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Door to Heaven


Door to Heaven
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Copyright: Vincent Zolt (vincz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17510)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-10
Categories: Castles, Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 20D
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Himalayas & Tibete, Your top rated, Your favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-24 1:34
Viewed: 2405
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Points: 137
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Crossing the Black Mountains which separate western and central Bhutan, you'll enter a part of the country which until the 1970's was only reached by mule and foot trails. The mountain road passes through deciduous forests and at the second pass, Pele La (3300m), the entire area is blanketed by high altitude dwarf bamboo. About five miles from Tongsa, the road winds around a cliff and takes a sharp turn to the left. The view is one of the most beautiful sights in all Bhutan and one from which you will never tire. Sloping down the contour of a ridge stands the many-leveled Tongsa Dzong , built in 1648.

Tongsa is the biggest dzong in Bhutan. It is located at a very strategic position. The view from the dzong extends for many kilometers and in former times nothing could escape the vigilance of its watchmen. Furthermore, the dzong is built in such a way that in the old days, no matter what direction a traveler came from, he/she was obliged to pass by the Dzong. This helped to augment its importance as it thus had complete control over all east-west traffic. That's why Tongsa Dzong is sometimes called "The Door to Eastern Bhutan".

Note - I changed the title from "The Door to Eastern Bhutan" to "Door to Heaven" after Hercules (Cretense) comment below!

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Beautiful shot. How did you wait to have the sun light over the village? Well done.
Antonio

Hi Vincent,
Wonderful light that you have here, love the sun rays filter in through the clouds. Well seens and well captured.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

very pretty shot.

Bonjour Vincent,
avant de partir au travail il me faut satisfaire les yeux avec une de tes photos du Bhoutan... Les rayons du soleil qui illuminent le village et ton point d'observation sont un vrai spectacle. La patience que tu dois avoir eu pour assister à cette scène doit être comparable à celle d'un Bhoutanais!
As-tu pu arriver à Trashigang?
Bonne journée!
Alberto

Salut Vincent,

Nicely captured and well composed. The image is quit dramatic.
Well done.

Spiros

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3688 W: 235 N: 4736] (23371)
  • [2007-01-24 3:55]

bonjour vincent
tres bonne lumiere filtrée par le nuages et qui éclaire majestueusement le dzong dans la vallée.

amicalement
didier

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2007-01-24 5:11]

Hi Vincent

A spectacular lighting arrangement, with the strong diagonal beam of light reinforcing the composition. A splendid & expansive pov. Tfs!

Hi Vincent
I like very much how the sun forces its way throug the clouds in this shot. It creates a nice effect. Coulours are nice and rich and saturated.
Best wishes
Mark

Hi Vincent,
Looks like a divine premonition. The rays poking through the village is awesome. Terrific. Greetings! Danilo

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  • veve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 13 N: 587] (4221)
  • [2007-01-24 11:58]

Hi Vincent,
Very beautiful sunbeams!
The houses looks nice in the valley!
Great capture!
TFS.
Regards,
Veronica

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1208 W: 21 N: 1410] (7572)
  • [2007-01-24 13:48]

Hi Vincent,
I love it when the light rays come throught he clouds like this, it is one of my favourite things. A beautiful shot with the buildings down below and the wonderful colours.
Regards
Wanda

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  • imrek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 65 N: 1280] (6766)
  • [2007-01-24 15:16]

HI Vincent,
very good catch ... superb light and good composition...well done!!!!
regards,
imre

Salut Vincent, il me semble que je l'ai aperçu ce matin de bonne heure cette photo, les yeux encore collés par la nuit et le réveil un peu brutal .. et je me disais "qu'est ce que ça doit etre merveilleux de découvrir de tels paysages", des paysages buthanesques, cette scène devait etre hallucinante lorsque tu l'as vécu ... Bref j'ai fermé internet et j'ai pris mon métro comme tous les jours pour aller au boulot :( triste vie
MErci pour ces moments et le partage
Bonne soirée a toi

Hi Vincent, this is an excellent photo. Great momentous light from the sun. Nice froeground with those red roofed buildings. Very natural with those mountains. Effective! Sothy

Bonsoir Vincent,

On peut sentir la force et la grandeur du grand flot, une lumière surprenante, qui semble ouvrir une communicatio entre le village et le ciel, créant un ambiance presque dramatique, mais vraiment surprenant et beau. Superbe aussi ton POV, qui nous permet de voir un grand lieu. Félicitations,

Angel.

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4629 W: 120 N: 429] (40717)
  • [2007-01-25 2:28]

Hi Vincent,
great view, beautiful rays and landscape. Interesting note. Good POV. Well done. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi Vincente,
Wonderful light in this very gorgeous composition. Dramatic sky, very good colours...
I like how you framed the picture
Have a nice day,
Aires

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3176 W: 400 N: 4493] (16067)
  • [2007-01-25 3:59]

Bonsoir Vincent,

Une superbe photo, l'instant est sublime, quand on sait que ces moments sont tellement furtifs. Quelle chance tu as eu. Cette lumière amplifie la quiétude des lieux. Un grand bravo Vincent et merci.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

Hi Vicent,

Impressive landscape and great moment, the clouds and the sun have created a beautiful effect of light, perfect composition and a very interesting atmosphere. Good work and thanks to share.

Regards
José

Fantastic sunbeam which is lighting up the village perfectly and enriching all the foreground colours, which contrast well with the misty mountains. Good work.
KAth.........later

Hi Vincent.

The light was excellent. It's great the contrast of the sky and the floor.

Rgs, Oscar

Bonjour, Vincent. Le village avec ses maisons blanches aux toits rouges est très bien mis en valeur par les rayons de soleil qui viennent l'éclairer. La végétation de l'avant-plan l'encadre aussi très bien.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12338 W: 246 N: 16219] (64846)
  • [2007-01-25 10:21]

Hi Vincent,

The sun beams above this lovely village gives a excellent composition, the silhouette of the dark mountain in background care for a very well attractive picture. Very well done!
TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4872 W: 93 N: 3789] (24858)
  • [2007-01-25 14:23]

A part divin, je ne vois pas quel qualificatif trouver !!? Très beau moment, très bien pris. J'imagine que ce devait être assez fort.
Stéphane

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3438 W: 584 N: 4487] (13694)
  • [2007-01-25 17:59]

Salut Vincent,
Wow! Breath taking! A dreamy gompa in the middle of deep green mountains under a heavily clouded sky receiving light directly from Heaven!... Wonderful and magical!
I wonder what is the cause of that strange sharpness, specially on the fg. Is this a big crop?
TFS, Amicalement, José.

Hi Vincent
This image is similiar to one of mine of the Tatry in colours serie. I prefer the clouds on my photo, but the bottom of the image is great at yours with the light on the colour buildings. Beautiful composition.
Regards

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3605 W: 226 N: 4778] (15209)
  • [2007-01-26 10:10]

Bonjour Vincent,
La lumière par les nuages est merveilleuse. Votre note raconte les sentiments cette allumette la lumière. Travail merveilleux. Santé, & D'Amour ; Joie, Pat

The light through the clouds is wonderful. Your note tells of feelings that match the light. Wonderful work.

Salut Vincent,
Vooilà un divin rayon de lumière, idéalement placée dans la composition pour donner un coup de projecteur sur les toits, quel effet ! Bravo de l'avoir capté.

Hi Vincent,
You are one lucky photographer to capture that sun rays ... well captured. The whole scene looks so peaceful ... beautiful. TFS.
Cheers,
Renier

Hi Vincent,
What a nice composition... Wonderful capture! Very beautiful sunrays and colours.
Have a nice weekend.
Ahmet

A superb capture of the sun's rays spotlighting the village.

Hi Vincent!

Another excellent take from Bhutan! this is not just a door to the eastern part, this is a door to heaven! Congratulations!

Hercules

Une photo, Vincent, qui est difficile à réaliser avec la lumière très forte à certains points du paysage. Tu t'en es très bien sorti. J'aime ces rayons visibles qui viennet éclairer comme sur une scène ce groupe de maisons.
Jacques

Dear Vincent,
Perfect exposure controll and colour balance. the red colour of the house tops and the wild flowers has added the extra thrust to your composition.

Best wishes.
Dr. J. Bhunia

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2007-01-27 11:23]

wauw I like it Vincent,
a fantastic backlight shot, great atmosphere, good composition and a good pov, very good quality job, well done, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4907 W: 53 N: 5947] (24606)
  • [2007-01-27 11:55]

Hi Vincent,
The filtered, diffused rays of the sun really create a magical ambience. The orange topped roofs appear like some heavenly retreat, dappled with light. The clouds loom all about, threatening and one has the feeling of being on top of the world. An enchanting place. Thanks for the fine note.
John

Bonjour, Vincent,
un joli paysage profond, mais le plus attrayant de ta photo ce sont les rayons de soleil qui entrent entre les nuages et illuminent le fond de la vallée et le temple de toits rouges.
Une bonne composition, avec un bon contrôle de l'illumination.
Amicalement,
Josep

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2325 W: 198 N: 5398] (22680)
  • [2007-01-27 13:42]

Bonsoir Vincent,
Des couleurs superbes ainsi que la lumière.
Le pov en contre plongée est bien choisi pour faire découvrir ces maisons et ce beau panorama.
Best regards
Denise

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4025 W: 85 N: 4868] (23801)
  • [2007-01-27 20:36]

Hi Vincent,
amazing lanscape and a perfect catch of the sunrays high above,. Great shot.
Regards, Gerrit

Bonjour Vincent
Magnifique ce rayon de soleil juste sur le village, TRes belle aussi cette perspective.
C'est un coup de maitre et aussi un coup de chance peut etre d'avoir ete la au bon moment.
Amicalement
bertrand

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  • zips Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 6 N: 503] (1933)
  • [2007-01-28 3:30]

This is quite a dramatic photograph with the timing you exibited working in your favor here. Great scenic and symbolic shot all rolled into one.

Great Job.
Aloha, JB

Bonjour Vincent
excellents ces rayons qui tombent pile sur ce village. Le POV est gransiose et accentue l'effet de lumière divine; Bravo pour cette belle photo
Xavier

Hi Vincent;very good view,fantastic,good frame very good colors...
Habema
:-]

Hi Vincent,
Very nice atmosphere.Good composition and moment.TFS.

hAyAti

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3801 W: 393 N: 6242] (21390)
  • [2007-01-28 10:08]

Salut Vincent,
L athmosphere est bien renduegraceaunebelle eclaircie donnant ces rayons sortant des nuages... une contree pas evidente a visiter... sans compter les 200$ par jour ;D
Laurent
PPS Bon voyage

Hello Vincent,
The sunrays coming from the above creates a fantastic atmosphere to the the whole scene!
The village looks so beautifull in the midle of your frame and this green nature.
Excellent work!

Greetings,
Thomas

Ciao Vincent, amazing light in this wonderful view of a lovely place, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Vincent,
What a fabled and particular shot! This is a very effective spectacle and gorgeous mood. Fantastic lights and beautiful details. Splendid shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4789 W: 166 N: 7332] (23852)
  • [2007-01-28 22:44]

Hello Vincent
Yes, the streaks of the sunlight from the sky is the key to the beauty of this picture..but beautiful is the placement of the beams as they fall on the red roofs of the dzong. I wonder if you had to wait for the light to fall on the roofs...Well seen & well captured!
Regards
Angshu

Fantastic shot, Vincent, perfect for Bhutan with its "Shangri La" reputation. Quite a different view from when I passed this spot--more lushly green, more cloudy. The country has a unique charm in every season. Regards, Ken.

Hello Vincent,
Superbe rayon de soleil saisi, qui illumine directement les maisons aux toits rouges. Le PDV est super bien choisi pour nous faire decouvrir cette vue spectaculaire.
Amicalement,
Marilyn

salut vincent
un rayson céléste qui pointe uniquement sur ce village , ca c'est top, il fallait être la au bon moment, magnifique
amitiés
gilbert

Hello Vincent,
Very beautiful capture of the sun rays penetrating from the sky and the composition is marvelous.
Well done
Thaks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

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  • barni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1461 W: 90 N: 1594] (9245)
  • [2007-02-06 9:51]

Bonjour Vincent
Mais que se passe-t-il dans ce petit village pour que ces rayons l'illuminent ?
Très bien réalisé
Bravo
Christophe

look great the light
well done .good pov
congratulation
anes

Bonjour Vincent,

superbe prise! Au bon endroit au bon moment. Ce village posé dans la montagne semble être désigné par je ne sais quel dieu par le biais de ces rayons... (le pharamcien m'avait dit que son médicament contre le rhume ne faisait pas dormir, mais il ne m'avait pas mis en garde contre les possibilités de délire... :D )

Bonne journée,

Loïc

Nice capture Vincent. Well composed and well timed. You have captured much drama in the sky and with the sunrays. Just perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Hi Vincent,

You composed the light rays very good. Nice picture. Thanks for the cloear note. TFS
Kind regards,
atilgan

HI VIncent, you captured here a wonderful light!!!
directly on the houses!
beautiful image and result!
ciao!
Valeria

wow .......... a beautiful lansdacpe my friend ... the perspective, colours, light and composition are perfect! Take care Ana:)

Salut Vincent,
Very nicely captured and composed shot from a very good POV.

Well done. Best wishes. Uğur

Hello Vincent,
I can only join the chorus of admirers of this spectacular sun-burst effect. It's a most exotic place, recorded magnificently for posterity. The sun functions virtually as a spotlight on the small hamlet below. Your note also is highly informative,
Regards,
Bulent

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  • alainh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4034 W: 141 N: 6464] (30767)
  • [2007-03-05 2:28]

Bonjour Vincent
ta série Népalaise est décidemment tres belle et il est difficile d'en choisir une. ce sera celle-ci pour sa lumiere divine qui semble pointer uniquement sur ces toits minuscules.
tres joli cadrage et parfaite gestion de cette lumiere difficile.
amicalement
alain

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 63 N: 1736] (6029)
  • [2007-03-05 12:13]

Looks like a spectacular moment, which you have captured well. Unfortunately, the vantage point does not seem to be favorable with the trees and shrub getting in the way. Still the composition would possibly look better if cropped from left and right to turn it into an almost vertical format. Regards,
Hakan

Bonjour Vincent,
Prise de vue incroyable!
L'effet est franchement impressionnant.
Très belle photo.
Bonne soirée.
Igor

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1641 W: 29 N: 1668] (7689)
  • [2007-04-13 3:23]

Bonjour Vincent. Magical moment accentuated by a wonderful vantage point. No wonder that these people are so spiritual, living so close to the heavens. Thanks for sharing the moment. Regards. Klaudio.

Hi vincent
I saw your shot and enjoy it.
The light shining through the clouds is very nice and beautiful.
colors and composition is very good and effective.It seems this village is very beautiful and Ideal for life.
thanks for your info (note).
Regards
afshin.

Excelent lighting.beautyful shot.
nadir

Magnífica foto. Me encantan los colores, y la evocación a un lugar mágico que la propia fotografía recrea. TFS!

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