by Caryn Esplin | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Witnessing the flying monks at Hsinbyume Pagoda has been an amazing experience! I love to capture fast action, so photographing these two novice monks having a grand time flying across the arches of this beautiful white pagoda was a highlight of our day trip to...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Breaking the ice – Visiting Mountain Village near Kakku where everyone wears turbans… Visiting a fascinating tribe where everyone wears turbans… sometimes covered with a large hat or scarf. This is a handy custom, especially when you don’t do...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
THANAKA: Beauty Secret of Burmese Women – Capturing the fascinating people, cultures and landscapes of Myanmar The people of Myanmar are kind, friendly and they love their traditions such as wearing the longji skirt (men and women) and this Thanaka makeup. I...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Texture, Baby – Using Dodge and Burn, I was able to bring out the interesting texture of an old monastery on the way to Mandalay! –This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip if you love to travel and experience new cultures. Spots are filling fast for my Hands-on...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
When monks fly…Did you know novice monks can fly? Oh yes! I witnessed it on several occasions and managed to capture it here at the Kakku complex of Pagodas and Stupas. It really is a magical land… PHOTO TIP: When someone is running and jumping, get a low...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Enlighten, Myanmar
Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise on Inle Lake with the Burmese fishermen Help me name this photograph? Fishing on Inle Lake looks more like an artful dance and it was a thrill to witness this gorgeous sunrise and then cruise around the lake communities. This was...
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