Douglas Steakley
PhotographyTours and Expeditions
Burma/Myanmar
Burma or Myanmar is one of the most colorful and exciting places to visit in Asia. Emerging from decades of isolation, visitors soon discover that the Burmese people are welcoming, open and gracious, with ready smiles. There is a gentleness to the culture that is formed by the pervasive and spiritual Theravada Buddhist culture. Traveling throughout Burma is taking a step back in time, because there has been very little western influence or interference for the past several decades. Water buffalo and oxen are still used to plow the fields as they have for centuries and the wide diversity of ethnic groups and ancient pagodas add a richness that is not found elsewhere. Today Burma’s government is opening up and moving away from a military dictatorship, as witnessed by Barack Obama’s and Hilary Clinton’s recent visits.
I have made five trips to Burma, beginning in 1967 to the present, and have noticed many changes. But the friendliness and openness of the people has remained the same. In my photographs I try to capture the ethnic diversity of the people, elements of the Buddhist culture, and the unique architecture that is seen seen in the golden pagodas.
Below are some photos from the recent tours.
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I have made five trips to Burma, beginning in 1967 to the present, and have noticed many changes. But the friendliness and openness of the people has remained the same. In my photographs I try to capture the ethnic diversity of the people, elements of the Buddhist culture, and the unique architecture that is seen seen in the golden pagodas.
Below are some photos from the recent tours.
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Burma Gallery
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