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It was our first day in Yangon, and we went out in late afternoon to find the western gate for a special shot of the golden pagoda of Shwedagon. It turned out to be a lot farther from our hotel than we … Continue reading
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We were visiting a monastery in Bagan when this man came up to us and spoke to us in perfect English. He’d received his schooling during the time when the English influence was still strong. When Win saw our photographs, … Continue reading
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Why is it that Shaman always seem a little shady? Is it the fact that silver must cross their palm? Is it the fact that sometimes they are inebriated? Or as this man is, puffing on a cheroot? I feel … Continue reading
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Bloody Mary Chews Beetle Nut I took this photo in 2007 in northern Thailand. This woman lived in a village near Chiang Rai. She was doing some chores in her home but was happy to let me photograph her. I … Continue reading
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This family had made a pilgrimage to Drepung Monastery from a distant village. You can see from their faces that they will remember this experience for the rest of their lives. There were many local people there as well, scurrying … Continue reading
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The Glories of Constantinople Here’s a shot I copied from Dennis Cox of Photo Explorer Tours. (I can recommend Dennis’s tours). The photograph shows the Blue Mosque from my hotel window at the Arcadia Hotel in Istanbul. I arranged the … Continue reading
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Espresso Man As I entered the Hamadiyeh souk, this man offered me a cup of his coffee. Being American, I thought he was from a local coffee shop and was drumming up business by offering samples of his coffee. At … Continue reading
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Theyyams are a kind of Hindu priest who dress in the fanciful costume of a deity and then become that deity during the special ceremony. While he is the goddess, he assumes superhuman powers blessing and healing the faithful. He goes into … Continue reading
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Turkish Beehive Houses There aren’t many beehive houses left in Turkey. These are in the town of Harran, near the Syrian border. A friend who is married to a Syrian man, and who visited Syria on her honeymoon about 25 … Continue reading
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Opposites! Two Amish sisters at the horse sale in Lancaster, PA. How different they seem. One seems spunky and mischievous, one placid and dreamy. I wonder how they behaved at home. Maybe they were both angels…most likely. It’s the red hair and freckles … Continue reading
