BALANCING ROCK PAGODA - BURMA
The Balancing Rock Pagoda – Mon State, Burma. Buddhist pilgrims struggle up a steep grade to reach the pagoda. Men are allowed to approach it closely where they pray at its base and apply gold foil. Women have to be content with viewing the shrine from an elevated platform about 10 meters away. The shot was taken at sunset
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Tama Blough
Girls never get to have any fun. This is a pretty amazing thing!
Bruce Dickson
Fascinating … the steady creation of the world’s biggest nugget! Great shot.
Rita H. Ireland
Wow thank you for sharing!
clizzio
This is amazing. I never heard of it. I wonder who it isn’t more famous. This is incredible. Your photos are amazing.
Michael Sheridan replied
I think that the reason that this place isn’t more famous is because it is so remote. Getting there involves a 6 hour trip from Rangoon and then a 2 hour slog straight uphill. I’m glad I don’t have to do it twice.
Anthony Begovic
Brilliant. Can I favorite this twice.
Burma is probably my ultimate destination!
This reminds me of one of Steve McCurry’s shots.
Michael Sheridan replied
Thanks, Anthony – I think that Burma is one of the best places in the world for people watching. It’s hard to believe the variety that one encounters here – all with different styles of dress and a huge assortment of hat options. If you are able to get off the beaten track a bit, you’ll find yourself in places that are completely untouched – places like Rakhine State and Eastern Shan State. Regards – MS
Sam Dantone
I have been to this place and have meditated upon it’s true genius…
Nice one Michael.
Sam Dantone
ElRobbo
Whoa!
That’s amazing!
What an awesome sight!
AnaBanana
I was there… love that spot, you have capture the moment !!! excelent
AnitaInverarity
Thats incredible !!! A beautiful photo xx
clizzio
Well Michael this was worth the hike and the 6 hour ride. Love your energy and your photos.
Anthony Vella
Beautiful presentation. Good work Michael.
David Clark
stunning Michael—I have seen photos of this before but never one so subtle and in the mood of the place – dave
Michael Sheridan replied
Thanks, Dave – it gets pretty atmospheric up there – sort of like something you might experience in Tibet. Regards – Mike
JADEAJLANI
awesome
Kasia Kotlarska
Fantastic!
Freelancer
what a great shot!
khadhy
breath taking shot. wow!
ardian asmary
Am speechless…a breath taking photos…how lucky you are to be there and captured this!
kateannmorris
What if I dress up as a boy?
Michael Sheridan replied
I think that might work – but you’d have to do something about the hair. I would recommend that you buy some gold foil to plaster on the rock and show it to the monk in charge – only males are allowed to apply it. Regards – Sheridan
Karen Cougan 26 days ago
isn’t it awesome, I am so amazed when I see images like this, I just can’t imagine someone building this….....thanks so much for sharing
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