7D6N Myanmar Discovery Photography Tour (Part 2)

[Daoyin]

chempaka #41 -Mahagandanyon Temple

Now that I have a closer look, he is the same monk whom SK1968 captured re the pimple/blemish on his cheek. This was taken near the river (U-bein Bridge).

Now, this is one unhappy monk. Nice shot.

 

[Daoyin]

Here is my sunset shot again - Before And After, with sk1968's help!

Would have look better if the pictures were side by side but then, I don't have the software to do it.

Thanks, sk1968 for bringing more rays into my picture!!

Nice.

 

[Daoyin]

Some light moments and the million dollar question: Why did the chicken cross the road?

This shot calls for keen observational powers. Well timed.

 

[Daoyin]

Here my share of Color conversion to B&W

WOW. The master has appeared.

 

[Daoyin]

You're next

Cooking time

One scoop each

After a hearty meal

Welcome aboard

I never thought much about b/w pictures but after looking at these nice shots, have changed my mind. Very good.

 

[Daoyin]

LowLights, Thank You, Thank You .. *bow *bow

p/s : For sk1968's benefit, if my photo was taken in RAW, he would have done an EVEN BETTER job!

Time to go raw .

 

[chempaka]

:thumbsup:

Here my share of Color conversion to B&W

 

[SereneXMM]

:heart: this shot, SereneXMM!! :heart:

Thank you, Sista!:bsmilie:

 

[chempaka]

Photos taken on the way to Golden Rock

Great shots

 

[chempaka]

A good job capturing their expression. I like it.:thumbsup:

kam sia.

 

[SK1968]

To add further to what Lowlight has said and I was also one of those trying so hard to be purist in the film era. If I may add my 10 kyat:

"Post processing is very important in the digital age and anyone denying this and not able to edit effectively and creatively are deluding themselves and not keeping up with the times. Digital photography has given us a new paradigm from capture to process to output. It's no longer about capturing the "perfect" image. That's rare and you waste a whole lot of time aiming for that elusive goal. It's old, dated thinking."

A bit strongly worded but just trying to kick start you. Ha ha. And don't regret later, you will get addicted.

wah, so strong words....i would cry if u told me that in my face...haha

Why, thank you too, SK1968.
The one on top with the young monk in red robe, I found the old monk in the background a little too distracting.
So I did what you did - 1 hand 2 legs and DHL lor... Hahaha...

really? can't tell if u had not said it yourself..

Thanks



Thanks Sis

Here is another conversion .. this time White Background

Look at the sparkles in the eyes...tua kong..

Time to go raw .

that was my decision after my first try with sony's jpeg after zhangjiajie's trip. raw has given me a lot of room for play...but recently, after seeing chempaka's DRO, i began to read up and found out that my friend, who's another avid sony photographer himself, shared with me that DRO in jpeg can do wonders as well. now i am also looking into that, dun think i would drop raw and go jpeg though, but certainly worth a look as it offers some saving in time without compromising on IQ that is...so do that for your side too, u may find that it may not be an absolute must to go raw, it all depends on situations..

 

[Daoyin]

Photos taken on the way to Golden Rock

Nice shots of the Golden Rock. Glad to see the ardous trip was worth making.

 

[Daoyin]

that was my decision after my first try with sony's jpeg after zhangjiajie's trip. raw has given me a lot of room for play...but recently, after seeing chempaka's DRO, i began to read up and found out that my friend, who's another avid sony photographer himself, shared with me that DRO in jpeg can do wonders as well. now i am also looking into that, dun think i would drop raw and go jpeg though, but certainly worth a look as it offers some saving in time without compromising on IQ that is...so do that for your side too, u may find that it may not be an absolute must to go raw, it all depends on situations..

Unfortunately Nikon has no in camera HDR capability. Maybe have to re-look at the Alpha SLT.

 

[SK1968]

Unfortunately Nikon has no in camera HDR capability. Maybe have to re-look at the Alpha SLT.

i am not referring to hdr. just the in cam jpeg engine's settings..if done and used correctly, can yield wonderful results wo need to stick to raw. i will explore that.

 

[Daoyin]

22.

Here is a picture of the monk captured above. Among his many previous roles, he was a member of a rock and rock band and lived in America for years. He asked himself what was the purpose of his life and found his answer. He wants to go out and spread the message to other westerners after finishing his studies.

 

[SK1968]

OT a bit....just want to share this hard to come-by experience from someone like me...

it has been a long long time (can't remember when was the last time) since I get to sit down in a Mac (or kopitiam for that matter) (Chinatown Point) during normal working hours (just as everyone else is going to work, though i go to mine much earlier, but not today)...relax, seeing the world goes by....
I am not skiving today, all for the name of work....but this won't happen often...perhaps only when i retired...as i just saw an ah pek ordered a coffee and a macmuffin...sat down enjoy and read newspaper...haha

 

[Daoyin]

i am not referring to hdr. just the in cam jpeg engine's settings..if done and used correctly, can yield wonderful results wo need to stick to raw. i will explore that.

Ah so....

 

[divinemoment]

This shot calls for keen observational powers. Well timed.

This row of tress was pointed spotted by Chempaka. Credit to him and actually chicken to far for me to notice until downloaded. Luck or divine?

 

[divinemoment]

Thanks so much Serenexmm, Limwhow, lowlights, Daoyin, Kei and SK1968 for comments on my b/w monks.

 

[divinemoment]

This one nice :thumbsup:

:heart::heart::heart:!

Thank you