ONE WEEK IN BANGKOK
Visiting Thailand often involves an extensive adventure to discover the country’s stunning beaches, idyllic towns, and peaceful vibes, so it could be said that this brief excursion of mine was something out of the ordinary. Despite visiting two years ago with friends, the aim of this trip was to spend more time with the camera than bottles of Chang - and the streets of the capital certainly made that task easier.
DAY TO DAY
Visiting in September, slap bang in the middle of the country’s rainy season, blue skies and cutting light were a rarity during my time in the city. Nevertheless staying in the China Town area of Bangkok more than made up for this with the abundance of markets, vehicles, and lively scenes making for stress and plan-free photowalks.
Whilst notable landmarks like Wat Arun (featured below) need to be seen and shot, for me it’s these street captures that really give an organic flavour of life in the city.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Inspired by the overcast atmosphere and gritty streets of Bangkok, I decided to experiment with a monochrome palette to produce photos that are both new and avoid a repetitive editing process.
Although somewhat of a work-in-progress (this is literally my first time working in black and white), the timelessness of some of these images is something that has really resonated with me - and hopefully you too.
AFTER DARK
As a result of the weather and lighting conditions, the bulk of the photos taken on this trip were actually from the night. On one hand the illuminations and coming together of people made for some exciting scenes, while on the other quieter spots made for some intimate moments that reflected authentic nightly life in Bangkok.
