A Great Finale to the Amazing Myanmar Tour – Nyaung Shwe

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1. Mark Scherz October 7, 2011 at 8:48 pm #

   

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   Stunning Karl. Just stunning. I was wondering how much you process your images? Your colours are so rich and beautiful. Do you manually set your white balance to be so warm? Or is it all in post? Also, how long does it take to get the people to act naturally around you, when you are shooting in a market place for example? I just got back from a trip to southern Madagascar, and it was almost impossible to get people to act naturally when the camera came out, unless I had the 300mm on.
   Keep up the amazing work.
2. Andrew October 9, 2011 at 4:39 am #

   

   Hi Karl

   Of all the images I have seen whilst on your photo tour I would say that the monk with candle is one of the best

   In your words “Awsome”

   Andrew
3. Karl Grobl October 9, 2011 at 8:23 am #

   

   Hi Andrew,
   Thanks for the comment about the monk with candles shot, I really appreciate you taking the time write. The Burma trip was amazing this year (as always) the only thing that might have made it better is if you had been along. Your enthusiasm and determination to get out there and make great images is always inspiring. I keep thinking about all off the extra time and effort you put into getting the tuk tuk story together for the Angkor workshop. You did a great job, especially in the face of all the twists, turns and obstacles that were thrust into your way. It didn’t end up being a winning story, but you must have learned a great deal from the experience. I’ve watched your images improving over the years, since your first trip, and like you said in your comment about the workshop, it certainly does seem like the “fog lifted” for you. It is evident that now you’re seeing things “as a story” and getting the shots you need to pull it all together into a concise, compelling package. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future! Cheers, Karl
4. Karl Grobl October 9, 2011 at 8:30 am #

   

   Dear Mark, thanks for the nice compliment!
   In terms of your question….I shoot jpeg rather than raw, so I try to get it “right” in the camera. In most cases, I use exposure compensation and white balance to get the images to look the way I want them to. Recently (in the last 4 months) I’ve started using Lightroom, and so far, I find that increasing the “blacks”, and using a bit of “clarity” and “vibrance” makes the images more “punchy”. As far as getting people to act natural…well, it’s just a matter of smiling and taking plenty of time. I tend to go to a marketplace or location and spend most of my time in just one or two spots. I first look for areas where the lighting and subject matter is good, then I stay there, smiling, photographing and interacting with the vendors until they become comfortable with me being there, and waiting for the right subject matter or action to occur.
   I hope that’s helpful.
   Karl
5. Celso October 13, 2011 at 12:46 pm #

   

   Well, well, well, my friend Karl is using Lightroom. I love it!!!! Great for you.
   Photos were fantastic, I am really considering going on the Myanmar workshop, loved the photo opportunities, both people and landscape.
   Congratulations on another successful workshop my friend!
6. Mark Olwick October 14, 2011 at 2:21 pm #

   

   I’m heading to Burma in 3 weeks and your photos have given me a ton of inspiration and ideas (despite my photography being very different from yours). Thanks for sharing.

   Mark Olwick

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