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Blue Hour on Gorgeous Koh Samui, Thailand

blue hour photography photograph thailand koh samui island conrad hotel infinity pool beach ocean chair islands sunrise shershegoes.comblue hour photography photograph thailand koh samui island conrad hotel infinity pool beach ocean chair islands sunrise shershegoes.comblue hour photography photograph thailand koh samui island conrad hotel infinity pool beach ocean chair islands sunrise shershegoes.comI took these photos in the early morning before sunrise on Koh Samui, hoping for some pretty sunrise shots. I’m usually not much of a morning person, but we woke up early to watch the US soccer game (it was world cup season at the time) and I was in the mood to stay up for some pictures. Instead, the photos came out much more blue toned and I seem to have missed the sunrise altogether… but I think they still look pretty nifty!

To get “Blue Hour” photos, shoot during twilight, right before or after sunset, and you’ll find that noticeable blue hue in your photos. These were taken before sunrise, but for after sunset blue hour pics, check this image from the Brooklyn Botanical garden here. Not sure when sunrise and sunset will occur? There are nifty phone apps which will tell you the exact time depending on your location.

Looking for more ideas on which Thai islands to visit? Krabi was another that I was hoping to get to but couldn’t fit in my itinerary. Check out Erika’s post for more Thai beach and temple suggestions and this post for more gorgeous Thailand photos! Koh Samui ranks up there as being one of the most expensive island to visit. Curious to learn more about Thailand? Here are some handy tips for living in Thailand on a budget!

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11 Comments

  1. Sadie
    October 15, 2014 / 9:35 am

    Wow such beautiful pictures :) xx

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    • Sher
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      October 16, 2014 / 9:46 pm

      Thanks Sadie!

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    • Sher
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      October 18, 2014 / 6:06 pm

      Thanks so much Sadie!

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  2. Sienna
    October 15, 2014 / 12:32 pm

    Oh wow, I miss Koh Samui so much. It’s so under the radar, not a lot of people go there. Your photos are lovely!

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    • Sher
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      October 16, 2014 / 9:45 pm

      Thanks Sienna! It did seem like some of the other islands were more popular but I thought Samui was absolutely incredible xx

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  3. Erica
    October 16, 2014 / 9:55 am

    These are beautiful Sher! The light (or lack thereof) is gorgeous. Love this time of day.

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    • Sher
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      October 16, 2014 / 9:44 pm

      Thanks for the kind words Erica!

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  4. Amy
    October 16, 2014 / 7:10 pm

    Hi Sher, thank you for your lovely comment on BLANC IVORY! Just wanted to drop by and tell you that your blog is absolutely amazing and your photographs are just breathtaking — you have a new reader now! X

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    • Sher
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      October 16, 2014 / 9:46 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Amy :)

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  5. Joyce
    October 17, 2014 / 1:36 pm

    Let’s see our luck this weekend for blue hour :D

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    • Sher
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      October 18, 2014 / 6:00 pm

      haha yes! hopefully we get more golden-y light..

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