Photographer: Karin Corea-Laurel, Woodinville, Washington Image Title: Ko Win Kyaw Zan Prays at Andawthein Shrine Category: Indigenous Cultures   Technical Details: Leica M6, Noctilux 50mm lens, Fuji Provia film, 1/30 second at f/1.0 Location: Andawthein Shrine in Mrauk U, Myanmar (Burma) Description: I was struck by the gentleness of this quiet ritual. I loved how the candlelight was diffused by the pungent incense smoke hanging in the air, highlighting the stone Buddha and carvings inside the ancient shrine.   A former freelance press photographer, Karin Corea-Laurel now prefers travel and adventure photography. She and her family spent nearly a year driving around the world in a Land Rover from London to Bombay. Her travels have taken her to England, Denmark, Sweden, France, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Pakistan, India, the Philippines and Myanmar.   "I especially love to visit remote tribal villages where western influences have had minimal impact on indigenous culture. I would like to inspire others to travel and learn about cultures outside our somewhat isolated continent."   Karin's work has been published in the Honolulu Advertiser, Hawaii Midweek Magazine, the Sun Press, and the Windward Oahu News. She has exhibited in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Artist's Guild and at St. Mary's College of Maryland.   Karin Corea-Laurel Phone: 425-702-8892 Email: kclaurel@spectare.com Web: www.spectare.com     Return to 2003 Galleries | Return to 2003 Indigenous Cultures Gallery     Home | Contact Us | Copyright