Gold Winner

Bursts of Joy: New Year’s on the Chao Phraya, Bangkok

Photographer

Matt Dusig

Category

Fine Art Photography - Cityscape

Company

Matt Dusig Fine Art Photography, LLC

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2024

Country / Region

United States

This vibrant aerial photograph encapsulates the exuberant spirit of New Year's Eve along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks bloom like celestial flowers in the sky, their red and green tendrils mirrored in the dark waters below. A flotilla of boats, decked out in neon lights, bobs gently on the river, their bright outlines adding a festive glow to the night. The scene is a feast for the senses with the colorful reflections creating a dynamic contrast against the silhouette of Bangkok’s skyline. The boats, filled with revelers, form a glittering procession amidst the pyrotechnic display—a visual ode to the hope and excitement of the year to come.

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