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Re: Photo-Essay: India in Black & White

Tripplanners — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:14:07 -0000

Amazing good Shot ! Very nice photograph. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Street Shots in Malaysia

Lena Elsborg — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:04:10 -0000

Wow thanks for your detailed reply. Yeah I know, I really need to pay more attention to my camera. Still trying to learn how to write, then I'll concentrate on my pics afterwards or in between. I'll figure it out but thanks for answering me anyway.
It's interesting to hear your comparisons. I compare with China because I've been based there quite a few times now but will go to Thailand soon so we'll see about that place too ;)
The pictures are gorgeous and I'm really looking forward to follow you and your adventure :)

Re: Street Shots in Malaysia

foggodyssey — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:43:03 -0000

Thanks Lena, glad you liked, I'm a little jealous I have to admit that you're there now! ;) I did find Malaysia better then Thailand in a lot of the ways (I was basing myself in Bangkok, where I had an apartment) and that was mostly because of the people there. Thais, had a way of always smiling at you but never actually meaning it but Malaysians were the opposite in that value.

As far as photos, if you're not wanting to actually learn "settings" then I can't help you all that much! lol Exposure, shutter speed, focal length are needed knowledge to know the basics. If you're just wanting to shoot, then do just that. Make it a point to acquire certain photos each day when out. Example: if you're wanting people photos, make it a point to ask 5 people per-day for their portraits. Try different poses or angles, in fact make a point to make different photos of people vs always just standing back and taking the same old style ones. By the end of a week, you'll have enough photos for a good article and hopefully some good memories of the interactions from them.

My 2 favorite photos from there are the monk photo above and the young solider. The monk photo I took when I was sitting in an outside cafe in the Capital. He walked up asking for a donation and I said I would give a little for a photo and he was ok with that. I did that because i was making it a point to get photos that day and scored one of my favorites from it. I took that photo from my chair, sitting at a table. A different angle then my normal shots and it paid off.

The solider photo I got an hour later in the same area. A group of us were walking around and one of the girls asked them if they could get a photo with them, which no cop ever in the world has ever said no to a cute girl asking for a photo. When they did that, I took advantage of the situation to and asked for a quick photo of them. The old cop didn't really want to, so he stood back and let the young one do it but by doing that, it made the photo better. The old cop in the back standing at attention looking away while the young cop looking directly into the camera with a blank expression made for a great photo I thought.

Anyways, just my ramblings and hope you got something out of it :0

Re: Street Shots in Malaysia

Lena Elsborg — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:37:56 -0000

Love your photos! Great shots of local people.
Anyway, i totally agree on how lovely Malaysia is. I've only been here for five days now but I'm already crazily happy that I went. Just read your post on hitchhiking in Cameron, funny thing, we are just staying in the hostel behind the one, you stayed at. Looking forward to check out more of your photos and maybe get some tips for better shots (I'm more interested in taking the photo than actually look at the photo settings, weird and sad I know, still hope to gain interest and learn more!)
Anyway, happy travels!

Lena
www.lelsbo.com

Re: Featured Photo: The Old Man & The Boat in Varanasi, India

Ivy Kriste — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:46:41 -0000

Wow..the depth of the Ganga

Re: Featured Photo: This Old House in HDR

Mikolaj — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:51:11 -0000

This is too much HDR for me...

Re: Featured Photo: Life In A Village (Pokhara, Nepal)

Bamba Experience — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:55:10 -0000

People in Nepal are fantastic! One of the most beautiful countries in Asia.. so much culture, so many smiles...

Re: 16 Funny Signs From India: Lost In Translation Hindi Style

eashan wali — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:16:36 -0000

Hahahhaa...hilarious .For more such images have a look at this link .

http://www.collegeokplease....

Re: Photo-Essay: How Many People Does It Take To Load One Town Drunk Into a Truck?

Fabiana — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:08:30 -0000

Poor family, they end up with no money an a guy they have to take care of for 2 weeks until he dissapears again to go get drunk. I also saw a lot of these cases in Guatemalan towns.

Re: Why I Travel: Angeles de Medellin (Mark & The Paisa People)

Turkey Tours — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 01:44:17 -0000

Great Post I Like this

Re: Featured Photo: Life In A Village (Pokhara, Nepal)

Parrotfish Journey Blog — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:20:54 -0000

Interesting photo !

Re: 16 Funny Signs From India: Lost In Translation Hindi Style

Audrey — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 10:37:47 -0000

These are hilarious! I used to collect photos of lost in translation signs when I was living in Korea... ;)

Re: Exposé: India’s Rickshaw Drivers Tell All

Jenna — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:13:39 -0000

This is a great look into the rickshaw drivers and I condem the ones who are honest and supportive. I just spent the passed month in Bangalore, India and would tip all drivers who didn't rip me off (BIG TIPS) and when I was ripped off... it just felt awful (which was more often than not.. twice a day). I made a video of one of my terrible experiences and shared it on my blog: http://giveforgranted.com/2... Please, share this if you can! I want to help make a difference across India!

Re: 16 Funny Signs From India: Lost In Translation Hindi Style

Karthik Sivakumar — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:28:51 -0000

Hahah! I loved it Troy! ... I'm enjoying reading your blog :)

Re: 16 Funny Signs From India: Lost In Translation Hindi Style

Travel Hot — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:51:45 -0000

Amazing India......

Re: Featured Photo: The Old Man & The Boat in Varanasi, India

Theboywander — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:07:37 -0000

Epic photo, I'll be in Varanasi in a couple of days!

Re: Photo-Essay: How Many People Does It Take To Load One Town Drunk Into a Truck?

Suki F — Fri, 16 May 2014 21:14:58 -0000

The
photos are really fun but poor guy and his family!

Re: Featured Photo: Walking The Buffalo Home in Hampi, India

Clippingimages — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:33:22 -0000

Such an eye catching view.

Re: Featured Photo: How They Move Cargo in Mumbai, India

Clippingimages — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:27:29 -0000

Nice shot.

Re: Why I Travel: 7 Degrees of Separation

Clippingimages — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:20:43 -0000

The portraits are very beautiful and attractive as well.

Re: Photo-Essay: How Many People Does It Take To Load One Town Drunk Into a Truck?

Hot Toddies Unlimited . com — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 10:19:33 -0000

Hilarious!.. It totally brought me back to Ecuator. Women work and men get drunk. :)

Re: Street Photography: 4 Paisas & a Gringo, Plus One Mad Goat

Clippingimages — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:50:55 -0000

From beginning to end....the portraits are just mind blowing and perfectly executed :)

Re: Angeles de Medellin: The Happy Kids of Regalo De Dios in Medellin, Colombia

Clippingimages — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:49:04 -0000

So adorable and classic shots....Just love the way you have executed.

Re: What I Have Been Up to Since I Came Back to The USA

Clippingimages — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 23:47:22 -0000

Beautifully captured.....love the photography....very impressive

Re: 16 Funny Signs From India: Lost In Translation Hindi Style

Clippingimages — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:41:13 -0000

mistakes makes us laugh :)