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RPTE 2010: Thailand and Cambodia. Day five (sneakpeak).

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Not only is Dan hilarious. He also took quite possibly the raddest photo ever of myself on day five. One of my absolute favorite parts of this trip is playing with elephants in the river. There’s quite literally nothing on this planet that compares to it. It’s an unbelievably moving experience for me.

That right there? Yeah. That’s my elephant.

Bobby

p.s. if you want to come on next year’s RPTE, email info@bobbyearle.com with the subject “RPTE” and I’ll get you on the list for more info :)

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Amber - How freaking AMAZING!!December 15, 2010 - 8:49 am

jen howell - so Awesome! Love the photo.December 15, 2010 - 11:35 am

Dan - Thanks dude!! I feel warm and fuzzy.. I couldn't have done it without the two of you!!!December 15, 2010 - 5:30 pm

Totally Rad Actions: Before and After Wednesdays #31

Since we recently got back from the Raddest Photo Trip Ever I’ve got tons of photos to do before and afters of. That’s always nice :)

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Speaking of the Raddest Photo Trip Ever… A few hundred people have signed up but we’re only taking 12 people. I’m pretty sure this trip is going to sell out much faster than the one we just returned from did — so if you’re wanting to know the who/what/where before I announce it publicly on the blog, sign up here!

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The below image is from our first evening in Cambodia. You walk up a hill, climb a pretty steep ruin, and watch the sunset over all of Cambodia. It’s such a great thing to do. Below is the finished image — roll your mouse over it to see the straight out of camera shot.

Canon 5D Mark II + 24mm f/3.5L tilt at f/3.5, ISO400 , and 1/6400th.


Here’s the recipe for the above image.
Lights on @ 70%
Green with envy @ 30%
Derelicte @ 20%
Grainstorm @ 50%

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The second image is shot on the River Kwai during our time in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. For some reason, Katie’s elephant loved spraying her with water all the time. It was so amazing to watch. I was envious when I got to get on my elephant and never got sprayed though… :P But seriously, bathing really sweet elephants in a river out in Thailand is quite possibly one of the coolest things in the entire world. No joke.

Canon 5D Mark II + 135mm f/2L at f/2, ISO100, and 1/640th.

Here’s the recipe for the above image.
Sparta @ 57%
Get faded (autumn) @ 19%
Grainstorm @ 25%

If you’re looking for something to spruce up your photos, go for it and grab some Get Totally Rad Actions! I paid for both sets out of my pocket and LOVE them. But do it through my link above or the banner below (shameless plug) as the money is going to go to a rad cause ;)


Hope this helps some of you out!

Bobby

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Anonymous - December 31, 1969 - 4:00 pm

BobbyandLindsay Earle - Honestly? I basically never don't shoot wide open! Every ONCE in a while -- for something pretty specific. But usually I just keep it wide open ;)December 30, 2009 - 9:13 pm

Bobby Earle - Honestly? I basically never don't shoot wide open! Every ONCE in a while -- for something pretty specific. But usually I just keep it wide open ;)December 30, 2009 - 9:13 pm

Stephanie - Do you ever shoot a lens NOT wide open? LOLDecember 30, 2009 - 7:22 pm

Kyle - Love the look on her face, you captured the perfect moment when she got an elephant bath!December 30, 2009 - 9:03 pm

Nick Shapiro - Do you ever use a lens NOT wide open ?! lollDecember 30, 2009 - 9:11 pm

Steph Irons - i dont!December 30, 2009 - 9:12 pm

Bobby Earle - Honestly? I basically never don't shoot wide open! Every ONCE in a while -- for something pretty specific. But usually I just keep it wide open ;)December 30, 2009 - 9:13 pm

Nick Shapiro - That's cool, it really works for your style too. I shoot maybe 75% wide open but for many jobs it doesn't work. (architecture and such)December 31, 2009 - 8:41 am

Nick Shapiro - That's cool, it really works for your style too. I shoot maybe 75% wide open but for many jobs it doesn't work. (architecture and such)December 31, 2009 - 12:25 pm

Jenna - Great catpures! Are you still using lightroom at all or no?January 8, 2010 - 10:19 am

RPTE video!!!

First off, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I felt like I was so plugged in to planning the RPTE that I didn’t notice this Christmas season all that much — plus the fact that we were gone most of the month before Christmas… Either way, I love Christmas for tons of reasons, and I really hope everyone has a great one today :)

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I tweeted/Facebooked a little teaser yesterday from the Raddest Photo Trip Ever, but now I’ve made a real, legitimate teaser. A more in depth one is coming, but if you’ve got a couple minutes, I think you’ll really like this one.

Here’s a direct link for feed readers.

For the tech heads out there, I used a Steadicam Merlin for the glide look that you’ll notice, a Manfrotto Magic Arm for clamping down on things like the boat, and Totally Rad Actions for the post processing on the video. Nearly all was shot on the Canon 5D Mark II with the 16-35mm f/2.8L and the 24mm f/3.5L Tilt. A little was shot on the G11 with the Canon underwater housing. So much fun!

Save your Christmas money because I should be done planning the RPTE for 2010 in the next month. I’ll be giving people who sign up on the list the chance to book their spot before I go public on the blog. The last one sold out and this time there is a LOT more interest, so if you’re wanting to come, get on that list and be ready :)

And I’d LOVE to know what you guys think of the video!

Bobby

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Anonymous - December 31, 1969 - 4:00 pm

Daniel Ochoa - gorgeous. you're a shallow DOF master. I haven't come close to using my 5D MKII like this yetDecember 25, 2009 - 2:47 am

The Counselor - Man this was really awesome. I'm getting on the list and hope I have the money to go!

www.luckyprophotography.netDecember 25, 2009 - 10:09 am

Richelle Dante - Love it! If the teaser is 3 minutes how long is the final one going to be? I think it could be super long... your video looks awesome! I'd watch it!December 26, 2009 - 1:07 am

Tim S. - Awesome!!! Love the Steadicam shots!! Great work!December 26, 2009 - 7:26 am

Richelle Dante - Love it! If the teaser is 3 minutes how long is the final one going to be? I think it could be super long... your video looks awesome! I'd watch it!December 26, 2009 - 2:11 pm

Andrea Simcheck - Really awesome! I had to watch it at the library because my parents computer is ghetto and it was so worth it!December 26, 2009 - 2:13 pm

Mandii Mae - Wow that's ahhhh-mazing! Even more reason behind why I need a 5dII. (; I'll get there someday. (:

What did you use to edit the video? It was really stunning.December 26, 2009 - 2:15 pm

Samuel Seth - That was just awesome. 100% Pure, unadulterated awesome. Looked like an amazing trip and the cinematic quality is astounding. Thanks for posting it.

I'm curious how TRA are applied to video? I though they only provided photo actions?December 26, 2009 - 2:16 pm

Amy Tidwell Martin - Booby!!! I LURVE the video! I need the little clip of me so I can post it everywhere!! ;)
Thanks for the Christmas Present ( the monkey picture and video i mean... and of course the gold that you are mailing me to pay for all the upcoming trips)December 26, 2009 - 2:16 pm

Nick Hanson - dude that rocks!!December 26, 2009 - 2:18 pm

Erin Berry - Love, love, love it! Merry Christmas!December 26, 2009 - 2:19 pm

Amy Tidwell Martin - so I went to bed at a decent hour (11pm) and was wide awake at 2am... Dang this Asia time!! after laying in bed for an hour I checked FB and saw this link got out of bed and turned on my laptop and it was the same video as yesterday... Booby I need a new video everyday ;)December 26, 2009 - 2:19 pm

Julian Moniz - super RAD my friend...Very Awesome!!!December 27, 2009 - 9:01 am

Dylan Mayer - awesome....December 28, 2009 - 10:45 am

Chris Ohta (H2Ohta) - Sick!!! I love it...December 29, 2009 - 7:44 am

Lana - I always notice the gear everyone is using and try to figure out what it is. Have you told us anywhere what everyone was using?December 29, 2009 - 9:28 am

Simeon Rodgers - Video is SICK!January 2, 2010 - 2:27 am

ajira - Awesome video! Love that this is the teaser... like it ain't no thing!!January 2, 2010 - 10:12 pm

RPTE: Polaroid Rage

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So I am flying home right now… Happy and sad. Happy because a) the trip was amazing, b) this group of photographers were honestly the best go with the breeze group I could have asked for, and c) we are going to see Izzy, Mo, Remmy, and Trouble! (those are our nephews and dogs) Sad because a) I already miss my tuk-tuk driver friends, b) I’m in love with being in Cambodia, and c) I don’t know when the next time this whole group will be together again. But it’s not all sad. I’m so thankful that this trip happened and that all these great people came along. Seriously.

Anyways, here are some fun instant film shots…


Phi Phi, Thailand.


Erawan falls, Kanchanaburi.


Tonle Sap lake, Cambodia.


Siem Reap, Cambodia.


Megan being Megan :)


Blog champion, Richelle.


Cambodian countryside.


Cambodia.


Cambodia.


Can’t wait to see this guy (Mo, my nephew)…


… and this guy (Trouble, our Rottie pup).

Bobby

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Anonymous - December 31, 1969 - 4:00 pm

Joe Nguyen - None of the photos are showing up Bobby!December 21, 2009 - 12:00 am

Joe Nguyen - lol Katie.December 21, 2009 - 12:00 am

Joseph Nguyen - None of the photos are showing up Bobby!December 21, 2009 - 5:42 am

Sarah Castor - FABULOUS!December 21, 2009 - 12:18 am

Katie Campbell - Your invisible photo skills are the BEST!December 21, 2009 - 8:29 am

Joseph Nguyen - lol Katie.December 21, 2009 - 8:47 am

Nick Shapiro - all the shots suffer MAJOR over-exposure lol all I see is white hahahaDecember 21, 2009 - 10:49 am

Char Baiz - yay, it'll be good to have you guys back :) can't wait to hang out soon and hear even more about your trip!December 21, 2009 - 8:19 am

RPTE: days 7, 8, and 9

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This trip has truly been incredible. Better than I ever expected!

On Monday we left Kanchanaburi at sunrise for our day of overland travel to the border of Thailand and Cambodia. Here’s the crew waiting for the train.

This kid was one of the cutest little boys ever. He loved Dane’s glasses :)

Hannah (left) and Cherish (right) getting their gaze on as we approach the Cambodian border.

I love trains.

Our arrival at the border town – Arranyaprathet, Thailand.

The following morning we took tuk-tuk’s to the border crossing. They always try so hard along the way to scam you somehow. This guy tried to say we had to get visa’s at a different “official” visa place. He also said we must exchange money with him. It’s nice to know what is true and what isn’t :)

The first night you get into Siem Reap, you can do the sunset over all of Cambodia free with your ticket to Angkor Wat. It’s one of my favorite things to do.

Cambodians wounded by old land mines playing music. They’ve held the same spot for the last three years :)

I don’t know who this is behind us, but it’s one of the RPTE tuk-tuk’s :)

Today (wednesday) was our first full day at the ruins.

The ancient south gate.

Amy getting all brave with wild monkeys!

Ta Prohm. One of my favorite ruins here.

Being back here has been so fun. All of my tuk-tuk drivers remembered us from our past trips — they picked me up and swung me around when we got here :) Some of the best people I know…

Tomorrow we get up EARLY for the sunrise. I really can’t wait to do this again!

Bobby

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Stuff Photographers Like - I can't read your blogs anymore, the jealousy is just too much! Great job on the workshop so far!December 16, 2009 - 8:14 am

Char Baiz - love the last photos way too much for my own good!December 16, 2009 - 2:16 pm

Daniel Ochoa - great photos...funny thing. I'm in Thailand now too. I really like your style. www.fotochoa.blogspot.com. I'm shooting a wedding on Ko Samui on Saturday.December 16, 2009 - 4:26 pm

Ashley - Alright. You've convinced me. J and I will die if we don't join you next year! Seriously love the pix with the elephants in one of your posts. Can't wait to hear all about it when you guys get back!December 16, 2009 - 9:11 pm