Archive for 'Myanmar – Burma'

Lake Inle

Inle Lake

Photography of Lake Inle

We all know light is one of the most important thing in photography. Well actually, it is THE most important thing. Yep, you can forget everything about optics, gear, or technical knowledge. You don’t need all this. You don’t need the most expensive lens for your reflex, you don’t need this great Leica you’ve been [...]

Sunset Over Burma

Burma Sunset

A picture of the Sunset, in the country of Myanmar

This photography brings back memories to me. It goes back to my first trip to Burma in 2001 (one month after 9-11…), my second trip to Asia. I was travelling with an old Olympus Mju, a stunning camera. Very simple (just point and shoot !) and robust (it survived a few tropic rains and had [...]

Monks studying

Monks Studying

A picture of monks studying, in Mandalay, Myanmar.

This monk school was in a  temple in a small town around Mandalay, Myanmar. It was funny to see all those kids very busy studying while we, tourists, were trying not to disturb them (but obviously making a lof of noise with our cameras and walking around). I am glad to have managed to catch [...]

Young Kid Monk

Young Kid Monk in Myanmar

A picture of a Young Kid Monk in Myanmar, Burma

People in Myanmar are absolutely fantastic. Some say you should boycott the country because of  it’s government. While there is no doubt one can be worried about the democracy in the former Burma, I don’t agree with this statement. This blog is no place to discuss this but one of the mains reasons you should [...]

Picture of the sunset over Bagan, Myanmar

Sunset over Bagan

Image of the sunset over Bagan, Myanmar

It is widely accepted that Angkor (Cambodia) is (one of) the most beautiful place in South East Asia. Its mysterious temples hidden inside the deep jungle are definitely a must-see for any traveler. The Ha Long Bay in Vietnam usually comes next. Sometimes a mention to Borobudur, Indonesia is made. The Bagan valley (formely Pagan) [...]

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