Crossing the mighty Ayeyarwaddy river
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Location
The town of Bagan lies on the left side of the Ayeyarwaddy river (by far the longest in Myanmar) and has no bridges connecting to the right side, where most labourers reside.Time
Just before sunset, before darkness comes, local commuters have to take this "shuttle bus" to get back home after a day of work in the tourist area, which would be way too expensive for their living standards.Lighting
Any photographically trained eye would have seen at once that the lighting conditions were the most desirable for a "romantic" framework. The sun was almost over the low hills and its orange reflections on the placid waters were all that was needed by the objective.Equipment
No tripod was needed (let alone flash!); just a UV filter on my compact camera (which, ironically, is referred to as a "bridge", though the area has none!) Technicality lovers may find the following specifications useful: Camera: DMC-FZ1000 Aperture: 40/10 ISO: 125 Shutter Speed: 10/2500 Focal Length: 14600/100Inspiration
The peacefulness of the river mirrored the same attitude shown by the boat driver. And it mirrored its silhouette as well, of course!Editing
The post-processing was limited to a (very mild indeed) dramatizing of the scene, by slightly darkening the boat and driver's silhouettes, while emphasizing a little bit the already bright orange colour of the waters.In my camera bag
Travelling light is a must for me. A light tripod and a couple of filters are all I can afford to carry around the globe. Luckily, any photographer's ideas and creativeness are weightless! And so are the views!Feedback
The town of Bagan boasts spectacular spots for sunsets viewing, in areas crowded with ancient temples (and with hundreds of fellow photographers, as well!). I'm not suggesting to avoid these hotspots (how could you?). I am only suggesting to dedicate at least one sunset for a less commercial and more authentic scene of everyday life.
