EXPOSED: An Interview With The Man Behind The Camera

Welcome back readers! While travelling I've watched Ed take some fantastic photos. He puts an incredible amount of effort into getting the perfect shot (angles, lighting, framing) as well as the editing process afterwards. So this is Ed's opportunity to show off his top 12 travelling photos so far! Presenting... "Ed's Ultimate Photo Gallery"! Some you will have seen before but most are new. Enjoy.

Mara Plains

A: "Edward, out of all the wonderful pictures you took on safari what made you choose this particular picture for the gallery? What makes it special to you?"

E: "I love the spots of sunlight you see in this photo. I like the overall tone of the image as well, as the speckles of light you can see really sums up the Masai Mara experience for me. I really like how the giraffe both blends into the landscape and stands out at the same time. An added bonus is the warthog in the photo!"

Women on a Bridge

A: "Where were you when you took this photo?"

E: "On a walk just outside Lushoto, Tanzania, heading towards Magamba rainforest."

A: "And what made you take the photo?"

E: "The women are wearing such beautiful colours. The clothing is really typical of the Tanzanian women we saw. I think I was also impressed by how the picture displays the self-sufficiency of the rural people of Lushoto in just one shot. You can see the clothes they wear are likely homemade, the bridge they walk over is clearly made by local people and they're returning from washing their clothes in a nearby river."

Thai Temple (Wat)

A: "Using the foliage as a foreground makes for a really interesting perspective. What were you going for here?"

E: "We were walking around Doi Suthep and I just remember catching a glimpse of this temple through the flowers. I thought the framing was perfect, so took a few steps back to capture photo."

Kuang Si Waterfalls

A: "There is so much movement in this photo. How did you do this?"

E: " I propped the camera on a bannister (as I didn't bring my tripod with me travelling). I then used a long shutter speed setting to ensure I captured the moving water."

Young Monk at Alms

A: "Who is this in the photo?"

E: "This is a young monk from an unkown temple in Luang Prabang. He's collecting sticky rice and other food in a traditional ceremony called 'Alms', which takes place at 6am every morning on the streets. Locals give food to receive blessings."

Night Market Seller in Hanoi

A: " Lots of people might be tempted to crop the unattractive parts of this photo out (the rubbish on the floor etc.). Why did you keep this in?"

E: " I wanted to show this man in his true, natural surroundings. I took it because, despite the busy streets, he looked lonely."

Floating Village

A: "Can you explain what this is for our readers?"

E: "It's a floating fishing village off Cat Ba Island (near Ha Long Bay)."

A: "Thanks."

Persistance

A: "Where is this woman heading to? Why did you take this photo?"

E: "She's selling things and heading to the next cruise boat in Ha Long Bay. She was very persistent and quite a lively character. I wanted to capture her within the landscape."

Anchored Boats in Ha Long Bay

A: "There's lots going on in this photo - what's your favourite part?"

E: "The pleasing colours and tones. Particularly the orange and yellow boats sitting on the turquoise waters."

Pride

A: "This is a picture full of patriotism. In your view, does this summarise vietnamese national pride?"

E: "Yes!"

French Shutters in Tan Ky's House

A: "Who's house is this?"

E: "Tan Ky's ancient house. Tan Ky was a successful merchant, living in Hoi An and doing business in the profitable port (which traded with Asian and European countries). The great thing about Hoi An is that Danang stole most of the town's trade towards the end of the 18th century, meaning Hoi An has sort of been isolated and trapped in a time bubble. You can see beautiful European influences on the old buildings and architecture."

Hoi An at Night

A: "How did you feel when you took this photo?"

E: "Hoi An made me feel very happy, it gets even more beautiful at night time when people buy floating candle lanterns and send them down the river. I was grateful we had time to visit the town."