Dede Pickering Photography | Editorial Photographer
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Myanmar Tattoos and Pagodas 2011


Shortly before arriving in Burma, in 2011, Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest where she had been detained for years. Her long hope for freedom came just days after Burma (Myanmar) staged its first election in 20 years.

To me, Burma, is one of the most beguiling destinations that fills your soul and dreams for years to come. A place you can't get out of your mind. From the gold, glistening, Shwedagon pagoda in Rangoon (Yangon) to gliding silently in a balloon above the temples pf Bagan (Pagan). Trekking into the Chin hills, traversing ridges and visiting tribal Chin villages along the way. Spending the night in a traditional village,sleeping on the floor, and photographing tattooed faces and daily life.

A trip to Burma is not complete without visiting Inle Lake famous for its leg rowers: the fishermen stand at the stern of the boat on one leg and wrap the other around the oar to propel the boat.
 

Hsinbyume Pagoda
Mandalay
Sulamani Temple, Bagan
Dhammayangyi Temple, Bagan
Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan
Mahagandayon Monastery, Amarapura
Sunset at Minnanthu complex, Bagon
Sunset at Minnanthu complex, Bagon
Sunset at Minnanthu complex, Bagon
Sunset at Minnanthu complex, Bagon
Chin Tribe, Mindat
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin Tribe, Minghound Village
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin Tribe, Kyahto Village
Chin tribe, Loke Pe Village
Chin tribe, Loke Pe Village
Rest stop on the way to Mindat
Chin tribe, Mindat area
Chin tribe, Mindat area
Chaukhtetgyi Monastery, Yangon
Chaukhtetgyi Monastery, Yangon
Yangon Harbor
Chaukhtetgyi Monastery, Yangon
Sakkya Muni Pagoda, Yangon
Sakkya Muni Pagoda, Yangon
Koe Thaung Pagoda
Mandalay
Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun
Myanmar 2011
Htuk Kant Thein Temple,Mrauk-U
Letkauzay Monastery, Mrauk-U
Nga Phe Chaung Monastery, Nam Pan Village.
Inle Lake
Inle Lake
Inle Lake
Inle Lake
U Bein Bridge, Mandalay
Myanmar 2011
Saigaing
Shwemyawar Monastery, Sunrise Mrauk-U
Shwemyawar Monastery, Sunrise Mrauk-U
Shwemyawar Monastery, Sunrise Mrauk-U
Shwemyawar Monastery, Sunrise Mrauk-U
Shwemyawar Monastery, Sunrise Mrauk-U