Fuji Maki (Sushi) from Sagano Japanese Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur.
I like how the randomly-stacked white plates appear like opened mussel shells.
Sample this and other delights from participating restaurants of MIGF 2013, all gathered in one place. Gastronomic weekend (7th and 8th Sept 2013) at the Theatre of Cuisines – Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.
Malaysia International Gourmet Festival. See www.migf.com for details.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f5, 1/60 sec.
In the centre of the field is an elevated bandstand known as the yagura. Around it, in a cordoned area, is the first revolving circle of dancers. This is the more serious side or the business end of the festival.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f4, 1/13 sec FL-50R flash.
You can say the Bon Odori dance is infectious when bystanders start dancing from the stands into the pitch.
Photography Tip: While the crowd is your centrepiece here, include little elements that enhance the story when you compose the picture. The lanterns represent festivities and the stadium’s grandstand indicates the scale of the celebrations. A tilted angle complements the chaos and energy.
Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f4, 1/8 sec with FL-50R flash.
