Constellations Photo

Photographer’s Note

Burmese constellations

This is the last posting for Maha Wizaya Pagoda. This bell shaped pagoda has a hollow inside and its interior is very colourful and beautiful.

In the main posting you can see a shot of the ceiling which is decorated with many different figures representing the most diverse constellations that can be seen on the sky of Burma. While visiting this part of the pagoda I noticed the lights of each constellation coming on one by one. At the end, I realised that the guardian of the pagoda turned the lights on for me and as soon as I had finished he turned them off again. This was a very kind attitude which prompted me to make a donation to the pagoda.

Another feature of the pagoda’s interior is the display of paintings representing all famous Burmese pagodas and the large collection of Buddha statuettes, made of different materials such as terracotta, timber, jade and even pure gold. The WS1 shows the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock).
The ceilings of all four entrances are decorated with paintings which represent Buddha in different daily life activities. In WS2 and WS3 you can see two of them. All the paintings are lit by spot lights which make photography very challenging.

Due to the difficult light conditions all the shots are far from being technically perfect but I still think they were worth the posting for its documental significance.

ISO: 1600

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besnard (30968) 2008-10-27 23:57

Bonjour Antonio
Un joli cliché inédit qui présente beaucoup d'originalité. J'aime ces personnages qui ont un petit côté naif qui n'est pas pour me déplaire.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

maltese (21537) 2008-10-27 23:59

Hello Antonio
Une belle faon de représenter les constellations et une belle réalisation technique dans une lumière sûrement difficile!!
Du beau travail!!
Amicalement
hervé

mesutilgim (37120) 2008-10-28 0:02

Hi Antonio,
This is an entry wchich hundred purcently confroms with the regulations of TE ; learning the world through photography. Both, technically and informatively perfect entry.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

phwall (5693) 2008-10-28 0:29

Hi Antonio,
absolutely worth posting, it's a fascinating capture. Far from being technically perfect, I think you've done a marvelous job with this image. Perfectly exposed, sharp as a pin and the composition is perfect.
Great shot, I had no idea there were so many animals depicted in the constellations over Burma.
Very informative shot and also the note that goes with it, thank you for posting.
Cheers
Peter

siamesa (13142) 2008-10-28 0:32

Olá Antonio
Uma maravilha essa constelação no teto. Fiquei um tempo procurando alguma que eu, quando criança, costumava ver, mas não encontrei.Preciso dar uma olhada nos livros de astronomia.
Uma foto para se guardar. Vai para minhas favoritas com certeza.
Abraços
Maria

AiresSantos (42686) 2008-10-28 0:59

Ola Antonio,
Sem duvida alguma uma grande constelacao no tecto da Pagoda.
Muito bem visto e melhor captado. Excelente o POV e os detalhes
Um abraço Amigo
Aires

mikolaj_kawa (30879) 2008-10-28 1:37

Hello Antonio! Very interesting theme. Good POV and capture. Perfect sharpness. Original picture. Good luck!

mydrjoe (1240) 2008-10-28 3:52

Olà Antonio,

En efecto, esta foto no parece realmente fácil de hacer pero yo creo que la clave está el buen equipo fotográfico que utilizas y el buen uso que sabes hacer de él. En cualquier caso, el resultado es excelente. Como lo es, también, el de las imagenes mostradas en los WS y la excelente nota que acompaña y completa este buen trabajo. Enhorabuena!

Un saludo,
JR

psychache (1831) 2008-10-28 4:24

Beatiful.. both place and the photo

parbo (11004) 2008-10-28 7:50

Olá Antonio,

Amazing view of dome from inside while colorful paints and lights on them making your frame unique one. Excellent capture of lights and dome textures, I also like your three complementary posts include closer view of colorful paints.

Parabéns e Abraço!

Ertugrul

robiuk (10763) 2008-10-28 14:00

Excellent work, Antonio!
Indeed challenging light for taking photos, but I think
you managed great with (I believe) high ISO.
At the very first look I thought this photo was of a
children's bedroom ceiling, because of the simplified
ornaments, but your informative note accompanied by WS
photos tells another story.
VERY interesting post!
Cheers,
Robi

carper (65394) 2008-10-28 22:43

an unusual photo Antonio,
unusual but very nice and a good capture with those light it's not easy to make a shot like this, well handled the light and well ccomposed with a clear photo, and a good note, good photojob Antonio and thanks for sharing.
regard jaap

fayeulle (26547) 2008-10-29 0:19

Hello Antonio
An uncommon picture. I don't see technical default here. your DSLR is good for 1600
Cheers
JP

gracious (20017) 2008-10-29 2:15

Hello Antonio,
The lighting condition is perfect to me with good exposure and focus as well!
the image is sharp with good colour and great details
many thanks for the posting
well done
Tony

dareco (17104) 2008-10-29 6:36

A very interesting and informative post! I enjoyed seeing all of these pictures, and I think you did a nice job on each. We are able to see the details very well. TFS

zeca (20026) 2008-10-29 8:07

Uma foto interessante e muito bem capturada, Antônio. Também me agrada o enquadramento.
Abraços,
Zeca

plimrn (19688) 2008-10-29 9:49

Olá Antonio,
What a beautiful series of photos. The details of the night sky in the pagoda are really lovely. I haven't seen many people posting from Myanmar and I wonder how people are doing there.
SAA, Pat

josepmarin (33965) 2008-10-29 13:25

Olá António,
me admira la calidad de esta toma en interior con una ISO 1600 y en la que casi no se nota ruido, con una buena gestión de la débil luz. El plano contrapicado es dinámico y tiene un gran grafismo, me gusta cómo has captado la decoración del techo en esta bóveda.
Los dibujos de las constelaciones son simpáticos y fácilmente reconocibles.
Bonito trabajo, amigo mío.
Un abrazo,
Josep

cfreire (11647) 2008-10-29 14:46

Oi, Antonio
Está deslumbrante a sua composição, com ótima definição de cores e contrastes, assim como, o balanço de luzes. Creio que devido a posição do tema, não foi uma tomada tão fácil de ser feita. Bela mostra. Abraço, Consuelo

giorgimer (21394) 2008-10-29 16:50

Hi Antonio,

a really curious subject it was a good choice to share it with us. The composition with the inclusion of the border allows to understand its shape.

Well done!

Gio

lucasgalodoido (16699) 2008-10-29 17:49

Olá Antônio,
bem interessante mesmo essa arte, aqui no Brasil ja vi decorações nesse estilo no quarto de crianças, mas não tão detalhada como esse. Bom controle da luz aqui também.
Parabéns e Abraço

emjleclercq (14424) 2008-10-29 23:12

After reading your note, I will conclude that the guardion of the temple is not only kind, but also well good in both psychology and marketig, since his little help with the switch triggered the gift to the temple.
But clearly the ceiling is much better with the little lights on.

All the best,

Emmanuel

papagolf21 (56567) 2008-10-30 1:51

Bonjour, cher ami Antonio,
La peinture est le miroir immuable de tout ce que l'Univers nous offre de plus beau !
Ces fresques sont d'une grande beauté.
Très intéressantes images (l'on apprend beaucoup grâce à nos amis de TE).
Amitiés.
Philippe

Atousa (3456) 2008-10-30 7:00

Salam Antonio,

Very interesting shot n place..the framing n light management are very good n the details worth seeing..an informative shot ..TFS
Greetings, A

Docarmo (8844) 2008-10-30 19:06

Olá António,
Um trabalho admirável no teto do templo, que você captou com maestria e precisão invejáveis... foi na mão ou apoiaste a máquina em algum lugar? Um tripé contorcionista? ;-)
Parabéns!
MCV

toto (18755) 2008-10-30 22:59

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce ciel avec ces constellations, de toute beauté et de toute douceur, la preuve, certains animent dans des genre de montage( je ne trouve plus le nom), des mobiles je pense.
Des lumières qui tournent sur le plafond pour calmer bébé, certains représentent des étoiles, vous avez pris un ciel excellent.

Amitiés Thomas

trekks (14332) 2008-10-31 9:09

hi Antonio

I like this view of the scientific but presented in art form of the pagoda. Quite interesting to see all the animals and symbols, I wonder if it relates to horoscope or astrology? But definitely something to relate about history.

A fine TE post. tfs

bill

stego (22376) 2008-10-31 12:21

Olá António,
Mais uma bela imagem de arte "naif asiática", como eu gosto de lhe chamar. Tal como dizes, a perfeição técnica não é o forte de qualquer uma delas, mas atendendo às circunstâncias, até que nem estão nada mal e certamente que merecem ser publicadas.
Um abraço, José.

Jardim (3197) 2008-10-31 15:44

Olá António,

Eu gosto de olhar para o céu mas nunca o vi desta maneira.

è um céu diferente um céu muito pueril mas bonito a luminosidade também ficou muito bem.

JJ

MLINES (10922) 2008-10-31 22:07

Hi Antonio, You show us a very different side of Burma than what is often seen. They seem to love their elephants as do the Thais. Good colours and interesting notes. TFS. Murray.

Bluejeans (32843) 2008-11-01 13:42

Oi António ,
Bonito esse tecto com as constelações com as suas posições e formas da natureza , gostei muito dos detalhes , bom uso do iso 1600 , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jmdias (19675) 2008-11-02 8:06

antonio

bela foto e mais uma vista de constelações alienígenas, mais um ponto de vista diferente do ocidente.. os incas não viam imagens nas constelações mas nos espaços negros, questão de pontos de vista. belo trabalho, gostei do corte da imagem

abraços

jorge

azaf1 (15547) 2008-11-02 10:24

Hi Antonio
This is a very good documentary about the Burmese constellations. It's not only interesting as information but also very good as a capture. I like the way you have framed it with the beautiful curve and the vivid colors.
Do have a nice week and TFS
Argiris

capthaddock (28640) 2008-11-02 13:47

No Novice monks? No golden pagodas? Certainly an unusual side of Burma, and as always, super interesting.

vascao (192) 2008-11-02 16:32

Uau, ISO 1600. Isso em minha câmera significa um 9 megapixels de cores inteiramente sem ordem...
Além do valor documental, a imagem é excelente, António, tirada de um ótimo ponto de vista e muito bem composta. Incomum, atraente, complexa e bem-executada.
[]'s
Sergio

riclopes (33115) 2008-11-04 0:46

Não acho nada que estejam longe de serem perfeitas tecnicamente, António. Pelo contrário, tirando um pouco de luz reflectida no WS2 e WS3, são todas excelentes fotos e gosto de todas. Esta é muito engraçada e original, se bem que me parece que estou ali a ver agrupamentos de estrelas que nunca vi antes... ;-)
ric

Janice (4386) 2008-11-04 1:01

What an interesting ceiling this is, Antonio. And so are your notes describing it all. How wonderful it must have been to see it too.
You show it well, and it isn't always easy to get the ceiling all in the image but you managed well,
TFS
Janice

Charo (31677) 2008-11-04 12:43

Olá Antonio,
Uma abóbada muito singular com grande número de animais e outras coisas. Uma forma muito original de apresentar as constelações. Excelentes detalhes e cores.
Um abraço,
Charo

nchen2000 (102) 2008-11-05 4:45

Hello Antonio:
The photo shows that the photographer is very creative.
Best regards,
Nelson

Juntas (3468) 2008-11-05 14:19

Olá António. Bonita perspectiva desse tecto. Cores lindas e luz bem conseguida com bons detalhes. Parabéns. PAulo

marietom (32058) 2008-11-05 14:55

hello Antonio,

vraiment très belle, cette image, un peu féérique, j'aime beaucoup.
Bonne soirée
Marie

everlasting (10938) 2008-11-21 5:27

This is surely worth posting, Antonio, I have never seen anything like this in burma, a truly fascinating image. I think with the limted light you have done a good job. Very informative note too.

BennyV (4839) 2008-11-29 7:47

Somehow I missed this lovely miniature shot. No need for extra attention and probably everything has been said about this shot already, but still...what a great post! Thanks for the interesting WS's too.

Benny

tempocativo (439) 2008-12-02 10:53

Muito bonito, e pelo que percebi, não foi fácil fotografar devido à luz, mas o trabalho final ficou bastante interessante, e as cores bem definidas. Parabéns!

xuaxo (5799) 2008-12-21 15:03

Olá António
Aqui está mais um belo conjunto de fotografias, preparadas com cuidado. São muito interessantes.
Esta na miniatura parecia um aquário, por isso tive uma bela surpresa ao clicar.
Cumprimentos
Francisco

Photo Information

Copyright: Antonio Ribeiro (ribeiroantonio) (21957)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2008-10-04
Categories: Cérémonies, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS30D, Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS-USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Cir-Polarizer
Exposition: f/2.8, 1/25 secondes
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-10-27 23:54
Favoris: 1 [voir]