by Caryn Esplin | Apr 8, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Some of you might be wondering if I captured any light paintings in Myanmar… of course! This is one of my favorite photography techniques. You find a dark place and set up your tripod for a 30-second exposure with a high ISO and about f8. Then use a daylight...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Get amazing images using bracketing with Luminar and Aurora today. Even though I use and teach the Adobe programs on the college level for photo editing, for most people I recommend the much less expensive, easier and incredible Luminar and Aurora programs from Skylum...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Witnessing the flying monks at Hsinbyume Pagoda has been an amazing experience! I love to capture fast action, so photographing these two novice monks having a grand time flying across the arches of this beautiful white pagoda was a highlight of our day trip to...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Breaking the ice – Visiting Mountain Village near Kakku where everyone wears turbans… Visiting a fascinating tribe where everyone wears turbans… sometimes covered with a large hat or scarf. This is a handy custom, especially when you don’t do...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
THANAKA: Beauty Secret of Burmese Women – Capturing the fascinating people, cultures and landscapes of Myanmar The people of Myanmar are kind, friendly and they love their traditions such as wearing the longji skirt (men and women) and this Thanaka makeup. I...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Texture, Baby – Using Dodge and Burn, I was able to bring out the interesting texture of an old monastery on the way to Mandalay! –This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip if you love to travel and experience new cultures. Spots are filling fast for my Hands-on...
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