Shooting Monks

Devine Foresight

Perhaps only Buddha could have had a vision of the future that included the beauty of photography, and even the development of digital photography. Who else could have known that so many would occupy themselves chasing monks in order to capture the wonderful and stark contrast that is created by a flowing saffron robe?

The Hunt

Trying to capture the perfect image of a Monk, against a perfect backdrop, as they go about their business has become a particularly competivie sport. Photographers with long lenses and even longer tripods jostle for best position in order to make the perfect shot.

Monks are easy targets in their bright colours and have started to seek out shelter and safety in numbers.

Photographers must lie in wait for hours, seeking camoflague and shelter from the elements.

For some of the Monks it's all too much and all they want is to hide and avoid the prying eyes.

But for the photographer there is nothing better that the bold saffron on a stark white background.