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2025-11-13
“No food after midnight, no water, and stay away from bright light"

The monkeys at Phnom Bros temple are, like most temple monkeys throughout SEA, very used to humans. So much that they tend to be more domesticated than wild animals.

Cheeky troublemakers
These banana-crazed pig-tailed macaques are also quite the personalities, for good and bad. Keeping a distance, especially to their children, is highly recommended.

Unless you want trouble comparable to a mass attack of gremlins.

These monkeys are small, but they are strong and have sharp teeth. So, there is no use try picking a fight expecting to win.

Small gene pools
Another challenge for these monkeys is the few members in some of the local group. That is causing problems with inbreeding due to small gene pools.

First time I visited Phnom Bros there were some extreme examples of what happens when inbreeding Habsburger-style happens. To use a European example of what happens when science is lacking.

Three years later this inbreeding problem was mostly gone. And the monkey numbers were visibly larger. The Khmer caretakers of these animals are smarter than the Habsburgers. They make sure the monkeys are healthier, playing their part in these important cultural heritage sites.

I like that the monkeys also add some personality when visiting. Like the pose of Stripey here.

The Khmer female advantage
Phnom Bros and Phnom Srei are twin temples between Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom. They play an important role in the cultural history of Cambodia when it comes to engagements.

And why it is the man who must seek the lady and her family’s approval of engagement and marriage at the lady's home.

https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/27/the-brother-and-sister-pagodas-2/

#2019CE #animalphotography #art #buddhism #Cambodia #countryside #kampongcham #kampongthom #khmerculture #khmerwomen #khmer #monkey #Pagoda #PhnomBros #PhnomSrei #visitCambodia #macaques #stripe #gremlin #Nikkor #Nikon #58mm #niftyfiftyeight
Photo shows a Macaque monkey sitting on an old concrete side rail with Khmer holy text written in. It is half turned and looking at the viewer with a sort of expectant mooch. It has the greybrownblonde fur typical of its species, but at the top of its head there is a visible dark black stripe contrasting the rest of the fur. In the background there are tree trunks and branches with green leaves. It is a bright, sunny day and both the animal and the trees are backlighted by the sun. Cambodia is as safe, comfortable and kind as ever. Angkor, Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom warmly welcome visitors.
2025-07-27
Moments of sun, rain and always gold

With over 20 pagodas in the city proper, there is no surprise there are visible monks in Luang Prabang.

Admittedly, this one was more visible than most.
It is one of the more stylish approaches to protect against the elements I have ever seen.

Using umbrellas as sun shield was something I first saw in Southeast Asia. Now these phenomena are everywhere.
Even in the Norwegian mountains hikers and trekkers are using umbrellas.

#umbrella #orange #yellow #buddhism #luangprabang #luang #prabang #Laos #LaosPDR #sun #sunrise #Nikkor #NikonD800 #Nikon #58mm #niftyfiftyeight #f1_4 #D800 #citylife #city #ig_countryside #roadtrip #2015CE #countryside #simplelife #หลวงพระบาง : #ຫຼວງພຣະບາງ #Laotian #WorldCulturalHeritage #oldschool #novice #monk #young #citylife #citywalk
Photo shows a Buddhist monk in orange coloured robe, carrying an umbrella in bright yellow golden fabric. Over the shoulder he has a yellow shoulder bag with a wide strap. The monk is taken in half profile from the left side back. In the background there is some road and green bushes bathed in sun.
2025-04-09

Good Morning Alexanderplatz #Berlin #Alexanderplatz #metro #subway #Spring #outdoors #morning #walking #people #StreePhotography #58mm #photography #M42 #VintageLens #Ге́лиос #🏳️‍🌈 📷: #EOSR3 ISO: 100 ⭕: #Helios442258 @ƒ/4.0 ⏱️: 1/800 sec 📆: 2025-04-03 🔗: flic.kr/p/2qVGzaB

2025-04-03
An evening by Taungthaman Lake

TB to more peaceful and prosperous times
This lake is near Amarapura, the old capital of Burma. Today it is a suburban village of Mandalay.

This photo was taken back in the days when progress in Myanmar was equal to the global normal: young ladies having an evening stroll with their smartphones. And each other.

This stroll was in peace and quiet near another Cultural Marvel Heritage: the worlds longest teak wooden bridge, the U Bein Bridge.

https://www.myanmartours.us/destinations/amarapura-travel/amarapura-attractions/taungthaman-lake/

These days thoughts of hope and well wishes for this beautiful country goes to the survivors after the earthquakes, a successful reconstruction and a peaceful end to the wars and a return to peace and human rights in Burma-Myanmar. Getting the federation back on a democratic track, securing human rights and rule of law for all their citizens in the future.


#UBeinbridge #U #Bein #bridge #burma #Mandalay #villagelife #village #streetlife #worldheritage #worldoftoday #streetphotography #asian #girls #portrait #boat #oarsman #Nikkor #NikonD800 #58mm #niftyfiftyeight #f1_4 #asiangirls #pretty #burmese #ladies #landscape #ladies #smartphones #UBeinBridge #2016CE #burmese #Nikkor #citylife #citywalk #sunsetshot #Amarapura
Photo shows two young ladies at the edge of a larger lake in afternoon soft sunlight just before the sunset. They are modestly dressed in matching dresses, one in red and one green basic colour. They have cute pink handbags, and are focused on their smart phone. on the lake there i a boat with a single person punting. Small islands of grass and bushes are spread out. In the background the other edge of the lakes shows areas of green and trees, and some houses and a couple of pagodas showing their roof and towers. The edge of the lake is covered in red  earth and green bushes and some yellow flowers. It is the end of a warm day, and the cloud are light blue with some mist.
2025-04-03
Citywalks in Mandalay

Like in the large old temple cities like Bagan, the temples and pagodas are everywhere.

The feeling that these structures sometimes just are there, in the middle of rice fields or grass paddocks. Equal to rice and other farm products, religion is as important for people here. These buildings can mark holy sites, graves, or a memorial structure build to celebrate or in honor of an event or person.

These buildings on a line was just outside one of the small villages outside Mandalay CBD, along this rice field.

These days all thoughts of this beautiful country goes in hope for the survivors of the earthquake, a successful reconstruction and a peaceful end to the wars and a return to peace and human rights in Burma-Myanmar.


#2016CE #58mm #asian #burma #burmese #f1_4 #Mandalay #Niftyfiftyeight #Nikkor #NikonD800 #streetlife #streetphotography #worldheritage #citylife #citywalk #rice #paddocks #field #temple #pagoda
Photo shows several religious constructions on a line, in different styles of stupa and decorated towers. Some are cement grey, some white and yellow and a couple are more gold. In front is a field of green growing harvest. In the background there are some smaller, lower buildings of the type typical for houses and homes in village.
2025-04-02
Night walk, Mandalay

Thinking about the sad news of the Earthquakes hitting Burma-Myanmar and the classic old city of Mandalay and its surroundings.

Visiting Mandalay back before the civil war was a true pleasure, and this city was a nice mix of old and new architecture. Ad the temples and pagodas and there was always something to see and explore.

Including the old capital in the south with the world famous U Bein wooden bridge.

And then you had the locals, nice and friendly, making nightly strolls with a camera a safe and interesting venue.

Thoughts of hope for the survivors, a successful reconstruction and a peaceful end to the wars and a return to peace and human rights in Burma-Myanmar.

#2016CE #58mm #asian #burma #burmese #f1_4 #Mandalay #Niftyfiftyeight #Nikkor #NikonD800 #streetlife #streetphotography #worldheritage #citylife #citywalk #Alley #nightshot
Photo shows an alleyway by night, with a gate with classical figures of the type typical for Burmese history and buddhist traditions. Some lights shows part of the smal way, and some of the old facades. It is a peaceful evening in an old city.
2025-02-27
Morning chores by the Mekong river

The daily rituals of the monks in Luang Prabang is some of the interesting and unique in this city. And very popular among visitors.

Personally I enjoy see the everyday lives of people, and this is one of my favourites from visiting this old city and former capital.

#novice #monk #young #luangprabang #luang #prabang #LaosPDR #Laos #orange #laundry #cleaning #boy #boys #Nikkor #NikonD800 #D800 #Nikon #58mm #f1_4 #niftyfiftyeight #countryside #2015CE #citylife #simplelife
#หลวงพระบาง #ຫຼວງພຣະບາງ
Photo shows a group of young buddhist monks/novices doing laundry of the deep yellow-orange robes typical for them. They are standing on a platform with the Mekong river flowing greyish in the background, and the photo is taken down the stairs to that platform. One of the youngest member of the group has turned his head and is looking straight at the photographer. Some small, green trees and bushes are visible to the right in the photo.
2025-02-24
Moments of sun.
Moments of rain.
Moments of gold.

The Luang Prabang monk prepared for any weather.

Admittedly, it is one of the more stylish approaches to the elements I have ever seen.

#umbrella #orange #yellow #buddhism #luangprabang #luang #prabang #Laos #LaosPDR #sun #sunrise #Nikkor #NikonD800 #Nikon #58mm #niftyfiftyeight #f1_4 #D800 #citylife #city #ig_countryside #หลวงพระบาง #ຫຼວງພຣະບາງ #2015CE
Photo shows a buddhist monk with deep yellow-orange robes, and a umbrella with gold colour.  He is moving to the left with the back to the photographer. It is a half figure portrait, showing only the torso and umbrella in a square photo. In the background soft tones of water, green turf and trees tells of a quiet environment like a pagoda yard.
ConElTripodeACuestasBotas@pixelfed.social
2025-01-29
Paint the world.

Taked with Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm 1:2 with extension bellow.

#photography #macrophotography #macro #texture #brush #canon #carlzeiss #biotar #58mm
Macro photography of a brush.

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