Neophyte, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Burmese monks always wear dark saffron robes, which is inspired by “Saffron Revolution” given to the 2007 marches by Buddhist Monks to protest against the military regime of Myanmar. Neophyte young monks are met frequently when visiting monasteries and temples. Here you see the portrait of such one.

Nikon D5000 with 55-200mm | Exposure f/5.3 @ 1/250sec | ISO 450 | Focal Length 160mm
Neophyte, by Ryszard Wierzbicki

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | June 18
Award Score: 66 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 18, Style 12, Skill 12)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Portraiture Photography
Photograph Location: Around Inle Lake Area | Myanmar

Photographer: Ryszard Wierzbicki (Swindon, United Kingdom) Registered
Ryszard Wierzbicki was born in 1963. Graduated with a Master degree of Social Sciences in Children Care Education from University of Gdańsk in 1992 in Poland. He worked in an orphanage and four other companies, going through positions of Educator, Marketing Specialist and Sales & Marketing Manager in various branches (child care, dentistry, orthodontics and IT). Apart of his regular jobs he continued developing his Scuba Diving qualification resulted of an instructor level in PADI. Emigrated to UK in 2006, from where he started his real traveling & photography experience and exploration of South-East Asia. Volunteering occasionally with Stu and the Kids charity organization of Thai and Burmese Orphans (stuandthekids.org). Established 2 forums for active travelers and photographers named Instant Travelling (instanttravelling.ning.com) and World Around (worldaround.pl) in 2010. Changed an ironed suit and laptop for cargo trousers, hoodie jacket, knapsack and started to manage freely the passion of photography, traveling and scuba diving.

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