Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops

Liphotoman · 29th of September 2009 (Tue)

Will soon be spending a couple of nights in Bangkok & HK.
Would like recommendations for places in each city for great photo ops.

Will primarily use my 17 - 55 2.8 IS, and contemplating bringing the 100-400 L. DO you think the 400 will come in handy in those cities?

HKdave · 29th of September 2009 (Tue)

My suggestions are here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=691743

Shaun1965 · 30th of September 2009 (Wed)

In Bangkok, Chatuchuk weekend markets, Vertigo bar (59th floor at the Banyan Tree Hotel) at sunset. Any of the Temples and Palaces near the river. The roadside food stalls anywhere. Kao San road at night. I would recommend a day trip by taxi to Kancnaburi. In one day, you can see the old (real) floating markets, Have and Elephant ride and see a Monkey show, See the Tigers at the Toger temple, Erawin falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai. I did this 3 weeks ago and it was Fantastic.
Also a trip to the old city at Ayuttayha is well worth it.

Liphotoman · 30th of September 2009 (Wed)

Thanks,
Have a day trip to Ayuttayha on agenda, as well as trip to the floating markets & several of the Temples & Palaces near the river. Good to know about the Vertigi Bar. Is that a good place for dinner, too?
Can someone recommend a guide (who understands photo ops) for a day there? And restaurants for bkfst & dinner. Staying at Shangri-La hotel.

And STILL debating with myself whether to take the 100 - 400 lens, or just use the 17 - 55?

Ball4 · 30th of September 2009 (Wed)

Don't bother with the 100-400, expecially on a crop body. It's way too long for these places. I'd much rather take a travel tripod such as a Gitzo GT1541T. Agree on Ayuthaya as suggested above.

chinoamigo · 30th of September 2009 (Wed)

i disagree.. 400 mm could be good for those sniper candid shots.

gotak · 1st of October 2009 (Thu)

In Hong Kong the 100-400 could be useful if you find something (don't know the tops of buildings?) to shoot that's far away. However, in regular street stuff there are so many people all you'll get is just someone in your way most of the time.

Where to go?
-Mongkok street market (watch out for pick pockets though)
-Tai O village. It's houses build on stilts and makes for some interesting shots
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/...g-village.html
-Shamshuipo. Electronics street and the Golden Computer centre (used to be where everyone got their "copies" of software)
-The peak. Go there at night with your tripod and take some shots of the city and habour at night from above.
-Ngong Ping 360. Cable car with a view and of course the big buddha.
-Sampan fishing. You can hire one from various habours to go out. Shek O is where I went to get a boat (this is where you can use your long lens). You can even go at night and catch squid during the right time of the year.

There are more things to do. Certainly can just explore (which might mean not carrying the 100-400). There are lots of ops for taking photos of the contrast between the old and dodgy and the ultra modern. You'll find new hotels and malls and office buildings nested in between old buildings that should be knocked down and rebuilt.

If you have a macro might be good to take too for food photos

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liphotoman

Thanks,
Have a day trip to Ayuttayha on agenda, as well as trip to the floating markets & several of the Temples & Palaces near the river. Good to know about the Vertigi Bar. Is that a good place for dinner, too?
Can someone recommend a guide (who understands photo ops) for a day there? And restaurants for bkfst & dinner. Staying at Shangri-La hotel.

And STILL debating with myself whether to take the 100 - 400 lens, or just use the 17 - 55?

The Vertigo is good for a feed, but a bit pricey. I just went for the view and a cocktail. Try the 5th floor food hall at MBK shopping centre, the street stalls are excellent and super cheap. Pretty much anywhere the food is great. I know a great Taxi driver, but not sure about his eye for a picture. I can give you his number.

Tom H. Photography · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Great topic, I'm off to Thailand in December.

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Also, I found Cameras & equipment was 3/4 the price it was in Australia.

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

And don't get a taxi driver from inside the Airport,they will rip you off, Go outside and get a Metered Taxi.

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Floating market and Food at Kao San Road

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Markets at Buri Ram

Shaun1965 · 2nd of October 2009 (Fri)

Home from School in the rain, Buri Ram, North east Thailand

Enjoy your trip, Sawadee Khup

29th of September 2009 (Tue)	#1
Liphotoman Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LawnGuyLind, NY Posts: 218	Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops Will soon be spending a couple of nights in Bangkok & HK. Would like recommendations for places in each city for great photo ops. Will primarily use my 17 - 55 2.8 IS, and contemplating bringing the 100-400 L. DO you think the 400 will come in handy in those cities? __________________ http://liphotoman.smugmug.com Canon 50D, Canon 70 - 300 IS f/4-5.6, Canon 17 - 55 2.8 IS, Canon 100-400 IS L *I took the road less traveled; now where the heck am I!?*

29th of September 2009 (Tue)	#2
HKdave Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 313 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops My suggestions are here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=691743 __________________ It's all in the details. http://hkdave.smugmug.com/

30th of September 2009 (Wed)	#3
Shaun1965 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mandurah, Western Australia Posts: 15	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops In Bangkok, Chatuchuk weekend markets, Vertigo bar (59th floor at the Banyan Tree Hotel) at sunset. Any of the Temples and Palaces near the river. The roadside food stalls anywhere. Kao San road at night. I would recommend a day trip by taxi to Kancnaburi. In one day, you can see the old (real) floating markets, Have and Elephant ride and see a Monkey show, See the Tigers at the Toger temple, Erawin falls and the Bridge on the River Kwai. I did this 3 weeks ago and it was Fantastic. Also a trip to the old city at Ayuttayha is well worth it. __________________ Canon 50D, EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM, EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM

30th of September 2009 (Wed)	#4
Liphotoman Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LawnGuyLind, NY Posts: 218	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops Thanks, Have a day trip to Ayuttayha on agenda, as well as trip to the floating markets & several of the Temples & Palaces near the river. Good to know about the Vertigi Bar. Is that a good place for dinner, too? Can someone recommend a guide (who understands photo ops) for a day there? And restaurants for bkfst & dinner. Staying at Shangri-La hotel. And STILL debating with myself whether to take the 100 - 400 lens, or just use the 17 - 55? __________________ http://liphotoman.smugmug.com Canon 50D, Canon 70 - 300 IS f/4-5.6, Canon 17 - 55 2.8 IS, Canon 100-400 IS L *I took the road less traveled; now where the heck am I!?*

30th of September 2009 (Wed)	#5
Ball4 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 334	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops Don't bother with the 100-400, expecially on a crop body. It's way too long for these places. I'd much rather take a travel tripod such as a Gitzo GT1541T. Agree on Ayuthaya as suggested above.

30th of September 2009 (Wed)	#6
chinoamigo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 411 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops i disagree.. 400 mm could be good for those sniper candid shots. __________________ go full frame!

1st of October 2009 (Thu)	#7
gotak Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 933	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops In Hong Kong the 100-400 could be useful if you find something (don't know the tops of buildings?) to shoot that's far away. However, in regular street stuff there are so many people all you'll get is just someone in your way most of the time. Where to go? -Mongkok street market (watch out for pick pockets though) -Tai O village. It's houses build on stilts and makes for some interesting shots http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/...g-village.html -Shamshuipo. Electronics street and the Golden Computer centre (used to be where everyone got their "copies" of software) -The peak. Go there at night with your tripod and take some shots of the city and habour at night from above. -Ngong Ping 360. Cable car with a view and of course the big buddha. -Sampan fishing. You can hire one from various habours to go out. Shek O is where I went to get a boat (this is where you can use your long lens). You can even go at night and catch squid during the right time of the year. There are more things to do. Certainly can just explore (which might mean not carrying the 100-400). There are lots of ops for taking photos of the contrast between the old and dodgy and the ultra modern. You'll find new hotels and malls and office buildings nested in between old buildings that should be knocked down and rebuilt. If you have a macro might be good to take too for food photos __________________ http://bubble-trees.com/ 7D x2,, 50 f1.8, 11-16 f2.8, 17-55 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 IS II, 100 2.8L, 430EX, 580EX, Di866, pixel king wireless TTL trigger.

2nd of October 2009 (Fri)	#9
Tom H. Photography Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 488 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Bangkok & Hong Kong Photo Ops Great topic, I'm off to Thailand in December. __________________ 500D \| 11-16 2.8 \| 17-55 2.8 IS \| 35 1.4 L \| 135 2.0 L \| 200 2.8 L II My website

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