Myanmar

[rogerzilla]

Brilliant stuff. How easy is it to take photos there, given that it's not exactly a paragon of democracy and free living?

 

[TennesseJones]

fantastic things here Michael, thanks so much for the thread.

 

[Leica All Day]

Thanks everybody for nice comments........I enjoy traveling around and taking photos in Myanmar a lot, that said, it is not for everyone......I have met people who leave early because they can't "deal with it".....everybody is different.......if you want more info, you can PM me....

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cheers, michael

 

[helen.HH]

Bravo Michael...YOU have made me Drunk on Colour . Drunk on Life

Wonderful Expose of your Journey !
The Sparkle in the People's 'Eyes' coupled with the Colorful Clothing and Scenic Backdrops makes me want to Go There

Best- H

 

[fotomeow]

great snaps, I'm jealous how organized you are. I went to Myanmar 6 years ago, and still haven't organized or edited any of those shots.
Yangoon can be so photogenic, as you have captured. Looks like you to made it to Bagan (and Lake Inle?) as well.
inspiring .........

 

[Mister E]

Great stuff as always Michael. Wow, that one guy sure has some ear hair.

 

[Leica All Day]

Thanks a lot everybody for the cool comments........I had a good time and used my cameras a lot, I met some interesting people and had some good conversations and learned a lot......

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[Leica All Day]

A couple of more....

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[Leica All Day]

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[Harry S.]

Great pictures, and everytime I hear "Myanmar" I think of J. Peterman from Seinfeld. Double win.

 

[Leica All Day]

Thanks PKR and Harry........
Every time I go to Yangon I notice subtle changes....more people are wearing jeans, more people have cell phones, more professional marketing of products and of course, the "new generation".......I saw this couple walking down the street, holding hands, wearing western clothes and they looked like they were really happy (in love)......I started up a conversation with them and had a really nice chat with them.........

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[Leica All Day]

some more photos.......

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[Mister E]

Great stuff!

 

[Snowbuzz]

These pictures are just superb. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[Leica All Day]

Thanks again guys for the compliments.....I am still editing my photos.....I am trying to do a little day by day.....

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floating gardens.....Inle Lake



cheers, michael

 

[Leica All Day]

Here are a couple of more photos......

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[Leica All Day]

120 year old burmese python....it is supposed to be a famous monk from Hsipaw who has been reincarnated into this snake.....Myanmar (Burma) is filled with interesting legends like this......what an interesting world that we all live in.....

this is a statue of the monk who has been reincarnated as the snake....





cheers, michael

 

[Leica All Day]

a couple of more.....

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Myanmar has 52 venomous snakes, making it the most venomous snake country in the world.......sometimes I would be walking around in the country side and I would see snakes slither in front of me......I learned a long time ago to "stomp" my feet as I was walking so the snakes would "feel" the vibration and get out of my way.......






cheers, michael

 

[paapoopa]

very beautiful pictures, I am so inspired by them.

I saw a lot of your shots of people with painted face...
is it really common in the whole of myanmar? or is it only common in some parts of the country?

 

[javimm]

Wow. I missed this thread and what a gorgeus set of images!!.

It can very well be one of the best trip photography I've seen. Impressive number of keepers. Fantastic film look... You're pictures have it all.

I haven't read all 7 pages of comments, and it could have been already asked, but which camera and lenses did you use?. EDITED: I read in the first page that you used a M6 and M2, and CV 15, 35 and leica 28, 50, 90.

Thanks and congratulations.