CONCRETE THAILAND - Bangkok's urban viewpoints

Travel photography in Bangkok around big urban scenes with the Skytrain
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In today's episode of travel photography in Bangkok, I'm out on the lookout for big urban vibes of this mega metropolis! I'm looking for viewpoints of the BTS Skytrain that dominates the skyline of Bangkok with its heavyweight concrete presence.
Of course, you'll probably know that I love trains exploring a city by public transport. The Skytrain, however, is right up there as one of my favourite public transport systems in the world! Having only opened late in the 90s, it's super modern and very efficient. It's only got a couple of lines at the moment, but they run through the city like two major arteries, connecting all the major hotspots of Bangkok. It's also raised above street level, so it's got some fantastic vantage points along the way!
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  • @doptimist
    @doptimist2 жыл бұрын

    You do more actual photography than any other channel I’ve come across. Great work, thank you! Fuji 🖤

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that, thank you! Always striving to be out with my camera more than I’m behind a desk ✌️

  • @Metalfreakz17
    @Metalfreakz172 жыл бұрын

    Bangkok will always be special to me. my first asian experience, and I straight on loved it! can't wait to go back to Thailand and explore all those beautiful places It has to offer.

  • @matgame2
    @matgame2 Жыл бұрын

    Working my way though my watch later playlist and this is reigniting my love for photography that I lost during the pandemic. Keep it up! Cant wait to binge the rest of your videos

  • @jenzelcapili
    @jenzelcapili2 жыл бұрын

    Been really loving this series. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

  • @NitinG.
    @NitinG.2 жыл бұрын

    Loving the weekly updates SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK!! Sorry, I needed to say that. Haha You are my inspiration for photographic topics etc and I’m so happy to see you and Elly out there again! Keep it up and can’t wait for the next one.

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Nitin! It’s been so great to be back out making travel videos. Feels like a whole new world to explore!

  • @thephotolifestyleblog
    @thephotolifestyleblog2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always mate! Such a great vibe to the videos here in BKK!! Thanks again for a good walk and shoot this evening guys! Keep up the great work 👏👏

  • @rymack5715
    @rymack57152 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I LOVED this vlog!! Amazing images (TOTAL Blade Runner vibes, as you said!) and when I saw that McIntosh audio gear my jaw hit the floor! Can't wait to see what's next!

  • @brucebodo9846
    @brucebodo98462 жыл бұрын

    I admire your fondness of Asia. This video makes me want to go back again and shoot some more! I was in Manila this past November for 5 weeks and Japan for a couple of days. It was fantastic and I can't wait to go back again. Keep up the good content.

  • @AristeidisSfakianos
    @AristeidisSfakianos2 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Joe! I enjoyed looking at the high vantage point shots of yours!

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! I love a vantage point!

  • @Mindartcreativity
    @Mindartcreativity2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and very nice photos, as always. I definitely enjoyed the good vibes.

  • @SamiPaju
    @SamiPaju7 ай бұрын

    About those blade runner vibes, I’ve recently seen a couple videos about Guangzhou and Shenzhen and its crazy how developed they both are. Must be close to Tokyo when it comes to feeling like you time traveled into the future.

  • @paulfournierphoto
    @paulfournierphoto2 жыл бұрын

    Great images, great urban vides! Also another great rooftop bar to add to the list :) thanks for sharing

  • @sue.Holmes1960
    @sue.Holmes19602 жыл бұрын

    Great Vlog, I visited Bangkok in 1980! No Sky train then, but other aspects look unchanged. I remember going into a shop in bright sunlight, then being shocked to come out 10 mins later and it was night, like really dark, I guess that’s as it’s closer to the equator. Bought back some memories, so thank you 🙏

  • @tarabeen8996

    @tarabeen8996

    Жыл бұрын

    that's a long time ago I wonder how was it that day?

  • @iantovey7132
    @iantovey71325 ай бұрын

    Would have loved to have been on that photography shooting day with you. What a day, of adventure and capturing such good shots.

  • @anthonysluiter6444
    @anthonysluiter64442 жыл бұрын

    Loving this series and exploration of a wonderful city! Keep bringing them on :-)

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! I’ve been out and about with my camera practically every day we’ve been in Bangkok, so there’s plenty more to come!

  • @paullafleur6112
    @paullafleur61122 жыл бұрын

    “If there was ever a city that gives off Bladerunner vibes, it would be Bangkok.” You forgot Hong Kong! Haha ;) Keep up the good work

  • @kendrasananikone
    @kendrasananikone2 жыл бұрын

    lovely photos! i hope to go to bangkok in june this video is giving me inspiration for where i wanna go and take photos :))

  • @owenrhys
    @owenrhys2 жыл бұрын

    I adored this city - it was my first proper Asian city experience, and I travelled around for a month with the OG Fuji X100. I completely agree with the Blade Runner feel, such a unique aesthetic. Enjoyed this video as always 👍

  • @WaterShowsProd
    @WaterShowsProd2 жыл бұрын

    If you took the sky-train North from Victory, after passing Mor Chit Station it goes very high up over the overpass roads at Ladphrao 5-way interstection. The biggest bend in the track is out near Bang Wa, where it goes round in a big arc to get to the station. The new MRT lines are also elevated trains, like The Purple Line and the exensions on The Blue Line. The monorail along Ladphrao from Ratchadaphisek which goes out to Bang Kapi and then down along Ramkhamhaeng ought to be finished by the end of this year I think, and The Pink Line which runs along Chaeng Wattana and I think will go out to Minburi. There's so much metro construction going on at the moment. The most recent lines to open were The Red Line and The Gold Line. I haven't even been on The Gold Line yet.

  • @RhysAngulatta
    @RhysAngulatta2 жыл бұрын

    Love having the travel vlog series back, Bangkok looks fantastic but you're giving me serious wanderlust sitting here in London! Great to see you experimenting with the A-1 too, what film have you been shooting with out of interest??

  • @quarkyman1
    @quarkyman12 жыл бұрын

    Superb, loved this one, every second of it. I never got chance to really do photography walk around on our last three visits, but this time I am going to bite the bullet. The Thai people are so friendly and wanting to please the whole time, so good that Elly got her A1 fixed. Thanks both. 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @quarkyman1

    @quarkyman1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Havea look at “Global travel mate” he has some great videos where he shows a lot of interesting places. His latest shows a shot from siamscape skydeck which is open all day and is just one stop away from where we usually stay Ratchatewi. 🤣

  • @futc.photography
    @futc.photography2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you are trying some analog! 🥰

  • @stevendalt
    @stevendalt2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying the vlogs! Keeps me entertained at my day job!

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! They’ve been super fun to make and I’ve got so many coming up!

  • @brianlmosley
    @brianlmosley2 жыл бұрын

    I HATE how I have notifications on for your videos and I STILL get none. Glad I decided to go to your channel on my own, awesome video!

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah man, it’s an issue for sure. At least on my end, I can finally see the analytics that show how many subscribers have notifications enabled (about 10%) and how many of those _also_ have notifications enabled on the KZread app via device settings (about 40% of the 10%). Double check your app/device settings to make sure KZread has permission to send notifications in the first place, unless of course you’re already getting notifications for other channels… 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @Brightsparks1960
    @Brightsparks19602 жыл бұрын

    Love the low light train shot at 7:58 marker and the subsequent shot looking down on the yellow taxis. Interesting video :-)

  • @bkkphoto
    @bkkphoto2 жыл бұрын

    You should hire on of your Golf Caddies as a bag carrier! 24 f2 please! Great video glad you are still in BKK.

  • @Soarin8
    @Soarin82 жыл бұрын

    nice sounds mixing in the video!

  • @cliveeariss880
    @cliveeariss8802 жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe, and Elly, wow loved it all, some cool shots, love Bangkok as you said so much to see, and time just races away, loads of content here, very enjoyable, look forward to the next, Blade Runner look :) 😀

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    So much to see indeed! I’d love to know what percentage of ground we’ve covered. I’m sure it would still be abysmally low given how large Bangkok is haha

  • @imblushark
    @imblushark2 жыл бұрын

    This video gonna make me cry, when I saw the roundabout the place I used to passed all time.🤣

  • @yuu2511
    @yuu25112 жыл бұрын

    Nice shot ❤️

  • @carlosvanvegas
    @carlosvanvegas2 жыл бұрын

    Love the vibes that bar i swear that music was communicating ‘eat another burger’ or i’m just hungry I dunno but great bar and really like the what’s coming next outdo as well spot on 👍

  • @LacusCarmen852
    @LacusCarmen8522 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying the vlog🥰

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤗

  • @MarkPuke13
    @MarkPuke132 жыл бұрын

    love your videos hello from guam

  • @TheVetit
    @TheVetit2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Thailand

  • @jeremyfielding2333
    @jeremyfielding23332 жыл бұрын

    I have an F 3 that needs servicing and the motor drive needs fixing, I will go to that Unit place. It must be a new place as it's not in the Complete guide to film photography in Bangkok. Thanks for the tip.

  • @Photogranik
    @Photogranik2 жыл бұрын

    As a German it is funny to see a big sign showing "Deutsche Bank" on that Building at almost the other side of the world :D You do great work Joe! You got an amazing style. Definately one of my most inspiring photographers on KZread :) Missed those travel vlogs.

  • @Rafa-nq7vq
    @Rafa-nq7vq2 жыл бұрын

    love you video! hope one day you'll revisit Taiwan again here's a little question: do you use any tripod for talking head video or footage on the road?

  • @nielsgeo
    @nielsgeo2 жыл бұрын

    4:56 that's the shot 💯 It just screams Bangkok: train + concrete + traffic + lit up billboards + greenery + skyscraper + cranes + smog

  • @tarabeen8996
    @tarabeen89962 жыл бұрын

    I'd like u to do more VDO of Bangkok so satisfying paticularly the way you film and edit.

  • @sarary
    @sarary2 жыл бұрын

    Great images mate. Why didn’t the r5 focus on your face during food scene??

  • @pascalmalozon9547
    @pascalmalozon95472 жыл бұрын

    Great work Joe ! nothing much to say, except that you are by far one of the most inspiring photographer. The duet you are making with Elly, is the bonus on your videos. I am so happy that you are back in Asia, we can feel that this where you belong, and where you love doing what you do. Bangkok is just an awesome city, and I am looking forward coming back there in August, we've stayed a month in Thailand last time, it will be shorter this time. I ave a question tough, the shop you went for the Canon A1, do sell analog camera ? I was thinking buying one there if I can. thank you so much for all the vids, and keep enjoying Bangkok.

  • @NathanYiangsupapaanontr

    @NathanYiangsupapaanontr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that UNIT shop in Siam area does sell analogue cameras

  • @ChrisGouge
    @ChrisGouge2 жыл бұрын

    What's the first song used in this video? I loved it! Is it from Epidemic Sound?

  • @CaryDean
    @CaryDean2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Joe, not questioning your choices kit wise, but why don’t you use XT-4’s for video? Would lighten your load a bit.

  • @ramiroalbano5603
    @ramiroalbano5603 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joe we are going to bangkok this march please make some videos photo spots in bangkok, And which BTS station is that?

  • @louistangmusic
    @louistangmusic2 жыл бұрын

    Bladerunner vibes? but have you been to Hong Kong? the DOP was actually inspired by Hong Kong when making the first movie.

  • @RobertCooperTheGallery
    @RobertCooperTheGallery2 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester "Over and Over," at 9:26.....

  • @weilyan
    @weilyan2 жыл бұрын

    @5:35 it's written "Siam Center" just to the right of your (Joe's) head ;)

  • @rhysblackaby
    @rhysblackaby2 жыл бұрын

    👌🏻

  • @benfromatlantis
    @benfromatlantis Жыл бұрын

    Hey Joe! What is your recipe at 8:00 ??

  • @WITFITMAN.
    @WITFITMAN.4 ай бұрын

    สนุกดีมะ ถ่ายในไทย 😎💥💥💥💥💥 FROM THAI

  • @matthiasherr115
    @matthiasherr115 Жыл бұрын

    At 5:09 from wich station you took the picture?

  • @ShavedHead
    @ShavedHead Жыл бұрын

    hi what's the name of the rooftop bar?

  • @WarpedTrekker
    @WarpedTrekker2 жыл бұрын

    Does walking around with a large backpack and X-T4 ever get noticed by people? I don't like to stick out like a photographer when I walk around, so take little gear with me and a small Fuji camera.

  • @NathanYiangsupapaanontr

    @NathanYiangsupapaanontr

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are very used to seeing foreigners roaming around with backpacks (and cameras) so don’t worry about that.

  • @Maxhuertas
    @Maxhuertas2 жыл бұрын

    Second comment! Would you consider buying a Fuji xpro 2?

  • @joeallam

    @joeallam

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love the X-Pro2, but I’d likely go for the X-Pro3 for the newer sensor if I got one. Though I’d be interested in just waiting to see how they evolve it for next time and see if they keep the inverted screen design.

  • @tkpctt2001
    @tkpctt2001 Жыл бұрын

    I think this city look like cyberpunk 2077 at night.

  • @jeremyfielding2333
    @jeremyfielding23332 жыл бұрын

    Look around for some real neon lights rather than the new LED ones. Quite a few still survive, but they won't be there for long.

  • @robrockatansky5905
    @robrockatansky59052 жыл бұрын

    The electrical wiring in these places is sketch!!!