Photographer: Alex Lim

Balloon from a Balloon Basket

If you look for an angle to capture the panorama of Bagan, the best is from a balloon basket. 
There are many balloon tour operators who offer sunrise flight, a wonderful chance to crack the magical Bagan, uncovering the temple`s spires. Bagan Balloon kicks off around 5.00am and finishes at 9.30am with complimentary pick up, drinks and sourvenirs.  

Balloon is also available in other parts of Myanmar like Inle or Mandalay but Bagan is simply the best. It would be nothing more magnificent than capturing some 2,000 temples right under your feet. 

The ride is often fully booked and you need to reserve it far in advance. 
 

Shoot with Models 

In this case, we mention about monks and novices who are the best models. 

For professional photographers, seeing monks collecting alms in the morning would not be enough. This scene reveals just one small part of Bagan culture hence, having monks inside your photo frame is an ideal condition to develop further themes.

Some favorite shooting points with monks:

- In lines with pagoda pillars near Shzezigon stupas
- Praying in front of Buddha statues
- Studying in their monastery
- Mediating in a remote area
- In contact with local villagers.
- Weaving themselves through remote paths

 

Sunset Light

Sundowners offers different perspects of Bagan. When the weather becomes coolers, you will love the silent moment staying on a temple`s high platform to view the spectacular sunset, rated as one of the most photogenic scenes in the world. 
Embarking on our Myanmar Photography Travel means you can differentiate your viewing points that only few people know.