reflections Archives - Mark Middleton

Inle Lake Myanmar

by markmiddletonLandscapes, Urban February 1, 2026April 25, 2026Comments are Disabled

In the summer of 2014, I arrived at Inle Lake almost by accident—and it ended up being one of the most meaningful places I’ve ever photographed. Myanmar (formerly Burma) had only recently begun opening its borders after decades of isolation. Tourism was still limited, infrastructure was minimal, and much of the country felt untouched by …

The Red Light

by markmiddletonUrban December 12, 2025April 25, 2026Comments are Disabled

I took this long-exposure photograph in Amsterdam’s Red Light District years ago, back when I was wandering Europe with my camera and a curious mind. I set up on the edge of the canal, wanting to capture both sides of the street in one frame — the neon glow, the reflections, the movement of people …