TRAFFIC JAM by Mousson

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 25, 2007

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On partait de Mandalay en voiture La circulation n´avançait pas d´un milimètre J´ai demandé au guide ( indépendent, rien à voir avec le gouvernement) ce que s´y passait Il avait l´air blasé : « Rien, c´est juste une procession boudhiste qui bloque la circulation ! » Je lui lance un regard noir pour ne pas m´avoir prevenue , avant de sauter hors de la voiture et revenir plus d´une heure après C´était magnifique, un défilé immense avec des gens deguisés, les écoles défilant avec leurs symboles, des chars colorés, toute une parade comme je n´ai jamais vue Pendant ce temps, mon guide, qui me connaissait déjà, était allé aux infos pour pouvoir répondre à toutes mes questions en détail « Il s´agit d´une procession en hommage à un moine, un homme saint trés veneré ici, de la région, qui a été promu par les plus hautes hautes autorités Theravades du Sri Lanka « Bon, savoir à quoi correspond une « promotion » d´un moine exige des connaissances réligieuses que mon jeune guide ne possédait pas, je n´éxagère pas C´était probablement la première fois de ma vie que j´étais ravie, émerveillé, d´être retenue d´un embouteillage Mais en Birmanie, rien est comme ailleurs, même les embouteillages We started the travel to go out Mandalay but circulation not advance a milimeter I requested to my guide (independent, nothing to see with the government) what happens He say with blasé air: “Nothing, it is only a boudhist procession which blocks circulation!” I launch a black look to him to not me talk about, before jumping outside of the car and return more than one hour after It was splendid, an immense procession with people dressed with differents colored cloths, the schools ravelling with their symbols, coloured chars, a whole parade as I never saw During this time, my guide, which knew me already, had gone to the news to be able to answer all my questions "It a procession in tribute to a monk, a holy man very considerated here, which was promoted by the highest Theravades authorities of Sri Lanka What corresponds a "promotion" of a monk requires religious knowledge that my young guide don’t have, I don’t exagerate It was probably the first time of my life which I was charmed, filled with wonder, to be retained of a traffic jam But in Burma, nothing is like elsewhere, even the traffic jams

Comments (67)

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capitanpescanova

8:21PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Muy buena fotografia. Excelente manera de capturar exoticas instantaneas!!!

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goodoleboy

9:22PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

On the road to Mandalay, where the flying fishes play... The elephant has such a peppermint stripe look to it, really interesting. Good capture, M!

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VelvetMoxie

9:34PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Oh, this is terrific! I sure wish there were something like this to watch in OUR traffic jams! With us it is usually only someone on the side of the road going the other way changing a flat tire, LOL!

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yakchat

9:57PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

WOW!!!! This is an awesome capture...love the photos of your travels and stories....always look forward to each one...love, Carol

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sharky_

10:15PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

I listen to your stories on your every post. Love it. Aloha

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JOEANOMALY

10:19PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

An excellent photo capture by an excellent photo-journalist*****

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MUSEWORX

1:32AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Very great scene and a superb capture!

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jif3d

2:01AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Hey Dudette, that Elephant has baggy pants...I didn't know they were fashionista's !!! So you get paid for doing your art...wish I could as well ! Lucky you and Well done ! ~Cheers~ :o)

aquablue

2:10AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Rien à voir avec nos embouteillages !!! Ici tout est couleur et joie de vivre ! magnifique image Mousson !!!

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velasco

2:34AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Merecia la pena un retraso para retener este momento con una instantanea. Estupenda fotografia

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artaddict2

2:43AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Another fantastic image of this amazing culture. Very informative once again. What a wonderful lifetime experience. Your work certainly deserves a prize.

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PIERRE25

3:02AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Comme d'habitude c'est magique Mousson, tes textes comme tes photos, j'aime!!!

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huismus

3:52AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Beautiful capture. Great.

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NekhbetSun

6:33AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Fabulous !!!

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SomethingStrange

7:35AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Now theres something you dont see everyday :D

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delaorden_ojeda

8:26AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

fantastica captura exotica, me encanta !

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auntietk

9:20AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

What a wonderful reason for a traffic jam! I'm glad you were able to capture this. Will we get to see more from this parade?

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Buzzzy

10:06AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

WONDERFUL happy scene here! Love your WONDERFUL "travel-logs & THANK YOU so much for sharing them! Teri

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RodolfoCiminelli

10:10AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Impresionante desfile religioso.....!!! Una fantástica y muy oportuna fotografía Rosely......!!!!

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KarmaSong

10:21AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Encore une image magique et un commentaire narratif qui donne envie d'en savoir toujours plus !..Bravo Rosely, c'est une photo qui mérite d'être ...retravaillée pourquoi pas , mais pas essentiellement. 5+++

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Mondwin

10:25AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Fabulous capture, my Dear!!!!!!!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx

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bugatti

10:34AM | Fri, 26 October 2007

Magnifique! Tres belle! ... je te demande pardon, mais j'ai toujours l'impression que tes merveilleuses images sont prises avec une appareil à photos qui n'est pas à l'hauteur, un peu flou et avec une gamme de couleurs un peu fanèes ... Ou est ce que c'est une choix?

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