KY travels – 2nd visit to Yangon, Myanmar
This is my second working trip to Yangon, Myanmar. The pictures from last trip was taken with my now retired Nokia 7610. I have, however, decided to jumped onto the DSLR bandwagon and got myself a brand spanking new Canon 400D as an excuse that I need a better camera to document the stay at the former capitol of Myanmar. Furthermore, I will be traveling to a couple other interesting locations within Myanmar as well.
Dyna bus, only 100 kyats to board
Nothing much has changed since I last visited this place about 2 years ago, with the exception of the new Yangon airport that was opened just 3 days prior to our arrival. The city still looks the same, I haven’t spotted any new big buildings, Dyna buses are still roaming the busy streets, carrying at least 5x more passangers than those trucks are designed to.
the day market, bustling with people
The main street outside Traders Hotel are still bustling with people and merchants, some of them more energetic than others. Here you can find anything from
a high energy merchant selling cloths
a tired shop keeper
Myanmar’s very own satey celup?
The scene at downtown Yangon at night is similar to day time, but with more food stalls selling variety of local delights that I haven’t find the chance (or courage) to try yet. Among the usual offerings such as food, cloths, and watches, I changed upon this street artist who employed a pretty unique style of painting by using a brush and a knife to draw up beautiful landscape pictures, very impressive.
an artist at work
one of the many pagodas in Yangon
These are among the first pictures taken using the new gear, many more shall come, stay tuned!
my new gear, Canon EOS 400D
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400D battery grip and 2 lenses, so fast la haha.
You spent too much time with Kelvin, buy kwanon
Looking forward to decent food pics from now on anyway, get yourself a 580EX.
how much did that baby cost? looks damn exp
great. i also wanna know how much they have changed since 2005.
ST,
I only bought an extra lens, the 50mm F/1.8. The 28-200 is loaned from Kelvin (indefinitely, hahaha).
They had the purchase with purchase thing and asked for RM 299 for the battery grip, not easy to resist.
Yeah, 580EX is next on the list, but that won’t be so soon. *broke*
lotsofcravings,
The kit with some extras (CF card, screen protector, camera bag, lens cloth, and the throw away tripod) can be obtained for RM 2850.
Yah have to get the grip as the camera body is so small, makes it a lot more comfortable, plus extends the battery life so you can go a full day without worrying about changing battery. Yeah flash is definitely required…broke but happy aye, it’s all good
canon is too gay
Someone said cannot access to any websites nor email providers… *alt 172*
Well, my boss support Nikon because Nikon is the sponsor for his photo documentary project. http://www.fotomentary.com. So we always can loan lenses from Nikon and get to test any new model from them.
Well, my boss support Nikon because Nikon is the sponsor for his photo documentary project. http://www.fotomentary.com. So we always can loan lenses from Nikon and get to test any new model from them.
Sorry for the double post. It went to an error page after I submit the first time.
Ky, RM2850 very well spent! Great photos.
Oi KY, when you bought the 50mm ah?
Don’t tell me you’re that fucking buyer that bought off from the guy frm Penang!
&$&^%$*&&^(O(#^$%&
Galvin,
No la this is a 50mm F/1.8, you can go ahead and get that 1.4.
Canon 50mm f/1.8 is MUCH better than the f/1.4 anyway, if your gonna upgrade has to be the f/1.2L or stick with the f/1.8.
Would you buy an energy drink from that sales lady?
hi ky great to know u r there, your pic remind me when i was there 10 years ago.i love the ppl there.
i would said there r the ppl who open up my eye,there r kind and generous in many way.
Hope u have a pleasant stay.
Cheers
damn rich nowdays huh
congrats on your new toy
have fun shooting
Hi KY,i like your night photography photos
Patrick the pup,
Nilij,
Thanks
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