Kathmandu Durbar Square

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• riclopes (29014)
• [2007-06-23 6:52]

Wow, most impressive architecture in a superb composition, Vincent. In a way, the tree disturbs a bit the sillouette of the that triple roof, but it also adds a nice graphism on the sky. Fascinating place.
Ricardo

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• kiwi_explorer (12183)
• [2007-06-23 7:27]

Hi Vincent,
Very good POV ... I like the overall rustic color of the image as it really show the age of these ancient buildings. What facinates me most is the intricate wood carving and designs ... it must have been a labour of love to painstakenly hand carve them individually ... oh well it is the house of their God afterall. Well composed and good overall image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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• ben4321 (9335)
• [2007-06-23 7:39]

On the one hand the overhanging tree in the background is a bit of a distraction, but on the other I like how it almost appears to be growing out of the pagoda roof. The similarity in colour reinforces this impression.
The architecture is stunning, and I like how you brought these four elements together in your composition; the three buildings and the tree.
Good work Vincent.

Cheers,
Ben

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• tcht (7179)
• [2007-06-23 7:52]

Hi Vincent
Nice layering composition here showing great details of these lovly buildings. very good perspective too. pity about the unfavourable lighting but u did a good job to illustrate the place well.
Nice weekend
CheukHin

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• Budapestman (28596)
• [2007-06-23 8:02]

Hi Vincent,
Amazing architecture impression. Details are beautiful and decorative. Original POV, splendid composition. Fascinating soft lights and colours. Really attractive and spectacular realization, very aesthetic image. Congratulations. Have a nice weekend
George

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• Nepalidude (13)
• [2007-06-23 8:47]
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• pablominto (32205)
• [2007-06-23 10:01]

Hello Vincent,
This old architecture is very interesting, also to study the influence from an to other countries in the region!
Well framed with great details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Wanda1 (8775)
• [2007-06-23 11:20]

Hi Vincent,
A great point of view and good composition to get all three buildings in the shot. Excellent sharpness and details. The tree in the background fills up the space in the sky nicely. A wonderful and interesting image.
Regards
Wanda

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• sabyasachi1212 (19403)
• [2007-06-23 11:28]

Hi Vincent,
The Durbar square is ofcourse a photographer's delight, with all those beautifully carved woodden pagodas. I love the way the huge tree guards over the temple complex.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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• Angelillo (8621)
• [2007-06-23 16:26]

Bonsoir Vincent,

La composition est très belle, j'aime beaucoup comment tu as choisi le plan, très dynamique, avec beaucoup plans vers l'arrière plan et avec beaucoup niveaux d'hauter et de couleurs! C'est très intelligent la variété, et très bon le fort couleur de l'avant plan. Magnifique! Merci.

Amicalement,
Angel.

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• feather (42156)
• [2007-06-23 18:06]

A very good choice of upwards POV to enclose all these pagoda roofs in a very creative composition. The background tree, while possibly disturbing the lines of the pagoda on the right, does an excellent job of filling in the otherwise bland sky. Good work
Kath

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• stego (16638)
• [2007-06-23 20:58]

Salut Vincent,
What a coincidence, you posting this one exactly when I am finishing the scanning my old photos of this place!
Those roofs are surely a fertile ground for gorgeous compos and you show it wonderfully here. Maybe the light isn't so interesting, but that enabled you having very fine detail in those carvings and textures.
I am going to be picky and I am not sure if my guess is right, but I always thought that Hanuman Dokha was the old Royal Palace and this temple the Taleju. Maybe both me and you are right, Taleju being part of the Hanuman Dokha...
Thank you for bringing me back good memories.
Amicalement, José.

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• Graal (45314)
• [2007-06-24 2:36]

Bonjour Vincent,
very nice architecture of old pagodas, fine composition and colours, interesting note. I like it. Well done photo.

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• Floydian (26938)
• [2007-06-24 4:52]

Hi Vincent,
A famous place and a real good photo. The contrast between all red and brown colour tints are perfect composed. Even that tree really fitts in the overal composition...i like that.
Have a nice day, Henk

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• gary91 (14689)
• [2007-06-24 6:09]

Bonjour Vincent,
Une belle composition avec ce décalage de plan successifs. De plus, les toits se fondent très bien avec les arbres derrière et cela amène une belle harmonie à l'ensemble.
Bon dimanche à toi.
Amicalement, Christian

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• salvator (17441)
• [2007-06-24 15:30]

Hi Vincent,
Wow, superb sharpness and details and nice colors. Nicely composed as well. I wish you a nice week. Best regards. Salvator.

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• josepmarin (27552)
• [2007-06-24 16:06]

Bonsoir Vincent,
la composition est très bien organisée, j'aime la superposition des pagodas et l'effet de la lumière et les couleurs qu'ils changent à mesure qu'ils s'éloignent vers l'arrière-plan.
Bon travail.
Amicalement,
Josep

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• leo61 (34342)
• [2007-06-24 16:09]

Hi Vincent!
Great shot of this unique architecture and a dood composition with the huge leafless tree in the background.A sharp image with many fine details ,taken from a good POV.
Regards,Leo

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• Scharan (12435)
• [2007-06-24 19:47]

Olá Vicent

Bonita foto, composição agradável, gosto dos galhos secos da árvore ao fundo, um detalhe muito bonito.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

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• barrufeto_77 (21104)
• [2007-06-25 1:12]

Hi Vincent.

The light was strange...maybe a little fog too? Anyway, great atmosphere.

My compliments!

Rgs, Oscar

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• Standa (1861)
• [2007-06-25 4:56]

Hi Vincent,
composition of this picture is very nice but what I realy like are stunning details in this architecture. Good light management in not so friendly sun conditions!
Regards,
Stanislav

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• sothy81 (8160)
• [2007-06-25 5:21]

A very nice architectural shot from Nepal. At the first glance, it looks real like a chinese shrine. Very impressive shot. Well done.

Sothy

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• xkolba (3807)
• [2007-06-25 10:18]

Hello Vincent,
Great composition of this ancient architecture. I like how dark part of build after left contrast with background in light mist. Perfect quality, thanks for useful note.
Best regards.
Maciek

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• Paolo (40235)
• [2007-06-25 11:20]

Hi Vincent, amazing image, well buolt with the different buildings and the trees-
excellent POV and high quality too.
thanks, ciao

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• syd1946 (16679)
• [2007-06-25 12:46]

Hello Vincent,
I like the "crop" you made to composed the image.The architecture is really interesting and well see as your informative note about Kathmandu!I like the point you choose for the shot to include the branches in the backround!

Best wishes,
Thomas

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• AmiBe (19514)
• [2007-06-25 18:11]

Hello Vincent,
belle répétition de pagodes, bon cadrage serré.
L'arbre sans feuilles rempli bien le ciel sans nuages.
Bien vu

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• Angshu (26526)
• [2007-06-25 23:48]

Hello Vincent
As I had said before you do have a great idea to see shapes and angles in architecture. Lovely POV & framing for this one...I especially like the branches of the barren tree standing over the pagoda. Yes, we do see a distinct similarity of the merus of Bali temples & these pagodas..who knows from where it originated, as there would for sure, be multiple beliefs.
Regards
Angshu

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• JCG (18374)
• [2007-06-26 1:18]

Bonjour Vincent,

Un cadrage original qui donne beaucoup de relief à l'image. Des toits très travaillés et une architecture intéressante. Une image bien dépaysante c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire. Beau coup d'oeil et merci pour la note instructive.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne journée,

Jean-Charles

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• chrisnet (18912)
• [2007-06-26 5:32]

Bonsoir Vincent,
Oui c'est bien composé avec cette succession de toits magnifiques, tes images ont le gôut de l'évasion... J'apprécie.
Amicalement
Christian

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• Photo65Net (35276)
• [2007-06-26 13:59]

Salut Vincent,
J'aime bien cette vue rapprochée de ces trois temples, chacun créant un plan dans l'image, ces plans étant marqués par la PDC bien gérée.
C'est bien vu, équilibré et coloré.
Bonne soirée,
JB.

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• capthaddock (28506)
• [2007-06-26 21:32]

Hi Vincent - very clever angle, showing everything exotic and fascianting, and nothing of the touristy kitsch souvenir shops which I know are lying just below the bottom frame, I will probably go back there in october.

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• Stepan (27001)
• [2007-06-30 23:47]

J'imagine que c'est une architecture bien typique, bien impressionnante, même si ce ne doit pas être trop simple à composer.
Ce qui me plaît ici, c'est que l'arbre et le templs semble ne faire qu'un (également au niveau des teintes).
Stéphane