Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x

Posted on May 31, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (1)

Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x@400
Smoking and weaving baskets in front of just possibly enough firewood to cook the next few meals.

Posted on May 31, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 400
Tea from Palaung regions is one of the most popular types in Myanmar.

Posted on May 30, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 400
Tea from Palaung regions is one of the most popular types in Myanmar.

Posted on May 30, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x

Posted on May 29, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x
She had been wanting to reach her brother all day, to ask him his Thingyan plans, and when we rode by and she recognized my friend, she finally had her chance. And proceeded to chat on his phone for about 20 minutes, which my friend didn't even seem to notice. The lack of time-consciousness among Burmese can be frustrating, but their level of patience is admirable.

Posted on May 29, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x
The tea plantation's large staff includes several impoverished Burmese laborers all the way from Mandalay, who live on the Shan owner's property in a separate house. They seem to be treated like family, and when the owner insisted on running the generator at night for his special guests (us), they flocked to the main house to enjoy lights, radio, and TV. Back to work (mostly) bright and early in the morning...

Posted on May 29, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Plus-x
Man Kong was a resting point for the Palaung army in the 90s, while soldiers moved from one place to another to fight and spy on the Burmese military. This woman--who hasn't been treated kindly by time--provided a comforting shelter and still recognized my friend 20 years later.

Posted on May 28, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 1600@3200

Posted on May 27, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 1600@3200
Traditionally, Palaung women shave their heads after marriage, but the less-traditional woman on the left just covered her hair with the headdress for this special occasion.

Posted on May 27, 2012 | Permalink | Comments (0)