DUW Kathmandu Locals S1 (download warning for DU)

[Heath Bennett]

I arrived back two days ago from a life changing trip to India and Nepal... Even though two weeks really isn't nearly enough time.

If you have it, listen to Kathmandu by Cat Stevens when you look!

Here is series one - Kathmandu Locals:

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2 - Military everwhere





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11 - This child has far too serious a face for her age. I found her one morning (the one morning that I managed to wake early enough to be up before anyone else) going through rubbish left by the tourist restaurants from the previous night. She has a metal prod to poke through the piles and a big plastic bag that she had filled, probably for her family. I gave her some money, then asked if it would be ok if I took a photo.





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[Ree]

All the photos are wonderiful! You must have had an enlighting trip.
I think that the one that stands out is # 11. Even thou it is a great shot have you thought of cropping closer in on her face. Her eyes are intense.
Also love the old lady shot.

[radar]

Hi Heath,

some great shots here, too many to comment on, but the ones I like most are 11 and 6.

Certainly on my list of place to visit.

Cheers,

André

[wendellt]

amazing series Heath you realy get around being a well travelled person is an amazing thing i am sure you have leanred and been enlihgtened by your experiences

your work is like that of those masters at National Geographic yu really get up close to your subjectsand shoot them real which bloody hard work and requires more than mere photographic skill

[Heath Bennett]

Too kind. You have inspired me to put more up soon.

[Glen]

Very nice Heath, well captured. You have really captured the spirit of Kathmandu. I have been very sorry to read about the political problems there recently, your shots of the military confirm the problems. When I was last there, 7 or 8 years ago there was almost no military presence.




Heath, there is probably a few too many images for one post here. We try tto keep it to about 8 per post for a couple of reasons. Out of respect for our members with dial up (I have placed a warning on your post) and to give people's brain a chance to take in the post. In this instance maybe a Kathmandu 1 & 2, etc. That way members who liked what they saw could open 2, others don't have to.

[Heath Bennett]

Cut it down to 13, enough? And I was thinking of the dial up ppl when I made the post. Is DUW not clear enough?

[Alex]

Amazing photos, Heath. I can't even pick a favourite.

Well done!
Alex

[gstark]

Cut it down to 13, enough? And I was thinking of the dial up ppl when I made the post. Is DUW not clear enough?

Heath,

With respect, you're missing the point.

That many images - even the 13 that you've now left here - is simply too many for many people to digest within the context of one post. I personally have trouble assessing more than about 4 or 5 images when presented in this manner, but I think that 8 is being both generous and reasonable.

It's really much easier to look at images one at a time and within the context of a gallery presentation.

Furthermore, this forum is not a place for any individual to express their ego, and presenting this many images in this manner seems, to me, to be more a means of saying "see what I've done" rather than asking for a serious critique of the images presented, which, after all, is what this section of the forum is all about.

So, by all means, present a few images from your selection, for critique, and then post a link to where the rest of the images may be viewed, for those who are interested.

And finally, from reading Glen's post, was it not he (rather than you) who added the DUW notation in any case?

[Catcha]

Nice series of portrait shots of people.........

[Nnnnsic]

DUW was there in the first place.

[Sheila Smart]

What a feast for the eyes, Heath. Took me back to the seventies when I was trekking in Nepal. I wish I had the gear then I have now

Cheers
Sheila

[Glen]

Cut it down to 13, enough? And I was thinking of the dial up ppl when I made the post. Is DUW not clear enough?

Sorry to see you have taken offence, Heath. To be honest I didn't think DUW was enough, this was an unusually large post, both in numbers but also in size. I noted that some of the images are above the suggested 800 pixel maximum and 200k maximum, combine that with the sheer number of images and you have a lot of data to get to a users computer, well over 3 mb (just what is left is still over 2 mb). Even one of the times I accessed this thread on cable it was slow. I wanted to give the maximum warning possible, 3 mb is still a lot even these days.

[Heath Bennett]

Cut it down to 13, enough? And I was thinking of the dial up ppl when I made the post. Is DUW not clear enough?

Sorry to see you have taken offence, Heath. To be honest I didn't think DUW was enough, this was an unusually large post, both in numbers but also in size. I noted that some of the images are above the suggested 800 pixel maximum and 200k maximum, combine that with the sheer number of images and you have a lot of data to get to a users computer, well over 3 mb (just what is left is still over 2 mb). Even one of the times I accessed this thread on cable it was slow. I wanted to give the maximum warning possible, 3 mb is still a lot even these days.

Taken offence! You saying this is the only thing I find mildly irritating! It is true I went well overboard. Have so many images I wanted to share...

[Heath Bennett]

Cut it down to 13, enough? And I was thinking of the dial up ppl when I made the post. Is DUW not clear enough?

Heath,

With respect, you're missing the point.

That many images - even the 13 that you've now left here - is simply too many for many people to digest within the context of one post. I personally have trouble assessing more than about 4 or 5 images when presented in this manner, but I think that 8 is being both generous and reasonable.

It's really much easier to look at images one at a time and within the context of a gallery presentation.

Furthermore, this forum is not a place for any individual to express their ego, and presenting this many images in this manner seems, to me, to be more a means of saying "see what I've done" rather than asking for a serious critique of the images presented, which, after all, is what this section of the forum is all about.

So, by all means, present a few images from your selection, for critique, and then post a link to where the rest of the images may be viewed, for those who are interested.

And finally, from reading Glen's post, was it not he (rather than you) who added the DUW notation in any case?

Mostly true. Can I blame it on jetlag?

[gstark]

Heath,

Mostly true. Can I blame it on jetlag?

What's jetlag?

It's not original, but it's Easter, and it's pesach, so in the spirit of the season (Cuervo Gold is the spirit of the season, btw) ok.

And I note your comments to Glen regarding what I'd call your excitement about all of these images, and I fully accept and understand that aspect too.

The main point is to note this for the future, and I know you understand that.

[SteveGriffin]

Heath,
a wonderful series and I for one look forward to seeing lots more of your work. Tell me did you find that the people were expecting to be paid to have their pix taken?? On to trip to Tanzania in Feb it was almost viewed as a imprisonable offense to take someones photo without handing over at least US$1.

[Heath Bennett]

I made a point of only taking pics of people who I approach - when they seem too keen I know they want to be paid... When they want money the pics look fake and forced!

And Gary - thanks for your reply.

EDIT - only pay ppl who dont expect it and who look like they need it - AFTER the pic is taken. 10 rupees is excepted gratefully - which is 19 cents! Enough for a meal.

Leaving to the airport, the last of my currency was randomly handed out the window - the people are so desperately poor that it is hard not to.

[Frankenstein]

Great set of images Heath - they really capture the feeling of the place and its people, and they take me back to my trekking in 1989. Nepal is a wonderful place for photography - incredible scenery, interesting and friendly people, and such a contrast to our own society. I remember taking 20 rolls of film and having to ration it carefully over 3 weeks - heavens knows how many gigabytes I'd consume there now! And it's one of the few places I've been to that I've always said "I'll be back".

Frank

[Slider]

Excellent set of images Heath. Must have been an awesome trip.

Look forward to seeing more.