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Have you ever been to Southeast Asia's most photogenic country? A complete guide to Myanmar photography

Preface

11 countries in Southeast Asia, 4.57 million square kilometers

Speaking of historical sites, Cambodia has the legendary temple Angkor Wat

Speaking of humanities, Thailand is rich in historical, religious and cultural colors.

Speaking of natural landscapes, Indonesia has magnificent volcanoes and deep blue seabed.

But the most photogenic country in Southeast Asia is actually Myanmar

Myanmar, decades of colonial history

Decades of military dictatorship

It was not until March 15, 2016, that Myanmar elected its first

First democratically elected, non-military president

Long-term autocratic rule has led to widespread corruption and economic depression in the country.

and the prevalence of drug trafficking

Even so, we still think this is a must-visit place for photographers.

Using the lens as your eyes, you can capture the most authentic Myanmar

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Pagodas and hot air balloons are two seemingly unrelated things

After the harmony of the morning sun and morning mist

It can form the dreamlike sunrise of Bagan

It's just a teak bridge that the locals have walked on for more than a hundred years.

Simple lines and soft light at sunset

The most charming sunset in the world appears right before your eyes

Fishermen on Inle Lake practice paddling on one leg to make a living

The dancing posture on the water is smooth and natural

Like a ballet dancer performing at the Paris Opera, graceful and pleasing to the eye

Myanmar is truly worthy of the title of the most photogenic country in Southeast Asia

We only design for higher output rate [Myanmar Photography]

It is full of vitality and has been on the market for less than two years.

More than a thousand people approached Myanmar through it

It is proud of the continuous flow of beautiful photographs and

Nearly 100% return visit satisfaction has earned it

Honorary title of Outbound Photography Ace Route

Eight humanistic portraits and more than ten sunrise and sunset shots

The whole journey will keep you from stopping to take photos!

1. Witness history and experience the vicissitudes of life – Gudutao Pagoda

Kuthodaw Pagoda means the greatest merit pagoda in the world

A collection of 729 stone tablets inscribed with Buddhist scriptures

Called "the greatest book in the world"

Here you can feel the slow life of Myanmar

Capturing the combination of local people and light and shadow is a very good choice

Based on gray and brown tones

Focus on reflecting the sense of history and vicissitudes


2. U Bein Bridge: A Vast Ancient Road and a Touch of Humanity

U Bein Bridge at sunrise or sunset, as the bridge represents the "ancient road"

Therefore, in addition to normal shooting, you can try using several neutral density filters.

Use a tripod to slowly expose the pedestrians to create flowing shadows.

Silhouette of a person standing still

This reflects the history of the bridge and the "human touch" it carries.

3. Faith flows, extending from generation to generation – Thousand Monks’ Meal

Thousands of people at Mahajanayan Monastery gave alms

In addition to normal shooting, you can try to take pictures among the monks in the queue.

Focus on one of the distinctive monks and blur the others.

This reflects the "flow" of faith

A thousand people giving alms at Mahaganaya Monastery

It is not advisable to use a wide angle, and medium and long focal lengths are mainly used

Try to avoid the crowds of tourists on both sides of the composition

4. The Zen shadows of the pagoda forest, as if illusory and unreal - Bagan Pagoda

Bagan sunset or sunrise pagodas

At sunrise, in addition to normal shooting

You can try to deliberately let the sun shine directly on the lens for a short time

Producing halos and spots, reflecting the meaning of "Buddha's light shines everywhere"

You can try to completely ignore the sky when composing after sunrise.

Only shoot the part of Tallinn below the backlight, taking advantage of the characteristics of backlight

Embodying the illusory "Zen" meaning

And watch out for the hot air balloons overhead

If the number is too large or the shape is too large, it will also destroy the meaning of "Zen".



5. Niangwu Market: The Bustling Market and the Myriad Faces of Life

Niangwu Market is an excellent location for filming humanities documentaries

A man wearing a long skirt and chewing betel nut

Woman with tanaka on her face and wearing a floral dress

The children who waved hello to you

This place is very Burmese, and you can take pictures of various customs and practices.

A variety of expression techniques can be used

Clear eyes, warm smile

I believe you will sigh: The most beautiful thing in Myanmar is actually its people!

6. The birth and death of all things, the flowing light and shadows - Temple Portraits

Portraits in Bagan Temple Interior

In addition to normal shooting, you can try tripod slow exposure

One little monk is standing, the other is walking slowly

The Buddha statue is clear, which means eternal life; the human figure is vague, which means short-lived.

Embodying the meaning of birth and death

The key to creating temple portraits is to create an atmosphere

High ISO, ultra-wide angle, shutter speed

Be careful not to blur the photos you take

7. Plateau Jade, Water-Colored Skylight – Inle Lake

Inle Lake is located in the Liangshui Basin of the Shan Plateau in northern Myanmar.

It is the second largest lake in Myanmar, with an altitude of more than 970 meters.

The area is nearly 116 square kilometers

The lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, the water is clear, and the sun shines directly on the bottom of the lake.

Inle Lake sunrise or sunset, wide angle or medium focal length splicing is available

Note two points: the area of ​​the sky and the lake cannot be equal

If two complementary colors appear in the picture (such as the blue of the lake and the orange of the clouds)

The proportions cannot be equal

8. The stunning fisherman's dance, a natural skill - The Fisherman on the Water

One-legged fisherman of Inle Lake

The fisherman's movements and the unfolded fishing net should not occupy too large an area in the frame.

Only in this way can the beauty of lightness and the artistic conception of "startling" be reflected.

Photographing the one-legged fisherman

The balance of composition and the psychological balance of the audience are the key to the success of the work.

9. Time flies, and the towers are like ruins - Yindai Village

Searching for the ruined pagodas in the Yindai Village Pagoda Group, the focus is on the "xu"

Use texture on the front and shadow on the back

To reflect the passage of time and the sense of history

It would be best if there are local people walking around in the towers.

It does not necessarily show the front of the person, it can be the back or the side view

Myanmar Q&A

What is the best season to visit Myanmar?

Myanmar has a tropical monsoon climate, and the year can be roughly divided into the dry season and the rainy season.

The dry season in Myanmar is from October to May of the following year.

This season is also the peak season for tourists to Myanmar

The golden season for photography is from November to March of the following year.

Stable climate and suitable weather

The classic hot air balloon scene in Bagan will also arrive as scheduled during this period

The rainy season generally starts from June to the end of September.

But the rainfall is mainly concentrated along the Andaman Sea coast

Bagan, Mandalay and the Inle Lake region of Shan State did not receive much rain.

Heavy rain usually comes quickly and goes away even faster, and the air is clear and fresh after the rain.

There are often more beautiful sunrises and sunsets

Most tourists have misunderstandings about the rainy season, so there are fewer tourists in Myanmar during this time.

Some photographers are looking for strange and surprising astronomical phenomena.

Specially choose to go during the rainy season

Compared with the dry season, there will be more unexpected harvests

What is the current situation in Myanmar? Is it safe?

Drugs, civil war, isolation, backwardness...

It seems that Myanmar is in the minds of many people

Still associated with these sensational terms

Little do people know that in addition to the media's deliberate reports

Myanmar may be one of the most simple and kind countries on the planet

More than 92% of the population believe in Buddhism

Most locals are refreshing, peaceful and kind to others.

Therefore, you rarely see quarrels and disputes on the streets of Myanmar.

When it comes to the services in Myanmar's tourism industry

I believe that all tourists who have visited will be sincerely impressed

Many tourists have expressed their gratitude in their return visits.

It feels so good to travel in Myanmar. The worries before departure were unnecessary.

Not only is the food and accommodation good, but also the tour guide, driver,

The hotel staff are all smiling.

It is indeed a country full of smiles and innocence

Can I participate in the Myanmar photography tour if I don’t know how to take photos?

Of course you can!

Many tourists join photography tours

All for the best view at the best time

Although the photography team will get up early and work late

But it is worth it to take satisfactory photos.

And China-TravelNote's photography tour leaders are all experienced

Whether it is a SLR micro single or a mobile phone, even if you can't take pictures

As long as you want to learn photography knowledge, the leader will definitely teach you everything he knows

Of course, if you want to see the scenery but don't want to be too tired during the journey

Then the Myanmar in-depth tour is your best choice!