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Irrawaddy River
MAY 2006
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Irrawaddy Blessing
Photograph by Steve Winter
Calling herself an intimate of the River Spirit, a flashily dressed woman gives thanks for fish that will help feed the crowd at a spirit festival in the town of Pyay. Appeasing spirits in nature, or nats, comes naturally in a country where people often mix animism with devotion to Buddhism. When a new house goes up, its owner characteristically makes an offer to a local nat. And for success in love or business, a cash offering to a spirit medium is often considered a smart move.
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Camera: Canon 20D
Format: Digital
Lens: 16-35mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/15 @ f/8
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Weather Conditions: Indoors
Time of Day: 2 p.m.
Lighting Techniques: Flash and ambient light
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