this airport. I like very much the traditional architecture in the centre of the photo in contrast to the modern roof construction. Good light management too. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1236 W: 189 N: 2192] (9270)
  • [2008-03-25 5:52]

Hi Danos,
So you're just back from vacation... :))
Nice to share your infos about that place. Who knows, I could follow your lead in the future.
Cheers
Marc

Hi Danos, splendid view of wonderful architecture with fantastic light and excellent perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3866 W: 83 N: 5101] (25098)
  • [2008-03-25 9:14]

Hi Danos,
Une vue intéressante de l'architecture différente avec une belle prise des lumiéres, compliment
Have a nice day
cricri

The new airport looks very impressive with a combination of new and old style architecture. It's amazing how relatively few people there are. Your wide angle lens has allowed you to capture such a lot including the ceiling with hints of reflections. Well done
Kath

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Πραγματικα εξαιρετικη φωτογραφια απο πλευρας τεχνικης και ποιοτητας αλλα και με μεγαλο ενδιαφερον λογω της αντιθεσης παλιου και μοντερνου.Φωτισμος και χρωματα αψογα με το σημειωμα να ακρως κατοτοπιστικο!

πολλους χαιρετισμους,
Θωμάς

Δάνο καλώς όρισες!
Το πρώτο σου "ανέβασμα¨ από το ταξίδι σου μας προδιαθέτει για το τι θα ακολουθήσει.
Άψογη καταγραφή του χώρου με εκπληκτική καθαρότητα και εξαιρετικά χρώματα.
Υπέροχο και το workshop.
Χαιρετώ
Κώστας

Hello Danos,
Excellent image of the interior airport architecture well captured!
perfect exposure and focus in total sharpness, good colour and details
well done
best regards
Tony

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1292 W: 52 N: 1852] (10871)
  • [2008-03-25 14:07]

Pragmatika entiposiakh foto file Ntano
Xrwmata fwtismos kai prooptikh apsoga
Sygxarthria
Xairetw
Nikos

Hello Danos,
perfect use of the wide angle wich allowed you to show us the beauty of this airport. The combination of old and new architecture makes this shot really eye-catching, with excellent qualtity throughout. Very well done!
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

Γεια σου Δάνο
A great airport scene with stunning POV and compo. Bravo Mu aresi poli. You captured the details of the east here bravo ihsan

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8417 W: 886 N: 10860] (52640)
  • [2008-03-26 6:49]

Hi Danos

I was in this same Airport in January last year. Well managed interior lighting, with superb sharpness. Tfs!

Γεια σου Δάνο

Πάρα πολύ καλή γωνία λήψης!!
Εκπληκτική λεπτομέρεια και φως !!

Μαρίνα

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2201 W: 132 N: 5003] (20497)
  • [2008-03-27 0:33]

Hello Danos,
Une architecture impressionnante. Modernisme et traditionalisme qui se côtoient. Les touristes animent la scène. De jolies couleurs et un pov bien choisi
Best regards
Denise

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  • toto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2184 W: 82 N: 2163] (11794)
  • [2008-03-27 2:07]

Bonjour,
belle photo de cet aéroport qui est très jolis a regarder et surtout avec a l' intérieur ce toit superbe qui rappelle les temple de ce pays.
Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté, belle profondeur de champs.

Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 0 N: 266] (1784)
  • [2008-03-27 3:47]

γεια σου Δάνο,πολύ όμορφο σημείο του αεροδρομίου με υπέροχη διακόσμιτική και ωραία χρώματα !πολύ καθαρή λήψη !

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 578 W: 76 N: 1185] (4054)
  • [2008-03-27 4:02]

Hi Danos,
surprising architecture with fantastic geometric forms and a great graphical effect.
The game of forms and colors of the mosaics of the ground, contrasts with the vault of the ceiling and its colors. Excellent POV giving depth to the image!! Excelent image Danos!

Best regards, Jordi

Hi Danos,
Interesting contrasy between these architecture, well seen, good effect, the begining ot the travel ...

Geia sas kyrie Dano,
moy aresei poli i fotografia sas kai sygkekrimena to thema.Ligo prototypo na trabiksete to aerodromio.
TFS
Leonidas

Hello Danos,

What a fine shot!
Although the pergola shaped central feature channeled my eyes initially, I quickly found them flitting around soaking in the wonderful details of this amazing place!

Your shot is sharp, crystal clear and has used an excellent vantage point from which to capture it.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

hi Danos

Nicely captured photo of this new airport and showing fine details and sharpness of colorful interiors. A nice airport for the modern day travel. Good work.

TFS, bill

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  • Uhu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 823] (3588)
  • [2008-03-28 8:44]

east and West, modernity and ancient things. Quite a photo, this. Great note, too.

Kalimera Danos,
Very Interesting place...
Great colours and light...
Good composition and POV here...
TFS/Regards
:)Tomorrow

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3523 W: 384 N: 5631] (19368)
  • [2008-03-29 2:44]

Hello Danos,
Marilyn (axiotea) and I were also in Suvarnabhumi on that day, going to Myanmar!!!
I know the place very well and took many photos there, and it seems to be early morning. Good angle, colors and sharpness.
I have a theme about this airport and will add this photo!
Greetings from.... Bangkok!
;D
Laurent

Danos,
I like a lot how you caugfht the roof dynamics. So full of graphics, with perfect exposure and colors.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

Hello Danos,

C'est vrai que les ambiances de gare et d'aéroport se prêtent bien aux photos. Belle image ici.
Marie

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1120 W: 68 N: 1007] (5319)
  • [2008-03-31 2:47]

Hi Danos,
I have been to this airport, but I was so jetlagged (after a 17 hr flight from New York!) I hardly saw anything. You've captured the architecture quite nicely. The colors are also nice.
Well done,
Shaeri

Hi Danos,

Curious combination of old and modern architecture. I think this is often found in airport. It has to show how modern a country is, but also the ancient values has to be shown to the foreigners.

Groet Rob

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3775 W: 135 N: 3921] (14680)
  • [2008-04-02 12:55]

Hola Danos.
Beautiful airport with a nice architecture, it goes hand to hand with the old and new era of Thailand, very well captured from a good POV giving us the chance to enjoy such beauty. Your definition is very good, also colors and sharpness are great.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

Yasu Danos,
The place looks superbly interesting. The modern lines mixed with the classic architecture is very nice. The composition, the colors and the details look wonderful.
Se xereto. Salvator.

exeretiki metafora toy xoroxronoy toy eki pera....ston kathe theati aytis tis fotografias....me texnika stixia anoteroy epipedoy pantoy....epenoys kai pali filtate..!!!

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