At the station, a photo from Yangon, South

Photographer's Note

Turning my attention back to Myanmar.
Everything moves at a slow pace, the trains, buying tickets. often the ticket is written out in long-hand and then duplicated. These passengers queue patiently to buy a train ticket.
Despite the recent modernisation in Burma, I love to see how so many people are still wearing the traditional longyi.

pajaran, pierrefonds, jhm, Royaldevon, jean113, jemaflor, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102846) 2021-04-12 4:23

Hello Elaine,
When I visited Burma in the early 1970's I had a feeling of stepping back into the 1930's or -40's. Maybe they have now caught up with the 80's. The slow pace was no doubt one reason for the gentle atmosphere I found, apart from the general friendliness of most people, but maybe the traditional clothes also meant something for the atmosphere. It is rather amazing that this photo was taken in 2020.
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (114608) 2021-04-12 5:19

Hi Elaine,

You have captured well the persons waiting in line in front of counter. The point of view is showing the details of the interior of the train station. The surrounding light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice dya.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221781) 2021-04-12 5:36

Ciao Elaine, lovely composition with a lot of people, excellent clarity, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211736) 2021-04-12 5:58

Goedemiddag Elaine,

Sommige landen en mensen zijn trouw aan hun kledij.
Zij zullen zich daar gemakkelijk in voelen.
Wat echt opvalt is de rust en de discipline van al degene die in de rij staan voor een trein kaartje.
Zoals u zegt, mensen houden van traditie en willen niets kopen via digitaal platform.
Foto uit het leven gegrepen, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.
John.

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-04-12 6:36

Hello Elaine,

This is almost like a step back into the past!
The people are mostly traditionally dressed and are patiently waiting in line. There appears to be no frustration that the wait is lengthy; it is expected and accepted.
This must have been taken just before lockdown around the world.
Did you have trouble returning home?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jean113 (27899) 2021-04-12 8:23

Hello Elaine, opened in the enlarged version, we can view all the people much more clearly.
They wait patiently, and it is interesting to see the traditional dress of the longyi.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (139362) 2021-04-12 12:08

HI Elaine,back in Burma with this pic of the last year but showing normally days,and now all is changed,i like your attention for this nation and for this people celebrated with your memories. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ifege (48253) 2021-04-12 22:09

Hi Elaine
The train station in more peaceful times with the extra work done in the workshop version being worthwhile.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147300) 2021-04-12 23:07

Hi Elaine,
Well photographed this queue and all these people with traditional clothes and these longyi, tfs.

ChrisJ (171888) 2021-04-13 0:17

Hello Elaine,

Like Gert, when I visited Victoria Point in southern Burma from Ranong in Thailand, it was like stepping back in time to the 1940'! A good daily life scene of the people queued. Tfs!

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-04-14 7:47

Hi Elaine
Lots to look at this quite orderly and a patient queue highlighting some of local way of life. The two faces looking towards the camera connect and engage with the viewer
Excellent candid.
Best regards