Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 12 February 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
This temple is in the Royal Palace compound. A short distance from the gate, I was approached by a Thai man who told me the place was closed for a public holiday. So would I accompany him in a tuk tuk taxi to see another Buddah instead. While I was thinking about it, I noticed visitors were actually going inside.
The man was lying about the holiday. It was all part of a scam to have me stop at a gem shop on the way to the Buddah. No doubt, I would be offered valuable gems at a very cheap price. Or so I would be told. It's all part of being a tourist in Bangkok.
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so golden and so majestic!
i've visited Bangkok many years ago and now wish I had my camera with me then... The country is very rich in culture, it's amazing.
12 Feb 2008 12:10am
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you for your appreciation.
Wow, this is incredible! The architecture is so unique. Good thing you caught the scam. :)
12 Feb 2008 12:51am
@e.: Yes, so easy to be duped there. Thank you, e.
That is a lot of scams you getting away with good for you
12 Feb 2008 1:35am
@dpm: Yes, I seem to be in the mood to talk about that. Thanks, dpm.
Lovely perspective and nice compsoition! Loved your recent work! Best wishes, Michael!
12 Feb 2008 1:55am
@Sriram: That's such a kind comment. Many thanks.
so you didnt go with that man,i hope?I think you really captured the structure very well,gold against the blue,very beautiful! I went Thai and Myanmar before and was awed by all the splendour of the temples,the kind of money the people will pump in even though they are so poor.
12 Feb 2008 2:16am
@tyan: No, I didn't go with him. But he was very convincing. It was only luck that I saw people going in. Thank you, Tyan.
Gorgeous architectural shot.
12 Feb 2008 2:28am
@badala: Thank you so much.
what a temple! what colors! great shot
12 Feb 2008 4:24am
@Teresa Durães: Many thanks, Teresa.
What a gorgeous temple! And another fine example of your photography. I enjoyed the tale as well.
12 Feb 2008 4:28am
@martie: Thanks, Martie. That's a nice comment.
wow - what an awesome looking temple - the colours are so clear and vibrant Michael - great shot - and good thing you didn't listen to the scam artist! :)
12 Feb 2008 4:43am
@Mandy: Thanks, Mandy. Apparently it's a very common trick around the palace.
It is really good, frame, composition and colors, thank you Michael
12 Feb 2008 5:33am
@eddy: Many thanks, Eddy.
I visited this beautiful temple in Bangkok when I traveled with my late mother through Thailand in the Seventies. The Thai Buddhist architecture is very impressive.
12 Feb 2008 6:06am
@givethemhell: I agree. Thank you so much for your excellent comment.
Great shot, Michael! Interesting story.
12 Feb 2008 6:19am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty. I appreciate that.
wow ! Great photo and very nice composition with Good framing , thanks.
12 Feb 2008 6:30am
@Helma: That's a nice comment. Thank you, Helma.
Thanks for the info.I will know what to do while there.
12 Feb 2008 6:31am
@chris chisu: Glad to help. Thanks, Chris.
Love the boldness of the gold, and the amazing form of the temple structures.
12 Feb 2008 6:46am
@Richard_Irwin: Thank you for your appreciation, Richard.
The clarity of your photos is astonishing.
12 Feb 2008 6:53am
@Earnest: Thank you so much, Earnest.
"Let the buyer beware!" really applies to Bangkok, it would seem. At least with tuk-tuks. Beautiful, beautiful photo of this temple.
12 Feb 2008 6:54am
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF. Yes, a tourist has to take care there.
Bangkok is a place on my list of "must see"!These temples are a wonder of architecture and art! (as for the people......all over southeast Asia they are the same; it depends also on what you are interested as a tourist!)
12 Feb 2008 7:48am
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. The people are lovely. You just have to watch out for a few con men.
Gorgeous!
12 Feb 2008 7:50am
@Steven: Many thanks, Steven.
A beautiful capture showing such ornate detail, complemented by a perfectly-blue sky!
12 Feb 2008 8:15am
@Steven: Thank you, Steven.
It seems those tuk tuk drivers are paid well by the gem and tailor shops! A beautiful capture of the Pagoda!
12 Feb 2008 8:30am
@Craiger: Yes. It is a great source of extra money for them. Thank you, Craiger.
Very good photo of this famous temple. We can say that you caught it well and were not caught by the scam...
12 Feb 2008 8:42am
@vu@granby: A great assessment. Thank you.
Golden sensation, whoa it made me whistle wow a whistle-worthy photo
12 Feb 2008 8:52am
@Lorraine: That's a very original way of putting it. Thank you, Lorraine.
This is beautiful ..crisp clear and I love your stories.... Have you been to China ????/
12 Feb 2008 8:57am
@MJ: Thank you, MJ. I haven't been to China yet. Maybe one day..
hey ... artfull architecture
12 Feb 2008 12:17pm
@armin: Thank you, Armin.
sharp!
12 Feb 2008 12:25pm
@alla: Apt. Thanks, alla.
I really wish I can go shoot bangkok, very lively and colorful place it is...great shot
12 Feb 2008 12:41pm
@Babul Bhatt: I appreciate that, Babul. Thank you.
These buildings are so amazing. Excellent image of them against that sky!
12 Feb 2008 12:48pm
@amy: Thank you so much, Amy.
The colours are stunning. The blue and gold. Great little story.
12 Feb 2008 1:38pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael.
nice one! perfect composition!
12 Feb 2008 1:40pm
@Hoopand: Thanks so much, Hoopand.
C'est superbe ;-)
12 Feb 2008 1:56pm
@Henri: Merci, Henri.
What an amazing temple. Great composition
12 Feb 2008 4:56pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
I think about 5 people tried that "it's closed" scam on me when I was at the Royal Palace this summer. Good thing I read about it ahead of time! It's a beautiful location, just stunning and this picture captures it well!
12 Feb 2008 5:10pm
@Jrask: I've heard it's a very common scam. Thanks, Joshua.
This photo is wonderful in every way ....... as was yesterday's also. You're sharing the wonderful colors of a country I'll never see on my own.
12 Feb 2008 5:25pm
@Judy: What a nice comment. Thanks so much.
Great composition and exposure.
12 Feb 2008 6:39pm
@Scott Collins: Thank you, Scott.
Wonderful architectural image!
12 Feb 2008 6:52pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
Great shot! That's an impressive structure! The scams never seem to end in Bangkok!
12 Feb 2008 9:31pm
@Stunner: I think they are a way of life there. Thanks, Stunner.
great shot!
12 Feb 2008 10:36pm
@Will: Thank you, Will.
Wonderful architecture and stunning golden tones ;)
13 Feb 2008 1:21pm
@ManuelaR: Thank you so much.
Wow, it is so gold!;) Nice lights and colours!
13 Feb 2008 1:56pm
@Porcsin: Thanks for having a look.
Colours are stunning and nice composition, looks very hot out there
13 Feb 2008 7:34pm
@Peter Miller: Yes, it was hot. Thank you, Peter.
Magnificent temple and ornate designs. The various colors and shapes are appealing to such a blue sky. Interesting story how a tourist is targeted.
15 Feb 2008 2:16am
@Barbara: Thanks, Barbara. Yes, scams against tourists are all too common.
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