Pixeldawg Loc: Suzhou, China

Many don't realize it, but there are female Buddhist monks. You can tell them from the males by the gray that they wear. Otherwise, they shave their heads as the males do and perform all of the same duties as the males do. They are typically segregated from the males as well and live in all-female monasteries. Occasionally in smaller villages they may work together, but the housing is of course still segregated. Such was the case here, where a very small monastery was built into the side of a small mountain and had both males, who lived in the structure proper and females, who lived in a building a little farther down the hill. Here, a female monk is seen in quiet contemplation during my visit to this place on the outskirts of Jinghua, China. A simple portrait, but I like it and the soft available light. Host with a Nikon N1AW1 with the 110mm (300 mm equivalent) at 100ISO 1/250 at F5.6

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice informal portrait. Interesting story, too.

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

Pictures usually tell most of the story .., however .., your caption enhances the Picture .. nicely done ..

Charlie'smom

Thank you for a very interesting narrative and photograph.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Very well done, Mark. This is a sensitive portrait that reflects the nature of life as a Monk.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Learned something new this morning...thanks for sharing!!

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

A beautiful capture !!! Thank you for sharing. Shang

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good Mark.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I appreciate the back story and the nice photo.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Very nice capture