The Eye on Malaysia at Lake Titiwangsa has become an attraction to locals and tourists alike. A slow shutter speed was used to capture the busy crowd’s movement, resulting in a feel of movement in the photo.
Tip: Steady hands (a tripod would be better recommended), and a slow shutter speed and a small aperture are key to capturing this scene.
This is Christy from Diplomats of Drum, a local drum band consisting of 12 guys and 1 girl! A rather challenging shot with all the smoke on the stage. I waited for Christy to hit the drum and grabbed the shot, freezing Christy and her beautiful smile in sweet memory.
Tip: Patience and steady hands, a lens with image stabilization would be a great bonus!
One of the performers from Kenge Kenge, noticing his photo was being shot, turned to look at the camera with some unique antics.
Tip: Take advantage of the situation should a performer notice your presence and looks straight at the camera, it gives your photo eye contact.
Balfa Toujours, a family-based group from the USA out to increase the popularity of Cajun music around the world.
Tip: Try changing your photos to monochrome or black and white, it could possibly bring out a different feel altogether.
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This sound engineer is hard at work preparing the the acoustics for the night long performance.
Tip: Look out everywhere for possible shots, sometimes the least interesting places can have interesting photo opportunities.
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The crowd, excited and ecstatic by the wonderful music and colorful lights on the stage dances to the beat.
Tip: Focusing on the crowd can bring a change of beat to your photos, it also shows the atmosphere at that time.
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This dancer from the group Badila is just amazing, twirling and turning her head, body and still able to maintain balance, very impressive indeed.
Tip: Dancers are hard to capture due to the fast movement and low light, be alert, be ready and be steady!
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Salem Tradition (reunion Islands), well-renowned in the region for enchanting and bewitching live performances. I like the light coming from above the stage in this shot.
Tip: Lights can make all the difference in a performance shot, look out for unique shaped lights and colors for your shots!
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Afenginn from Denmark, one of my favorite performers at the World Music Festival, Kim Nyberg is a very expressive and entertaining performer full of character.
Tip: Stay alert and be ready for moments like this that will never be repeated.
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Tristan of TEADA, an Ireland band who got the crowd up and dancing during their performance at the Penang World Music Festival 2008.
Tip: Close up on individual performers to capture more detail and have a variety of shots from a group performance.
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