Thompson House by geckogr

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 05, 2011

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in Bangkok. HDR out of 3 exposure bracketings The Jim Thompson House is the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur who was the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. Thompson's achievements during his 25 year stay in the Kingdom of Thailand have won him much fame as the "Legendary American of Thailand". For his contribution to the development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. Thompson's success story in Thailand has become one of the most popular postwar legends of Asia. In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend. Since his disappearance in 1967, little has changed in the home that was the 'talk of the town' and the 'city's most celebrated social center'. Even today, the charming Thai style house continues to be a key stop for visitors to Bangkok. The house consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses, teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought to the present location from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959. (source: www.siamhotel.net)

Comments (21)

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pauldeleu

5:18AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Excellent shot.

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kgb224

5:30AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Superb HDR my friend. God Bless.

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dakotabluemoon

5:47AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Beautiful living and looks so clean that's what i like.

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fallen21

6:13AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Very beautiful place, excellent shot!

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jophoto

6:16AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Looks like a splendid place! Good job with the HDR! It looks natural which I like.

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Feliciti

6:27AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

excellent capture !! like the warm lights !!

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flora-crassella

6:49AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

superb image!!!!!!

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thecytron

8:26AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

AmaZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzing ambiance lighting!

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Sea_Dog

9:27AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Beautiful architecture. What a wonderful place. Well done.

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Faemike55

10:27AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Very cool house and fascinating story

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bmac62

11:37AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Very pleasing symmetry...even from a point off 1-2 blocks to the left of center. (not a criticism...just an observation...I find myself doing exactly the same thing in situations like this) You compose very well "in camera".

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wysiwig

11:47AM | Tue, 05 July 2011

Wonderful image. Outstanding use of HDR. If I lived in a house this beautiful I don't think I'd go walking in the jungle. I probably wouldn't leave the house.

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