Early Morning Budha Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai absorbed numerous influences and ancient local traditions; the rapid assimilation of all these elements forged what is known as the 'Sukhothai style'.

I took this picture early morning when it was much darker than it seems on the picture. If you want to feel the atmosphere of such a touristic but still beautiful place, waking up early is the only way. It's a great experience to bike around this unique site with your tripod and camera ready. Unfortunaltely it was a very foggy day that day but I still like the atmosphere it gives to my pictures.

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davido (1982) 2005-06-13 14:12

Nice shot. IMHO it can be easyly improved by PP, see WS.
Just increase a bit light : your compo is good.
I like the reflections.
David

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Luan (15935) 2005-06-14 3:49

Hello Stephane,
hi hi summersun a la meme photo exactement, regarde ici
dommage pour les couleurs un peu grises, mais la reflection dans l'eau est tres belle et le cadrage bien fait.
Luan

kcrouch (227) 2005-06-17 4:09

Stephane, I appreciate the technical aspects of this photo and I like how the long exposure is evident in the reflection and in the trees, but not in the stone. I do agree to some extent that adjusting the contrast and *limited* sharpening might help, but it might just destroy the early morning feel that it has. Well composed and executed!