Dana Anjali Photography

This image was taken on Lake Tonlé Sap which is near Siem Reap in Cambodia. The fisherman appeared from nowhere, and for me this was an experience of timelessness.

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After a long boat journey down the River Ou in northern Laos, the sun began to set and this beautiful view opened up. The river was like liquid gold and the reflection of that lone tree was stunning.  What a pristine moment!

My first evening in the Yuang Yang area in Yunnan, China, I was treated to this golden sunset photo opportunity.  The presence of local villagers working in their fields beautifully emphasizes the immensity of these rice terraces which have existed for a thousand years.  

While watching the sun rise at Angkor Wat, an ancient temple near Siem Reap in Cambodia, I discovered these gorgeous water lilies that were bathed in the golden morning light. 

This image was taken on Inlé Lake in central Myanmar (Burma).  This was my first evening there. I was deeply touched by the magic of this scene; time seemed to stand still as I witnessed this man fishing in the old traditional way. 

This photograph was taken at the U Bein’s Bridge located near Amarapura in central Myanmar (Burma).  It is a 1300-foot-long teak bridge that crosses Taungthaman Lake.  The bridge is named for an ogre who supposedly came here looking for the Buddha. The bridge is known as the longest teak span and has so far lasted two hundred years, though you can see there are definitely signs of wear! All day long, monks and nuns cross back and forth between the monasteries on each side of the bridge.  There are also endless townspeople, many on bicycles, crossing to and fro. It is a fascinating sight.  At the time I took this photo, it was in the late afternoon.  I was in a boat on the lake feasting on the changing play of life on the bridge. These two monks captured my attention very powerfully.  I was struck by the simplicity of their just walking their path.

This bridge is located on Malenge Island, one of the Tongean Islands in Sulawesi, Indonesia.  The bridge was built several years before we arrived so that the children who lived in a nearby "Sea Gypsy" village could walk to their school located two kilometers away on the main island.  I named this image "Trust" as the villagers, young and old alike, were undaunted as they walked across the bridge even though there were many planks missing. I would never have ventured onto it myself! For me, this image expresses the trust that we need as we walk step by step through our lives.

I took this image from my guesthouse room window overlooking the Duoyishu Rice Terraces in Yunnan, southern China.  I spent hours watching the local people walking with such grace and ease along the very narrow and slippery terrace edges.  It was another world! 

The old O’Keefe fishing stage draws many an eye in the historic village of Tilting on the island of Fogo, Newfoundland.  This building is surrendering into the support of the rock beneath it.

Early one morning, not so far from Port aux Port in Newfoundland, I passed this lake. What drew me originally was the sunrise colours, but as I approached the lake, I was so taken by how the stones near the shore appeared to dissolve into the reflection of sky. What a magical moment! 

Overnight our boat moored near Bischoff Island, Juan Perez Sound, off the north-west coast of British Columbia in Haida Gwaii. In the morning, I woke up to this amazing display of light and cloud. 

Driving back from Yosemite National Park, I passed through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains with its stunning landscape of grassy hills and sparce Oak trees.  This particular Oak tree caught my attention. 

While visiting a very remote village in northern Laos, I encountered this beautiful baby in her basket.  I was so struck by the incredible presence of this little girl as she gazed into the light. 

I was lucky enough to be in Luang Prabang, northern Laos, when Hmong New Year celebrations were taking place. At this week-long festival, young women and men can meet and court one another.  The young women spend a long time creating their dresses for this occasion and some of the men also were amazingly attired. This young girl was all dressed up but of course is a long way away from marriage. As she posed for a photograph, I was particularly struck by the power and intensity of her gaze. I had a strong sense of her being an old soul. 

While walking along a dusty road in the Usambara Mountains in northern Tanzania, I met these local girls who were full of joy and life. They totally loved being photographed and delighted in showing me the fullness of their spirit and power.  

In a remote Akha village in northern Laos, this group of girls accompanied me as I explored. At one point they all went into a house and appeared on the rooftop above me. It was a very sweet moment of connection.

I met this Akha woman in her traditional dress while we waited for a bus at the Boun Neua station in northern Laos.  I felt lucky to have the opportunity to photograph her as generally Akha women are very shy of having their pictures taken. Akha women are the backbone of their communities often doing most of the hard physical labour while the men stay home in the villages.  

In a small northern Laotian village, along the River Ou, I meet this beautiful elder who invited me into her yard and offered me some of her cooked potatoes. As I accepted her generosity, I was blessed by her radiant smile and her open-hearted friendliness.  

While wandering in a village near Sapa in the mountains of northern Vietnam I encountered this beautiful older woman. Her presence was one that communicated strength and resolve and also great tenderness and kindness.  I so appreciated our connection.

While at the Can Cau Saturday Market in the mountains of northern Vietnam near Bac Ha, I encountered this man who was so striking. He was such a contradiction with his soft pink umbrella contrasting with his stern expression and his formal uniform. 

Prajna Paramita is known as the Buddhist goddess of compassion and wisdom.  This photo was taken at the Spirit Rock Meditation Centre in California. 

The pristine beauty of this waterlily which was on a pond in Newfoundland, Canada, is one that speaks to me of the potential within each of us to awaken into the fullness of who we truly are.  

As the clouds opened up and the sun shone through on this lily pond in Fogo Island, Newfoundland, it was as though heaven and earth came together.

On winter morning in Regina, Saskatchewan, I woke up to this beautiful dawn and was delighted by the unfolding play of the branches with the subtlety of the rising sun. 

While visiting Isla Blanca, not far from Cancun, Mexico, I feasted on the loveliness of these beautiful radiating palm fronds.  

These glorious aspens inspired me on a Fall day at Anglin Lake in northern Saskatchewan, Canada.

I encountered this tree while visiting the ancient village site of T'anu located in Gwaii Haanas National Park in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. This tree, for me, captures the sheer beauty of this amazing island. 

While visiting the Butterfly Centre located near Siem Reap in Cambodia, this butterfly landed just in front of me and our eyes met!

I  loved the way this flamingo was silhouetted against the water lit by the setting sun, on the lagoon west of Isla Blanca,  near Cancun in Mexico. 

At the lagoon to the west of Isla Blanca, Mexico, I was watching this green-legged egret for a long time when suddenly it took flight. It was a breathtakingly beautiful moment. 

Nestled softly amongst the colourful spring flowers of Ngoro Ngoro Crater, a National Park in Tanzania, this young lion gazes at me with steady intensity ...... the true raw beauty of nature!