TIFA 2024 People / Life Style

Life In Myanmar

  • Prize
    Bronze in People/Life Style
  • Photographer
    Shu Ito
  • Agency / Studio
    Shu Photo & Film
  • Technical Info
    Exposure time:1/250 f/2.8, Focal length:26 mm, ISO 1000
  • Photo Date
    February 16, 2019

I visited Myanmar in 2019. After COVID-19 pandemic has spread worldwide, a military coup has occurred in Myanmar. It made it difficult to travel there for tourism now. This photo was taken at a homestay after trekking from Inle Lake. Despite their seemingly impoverished lifestyle without electricity, when the door behind the man cooking breakfast with firewood opened and light poured in, I felt a profound sense of richness and mystery. I hope that they are safe and still able to live happily.