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Holding Her Own
Photograph by Maria Stenzel
Compared with most citizens of impoverished Myanmar, a woman cradling her newborn in Shingbwiyang is doing well thanks to the recent discovery of gold nearby. Her home may be made of tarpaulin, but her husband's jewelry business is flourishing, bringing in such luxuries as a TV set, a VCR, and a motorcycle. The country's economy has long been hampered by a series of repressive and often brutal military regimes that have ruled the nation since 1962. With valuable timber and mineral resources such as petroleum, tin, copper, and gemstones, Myanmar could be described as the poorest rich country in the world.
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Camera: Nikon F100
Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 100
Lens: 24mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/30 @ f/5.6
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Weather Conditions: Hot and sunny
Time of Day: Morning
Lighting Techniques: Ambient light plus fill flash
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