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Erdene Zuu Monastery


Erdene Zuu Monastery
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Copyright: Chris Jules (ChrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8672 W: 914 N: 11464] (55597)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2007-06
Catégories: Nature
Appareil photographique: Pentax Me Super, Pentax A 28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-06-05 3:31
Vue: 541
Points: 46
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From Wikipedia:

"The Erdene Zuu Monastery (Mongolian: Эрдэнэ Зуу) is probably the most ancient Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. It is in Övörkhangai Province, near the town of Kharkhorin and adjacent to the ancient city of Karakorum. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.

The monastery was built in 1585 by Abtai Sain Khan,[1] upon the (second) introduction of Tibetan Buddhism into Mongolia. Stones from the ruins of Karakorum were used in construction.[2] It is surrounded by a wall featuring 102 stupas[3]. The number 108, being a sacred number in Buddhism,[4] and the number of beads in a Buddhist rosary, was probably envisioned, but never achieved[5]. The monastery was damaged by warfare in the 1680s, but was rebuilt in the 18th century and by 1872 had a full 62 temples inside.

In 1939 the Communist leader Khorloogiin Choibalsan had the monastery ruined, as part of a purge[6] that obliterated hundreds of monasteries in Mongolia and killed over ten thousand monks.[7][8] Three small temples and the external wall with the stupas remained; the temples became museums in 1947. They say that this part of the monastery was spared destruction on account of Joseph Stalin's pressure. One researcher claims that Stalin's pressure was connected to the short visit of US vice president Henry A. Wallace's delegation to Mongolia in 1944.[9]

Erdene Zuu was allowed to exist as a museum only; the only functioning monastery in Mongolia was Gandantegchinlen Khiid Monastery in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. However, after the fall of Communism in Mongolia in 1990, the monastery was turned over to the lamas and Erdene Zuu again became a place of worship. Today, Erdene Zuu remains an active Buddhist monastery as well as a museum that is open to tourists."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erdene_Zuu_monastery
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A well taken colourful daily life scene with excellent details Chris, absolutely nice, compliments!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Hi Chris,
Beautiful architectural shot with superb symetrical composition. I like the tich details and the attractive details. POV is splendid, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hello Chris! Fantastic scene. Original POV. Good architecture. Wonderful colors. Very interesting shot. Good luck!

Hello Chris,
A very good capture of this monastery. The inclusion of the mink hurrying away adds much atmosphere and turns it into a good daily life image. Excellent point of view with superb colours and clarity.

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  • Morac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 928 W: 158 N: 1095] (8036)
  • [2008-06-05 4:41]

Hello Chris,
Beautiful photograph, the more so as the photographs of monastery in Mongolia are rare.
The architecture of this monastery is superb.
The compostion of the photograph is as well made.

Your note is also interesting.
Good day

Hi Chris,
very strong colours and very effective by them. The red clothed monk destroys very good the symmetry of the monastery. Good textures and sharpness.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

merhaba dear chris
wonderful architecture picture.magnificent interesting monastery and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

That's really an impressive building. Wonderful shot. Such a wonderful view with pretty colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2360 W: 199 N: 5514] (23321)
  • [2008-06-05 6:16]

Hello Chris,
Une vue très colorée de ce monastère et bien cadrée.
Le commentaire est très intéressant.
Best regards
denise

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4709 W: 146 N: 9030] (39737)
  • [2008-06-05 7:38]

A beautiful and colorful view, Chris, with good quality and a well choosen PO and composition.
thanks, ciao

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3867 W: 397 N: 6393] (21854)
  • [2008-06-05 7:48]

Hi Chris
God POV on thid i,teresting scene and great architecture. Pleasant color tonesmake this a nice image. Details are also nicely sharp
TFS
Laurent

Salut Chris,
Une très bonne image, colorée, chaude avec un très bon sujet encore une fois. L'habit rouge du moine ressort bien sur l'architecture du monastère.
Je trouve dans ta photo beaucoup de points forts qui mériteraient à eux seuls des prises de vue particulières.
Mes amitiés du Québec mon Cher.
Pierre

Chris Hi:
A very wonderfully composed presentation with colors and an excellent POV. An excellent educatonal note, as always, I always enjoy your images and learning about the world from them.
Larry
USA
TFS!

Hi Chris.

Excellent simmetry only broken by that monk! Nice colours too!

My compliments!

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7261 W: 436 N: 9956] (50891)
  • [2008-06-05 15:21]

Bonjour Chris,
de tres belles couleurs fortes dans ce lieu sacré et calme.
Propice au recueillement ou à la méditation.
Un peu de recul aurait permi d'en voir un peu plus.
Regards.
Daniel.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1918 W: 79 N: 2520] (11569)
  • [2008-06-06 1:52]

Hi Chris! excellent shot! Good picture of Monastery and with effervescent colours and light, the presence of monk additional and the detail is visible the decoration that has interest
Georgios

Fascinating building - the monastery is a very interesting subject, not to mention the monk you also managed to capture.

Well done!!
Dave

Hello Chris,

Strange but interesting architecture, where the use of decoration elements is eye-catching!
Pleasant symmetry in composition, nicely broken by the monk...
Sharp fine details and the colours are well reproduced!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Chris,
Colors and light are excellent.wonderful architecture details.great atmosphere.very good point of view.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2625 W: 52 N: 3655] (11733)
  • [2008-06-09 18:02]

Hi Chris!
These monasteries are really different, and the landscape also. The daily cene is very good with the tents and the monk in foreground.Good colours also.

Salut Chris
You're always showing us incredible places where not many people usually visit, and here I like the way you've presented the monastery, the monk... in a very peaceful atmosphere.
Cheers
Marilyn

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4889 W: 168 N: 7509] (24514)
  • [2008-06-12 3:02]

Namaste Chris
A good near symmetric shot of the monastery which survived. Good detail with the path leading upto the building. The monk is a great add. I also like the big jar in the FG.
Regards
Angshu
PS : Just saw you crossed 1300 posts! This is simply astounding an amount...I had to edit my critique to convey my appreciation.

hello Chris,

Plein de belles couleurs ici. L'architecture est très belle.
Bonne journée
Marie

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