A.P. Soe is perhaps Myanmar’s most popular travel photographer and has become a rising star in the West as well. He is a National Geographic contributor, Hasselblad Masters Finalist, and the only 2-time Garuda Award winner ever!

Famous travel photographer David Lazar has called his image making, “…unique, emotive, and beautiful.” When not shooting on assignment, A.P. leads truly amazing photo tours in his homeland.

More info: luminousjourneys.net

Eyes Of Light

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The Lost City Of Mrauk U, Myanmar

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Rediscovered in the last century, the mysterious former dynastic kingdom of Mrauk U as more than 700 uniquely styled Buddhist temples, many still covered in jungle growth.

Akha Girls In Myanmar’s Golden Triangle

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Heart Chakra – Bagan, Myanmar

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Monsoon Sky – Bagan

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Novice Monks At Ananda Pagoda Festival – Bagan, Myanmar

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Thousands of monks of all ages converge on Bagan once a year at the Ananda Pagoda Festival.

Ngwe Saung Beach, Myanmar

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Bagan At Night

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The Bagan temple-scape is studded with 2,220 various temples dating back as far as 800 A.D..

Purple Morning At Aung Ban

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Unique Street Shot Of The 325 Foot Tall Shwedagon Pagoda In Yangon, Myanmar

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Endless Buddhas – East Of Bago

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Monks Love Football Too!

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River Leap

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Award Winning iPhone Instagram Image – Bagan

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Kids Are Kids – Yangon

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Portrait Of A Young Monk

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Fisherman In Inle Lake

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View Of Shwedagon Pagoda From Downtown Yangon

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