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Temple of the Emerald Buddha


Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Albert Zaldivar (albertz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 331 W: 4 N: 473] (2095)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-27
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Nikon D50, 52 mm Circ. Polarizer
Exposition: f/11, 1/125 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-07-04 7:27
Vue: 544
Points: 33
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Wat Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, serves as the royal chapel and such is located in one corner of the Grand Palace compound, unlike other Buddhist temples, it has no resident monks.

About the Emerald Buddha
The fable statue - the Phra Keo - was discovered when lightning struck an ancient stupa in northern Thailand in the early 15th century. Over the next five centuries, legends accumulated around the small seated image - 26 inches high and 19 inches wide at the lap span, actually carve from a semiprecious jade. It was enshrined in a number of northern cities and also, for more than 250 years, in Laos; the future Kind Rama I brought it back to Thailand after having destroyed Vientiane to take possession of it, and later made it the principal Buddha image of his new capital Bangkok. The image is most venerated of all the thousands in the country. Today the Emerald Buddha sits high atop an ornate throne of gilded robe in this bot.

About the shot
Taken several shots in this angle to avoid unwanted human body parts in the foreground. Taken in raw, adjusted saturation, curves and levels and fix lens distortion using PS3.

Exif Data
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D50
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Exposure Time: 1/125
F-Stop: f/11
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 18 mm
Date Taken: 2008-06-27 08:53
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Did not fire
Exposure Program: Manual
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awsome colours ;-) brilliant photo

Ursula

Hello Albert!
With a great POV you have given us the finest example of a beautiful and colorful temple in Thailand - superb architecture!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

Hi Albert,

it's impossible not to like your shots. I reiterate everything I said about your last post. Keep your partivcular way for this post-processing. A beautiful and colorful seen of this temple. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Attractive POV,Highly Sharpness and picturesque composition, IMO,quite a daily life scene,Very clear and crisp color,Good capture a moment and arrangement of element in this frame too.Good work,TFS.

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1858 W: 522 N: 3649] (14734)
  • [2008-07-04 9:15]

Hi Albert,
This is not your best picture. There's to much sharpness in it and the contrast is also extreme.
Just my opinion if course. I prefer it more natural...
BW
Marc

Hi Albert,
phantastic shot with a great POV that shows quite a lot of the amazing architecture.
Congratulation!
Greetings
Harriet

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3872 W: 235 N: 5063] (24868)
  • [2008-07-04 10:07]

hi albert
this is a great shot, full of light and colors. Excellent composition and perfect moment to capture such place and such scene.
regards


didier

Hello Albert,
From a good POV your picture shows this beautiful architecture very well. Also very bright and colourful.
Regards, Paul

Albert: Your notes are, as always full, and the near fish-eye image is superb as well. regards, c

Hello albert,
It's so beautiful that seems unreal.Fantastic architecture. Superb picture. Congratulations and TFS.
Regards
Maria

Hi Albert, you know my opinion for yours photos, in this case I have one note..I think you have some overexposure places and lose of details. My be compression is the problem of details.
Anyway. Great photo and place again!

TFS and regards,
Phil

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4893 W: 121 N: 487] (43143)
  • [2008-07-04 23:49]

Hi Albert,
beautiful architecture of temple, good composition. I like the contrast and pleasant effect of polariser on the sky. Good note also.
Gr., Aleksander

Bonjour, cher Albert,
Que dire devant tant de magnificence, rien, regarder, s'emplir les yeux de cette architecture, comprendre toutes les subtilités liées à la construction, la richesse des ornements.
Un pur régal.
Amitiés.
Philippe

The very difficult light has resulted in some hard contrast. That is unavoidable in these conditions and I think you have handled the difficulties very well. You chose a good angle for your composition so you could show as much as possible of the wonderful architecture. Good work
Kath

Hi Albert!

I have been to this impressive place and seen this fantastic temple and i can assure you that your excellent photo makes it look even more impressive than it really is! Excellent angle, perfect composition and framing, but most important brilliant colours! congratulations!

Hercules

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2159 W: 0 N: 5272] (26084)
  • [2008-07-05 8:02]

Hello,

quelle belle image,c e temple est de toute beauté, ces toits sont vraiment fantastiques, qulle couleurs, quelle dorures avec les personnage, mangifique.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Hi Albert,
ah superb architecture, I have been visiting that one too when I came to Thailand, I like a lot these details of the roofs. You have very strong contrasts in thims image but it is well exposed and benefits from pleasant sky with clouds.
Have a nice week end JY

Hey Albert,

Amazing ornate details of the temple is very attractive. Though a bit too contrasty, loosing some deatils in view. The blue sky compensates to the entire picture giving an imposing imagery of the palace. Still loved the shot dude!

Cheers!

Jom

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