Portraits of Baktipur, Nepal
Yesterday, we went to Baktipur. Nepal in it’s wisdom has attempted to keep it much like its past. Any new building are to be built in the same fashion as the ancient ones. They charge a pricey admittance for tourist, thus keeping the hippies at bay. I really enjoyed this city, I could have stayed all day, except I have the virus that is being passed around by the workshop participants. So I moved slow and felt pretty terrible for most of the day. In fact I made a short day of shooting. As a result of feeling so bad, I fell back to my favorite subject; faces. I hope you enjoy.
Wonderful portraits Matt. I’m now tempted to invest in an 85mm before I head to Nepal in October. Bhaktapur is an incredible place – I spent a night there last time I was in Nepal and loved it, especially after all the crowds went back to Kathmandu.
Very nice Matt. You can work that 85mm!
I really am enjoying your photographs. I wish I had more time to comment on every single one. I’ll start with one. What did you say to get the man in photo 3 laughing?
Gabriela – Thanks for taking the time to comment. I was not talking with him at that moment. Two other guys were with me and they were chatting with him. Not sure what was said. It is a great technique to allow other to interact and as a photographer stay in the background. If I am talking with the camera to my face it is rude, if I lower the camera, I risk loosing the moment.
My favorite shots are like this one, that the subject is less camera aware.
Gabriela – Thanks for taking the time to comment. I was not talking with him at that moment. Two other guys were with me and they were chatting with him. Not sure what was said. It is a great technique to allow other to interact and as a photographer stay in the background. If I am talking with the camera to my face it is rude, if I lower the camera, I risk loosing the moment.
My favorite shots are like this one, that the subject is less camera aware.
Great 85mm work, Matt. The first one really grabs you with the piercing eyes and wrinkled face.
Really nice!
The look that gives that lens is my favorite by far among all the glasses I’ve seen. You and David made me buy one of those two years ago. It’s just great. Thanks for sharing these photographs Matt.
I visited Nepal in November 2000 and I felt in love with Bhaktapur. I loved staying there. Quiet little town and friendly people. I really love these portraits Matt, I wish I had made such portraits back then.
Some fantastic images! Thanks so much for sharing.
Nothing wrong with shooting faces..especially when it is done so well…so much looking forward to learning from you in Cambodia in July…
These are gorgeous
Jeans have no boundaries -really liked the girls in pink!
Hi Matt
Lovely portraits, especially number 1. I bought the EF 1.4 50mm last year and have used it for portraits. I am impressed with your 85mm it seems to have a little more DOF at the wider apertures.
Did you have a drink on the balcony enjoying the view of the square? I have good memories of that place. Hope you’re feeling better now. The dangers of running workshops, but at least your better off than David DuChemin!
Love the eyes in the second shot – great stuff.
its not baktipur..its “BHAKTAPUR” (Nepal,Land of Mount Everest and birthplace of “light of Asia”- Gautam Budhdha)..pictures are too good.please ,can u provide details of camera,pictures taken..picture summary..properties..!!