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Copyright: Stephane Le Gal (Stepan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5028 W: 93 N: 3887] (25615)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-02
Categories: Architecture, Artwork, Ruins
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, 18-55mm/f3.5-5.6, @ ISO 1600
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/40 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Chinese contrasts
Theme(s): Statues [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-09-12 16:17
Viewed: 837
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Day IV - 3:17 pm

Yungang site is a 1 km long cliff. Along and in the cliff, there are 20 caves. And inside and on the caves walls, you find thousands of Buddhas. Actually, statues are supposed to be 50 000 !!

And this is the main one : a 17m high giant, in the best cave.

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5050] (17516)
  • [2006-09-12 16:22]

Interesting perspective. I guess the cave was not that wide and when having to catch a 17m giant from within you had to play with some serious constraints. Colours are very interesting. Looks like these staues are in a very good shape and the wall painting as well. Must be a very intresting place to visit.

I love the textures here, Stephane... The POV give us a clear perspective of the scale of the statue, so congratulations for it. The indigo color in the head is very nice. Take care.

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2438 W: 140 N: 1408] (32235)
  • [2006-09-12 17:12]

Witaj Stephane!
Excellent shot! Curious place. Interesting composition and frame. Good perspective and colors. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4800 W: 121 N: 472] (42119)
  • [2006-09-13 3:32]

Hi Stephane,
interesting composition and note, good serie. Well done photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Smart composition and fascinating result Stephane, compliments, your trip in China is very interesting and you have done beautiful shot of it.
Ciao
Vinicio

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 618 N: 3156] (38114)
  • [2006-09-13 5:05]

Interesting POV. Fine continuation of exotic series. Regards.

Hi Stephane
I like the POV here, it makes this statue seem very tall.
TFS
Harry

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 21 N: 1435] (7741)
  • [2006-09-13 12:23]

Hi Stephane,
I really like
your point of view that you have used. The colours and the detail are amazing. This place looks incredible.
Regards
Wanda

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1783 W: 188 N: 1552] (9468)
  • [2006-09-14 10:43]

Merhaba Stephane...
It's a wonderful point of view and magical ambience, my friend... The colors, the texture on the wall and on the statue, the light are also wonderful...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

salut stef
la prise en contre plongée augmente ici la grandeur de ce boudha, dommage pour les couleurs il ne ressort pas beaucoup mais dans une grotte on peux pas faire mieux
amitiés
gilbert

J'ai compris le titre, 1 sur 50 000... Le point de vue est assez surprenant, avec une bonne netteté et des couleurs vives au niveau de la tête du dieu, auprès duquel on se sent bien petit compte tenu de l'angle de prise de vue (et de sa taille telle que tu l'indiques dans ta note). Un peu sombre pour le fond / plafond mais c'est fort compréhensible.

Bien cordialement,

Emmanuel

Hi Stephane,
Your images from china are very interesting.A friend of mine is travelling there next week for a month....i envy him.You've chosen a very interesting perspective in this one.You have emphasised the fact he is a "giant" and have made him almost "threatening".Good earthy colour...true and natural.Well done.
Regards, David

Hi Stephane
Very good result given the difficult details. These caves can be very dark and difficult to work in but the colours and general lighting has worked well. A dramatic perspective and one that gives good impact.
Aubrey

If the light is anything like the Pak Ou Caves in Laos I admire how you have managed to take this photo at all. You have been able to show plenty of detail in the Buddha as well as in the wall behind. I like the low POV looking up, although at 17m tall you probably had little choice. Good work
Kath

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  • tabora Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1192 W: 297 N: 1547] (12534)
  • [2006-09-15 15:43]

salut Stephane,
Belle contre plongée,elle est je trouve pas les mots, magnifique,splendide, les couleurs et la lumière superrrrrrr.
TFS.
AMitiés Joseph

Bonsoir stéphane,
Impressionnat ton buddha!. Ce qui est sympa chez les buddhas c'est qu'ils arborent souvent un air débonnaire, ni anxieux, ni menaçants, ......
J'aime beaucoup les couleurs. A priori tu n'as pas utilisé de flash?.
Les autres vues du WS sont sympa également.
Amicalement
JMarc

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3966 W: 173 N: 4999] (22782)
  • [2006-09-16 0:35]

Bonjour Stephane,
fear.com he he . just a joke. I like your point of view. good light and colours again my friend. have a nice weekend.
Burak
my overall evaluation -> :-))

I love it when people are daring and take photos of ancient structures and paintings! These temples, shrines, and monuments are often poorly lit and people get to iffy to take photos of the incredible ancient Chinese ruins and sculptures. Wonderful POV and great capture of the paint colors. Beautiful!
-Lara

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