Zay Yar Lin is an internationally published and award-winning photographer from Myanmar who has been dedicated to capturing culture, portraits, and landscapes since 2014. A ship captain by profession, he devotes his vacation time to photography, traveling across Asia to document the people and places that define its rich heritage.

Entirely self-taught, he has gained knowledge and inspiration through social media and online communities, earning his first international award the same year he began his journey. His work has been exhibited worldwide, featured in publications such as National Geographic, and recognized with numerous international and local awards, including being twice named Best Photographer of the Year by the Myanmar Photographic Society and winning the Grand Prize at the American Photography Open in 2018.

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Person wearing a traditional hat carrying baskets walking past a yellow wall with a reflection on wet ground, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Aerial view of a person in a conical hat surrounded by blooming pink water lilies capturing the soul of Asia in nature.

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    A photographer captures the soul of Asia with a fisherman in green using traditional large yellow fishing nets at sunset.

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    Three Asian women wearing traditional hats are mending vibrant blue fishing nets, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Woman in yellow headscarf holding a lamb surrounded by a large flock of sheep in an Asian rural setting, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Asian woman in traditional hat holding a lantern amid green fishing nets, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Aerial view of boats with people releasing glowing lanterns on dark water capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Three workers in traditional hats carry baskets across reflective water during a stunning Asian sunset capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Crowd covered in colorful powders celebrates Holi festival with vibrant smoke flares in a stunning photo capturing the soul of Asia.

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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks really good for your lungs? 😷

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    Misty mountain landscape in Asia with two people and a cow crossing a narrow bridge, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Two people cooking inside a rustic Asian kitchen with sunlight streaming through hanging dried corn, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Worker in a traditional Asian workshop surrounded by vibrant colored threads, capturing the soul of Asia through stunning photos.

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    A vibrant scene capturing the soul of Asia with people covered in red powder during a lively cultural festival.

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    Man cooking traditional steamed food in a rustic kitchen, capturing the soul of Asia through stunning photography.

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    Fishermen silhouetted against a sunset on a lake, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning cultural scene.

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    Crowd celebrates Holi festival in India with vibrant yellow powder capturing the soul of Asia in vivid color.

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    Aerial view of two fishing boats casting nets in the ocean, capturing the soul of Asia through stunning photos.

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    Two women in traditional attire smiling in lush green terraced fields, capturing the soul of Asia in vibrant nature.

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    Impressive terrace work!

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    Traditional boats on misty Asian river, capturing the soul of Asia through stunning photography and serene landscapes.

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    Two Asian women in traditional dress sorting corn in a sunlit room filled with hanging and piled corn, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    A photographer captures the soul of Asia with vibrant textiles drying over reflective water under a clear blue sky.

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    People celebrating Holi festival throwing vibrant colored powder, capturing the spirit and soul of Asia through stunning photography.

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    Aerial view of fishermen in shallow water blending brown earth and blue streams capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Two women crafting vibrant traditional lanterns in an Asian market, showcasing the soul of Asia through colorful art.

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    Kazakh eagle hunters on horseback in traditional attire showcasing the soul of Asia in a stunning landscape.

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    Two men working with large wooden wheels around a fire, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning cultural scene.

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    Fisherman navigating a small wooden raft near traditional yellow fishing nets reflecting on calm Asian waters.

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    Asian rural scene at sunrise with farmers, an ox cart, hot air balloon, and ancient temple capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Asian woman cooking over a traditional stove with sunlight streaming in, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Photographer captures the soul of Asia showing colorful fish traps and a small boat on calm reflective water.

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    Children splash water joyfully near ancient Asian temples while a horse cart passes by, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Floating market at dusk with vendors selling goods on boats, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Elderly Asian woman in traditional clothing weaving by hand in dimly lit interior, capturing the soul of Asia.

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    Fisherman casting net from boat on calm water at sunset, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning landscape photo.

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    Two people in traditional fur hats with a large eagle, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning portrait.

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    Workers in traditional hats arranging vibrant colored fibers outdoors, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning photo.

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    Hot air balloon over ancient temples at sunrise, capturing the soul of Asia in a stunning and serene landscape photo.

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