Travel Photography in Myanmar

Myanmar is a country that is different from any other land. Here, globalization has not yet taken deep roots.

Of course, the change has begun and it can be seen above all in the capital Yangon. It remains a fact that “the land of gold” has experienced a long isolation by the international community which has helped preserve its unique culture.

Among golden pagodas, spectacular landscapes and lived traditions, a traveler will find intense peculiarities in a country where Buddhism permeates everyday life.

Hot air baloons flying at sunrise over Bagan temples

Buddhist Nuns in Yangon

Two farmers on ox cart crossing the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura.

A burmese boy from the village of Nyaung-U wearing Thanaka paste on his face. Thanaka, has been used by Burmese people for over 2000 years and, to a lesser extent also by men and boys. Thanaka powder applied on the skin, give a cooling sensation and provides protection from sunburn. It is made by grinding the wood and bark of the Murraya tree with a small amount of water.

Local life in Bagan

Irrawaddy River

Street seller in Bago

Fish vendor in Bago market

Old Bagan. The mist of the morning envelop a Burmese Puppet stall illuminated by the first morning light.

Traditional life near Hpa-han

Morning street scene in Old Bagan

Street workers

Kids smile happily on the beach.

Worker puoring tar on a road.

After having worshipped the Bhudda inside the Phyathada Pagoda in Bagan, this couple is going out from the temple to celebrate the wedding day with family and friends.

Lake Inle

Venerable Ashin Thero

Village on the Irrawaddy river banks

The Swedagon Paya is the most venerated and impressive Buddhist Stupa in Burma which enshrines strands of Buddha's hair and other holy relics. This shot was taken after sunset from a roof top in the Bahan area in Yangon.