23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Colorful Threads on Inle Lake
Women arrange freshly dyed threads across bamboo poles above the waters of Inle Lake. The vivid colors, reflections, and careful movements reveal a traditional weaving process that has been part of Myanmar’s heritage for generations.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Camera: | LEICA SL (Typ 601) |
| Copyright: | © Pyae Phyo Thet Paing |