U-Bein bridge
Nov, 2017Views
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Location
U-bein bridge, in Myanmar, is the longest wooden bridge in the world. And definitely one of the most scenic, especially at sunset.Time
It is not a secret that U-bein is THE place to be if you happen to be in the Mandalay area before sunset. The first and main problem is therefore granting yourself (and your camera!) a vantage point with an unobstructed view of the bridge. That means arriving before everyone else does.Lighting
Shooting in favour of the lowering sun is fine. But if you want your picture to be outstanding, you have to point towards the source of light, letting the bridge in the middle.Equipment
The following is the technical data of my shot, but I do believe that the best results do not depend (at least in this case) from the photographer's equipment but from his/her trained eye catching the right passers by, who will be acting as involuntary models: Camera: DMC-FZ1000 Aperture: 80/10 ISO: 125 Shutter Speed: 10/16000 Focal Length: 14600/100Inspiration
The young woman in the foreground is a local commuter, wrapped in the long dress typical of the area. She must have been really tired, considering that she was walking barefoot, holdingh her shoes in her right hand. In spite of that, she managed to be showing an extraordinary elegance, with her back straight and her steps kept short by her long (though simple) gown.Editing
The post-processing was as mild as possible. There was no need to do more. The bridge and the woman's silhouettes were slightly darkened (though both were almost black already) and the naturally red sky was "reddened" just a touch more.In my camera bag
A light equipment is almost compulsory when travelling. Apart from my camera and a couple of protecting filters, a light tripod is all I really need. Ironically, my camera is generally referred to as a "bridge" device. And I used it to photograph what? A bridge!Feedback
Monks often are seen walking along the 2-Km span of U-ben bridge: they are among my favorite subjects, as well!
