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Sunrise over Bagan

Sunrise silhouettes a hot air balloon as it floats over the temple-covered plains of Bagan. What a glorious way to travel, so quiet and so gentle. The perspective--being above the ancient temples watching the sun rise over the Irrawaddy River, it's too cool for words.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2015
Photo Location: Bagan , Myanmar
Camera: NIKON D80
Copyright: © Dorothy Thompson