HEY, I'M EVÓRA!
攝影・旅行故事 part. II
融入人群、靠近群眾
啟程三天之後，汗水逐漸浸濕了上衣，鞋子沾滿了泥濘，空氣已將你染上一層灰，掩蓋了你所散發出的觀光客氣息。人們不再視你為一名陌生人或者觀光客，趁著不那麼引人注目的時候，就是利用你的相機捕捉獵物的最好時機，也是讓你的作品最貼近自然的一種方式。你也可以乘著這樣的機會親近他們。和路上遇見的老人家攀談，從不朽的歷史到新興的政治問題，能夠聊上幾句都好，剩下的就交給他們，因為他們總是可以興致勃勃的跟你談上一整天！或者加入孩子們的遊戲，不顧身份地和他們一起玩耍。當他們開始喜歡你的時候，就會毫不介意的帶你去任何你想去的地方。而且和孩子們出去也能減少一些安全上的顧慮！
Sweating for three days, your shoes get muddier, your t-shirt gathers a layer of dust, and people stop noticing you. You no longer look like a stranger or tourist. You become less conspicuous to locals and it is the best time to take photographs with better proximity to the natives. Grasp the opportunity to chat with an old man about history or the latest politic issues – they can continue a conversation with you for a whole day. Play with the kids in the area – once they take a liking to you, they will take you anywhere you want. Hanging out with kids is also less dangerous!
我每日的常規、不要錯過了“黃金時刻“
清晨五點起床，便開啟今天的旅程。我會先隨意的散步，拍下這清靜時刻的風景，直到早上九點左右。接下來，我會盡可能地吃飽和充分的休息，直到下午四點再回到我的拍攝崗位上，之後一路拍到晚上七點。這是我旅行時的拍攝習慣，我必須讓自己的生理時鐘維持在這樣的步調，這都是為了不要錯過所謂的「黃金時刻」。當太陽灑下魔法般的光影，照片所呈現的氛圍會變得更有戲劇張力，也將情感潑得更加深刻。當然並不是每張照片都必須在這種情境下創作，不過這的確是我一天當中特別偏好的黃金時段。當夕陽落下之後，我會開始尋找附近可以下塌的便宜旅館，暢飲幾杯啤酒，當作是獎勵自己一天下來的奔波。最後滿足地沈浸在今天捕捉到的每一個珍貴畫面，帶它們隨我進入夢鄉。
Waking up at 5am, I roam outside and photograph until 9am. During the day, I always eat as much food as I can and rest well. From 4pm to 7pm, it is back to photography. This is my routine. I need to set my body clock to maintain a consistent habit. All this is for the special period called the ‘golden hour’. This magic period has the best lighting for photography – the most ambience and drama. Not every photo is necessarily taken during this time, but it is the period of the day that I love.When the sun goes down, I look for a cheap hotel nearby, drink a couple of beers to reward myself, and spend hours rejoicing every moment I shot and captured until I fall asleep.
通俗的人行道，並不會帶你走向驚喜
脫離既往的軌道，探索鄉野是很有趣的，你會發現很多可以拍攝的題材，這和旅遊指南中的景點是無法比較的。相對的，在規劃行程之前，我會先研究當地的歷史與文化，並在名勝古蹟和熱門景點上做標記，這麼做可以幫助我辨別適合的路線，尤其是避開那些已被遊客踏破的旅遊勝地。更重要的是我從來不會去規劃細節，只需要掌握大概的方向以及周遭環境。
Exploring off-road is where the fun is, and there are plenty of subjects to photograph. Touristic spots from travel guides do not compare; instead, visit a village. In my preparation, I study up on history and culture, check where the tourist traps are, and start to mark my map, dividing between the traditional attractions and places off the beaten track to help make the decision of where to go. I never plan all the details; I just need to know where I aim to go and what is nearby.
我建議你可以沿著河邊，或是往塵土飛揚的道路方向出發，你有可能會意外發現一些保有原始生活方式的傳統村莊。通常我的第一個停靠站會是傳統市場，一個富含人文特色、生氣蓬勃，特別適合取景的好地方，它總是有著說不出的魅力！你也可以在這裡和當地人搭話、聊天，幸運的話，他們還會慷慨地邀請你去他們家作客一晚。不過還是要先警告你，千萬不要掉以輕心，隨便答應「新朋友」的邀約喔！
I suggest walking along the riverside or down a dusty road – you will stumble upon small villages. These villages still embody the traditional ways of living. My first port of call is usually the traditional market. It is always a fascinating place and will provide a good backdrop for shots. It is also the best place to talk with locals and, if you are lucky enough, a generous new friend will invite you to sleep at their home. Word of warning – don’t follow everyone, just be careful.
走向原始生活的小徑
我總是被這樣非刻意開發的風景、傳統的生活方式深深吸引著；總是沈溺於那些初出茅廬，未經拋光、琢磨的素材。這樣的真實感無非是那些引人入勝的作品背後的根基。就像尋求真理的朝聖者一樣，我們探究心底層真切的感受所帶來的啟發，而非那些去除稜角，卻顯冰冷、表面的「完美」作品。就像從我們人生的機遇中所汲取的經驗、知識和情感，是觀景窗裡永遠容納不下的價值—相片僅僅是人們生活故事裡的附加品。
I have always been intrigued by primitive ways of living and scenery. I am drawn by the originality, rawness, and lack of polish. This authenticity is the meaning and reason behind the hard work. Like a pilgrim searching for truth, we continuously search for authentic feelings, not just cold images. Learn from the experiences that we have encountered; the value of knowledge received from these experiences are far beyond the price we can attach to emotionless images captured.
拋開你的成見
與其用粗淺的知識去定義所見，不如懷著一顆對事物充滿好奇的赤子之心。保持謙虛和尊重，是每一位攝影師都必須具備的心理素質。我總是提醒自己深思熟慮於每一個拍攝細節，呈現我所看見的真實畫面。讓觀眾能夠深刻體會，或者感到困惑，都好，這是我們的初衷—身為一名攝影師的使命。
Leave behind prejudices. Do not define things with cheap knowledge, but be inquisitive like a child. Be humble. It is the appropriate mindset for every photographer. I remind myself to ponder over the subjects of every shot, showing others what I saw, letting them understand or be confused, allowing them to feel the good. That is our purpose.
