31.08.2017 Foto walk
@ 吉隆坡独立广场 KL Merdeka Square (click to Google Map)
Jalan Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Using OMD EM1 w/M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm F/4.8-6.7 II
Review: 6 / 10 👍😋
Highlights: Come early next time like 7am else you won't be able to get into Merdeka Square.
Thoughts: Arriving at Lebuh Pasar Besar leading to Merdeka Square for the Parade but all roads were blocked before 8am; most locals and foreigners were shooed off by the police. There were no information on how to get there. I know of another road leading to Merdeka Square about 15 mintues away which is Jalan Tun Perak. Reaching there, huge crowd of people wanted to get into the parade area of Merdeka Square but no admittance allowed anymore!
Without any choice, and no parade to see as it is only meant for early birds who I think may have to pay for the temporary build seats structure. The hugh temporarily build seat structure is blocking most of the parade views from all sides from Jalan Tun Perak. Intersting that the show is only for the people with status and rankings in politic and business and those with money to buy a ticket for the seats. Pitiful Malaysians or foreigners who came (perhaps a little late) to have a glimpse and join in the celebration. I am puzzled of why build the temporary structure just for a few some people to seat (with ticket or few does not matter) but to block all other spectators view of the parade; rather incensitive planning. One Chinese guy say, "家里看直播更好!", which is true anyway.
When I approach some "Rela-like" youngsters and police on how to get to parade area, I get no answers as they say they are following orders to not allow any more people near the parade area, and they don't know about anything else! LOL!
One Malay guy told me, "datang sini tengok orang lain saja!" Locals and foreigners alike are standing around behind the blocked areas, quite pitiful how the organizers don't bother to prepare assistance and guidance of proper viewing areas. I am sure many are frustrated and disappointed.
But I wasn't disappointed, I have shot Merdeka day on 2013 (4 years ago) where I did came early before 7am to Merdeka Square to wait for the Parade (I guess also can only blame self it not arriving earlier to book a "stand" to watch the show). So, today I am shooting people on the streets only, and for about 3 hours, I shot about 330 frames. With the 75-300mm, I was able to choose a spot and photograph distance people shots. It is an enjoyment to be able to release the shutter of the EM1 and shooting all the time using the view finder.
Maybe, next year I shall try to be early to do another Merdeka Day shooting without waiting for another 4 years.
Shooting Hours: 08:00am - 11:55am
@ 吉隆坡独立广场 KL Merdeka Square (click to Google Map)
Jalan Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Using OMD EM1 w/M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm F/4.8-6.7 II
Review: 6 / 10 👍😋
Highlights: Come early next time like 7am else you won't be able to get into Merdeka Square.
Thoughts: Arriving at Lebuh Pasar Besar leading to Merdeka Square for the Parade but all roads were blocked before 8am; most locals and foreigners were shooed off by the police. There were no information on how to get there. I know of another road leading to Merdeka Square about 15 mintues away which is Jalan Tun Perak. Reaching there, huge crowd of people wanted to get into the parade area of Merdeka Square but no admittance allowed anymore!
Without any choice, and no parade to see as it is only meant for early birds who I think may have to pay for the temporary build seats structure. The hugh temporarily build seat structure is blocking most of the parade views from all sides from Jalan Tun Perak. Intersting that the show is only for the people with status and rankings in politic and business and those with money to buy a ticket for the seats. Pitiful Malaysians or foreigners who came (perhaps a little late) to have a glimpse and join in the celebration. I am puzzled of why build the temporary structure just for a few some people to seat (with ticket or few does not matter) but to block all other spectators view of the parade; rather incensitive planning. One Chinese guy say, "家里看直播更好!", which is true anyway.
When I approach some "Rela-like" youngsters and police on how to get to parade area, I get no answers as they say they are following orders to not allow any more people near the parade area, and they don't know about anything else! LOL!
One Malay guy told me, "datang sini tengok orang lain saja!" Locals and foreigners alike are standing around behind the blocked areas, quite pitiful how the organizers don't bother to prepare assistance and guidance of proper viewing areas. I am sure many are frustrated and disappointed.
But I wasn't disappointed, I have shot Merdeka day on 2013 (4 years ago) where I did came early before 7am to Merdeka Square to wait for the Parade (I guess also can only blame self it not arriving earlier to book a "stand" to watch the show). So, today I am shooting people on the streets only, and for about 3 hours, I shot about 330 frames. With the 75-300mm, I was able to choose a spot and photograph distance people shots. It is an enjoyment to be able to release the shutter of the EM1 and shooting all the time using the view finder.
Maybe, next year I shall try to be early to do another Merdeka Day shooting without waiting for another 4 years.
Shooting Hours: 08:00am - 11:55am
