Postcard From Kathmandu
January 22nd, 2009![]()
Hey y’all. Thanks so much for your patience, I know posts have been slow in coming. The good news is that the trip is going well. The pressure of the book was getting to me a little and I think that meant a slow start out of the gate creatively, but the images I’m shooting, even though I can’t show them to you, are solid. I shot one last night that I just love, so I’m leaving it here for you. Once the selects have been made and the book is to press then I’ll start sharing more of these images, bit for now y’all are going to just have to wait for the book. I continue to re-learn old lessons, mostly about my own creative space and how I work best, and I think these are all going to make the book stronger and more personal.
Next stop Bangkok for two days with Matt Brandon and Gaving Gough, then to Hanoi and Sapa. See you there.
The image above, shot at Bhouda Stupa in Kathmandu, was shot with a Canon 5D, iso 800, 1/100 @ /1.2 – for this kind of shot the Canon 85/1.2L is amazing, if not a little tougher to focus. This low-light stuff makes me wish I’d brought my 5D Mk2 on this trip. Anyone out there know if the Mk2 batteries are getting any more available?


David, I got my extra battery from Adorama. So I am set with two for my grip, but I haven’t heard a word about wider availability. See you tomorrow night.
I really like this image too. It also seems quite sharp for so little light. Looking forward to your book…
Absolutely beautiful picture David. Good to hear your back in your element. Your more comfortable in Kathmandu it seems, and the results speak for themselves.
Hallo David,
Good old 5D. If I can help,
I bought 3 pcs of battery for
my 5D Mk2 from Canon distributor in Slovakia.
But my new 5D Mk2 got broken.
So I have batteries and no camera for
them.
let me know.
Cheers
Mano
Great shot David! Keep it up mate! Sure you’ll get plenty more and the book will be awesome!
Amazing image. Great balance and illumination. Love the fact that you took this at iso 800 with no apparent noise.
continuing prayers for your health and travels. peace.