Ever photographed Chinese New Year?

01/22/2006 11:56:47 PM · #1

I'm going to my first Chinese New Year celebration next weekend with a dragon boat reggatta, lion dancing, firecrackers, etc. Anybody ever photographed this event before? I'd love to see some photos for inspiration! Thanks!

01/23/2006 12:59:05 AM · #2

I have some dragon boat race, lion dancing pictures but my membership just ened 1 hour ago :(

01/23/2006 01:36:38 AM · #3

Bummer! Well, if you end up re-upping or posting them elsewhere, I'd love to see :)

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

01/23/2006 01:38:41 AM · #4

I usually try to shoot some of the local denver stuff. It's fun.

01/23/2006 01:39:36 AM · #5

Message edited by author 2006-01-23 02:24:19.

01/23/2006 02:06:25 AM · #6

cool pic!! Thanks for that :)

01/23/2006 02:26:16 AM · #7

Net is slow, but added a couple more.

01/23/2006 02:32:47 AM · #8

The key to these types of events in getting there early to pick out a prime spot. Most of the "Pro" looking folks ("L" lensers) had scouted out the prime spots but I was able to get close enough to get a couple shots off.

Lot's of colors especially reds. Red is considered a lucky color during the New Years so expected plenty of that color.

Chinese New Years is on the 29th of January so folks may want to wander to their local Chinatown the next week or two to shot the festivities and get some colorful candids, etc.

01/23/2006 03:31:25 AM · #9

Excellent advice- thank you!

paddles

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

01/23/2006 03:36:19 AM · #10

While much of the action will happen on *the* day, you might find some things happening the day before or the day after as well... worth checking out, just in case.

I'm sure you'll have lots of fun!

01/23/2006 04:14:39 PM · #11

Thanks for the suggestion paddles- as it turns out there are events on Friday and Saturday as well. Sounds like I'm gonna be busy ;)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

01/29/2006 10:39:56 PM · #12

See all the pics here. Thank you for the tips everyone! It was a good event, though a bit tough to shoot. The crowds were tightly packed so my shooting style was a bit different than I'm used to. Made for some interesting photos!

Catherine_B

Canon EOS-70D

01/29/2006 11:00:45 PM · #13

Wow Andi your shots are fantastic! Thanks for sharing them on the other web site

01/29/2006 11:04:44 PM · #14

Thank you! We had a lot of fun. I'm pleased with the results, though we did stand around for about an hour looking for a pretty girl and some pretty light to try to do some Librodo-esque photos. No luck on either count :( Oh well!

01/30/2006 01:30:13 AM · #15

WOW. Awesome collection of shots.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/30/2006 01:32:12 AM · #16

Should've saved the top one for Blue II.

mirdonamy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/30/2006 01:34:30 AM · #17

Nice work ahaze! I love the dof on many of your shots. Great color too!

I am going to Los Angeles' Chinese New Year parade next Saturday (Feb 4th). I can't wait. I will share pix after :)

~ Arielle