23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Morning Market on the Water

At dawn, vendors gather on wooden boats to trade flowers, produce, and handmade goods on a calm river. The market becomes a moving mosaic of color and culture, a glimpse into daily life in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant floating communities.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Inle, Shan State, Myanmar
Camera: LEICA SL (Typ 601)
Copyright: © Pyae Phyo Thet Paing