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Old monk in Xiahe


Old monk in Xiahe
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Copyright: Luca Belis (Mistral) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 580 W: 69 N: 1807] (11918)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1994-10-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon F801, Nikkor 28-85 F 3.5-4.5
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-28 12:30
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
It was snowing when I reached Xiahe. And it was really cold!
As I left my luggage in the small hotel a bit away from town centre I went out immediately so curious to discover the different atmosphere I noticed there.

Undoubtely it was a much different atmosphere compared to the other places I visited until there with a lot of tibetan people walking in the main street padded in their heavy clothes.
There were a lot of monks too, young and old, like the one I purpose with this image.


Located in the southwest of Gansu province and northwest of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous prefecture; in northeast edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Xiahe is a great place to visit.

Labrang monastery is a large, sprawling Buddhist complex of significant importance. It is second in size only to the Potala Palace monastery in Lhasa.
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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9094] (39995)
  • [2006-02-28 12:52]

Ciao Luca bel ritratto, anche buffo di questo vecchio monaco.
gli occhiali fatti in casa, il volto segnato dalle rughe e i bei colori sono tutti molto particolari e unici.
ottimo fuoco e luce come sempre.
complimenti, ciao.

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4292 W: 87 N: 5274] (25536)
  • [2006-02-28 13:18]

Hi Luca,
Good photo.
Not only the monk but everything on him and around him is old and weary.
Good focussing and colours.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

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  • Keitht Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 633 W: 186 N: 177] (1070)
  • [2006-02-28 14:36]

Wonderful image. The central character of the monk is so powerful that, even those areas which in other circumstances could be distracting, are not.
Great work.

Nice shot. Great color. Very sharp.

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  • jinju Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3167 W: 96 N: 1601] (14241)
  • [2006-03-01 3:38]

Hi Luca,

strong image. Even for a simply composed portrair type shot. The monk's face is full of character and he sure was a must to photograph. I do like how the entire photo, from monk to background has a very aged feel and look.

hello, I thought that today I will see a handsome boy from Italy:) (You know it can be NEK):D but I see this quite handsome monk:D poor woman I am;) not good:) but I like this shot, maybe it is too blue:) but this face is proceless:) exellent one:)
kisses

Stupendo questo ritratto Luca, per i colori per l'espressione e per la splendida composizione dell'immagine, complimenti!!!

buona giornata,
Fabio.

Very expressive face. Nice colors. The monk combines with the wall. Well done, Yvonne

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