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Name: Tony Helsloot
Home country: The Netherlands

Tony is the photographer and co-founder of World Photo Locations. Over the years his images have appeared on album covers and in magazines, and he has presented slide and video shows, all over the world, for touring bands, and at large-scale events and pop festivals. Together with Liz Jones, writer and editor for the WPL site, he now combines his passion for photography with his love of travel.
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PHOTO LOCATION: Ayuthaya Historical Park, Ayuthaya, Thailand

Wat Chai Wattanaram at dusk

 
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Ayuthaya Historical Park is next to the modern town of Ayuthaya and has over a dozen ancient temple sites worth the photographer’s look. The temples are mainly scattered to the west of the town, with some on the far banks of the Old Lopburi River which encircles the town. Photographers should allow at least 2 full days to cover the main temples, and they can carry on into the evening as most temples are illuminated. Ayuthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this is celebrated every year with shows, parades and fireworks.
TIPS FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What to photograph: Some of the main temples are Wat Phra Ram, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Ratburana and Wat Phra Mahathat.
When to photograph: Most parks are open from 8 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening. Avoid the wet season.
Photography tips: Try and plan a visit to coincide with the World Heritage Celebrations in mid-December. Contact the TAT offices for full details.
 

Night Buddha Wat Mahathat

  FACTS & INFO

Sound and light show Wat Phra Ram

 
Where it is: Ayuthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok in central Thailand.
How to get there: Buses and trains run from Bangkok to Ayuthaya. For moving around the sites you can hire a bike or a small motorcycle.
Accommodation: There are enough hotels and guesthouses to choose from within a couple of kilometres of the temple complexes.
What to take/
Other info:		 Shade is limited. Take plenty of suncream with you, use a hat, or ask a friend to create some shade using an umbrella.

 
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