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Mythical Guardians


Mythical Guardians
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Albert Zaldivar (albertz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 301 W: 4 N: 438] (1851)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-27
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Nikon D50, 52 mm Circ. Polarizer
Exposition: f/3.5, 1/250 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-07-05 8:23
Vue: 288
Points: 28
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
This is one of the large statues of mythical guardians, half human-half bird that surrounds the Royal Pantheon you can see at the background. The statues contains the scared Buddhist scriptures, the Tripitaka.

The Royal Pantheon was constructed during the reign of King Rama IV in 1855. He intended to place the Emerald Buddha here but the building was not completed until after his death. His successor, King Rama V, considered the building too small to accommodate the congregation at royal ceremonies so the Emerald Buddha was not placed in this building. A small gilt stupa belonging to King Rama IV was placed there instead.

The Emerald Buddha was placed at the main Bot(click here" to see the bot) instead.

About the shot
My objective here is to get the detail of the statue and capture the Pantheon at the background. I tried to crawl to get a more lower angle and at least get the top and bottom of the Partheon, but due to space constraints and lens limitation,(i guess?), this was the best picture i could get.

Taken in raw, adjusted curves and levels, sharpen using USM in PS3.


Exif Data
Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D50
Software = Ver.1.00
Date Time = 2008:06:27 10:33:24
Exposure Time = 1/250 sec
F-Stop = f/10
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
ExifVersion = 0221
Date Time Original = 2008:06:27 10:33:24
Date Time Digitized = 2008:06:27 10:33:24
Shutter Speed = 1/250 sec
Aperture Value = f/10
Exposure Bias Value = 0.00
Max Aperture Value = f/3.5
Metering Mode = Pattern
Light Source = Unknown
Flash = 0
Focal Length = 18.0 mm
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
File Source = DSC
Scene Type = Direct Photographed Image
CFA Pattern = IFD Segment, ID = 41730
Custom Rendered = Normal Process
Exposure Mode = Manual
White Balance = Auto
Digital Zoom Ratio = 1.0
Focal Length in 35mm Film = 27
Scene Capture Type = Standard
Gain Control = None
Contrast = Normal
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Normal
Subject Distance Range = Unknown
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This is fantastic job. The DOF is excellent and everything looks very sharp to my eye. The colours are superb. Well done.
I have been there many years ago, and I would happily return again.
Antonio

Hi Albert!
Very interesting object. Good details. Nice light and sharp. Good take.
Cheers!

Attractive capture of identical statue and monument of wat Prakaew,Morning sun light reveal beautiful detail of Yak,Creative composition and highly sharpness.Good work,TFS.

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  • pcp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 115 N: 524] (2773)
  • [2008-07-05 9:40]

Hi Albert,

Wonderful low angle POV. This picture highlight what i feel is Details and the colors. Well framed. Well done.

TFS

Senthil

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2090 W: 0 N: 4912] (24059)
  • [2008-07-05 9:49]

Hello,

très belle statue, quel effet, ce cadrage est mangigique et la montre de très belle façons, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

your hard work resulted in a great angle. I just wish you could have worked it so we could see the statues face instead of hte back of its head. Two points anyway!! TFS.

Bonsoir Albert
très belle lumière qui met en valeur de nombreux détails dans cette photo. J'aime bien le cadrage en contre-plongée. Beau travail.
Xavier

Hi albert,
This is a fantastic picture. Perfect details and excellent colours.I'm fascinated about all the things of Thailand. Congratulations.
Regards
maria

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  • lucski Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 10 N: 222] (3494)
  • [2008-07-05 14:59]

hi Albert
fantastic picture, great POV and quality, colours and details just perfect... very well done
TFS greetings lukasz

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1669 W: 507 N: 3201] (13025)
  • [2008-07-05 22:56]

Hi Albert,
Very special POV, impressive POV. Excellent colours and sharpness and, again, an interesting subject.
Cheers
Marc

hello Albert,

Excellente composition, avec de magnifiques couleurs, j'aime beaucoup !
Bonne soirée
Marie

Hello Albertz,

Your POV gives a very impressive aspect to this statue of mythical guardian. Good colors and details. The BG with the Royal Pantheon is too a good idea. Congratulations,
Roger

I like the low POV, giving it the sense of 'authority' and the clever compositioning including the place it intends to guard.

Well done again ;)

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2008-07-08 9:33]

another good orginal pov here Albert,
the contrast is nice and the pov is unusual but very nice, good nice photo and a pleasure to look at, have a fine day.
gr. jaap

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