Thamel is one of my favorite places in Nepal. Thamel is a network of streets in downtown Kathmandu that is one continuous winding bazaar of sorts. Though it’s crowded with tourists and upper-class hippies desperately trying not to make eye contact with each other for fear of looking unoriginal , spending the time talking to any of the locals will give you sense of the uniqueness of these streets.
The night before I flew out of Nepal to Hong Kong I had the chance to quickly go out with my strobes and grab a few shots around the district. It was a blast, but was cut short by a sudden onslaught of food poisoning and low batteries.
Enjoy.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen images of this area made like this. It’s really interesting to see this night-time take.
Thanks Erin – I was actually upset that I got out so late – I wanted a bit more background light. But it is what it is and Im reasonably happy with the outcome.
Thanks for your comment!
B
I don’t think I’ve ever seen images of this area made like this. It’s really interesting to see this night-time take.
A few have asked about my setup for these kinds of situations. In this case I had a friend hold a light stand with only one SB-24 and a shoot through umbrella.
For the full setup see here:
http://www.brianhirschy.com/mobile-lighting-for-travel-photography/
Nice work – you’ve inspired me for when I’m there in a couple of months.
Thanks Craig – When are you heading there again. We need to have an Asia Photog meetup in 2012 at some point.
I’ll be there in October.
An Asia Photog meeting in 2012 sounds great.
I say we start planning something now – what do you think? Can make it a conference of sorts…
i don’t think its necessary to comment nice, or wow, or great on any picture you take.