Monkey's Egg Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mrauk U, literally translated means monkey's egg, but I could not find out why. While now a sleepy village, not so long ago it was the capital of a reasonable sized empire where Portuguese, Dutch, and French traders rubbed shoulders with the literati of Bengal and Mughal princes

It is well worth leaving the warmth of your bed and equipped with a torch, climb the highest point in Mrauk U, to wait for the sun to rise.....

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rgarrigus (0) 2009-01-02 3:15

Wow Elaine!

I see exactly what you mean about the similarities my Devon image has with this one. So much atmosphere in this one thanks to the mist and the wonderful golden hour light. Great emotion.

Cheers!

Bob G.

eversmile (6443) 2009-01-02 3:20

That's a heartbreaker picture, Elaine! I love this view, recognizable between thousands, the hues are splendid, delicate, with the fog. The wildness and the elegance melted, that's an enchantment! You were very lucky to visit this place! And you brought back a wonderful picture. Congratulations
Regards
Marine

smarcell (14653) 2009-01-02 3:21

I have seen this place othe times, also with this great light.
A very fascinating place
Regards Stefano

mikolaj_kawa (31335) 2009-01-02 3:21

Hello Elaine! Amazing landscape. Wonderful mist. Very interesting architecture. Nice light and colours. Good capture. Original picture. Well done!

BennyV (4919) 2009-01-02 3:37

Hello Elaine,

I know this scene and have seen it before as there are many good pictures of it here on TE, but I didn't know Mrauk U means 'monkey's egg'. Good choice of title & I've learned something again. So thanks are in order.

Benny

devimeuxbe (56398) 2009-01-02 3:42

Hi Elaine
This is now a classic on TE but this vision is so amazing. You get a wonderfull light on the mountain in morning.
Happy new year
Bertrand

leo61 (43816) 2009-01-02 6:03

Hi Elaine!
A wonderful one from Mrauk U.Sunrise there is unique and I had no problems getting up very early.I know your POV.
Wonderful light and a nice and for this place a typical,misty atmosphere.
Greetings from Cochin,
Leo

laroze (965) 2009-01-02 6:15

Hello Elaine,

Very good shot where tthe light is splendid on the monument.The fog gives a mysterious atmosphere to the landscape.

happy new year 2009
Have a nice day
Nicole

patdeph (18348) 2009-01-02 8:28

hello Elaine
I saw the same picture from Andreas,but I have to say that your is also spledid!This is an incredible and wonderful landscape,superbly enhanced by the morning light and mist!Your POV was magnificent!A beauty!
Regards
Pascale

delkoo (34810) 2009-01-02 9:08

hi eliane
i am never tired to see picture as beautiful of this place, the misty mood is really beautiful.
great picture to start the new year.

regards
didier

keda (1197) 2009-01-02 9:58

Hi
you have showed amaizing atmosphere on this photo.
I like composition and beautifull morning fog.
Great work

jmcl (14149) 2009-01-02 11:26

Hi Elaine,

I remember Leo's image of this place .. and I never tire of seeing it .. wonderful light and tone .. mystic mist .. great dimension .. such a powerful atmosphere you have captured .. wondrous .. take care, John

riclopes (33135) 2009-01-03 2:14

simply gorgeous sight of a magical world. the soft light, the mist, the golden stupas on the hills, the imense landscape.
ric

carper (65742) 2009-01-03 2:17

zo Elaine,
prachtige sfeer foto.
Ik heb deze plaats al eens eerder gezien hier op trekearth.
Lijkt me geweldig mooi daar. zeer fraaie opname.
een goed 2009 toegewenst.
groet jaap

holmertz (10003) 2009-01-03 4:23

Hello Elaine,
I have seen this view before on TE, but it's one of those rare sights you can watch many times without getting bored. It must be quite an experience to be there. The early sun and the lingering mist are perfectly captured.
Congratulations on getting across the 10 000 threshold, even if it happened one or two days late.
Best regards,
Gert

Clementi (45285) 2009-01-03 12:45

Ciao Elaine,
beautiful the atmosphere created by the fog, a beautiful panorama with these peaks that emerge from the fog.
perfect the colors and the light.
nice job
Giorgio

Niebaotan (300) 2009-01-04 6:12

Hi Elaine

What an amazing view of this magnificent and mysterious landscape. Excellent composition and lovely morning colors. I can see why it's worth leaving the bed for this wonderful sunrise. Excellent work and thanks for sharing.

Best Regards
Peter

zahoor_salmi (2459) 2009-01-04 20:30

Very good shot where tthe light is splendid on the monument.The fog gives a mysterious atmosphere to the landscape.

siolaw (25834) 2009-01-04 21:26

Hi Elaine,
A place high on my list, after seeing yours and also Leo's pictures! Ithas areally magical appeal... like a dream of Asia at its most exotic... Superb light too
Greetings and have an excellent 2009
Laurent

Angshu (34141) 2009-01-05 2:12

Dear Elaine
I've seen & am fascinated by Mrauk-U, the more I see it. I had even made plans to go...unfortunately it's coming out to be a bit expensive. The mood is awesome & I think it's the Bandoola monastery on the right. This place is a dream & I would like it live it one day!
Best Regards
Angshu
I never knew about the ‘Monkeys Egg’ part. Have you read the book called Glass Palace by Amitava Ghosh?...It’s about Burma

Leonie (8647) 2009-01-05 4:33

Hi Elaine!
Happy New Year to you! This is such a dream picture...You were so lucky to start the new year with a view like this! Probably one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Cheers, Léonie

alainh (35389) 2009-01-05 21:38

Hello Elaine
Famous place and very fine picture !! the good light and a great foggy atmosphere. congratulations and all the best for yhis new year Elaine
alain

Floydian (30970) 2009-01-07 8:25

Elaine ;-)

Vaak gezien, hier in in vele tijdschriften, maar nog nooit door mijzelf vastgelegd. Ik zie er altijd iets magisch is, iets buitenaards, van een andere planeet. Zou hier graag eens naar toe willen om dit zelf te zien en vast te leggen. Zoals gezegd, magisch en heel erg mooi. Licht, mist en compositie, meer is er niet. Heel mooie sfeervolle foto...

Groetjes,

Henk

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ryno (4621) 2009-01-19 18:49

Oh wow Elaine, this is a beautiful image. The light is perfect here and I love the way it lights up the temple. The mist also adds a great touch. A romantic and evocative shot, Myanmar at its best.
Regards,
Ryno

RGatward (19751) 2009-01-25 13:04

Wow Elaine, very intrepid going there then, and worth a whole trip if only to get this, fantastic atmosphere.

luisafonso (858) 2009-02-23 3:54

I love these kind of shots and I wonder why every time I see this view it's always foggy. :) This is indeed a dreamscape. And the mist is perfect for creating an incredible atmosphere. Great morning light as well.

kschanna (6) 2009-03-14 3:20

Hello Elaine

Its funny how you say 'not so long ago'...yes in the grand scheme of things it wasnt too long ago :) One of the greatest sunrises I have seen in a long time

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

KOhlsson (90) 2009-03-30 0:48

Great shot of a beautiful view!

Kristian

Photo Information

Copyright: Elaine springford (everlasting) (10942)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-04
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D 200, Nikon 18-200mm VR, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/11, 1/13 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Burma yet again...........
Theme(s): montañas impresionantes, Burma Miffy O places to go [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-02 3:12
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