[SunChasersSG] - TCSS thread (Part X)

[ClemC]

hi... was busy snapping away... did't see anyone with green vest though...
this year the other photographers were a bit more aggressive... pushing and shoving a little...

cheers
banana

Yo BananaDiver - quite a bunch of photographers.. didn't go last year, cant compare the photographers.. Hope to meet up next time, next event.

I am rather aggressive when shooting to get my shot (wonder if I contributed to bad bunch photographer this year).. but dont think I shove people.. In fact.. I have to be extra careful.. spikes everywhere

just send to NSC to get it done. cheap cheap.
BTW, awesome shot!

Will Do, regarding Sensor cleaning..
Thanks DD for kind words.. at least can hand-up my homework

 

[coolthought]

Sorry - was away...

LOL.. no, wont be able to recognise him.. but I did say I was wearing a dark green photovest.. and no-one come up to say hi

Good Enough for me.. Plenty to Shoot.. maybe it would be better to catch more daylights shoots but the atmosphere after midnight was fantastic!!... Hindu music still ringing in my ears..

my current fav shot.. DEVOTION

wonder how I can "clean/clear my sensor

great capture!! The emotion, anguish, support.... and composition just look great.
btw, got more?

 

[yilin]

:thumbsup: shot !
What are the women doing ?
Why look so painful and emotional?

oppps btw sorry i was in deep slumber land when you doing the shoot ;p

Sorry - was away...

LOL.. no, wont be able to recognise him.. but I did say I was wearing a dark green photovest.. and no-one come up to say hi

Good Enough for me.. Plenty to Shoot.. maybe it would be better to catch more daylights shoots but the atmosphere after midnight was fantastic!!... Hindu music still ringing in my ears..

my current fav shot.. DEVOTION

wonder how I can "clean/clear my sensor

 

[BananaDiver]

Yo BananaDiver - quite a bunch of photographers.. didn't go last year, cant compare the photographers.. Hope to meet up next time, next event.

I am rather aggressive when shooting to get my shot (wonder if I contributed to bad bunch photographer this year).. but dont think I shove people.. In fact.. I have to be extra careful.. spikes everywhere



Will Do, regarding Sensor cleaning..
Thanks DD for kind words.. at least can hand-up my homework

did saw someone use direct video light on devotees... was pretty bad imho... side lighting will be fine... but straight on can blind them...

 

[quizesilver]

GOOOOOOOOOOD morning......

Didn't met up with anyone... did see a lot of photographers.. got one shooting with tele lens and look a bit familar but he didn't say hi.. guess not quize.. didn't see scubadriver nor bananadriver..

Quize.. Shot what you like la.. for me, I just want to shooot people..

Haha was using 17-50 with flash. I oso nv see u. Was looking out for gren vest but I saw green t. So nv say hi to that person

 

[ClemC]

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sleepy.. going to slumberland soon.. likely to put in my thread.. as ZCA said.. this is a TCSS thread..

What are the women doing ?
Why look so painful and emotional?

This family very, very, very traditional and devoted.. one of the guys in this group was also very involved.. from I can understand from talking to a few devotees is that this is a way for them to "pay-back" when their prayers are answered.. (at least that is for the kavadi..etc..).. there are also those that does it every year.. and even pass down from earlier generation..
Have even seen some go into a trance.. this shot was taken at temple in tank road.. end of the journey.. may have added to the pain and emotion..

did saw someone use direct video light on devotees... was pretty bad imho... side lighting will be fine... but straight on can blind them...

Yo BananaDiver - that could be me... guess you have seen me than..

There are quite a few with video light and plenty with flashes.. and it is polite to turn off if devotees feel blinded..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I would have to agree with banana that no matter what, as photogs we must show respect to the subjects.

They are going through a very intense religious experience, so must be sensitive always..

 

[BananaDiver]

better luck next year... maybe will go batu cave next year... just do hope not so many photographers around there... miss quite a lot of chances this year... oh well... haha... lol

cheers
banana

 

[quizesilver]

did saw someone use direct video light on devotees... was pretty bad imho... side lighting will be fine... but straight on can blind them...

hi, ya saw him too at serangoon, both front n side..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

better luck next year... maybe will go batu cave next year... just do hope not so many photographers around there... miss quite a lot of chances this year... oh well... haha... lol

cheers
banana

Batu Caves got very foul smell from the bat excrement

... and the trash that people leave behind too.

 

[peterpan]

Yo BananaDiver - quite a bunch of photographers.. didn't go last year, cant compare the photographers.. Hope to meet up next time, next event.

I am rather aggressive when shooting to get my shot (wonder if I contributed to bad bunch photographer this year).. but dont think I shove people.. In fact.. I have to be extra careful.. spikes everywhere



Will Do, regarding Sensor cleaning..
Thanks DD for kind words.. at least can hand-up my homework

Hi Bro ClemC, never call me go shoot, i want try my 50mm

 

[BananaDiver]

Batu Caves got very foul smell from the bat excrement

... and the trash that people leave behind too.

smell is not a problem... need to try something else... or maybe might hop to somewhere else to shoot thaipusam...

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

smell is not a problem... need to try something else... or maybe might hop to somewhere else to shoot thaipusam...

i know what you mean...


India? :angel:
You were planning a trip there right?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Hi Bro ClemC, never call me go shoot, i want try my 50mm

your signature says "I love macro"
didn't say "I love Thaipusam"

 

[peterpan]

your signature says "I love macro"
didn't say "I love Thaipusam"

chinese new year coming feel like doing some portait street shot
want join me

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

chinese new year coming feel like doing some portait street shot
want join me

this is way out of my comfort zone, but I'd be happy to join you as long as I can make it
What did you have in mind?

 

[BananaDiver]

i know what you mean...


India? :angel:
You were planning a trip there right?

lol how u know i going india...? did't remember telling much people... planning to go india 10th june to 1st july 2011 with a friend... but not thaipusam period though... thaipusam is mainly celebrated in southeast asia countries though and not in india itself (as far as i know)... will be checking and getting air tickets this weekend...

cheers
banana

 

[yilin]

Benjamin ,

Bugs Portrait Shots ?

chinese new year coming feel like doing some portait street shot
want join me

 

[ClemC]

I would have to agree with banana that no matter what, as photogs we must show respect to the subjects.

They are going through a very intense religious experience, so must be sensitive always..

The word here is BEING SENSITIVE and knowing LIMITS... work within boundaries and dont be offensive.. I dont want to go into right or wrong issue.. right or wrong occassion, use of this or that.. etc...

I personally do feel it is impt to work within boundaries.. If there is discomfort.. you have to step off, you cant do a good human subject shoot without your subject being involved and trusting.. which is why I spend time with most of my subjects.. (whenever possible, today it was either subject or family members of the subject).. which is also why I got to learn more about the hindu religion, weight of the kavadi, size of lime, why milk, etc.. which I guess it is also why i got offered fruits together with family members, which is also why I got email address to send pictures, etc..

 

[Jacobs]

Benjamin ,

Bugs Portrait Shots ?

These few day no chasing sun light ah?