Myanmar Favourites
A short post with a link to a web gallery of my first set of favourites from my trip to Myanmar in February.
* If you can’t open the link, please scroll down to see the set.
Preparing springroll dough in Yangon's Chinatown
More to come as I am still working through the library of images I came home with.
Thanks for checking out the blog and the images.
Cheers,
Chris
* The link is to a Flash based slideshow so for those viewing on an iPhone, iPad or other device that does not support Adobe’s Flash, I have included the images from the slideshow below.
Studying at Chaukhtatgyi Monastery
Buddhist nuns praying in Sagaing Hills
Sunset over U Bein bridge in Amarapura
Sunset behind the temples and pagodas of Bagan
Senior monk at the Chaukhtatgyi Monastery
In Bagan
On the plains of Bagan
Marble stonemason carving a Buddha statue in Mandalay
Devotion during the full moon festival at Shwe Dagon in Yangon
Early morning on the water at Inle Lake
Fisherman's silhouette at sunset on Inle Lake
Christopher Martin Photography 
I loved perusing your blog, your photos are outstanding. You have a keen eye and unique talent. Keep up the wonderful work!
June 14, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Hi Eric,
Thank you for touring through the blog and for your comments. I love the tree house design on your site – my son would sell his sister for that I suspect. Come back anytime!
Cheers,
Chris
June 15, 2010 at 9:51 am
Chris,
I linked to your site from Art Wolfe’s blog. I have been to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and Burma is my next SE Asia country to explore. These photos capture all I imagine when I think of the people or Burma and their culture. You’re an additional inspiration for the journey.
Thanks, Kathie
May 24, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Hi Kathie,
Thanks for the checking out the Myanmar images. I used to live in Taiwan and travelled around Asia quite a bit, Myanmar is well worth visiting. The people are warm and have a pride in who they are that makes many encounters a lot of fun. There is so much to photograph there. I have been back for three months and still have a few shoots that I haven’t looked at yet. When you go, you will have a great time. I know that Gavriel Jecan is leading a tour there in November and that will be a great trip as they are timed with a couple of major festivals. I loved the time of the year I went (February) as it was the dry season and the dust in the air in many areas worked magically with the light.
Cheers,
Chris
May 25, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Chris, I love your work! I have added you to my favorites and will continue to watch for updates. Your work is amazing. Congrats!
April 11, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Hi Heather,
Thank you for checking out the blog. Hopefully future posts justify the favourites add! Hope you are doing well.
April 12, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Wow, Chris. I found you through BobKrist’s blog. Yu have some great images. I particularly like the one of the pink robes. Spectacular.
April 8, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Hi Dave, Thank you for looking and for your kind words. Come back anytime!
April 9, 2010 at 10:57 am
Chris,
These are stunning!
I’d love to see more!
Amy R.
March 23, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Hi Amy – thanks for checking out the photos. I will be posting a few more sets from Burma on the blog over the next week or so – hope you enjoy them too. Cheers – Chris
March 26, 2010 at 5:02 pm
nice work buddy. great vision. thanks for sharing.
March 23, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Thanks Dan. It was fun catching the owls at your park on Wednesday – thanks for the guided tour!
March 26, 2010 at 4:57 pm