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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By ShaolinTiger on May 29, 2007 | Reply
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.
By lotsofcravings on May 29, 2007 | Reply
how much did that baby cost? looks damn exp
By vad3r on May 29, 2007 | Reply
great. i also wanna know how much they have changed since 2005.
By KY on May 29, 2007 | Reply
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*
By KY on May 29, 2007 | Reply
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.
By ShaolinTiger on May 29, 2007 | Reply
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
By kimberlycun on May 29, 2007 | Reply
canon is too gay
By VaLz on May 29, 2007 | Reply
Someone said cannot access to any websites nor email providers… *alt 172*
By Simon Seow on May 30, 2007 | Reply
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.
By Simon Seow on May 30, 2007 | Reply
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.
By Simon Seow on May 30, 2007 | Reply
Sorry for the double post. It went to an error page after I submit the first time.
By PreciousPea on May 30, 2007 | Reply
Ky, RM2850 very well spent! Great photos.
By Galvin on May 30, 2007 | Reply
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(#^$%&
By KY on May 30, 2007 | Reply
Galvin,
No la this is a 50mm F/1.8, you can go ahead and get that 1.4.
By ShaolinTiger on May 31, 2007 | Reply
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.
By Dabido (Teflon) on May 31, 2007 | Reply
Would you buy an energy drink from that sales lady?
By stephen wong on Jun 1, 2007 | Reply
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
By myhorng on Jun 1, 2007 | Reply
damn rich nowdays huh
By Patrick the Pup on Jun 6, 2007 | Reply
congrats on your new toy
have fun shooting
By Nilij on May 14, 2008 | Reply
Hi KY,i like your night photography photos
By KY on May 15, 2008 | Reply
Patrick the pup,
Nilij,
Thanks