Renowned fine art travel photographer David Lazar, an Australian, has traveled extensively in Myanmar over the last six years. It has become his favorite place to photograph, but not only for the exquisite quality of its light. In fact, it's the warm and welcoming people of this once isolated country who make his photography experiences so enriching. Whether it's being invited into homes or monasteries, David feels honored to spend time learning about the people he photographs, often returning to give them prints for their kindness.
Part of the essential fabric of everyday life in Myanmar, are its red-robed Buddhist monks. Virtually every Burmese boy becomes a novice monk and studies in a monastery at least once during his youth. It is this theme that stands out most colorfully in Lazar's new book, Myanmar - A Luminous Journey.
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The Lost City Of Mrauk U
Monk In Rays Of Light. Novice Monk In Bagan
The boy expressión it's so beautiful, he expresses devotion and peace. I love this photo. Thank you
Boy With Thanaka Paste Face, Yangon
Intha Fishermen, Inle Lake
Chin Woman Near The Lost City Of Mrauk U
Portrait Of A Young Monk
Young Buddhist Monk
Chiaroscuro Monk, Bagan
Monks in Bagan are paid to pose day in day out. People actually 'rent' a monk for the day for about $50. It's a shame that photographers keep this proces going and dare to share these photo's. When I was in this temple there was a kid/monk with a big group and he had to pose for them all day.
The Light Of Brotherhood. Novice Monks In Bagan
Two Monk Friends On A Log At A Monastery In Bago
Luminous Rice Terraces, Kalaw
Purple Haze, U Bein Bridge, Amarapura
The Golden Rock At Mt Kyaiktiyo
Beautiful Grandmother, Balancing Act
Tunnel Of Light. Young Monks At Play
Fisherman On Inle Lake
Two Monks At Mrauk U
Buddhist Nun In Meditation
Fishermen Casting Net, Amarapura
Novice Buddhist Monks In Triplicate
School Boy Wearing Thanaka Paste, A Burmese Trademark
Smoking A Giant Cheroot, Bagan
Mother And Child In Morning Rays, Taken In Mrauk U
Carrying Firewood, Kalaw
Monks In Mrauk U
Heading Home, Bagan
Novice Monks Inside A Temple In Bagan
Monk Praying To Many Buddhas, Shitthaung Temple, Mrauk U
David: your pictures are beautiful, capture the soul, the feeling of people and are reflected in his eyes. I like so much. Congratulationes
David: your pictures are beautiful, capture the soul, the feeling of people and are reflected in his eyes. I like so much. Congratulationes