Myanmar is a Travel Paradise - DPChallenge Forums

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06/07/2007 02:33:39 AM · #1

It's been awhile since I've shared my pictures here (except when I enter the challenges). I've been doing setup portraits (especially during my workshops) but there's no denying the fact that my real love is travel portraiture.

Last April, I went to Myanmar along with 5 other photo hobbyist. It was my best trip ever, photographically speaking. I had the time of my life. Everyday brought about new opportunities for photography. Every scene was worth documenting. But most of all, the people were just so amazing. They are goodlooking and very willing to pose. I went back home with over 5,000 pictures.

I would like to share with you some of the most unforgettable faces I've encountered during that trip. If you wanna view more pictures, you can visit my pbase gallery of that trip HERE.

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jdannels

Nikon D300s

06/07/2007 02:42:18 AM · #2

manny these are all amazing, especially "weaver", went straight to my favs. When you shoot travel portraits like this, are you only using available light or flashes? Do you begin talking to the people and then ask them to pose? Thanks for any insight you could give, your work is always amazing.

JeffDay

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/07/2007 02:51:05 AM · #3

Wow, just fabulous images, Bellwatcher is my fav....stunning work

nixter

Fujifilm X-Pro 1

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 Lens X-Pro1

06/07/2007 02:56:25 AM · #4

Sensational work, Manny! Thanks for sharing! :)

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

06/07/2007 02:56:41 AM · #5

I only use available light. No flash....a no-no for me. I don't like the colours if i shoot with flash and it also intimidates your subject.

Yes, I talk to them... sometimes I do sign language/gestures. I ask them to pose sometimes but i still would like to make it look natural. That's where timing counts. You hav eto capture the right moment.

I will lead a group of photographers in my next travel project (Bali in October). I will limit it to only 9 photographers. Anybody interested?

jdannels

Nikon D300s

06/07/2007 03:04:41 AM · #6

Originally posted by librodo:

Thanks manny for the response, I would love to go to Bali and take photos!!! However I have no money for the trip. :(

whiteroom

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/07/2007 03:05:52 AM · #7

I will lead a group of photographers in my next travel project (Bali in October). I will limit it to only 9 photographers. Anybody interested?

pick me pick me, i'm interested, tell me more please.

Ozzie

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

06/07/2007 03:06:52 AM · #8

I wanna be reincarnated as Librodo!

Amazing amazing photos!

jdannels

Nikon D300s

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

06/07/2007 03:08:44 AM · #9

Originally posted by goodman:

I will lead a group of photographers in my next travel project (Bali in October). I will limit it to only 9 photographers. Anybody interested?

pick me pick me, i'm interested, tell me more please.

errrrr, just got insurance money for my wrecked car and could fund it to hang out with

goodman and

librodo in Bali. must practice self control...

06/07/2007 03:27:31 AM · #10

Originally posted by goodman:

I will lead a group of photographers in my next travel project (Bali in October). I will limit it to only 9 photographers. Anybody interested?

pick me pick me, i'm interested, tell me more please.

Hey Leslie... saw your India pictures. Man...wish I was there with you.

Anyway, I will email you once we finalize the details.

There will be 2 other leaders. Here's JOSE, my brother (his forte is capturing lifestyle), and the other one is ALOHA, and her forte is "telling stories". Mine, btw, is obviously travel portraits.

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06/07/2007 03:31:03 AM · #11

YES! This is gonna be fun (ifever it happens.) It will be a great exchange of ideas too. :)

Originally posted by jdannels:

Originally posted by goodman:
I will lead a group of photographers in my next travel project (Bali in October). I will limit it to only 9 photographers. Anybody interested?

pick me pick me, i'm interested, tell me more please.

errrrr, just got insurance money for my wrecked car and could fund it to hang out with goodman and librodo in Bali. must practice self control...

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

06/07/2007 03:32:46 AM · #12

Hey there, I'm travelling around the world at the moment, and would love to join you in Bali in October. My wife has lived in Indonesia for a couple of years and speaks fluent Indonesian! Although we're in Thailand at the moment, we're likely to be in Indonesia around that time, and we're pretty flexible. I'm also looking to volunteer in Burma in the next few months, so a really interesting thread. Did you get any hassles from the authorities with your camera gear?
PM me more details if you get a chance,
cheers,
Bob

ps, if anyone wants to see what I've been up to, check out my blog:
//blog.eyesopen.co.uk

06/07/2007 03:41:42 AM · #13

Hey Bob! You're here in Bangkok and we've never met?

Anyway... that will be fun having you in Bali. I will email you the details once we finalize it. Maybe around August.

Since you've asked, I went to Burma with a lot of apprehensions. Contrary to all my unfounded fears, my 7 days there was a breeze. No worries about safety and military harassment. Just smile a lot...it can make life a lot easier.

I envy you man. Saw your blog. Really FANTASTIC pictures! You're very very good.:)

Originally posted by BobsterLobster:

06/07/2007 03:50:25 AM · #14

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06/07/2007 03:51:41 AM · #15

i'm no pro at portraits but i may be able to get to bali depending on costs and timeframes :)

i'm willing to learn obviously :)

06/07/2007 04:14:34 AM · #16

Originally posted by boysetsfire:

i'm no pro at portraits but i may be able to get to bali depending on costs and timeframes :)

i'm willing to learn obviously :)

I will PM you once we have the complete details. We haven't formally announced it yet but we already have reserved slots so we will likely pick friends and acquaintances for the remaining slots (and I've listed you as an acquaintance). Since it is our "first time" doing thi,s our expenses will most likely be at cost plus a bit of per diem for the leaders. This is gonna be very experimental so be ready for any possibility... of a rain? of unwilling subjects? flat tire? etc....

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06/07/2007 04:21:01 AM · #17

Originally posted by librodo:

of unwilling subjects? etc....

no sweat there my specialties :)

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06/07/2007 04:54:55 AM · #18

manny i took a look at your pbase gallery, that really was a special trip!
the two i think are my fav's

see-through as though you didnt exist

hustle

PaulE

Canon EOS-50D

06/07/2007 05:08:01 AM · #19

Manny. I could be interested in Bali. Can you post the details - dates, duration and program. I was very disappointed with my shots when I visited last year.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/07/2007 05:14:51 AM · #20

Originally posted by PaulE:

Manny. I could be interested in Bali. Can you post the details - dates, duration and program. I was very disappointed with my shots when I visited last year.

Dates will be from between 20 - 28 October ( will only be five days ). I will post the details later (possibly by August). Thanks. Will also send you a PM.

PaulE

Canon EOS-50D

06/07/2007 05:41:29 AM · #21

Originally posted by librodo:

Dates will be from between 20 - 28 October ( will only be five days ). I will post the details later (possibly by August). Thanks. Will also send you a PM.

Thanks. To add - I have learnt loads since my last visit to Bali.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

06/07/2007 07:56:36 AM · #22

I hope we'll eventually see your name regularly in National Geographic magazine.

Retroesque

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

06/07/2007 08:46:40 AM · #23

To view your photography is one of the greatest luxuries of my life.

I simply ADORE the way you manage to 'reach' people in seemingly short periods of time.

The vast number of people who you have captured assures me that not only are you a photographer of the highest calibre, as a man you also must be very special.

Peace to you - you bring people into my home whom I'm likely never to encounter - and you show me their beauty & spirit - DIVINE!

Much Thanks for Sharing this recent gallery.

Lisa