As someone who has their fair share of gear and technical clothing for all manner of conditions and environments, I've spent a good amount of time in shops and researching online over the years. I like to buy the right thing the first time, saving money where I can, and I have some tips below so that you can do the same.
Read MoreHow does one pack to lead three photography tours over the course of 5 months abroad, while photographing 4 countries on 3 continents, in climates ranging from +36°c to -30°c? And do it all in 37kg?
Read MoreHot air ballooning over Inle Lake isn't the first to come to mind when thinking of flying experience in Myanmar. When most think of hot air ballooning in Myanmar, pictures of colorful balloons rising up over the temples of Bagan come to mind. As it should... people (and pilots) come from all over the world to experience that glowing sunrise view from above the temples with nearly 1000 years of history to them. But there is a open secret that all of the hot air balloon pilots in Bagan talk about, and that's the hot air balloon flight over Inle Lake.
Read MoreWherever I go, I typically have a camera with me... and I'm often asked how I take the images that I do.
So I decided to open my bag (so to speak) and let you have a peek inside. So come and check out my current camera gear setup, from camera bodies, to tripods, to all sorts of odds and ends.
Read MoreThe Tazaungdaing Fire Balloon Festival (Festival of Lights) had such a reputation that I avoided going for years. Now, each year... I can't stay away from the awe-inspiring madness and beauty.
Read all about what the festival is about, and how to see it for yourself in 2019.
Read MoreI hear from so many travelers to Myanmar who want to make sure that their money goes to the people, and not to the government or croonies. In the past few years, there has been a big boom in creative social enterprises in Myanmar, and I wanted to shine a light on them. Find the best places to spend your money and make the biggest difference.
Read MoreThe old British hill station village of Kalaw is easily one of my favorite places in Myanmar. While seen as most as just the place to start the very popular Kalaw-to-Inle trek, it's so much more than that.
The cool mountain air, mixed with the beautiful pine forests and a relatively mellow vibe make for a great stop on your Myanmar adventure. The biggest mistake people make in coming here is that most only stay for a single night.
Read MoreFor years, I've tried to find the best ways to share my images and tell their stories. These include fine art galleries, sophisticated websites, presentations and every other way you can think of. Now, I've found an unlikely place in Instagram.
Read MoreOn Thursday June 16th at 7:00pm, I'll be presenting an artist talk entitled "Behind the Stories of 'This Myanmar Life'" at The Gallery @ Frances Morrison in Saskatoon, Canada.
"Hear and see the stories behind the stories of the exhibition, "This Myanmar Life," as photographer Dustin Main talks about secret police, lost passports, and disappearing friends during his five year documentary project."Read More
Nearly five years ago, I took my first trip to Myanmar (Burma). Before I stepped across that border that very first time, there would have been no way for me to know that I would be traveling back more than a dozen times through the beginning of 2016, and spending more than a year in the country documenting the changes in Myanmar through the stories of the citizens.
Today marks the opening of my debut photography exhibition which melds stories with images called "This Myanmar Life" in Saskatoon, Sk Canada. It's a unique project that flows into the online world with additional stories to follow, as well as more information about the project.
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