Asterix goes to Myanmar
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asterixsg
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Thanks.
Maybe you missed my earlier post where I mentioned the costs.
We paid the travel agency Exotissimo around USD600 per head for the accomodation, airfare, airport transfers, 2 days boat rental with a boatman in Inle lake.
In addition, each of us spent USD250 for food, entrance fees, 1 day transportation and guide fee in Mandalay, tips etc.
I didn't keep a detailed breakdown of money spent everyday.
We flew SilkAir to Yangon and back. Costed us around 320 bucks or so (we booked the tickets around 3 months in advance)
Hope this helps.
asterixsg
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Thanks Daoyin. Glad you liked the Shwedagon Pagoda as seen through my lens.
Canew
Senior Member
Hi asterixsg! Good to see you back. Gunbucker is right, we miss you!
Thanks for sharing your Myanmar shots.
asterixsg
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hee hee, bro. your wish is my command. here are a couple of photos for your viewing pleasure.
6. Sunset, U Bein bridge, Amarapura
When I reached the U Bein bridge, I didn't feel anything. But once I stepped foot on it, it was as if a magical force took over. I met lots of interesting people, made quite a few friends, and as dusk started to fall, I was on a high. The changing colors, the silhouettes of the people walking on the bridge - I went trigger happy. There are so many keepers from the photos I shot. Very satisfying experience from a photographic perspective. But more so are the memories - strongly etched in my mind.
7. Traffic jam
We went to the Nam Pan market at Inle Lake early to beat the tourists that flock to this market. The market had a frenzied energy - food stalls, vegetable vendors, what not...
By the time we decided to return, there was a huge traffic jam of boats parked near the market... It was interesting to see how the boatmen were able to manouver the boats in and out...
Canew
Senior Member
3. Young, mischievous monks on U Bein Bridge
I saw the two senior monks on the right walking ahead of me. I also saw the young monks approaching the senior monks. The young ones moved aside to give the senior monks way, and as they passed something transpired between the two which I couldn't hear or understand. After they passed each other, a couple of young fellas turned back and uttered some remark amidst giggles of laughter. Such simplicity, such joy. Life should be like that.
Great capture! I am 100% in agreement with you that life should be simpler. I sometimes felt that life here nowadays is too complicated/complex.
asterixsg
Senior Member
Bro Canew. I've missed you all too. Hopefully, with Schumi around this year, I will watch a few races and also take part in the friendly banter in the F1 threads. Schumi, all the way
Glad you liked the Myanmar photos. You should go there soon, if you haven't been already.
Cheers.
Canew
Senior Member
hee hee, bro. your wish is my command. here are a couple of photos for your viewing pleasure.
6. Sunset, U Bein bridge, Amarapura
When I reached the U Bein bridge, I didn't feel anything. But once I stepped foot on it, it was as if a magical force took over. I met lots of interesting people, made quite a few friends, and as dusk started to fall, I was on a high. The changing colors, the silhouettes of the people walking on the bridge - I went trigger happy. There are so many keepers from the photos I shot. Very satisfying experience from a photographic perspective. But more so are the memories - strongly etched in my mind.
7. Traffic jam
We went to the Nam Pan market at Inle Lake early to beat the tourists that flock to this market. The market had a frenzied energy - food stalls, vegetable vendors, what not...
By the time we decided to return, there was a huge traffic jam of boats parked near the market... It was interesting to see how the boatmen were able to manouver the boats in and out...
Wah! So far, these 2 are my favourites! :thumbsup:
Canew
Senior Member
Bro Canew. I've missed you all too. Hopefully, with Schumi around this year, I will watch a few races and also take part in the friendly banter in the F1 threads. Schumi, all the way
Glad you liked the Myanmar photos. You should go there soon, if you haven't been already.
Cheers.
Ya, hope that you will drop by the F1 threads created for each race. Nowadays, there are a lot of our fellow 'kakis' here that create each race thread already.
No, I've not been to Myanmar. I would say that your shots, in a way, is a great advertisement for the nation! :thumbsup:
asterixsg
Senior Member
8. Meditation vs Obsession
Sometimes I wonder what is this obsession with us photographers to go to extents where we become insensitive to the people around us.
When I was at Shwedagon Pagoda, I saw this little boy sitting erect in meditation. I was observing him quietly from a distance for at least 5-7 minutes. It was a beautiful sight. Through all the commotion in the outside world, this little boy was experiencing the stillness within.
And then came along this lady photographer. I was at least 20-25 ft away from her. She went close to the boy and might've composed that PERFECT shot for herself. But the moment the shutter was pressed, it was as if a mighty gong was sounded in the ears of the little boy. He came back to this world with a start and my heart bled. :cry:
One of the biggest sins is to disturb someone who is in meditation. And I wish I could've done something to prevent that sin being committed in front of me.
Sometimes I wonder what is this obsession with us photographers to go to extents where we become insensitive to the people around us.
When I was at Shwedagon Pagoda, I saw this little boy sitting erect in meditation. I was observing him quietly from a distance for at least 5-7 minutes. It was a beautiful sight. Through all the commotion in the outside world, this little boy was experiencing the stillness within.
And then came along this lady photographer. I was at least 20-25 ft away from her. She went close to the boy and might've composed that PERFECT shot for herself. But the moment the shutter was pressed, it was as if a mighty gong was sounded in the ears of the little boy. He came back to this world with a start and my heart bled. :cry:
One of the biggest sins is to disturb someone who is in meditation. And I wish I could've done something to prevent that sin being committed in front of me.
8. Meditation vs Obsession
Sometimes I wonder what is this obsession with us photographers to go to extents where we become insensitive to the people around us.
When I was at Shwedagon Pagoda, I saw this little boy sitting erect in meditation. I was observing him quietly from a distance for at least 5-7 minutes. It was a beautiful sight. Through all the commotion in the outside world, this little boy was experiencing the stillness within.
And then came along this lady photographer. I was at least 20-25 ft away from her. She went close to the boy and might've composed that PERFECT shot for herself. But the moment the shutter was pressed, it was as if a mighty gong was sounded in the ears of the little boy. He came back to this world with a start and my heart bled. :cry:
One of the biggest sins is to disturb someone who is in meditation. And I wish I could've done something to prevent that sin being committed in front of me.
sad ...
what i saw in Mandalay (the Monk University) was worst ... nearly hundreds of tourist photographing the monks while they are eating ... at the same distance you pic show ...
turns me off completely
Canew
Senior Member
8. Meditation vs Obsession
Sometimes I wonder what is this obsession with us photographers to go to extents where we become insensitive to the people around us.
When I was at Shwedagon Pagoda, I saw this little boy sitting erect in meditation. I was observing him quietly from a distance for at least 5-7 minutes. It was a beautiful sight. Through all the commotion in the outside world, this little boy was experiencing the stillness within.
And then came along this lady photographer. I was at least 20-25 ft away from her. She went close to the boy and might've composed that PERFECT shot for herself. But the moment the shutter was pressed, it was as if a mighty gong was sounded in the ears of the little boy. He came back to this world with a start and my heart bled. :cry:
One of the biggest sins is to disturb someone who is in meditation. And I wish I could've done something to prevent that sin being committed in front of me.
Wah! You are right about the intrusion matter. Maybe many of the photographers either are genuinely unaware or they simply do not care.
IMO, a long telephoto lens in this situation would be better as there will be minimal intrusion and the shallow depth of field of a long telephoto will bring out the subject better.
night86mare
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i think sometimes we start thinking that the world is our oyster. we get numb to the fact that our subjects are feeling, living, thinking human beings as well.
it is not just humans, it is also the place as well.
i wonder if the lady knew that what she was doing is not very acceptable. if she doesn't know, perhaps it would be better for someone else to tell her, but then again, there is always the chance that she might not take it well.
asterixsg
Senior Member
I am glad we have a community here in ClubSNAP that is aware and cares.
You are absolutely right. Its not just about the humans, we sometimes destroy the place too. I've seen photographers trampling on plants etc. just to get a better view etc.
Regarding this lady, I wanted to go and explain to her. But then I wasn't sure how it would've been taken. I do regret that I didn't.
asterixsg
Senior Member
9. Looking at the sun through a solar filter
When we were at Pyathada pagoda in Bagan, setting up our equipment and getting ready for the eclipse, we saw a big van load of locals - at least 30-40 of them, arrive at the pagoda. I assumed they had all come to observe the eclipse from that location. I went and explained to them in sign language and broken english that they shouldn't look directly at the sun as it would damage their eyes. When they didn't seem to understand, I went and showed them the sun through the DIY filter that I had made. The next few minutes was pure joy. They had never seen the sun this way at all. The filter exchanged so many hands and there were yells and screams all around. I was happily capturing those moments. Here's one such moment.
And 10 minutes later, they all went away. The eclipse held no significance to them at all
When we were at Pyathada pagoda in Bagan, setting up our equipment and getting ready for the eclipse, we saw a big van load of locals - at least 30-40 of them, arrive at the pagoda. I assumed they had all come to observe the eclipse from that location. I went and explained to them in sign language and broken english that they shouldn't look directly at the sun as it would damage their eyes. When they didn't seem to understand, I went and showed them the sun through the DIY filter that I had made. The next few minutes was pure joy. They had never seen the sun this way at all. The filter exchanged so many hands and there were yells and screams all around. I was happily capturing those moments. Here's one such moment.
And 10 minutes later, they all went away. The eclipse held no significance to them at all
asterixsg
Senior Member
10. A boat disturbs the tranquility of Inle Lake as dusk approaches
Sunrises and Sunsets at Inle Lake are magical. As we were standing on the bridge built on stilts (the entire Golden Island Cottages is built on stilts), I saw a speeding boat create nice ripples in the still lake.
Sunrises and Sunsets at Inle Lake are magical. As we were standing on the bridge built on stilts (the entire Golden Island Cottages is built on stilts), I saw a speeding boat create nice ripples in the still lake.
Canew
Senior Member
10. A boat disturbs the tranquility of Inle Lake as dusk approaches
Sunrises and Sunsets at Inle Lake are magical. As we were standing on the bridge built on stilts (the entire Golden Island Cottages is built on stilts), I saw a speeding boat create nice ripples in the still lake.
Woah! Another keeper, IMO.
arjunsinha
New Member
I agree with you completely..long zoom lens will give the same shot but without disturbing the subject...in most cases something like 400mm lens u can get better & natural expression as the subject is not aware of ur prescence.
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