Pictures of 155th Anniversary Chinese Immigration in Suriname
Published on October 23rd, 2008 • Let me apologize in advance for the size of this post due to the many pictures. 
Last Monday I went out with some friends to the celebration of the 155th Anniversary of Chinese Immigration in Suriname and I took some pictures at the event, which I am posting below. All of these pictures were taken with a Canon EOS 40D with either the EF 135mm f/2 L lens or the EF 50mm f/1.2 L lens. I didn’t bring any wide angle lenses with me so there are no wide shots. I didn’t feel like carrying more lenses, and didn’t plan on changing them too often either. I just brought the 135mm and 50mm lenses and forced myself to be creative with those options.
An indian at a Chinese celebration? You bet!
A Chinese Performer
This was taken on special request
A friend who was undoubtedly happy to see me
This person was probably taking a picture of me
Photographer Moeridjan in the crowd taking a Hail Mary Shot with his Nikon D300
That's me in the reflection in the lower right corner with the yellow shirt
Old guy watching the show, not looking very entertained
President Venetiaan of Suriname in the crowd
Chinese performers doing the Dragon Dance
Closeup of the dragon
Preperations are underway for the fireworks
Fireworks have started
Fireballs go up into the sky
Fireworks in the sky
More fireballs go up into the sky
Taken from under the trees
Fireworks
Fireworks
Air filled with smoke
Recording the fireworks above
The final 2 seconds
Red paper from the fireworks on the street
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20 Responses to “Pictures of 155th Anniversary Chinese Immigration in Suriname”
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Rudi MoeridjanOctober 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Echt de foto’s die je lekker buiten een opdracht in alle rust in elke denkbare en ondenkbare compositie wil neerzetten.
Proficiat ik vind de meeste niet alledaags.
Maar jammer dat het gros van kijkers van foto’s vaak genoeg het dagelijkse prevaleren.
Gelukkig zijn er websites zoals de jouwe, zodat ik, maar ook de meeste fotografen de andere kunstzinnige, creatievere en de foto’s met een zekere mate van originaliteit kunnen bewonderen.
Ga zo door! -
EuvieOctober 24th, 2008 at 4:59 am
You are indeed a Master of the Universe
Nice , sharp photography -
AngelaOctober 24th, 2008 at 5:19 am
I liked all the pictures. They are all so clear and original. By looking at them i could feel the vibe of the ceremonies that took place in the pictures. I especially liked the pictures of the fireworks. Impressive work!
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AneesshOctober 24th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Very good shots.
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Ricky MahabirOctober 24th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Hey Karel,
Cool pix man. Dragon close up is awesome! -
CynthiaOctober 24th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Dear Karel,
I liked all the pictures especially the one of the friend who was happy to see you.
That’s my dearest Vinny !
Keep up the good work. -
CynthiaOctober 25th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Hi Karel,
I am not his wife but his loving mother.
I liked your response. Love you to. Bye -
GlendaOctober 25th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Hello Karel,
Fantastische foto’s. Ik vind die gozer met een “rode trui ” een stukkie ! ! !
Is hij nog vrijgezel ? ? ? -
RachelOctober 26th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Nou, hele leuke pictures hoor Karel! Erg duidelijk!
Voral die van mijn neef in zijn rood shirtje die zo te zien ook zelf pics aan het schieten was.
Mischien sta jij op zijn camera!! Smiley….. -
LouisOctober 28th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hoi Karel.
Echte gave foto’s man! Kan echt ervan genieten.
Keep up the work and i’m looking forward to the next event. -
March 5th, 2009 at 9:53 am
and also,would you consider doing pics of weddings and formal events for pay?
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March 5th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Yes I also do paid event photography. I did a wedding yesterday. Will be posting about it as soon as I am finished processing the images.
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Rudi MoeridjanOctober 21st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Karel ik heb van de HPA 2009 organisatie vernomen dat zij deze foto’s van jou allemaal hebben gezien.
Tenminste dat hebben zij mij vandaag geskyped.
Anyway probeer ook eind 2010 mee te doen met dit geweldig contest, want nogmaals met jou websiteprodukties ben je zeker goed om internationaal mee te doen aan wedstrijden.
Tot mails -
October 21st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Thanks voor de tip Rudi, lijkt me ook wel leuk om mee te doen.
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