Beauty in the Moment

In six weeks of travelling through Myanmar I brought back some 3.000 photos taken with phone and camera. I was totally captivated by the essence of this country. These are some of my all-time favourites.

Swimming Gardens on Inle Lake

The old lady and the soy beansEncounter of the day in East Shan State, Akha village. Look at the smile!

Sunset at U Bein Bridge, Amarapura

Modes of transport near Mandalay

Savings bank in Akha landIn akha land on the Burmese side: The lady to the left has 8 children and 60 grandchildren. And like all Akha women she's wearing her savings on her head. The coins on the head dress are her banking account. One day the 80-year-old will inherit it to her favourite daughter. Mind! The favourite one, not the oldest...