Burma's misty mornings and lost cities in pictures

Early morning mist rises over the ancient ruins of Bagan. Between the 11th and 13th century more than 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas were constructed in what was the capital of the Kingdom of Bagan. Over 2,200 still survive. This photograph was taken from a hot air balloon. During the winter months these balloons take off before sunrise and drift over the pagoda-studded plains.