Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple,
Thiruvananthapuram

READ IT THREE TIMES, CLOSE YOUR EYES AND REPEAT !!!

in the case you fail,and I`m sure you will,you have to give me two points............hahahahahah,
or try again later,maybe after a few beer or some good wine..........

the more easy version is :
Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple,
Trivandrum

Trivandrum is the colonial name for Thiruvananthapuram.

A closer view at the temple can be seen here.
I decided to post the wider view ,because I like a lot the color of the water in the foreground ,caused by the tree`s shadow.

Nobody can tell me that Thiruvananthapuram is a nice town and the only highlight is this temple,only accessable for Hindus.

some more details can be seen in this yideo.

subhendu_bagchi, AROBN54, vasilpro, bukitgolfb301, ophelcia, Sistercosmo, jhm, Vato_Law has marked this note useful

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pauloog (6883) 2009-11-02 8:38

Hello Leo,
A good wide view of the temple entrance building indeed, well shown with its reflection behind the beautiful dark colours of the basin, and the Kerala palm trees are well included.
Regards,
Paul

subhendu_bagchi (3484) 2009-11-02 8:43

Hi Leo,
Nice presentation of the great temple with the daily life around it. Yes the colours of the water in foreground with the shadow is really great. Nice reflection also. Very well framed and great sharpness. Very well done.
Congrats.
Have a great evening.
Subhendu

wolf38 (13107) 2009-11-02 8:45

Hallo Andreas. Ein Photo wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Dazu ein sehr informativer Text. Alles erinnert mich daran, dass ich in absehbarere Zeit dieses schöne Land wieder besuchen möchte. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

jurek1951 (26136) 2009-11-02 9:14

Hi Leo,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good colors and sharpness.Marvellous lighting and reflex on water.
Georg

gilou530 (35680) 2009-11-02 9:33

salut leo
un paysage d'inde comme j'aime les regarder, ici le calme est superbe quand on connait l'animation des villes belle lumiére et reflet dans ton cadrage
amitiés
gilbert

patdeph (18324) 2009-11-02 11:01

hello Andreas
even with this beautiful blue and trrasparent foreground,I think I prefer the WS because of the charm of the lovely houses!But this one is also very nice,the colors are splendid,and I like the branches at the top of the picture!Anyway,you have given your 2 points,because this is an impossible name,and even if I read it 30 times,I will not success to say it correctly!
Regards
Pascale

AROBN54 (10789) 2009-11-02 11:36

Fantastic, Leo!!
Wonderful color and clarity, superb composition, perfect light and contrast, outstanding detail. I love those marvelous reflections of the buildings and clouds, too. They are awesome. That is a beautiful place. Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

vasilpro (9397) 2009-11-02 14:03

Salut Leo,
Very beautiful composition, lovely reflections and vivid colors, very good clarity and sharpness, very well light management.
Amitiés, Vasilis.

LOOOK13 (3294) 2009-11-02 14:03

Bonsoir.
J'aime beaucoup l'atmosphère qui se dégage de ton cliché.Les reflets sont jolis, les couleurs un peu sombre , cadrage judicieux, et trés belle compo...
Bravo.

bukitgolfb301 (4957) 2009-11-02 15:17

Hello again my dear LEO

What is another super wonderful shot!
Perfect framework/composition and light/color management are excellent as usual! The proportion of the pond is perfect area, that makes a comfortable feeling to your shot. reflection on the pond is also good accent too. Very good atmosphere and mood. Anyway congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice Tuesday !

Takero

emka (22285) 2009-11-02 16:25

Hi Leo, A little difficult, but I can do it:)) The names in South India are indeed long and strange, and often double. Very nice gopura with palms, beautifylly reflected. I prefer closer view.

Regards

Malgorzata

gneufeld (15233) 2009-11-02 16:29

Hi Andreas,
Very nice - crystal clear and beautiful colors - very well done. TFS. Gerald

ophelcia (5502) 2009-11-03 0:29

I'm sober as a judge and "unfortulately" I have to give you a SMILE:)
India seen through your eyes is incredibly calm:)

pattabe (417) 2009-11-03 0:35

Hi Andreas,

very nice presentation of this temple, situated on this beautiful lake, Excellent contrast,
good colors and sharpness, well captured.

Regards Freddy (Bangkok)

npecanhuk (14652) 2009-11-03 1:33

Hello Leo!
That's a beautiful picture and what mostly attracts me are that symmetrical and eye-catching reflection and the soft lights and colors!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-11-03 3:49

Hallo Andreas,
für europäsiche Zungen ist der Name Padmanabhaswamy fast nicht aussprechbar, auch der fünfte Versuch mißlang. Wunderbarer Blick über das Wasserreservoir hinweg. Mir gefällt auch sehr gut, dass Du die Äste nicht entfernt hast.
Viele Grüße,
Achim

peppe59 (2192) 2009-11-03 8:13

Ciao Leo,
beautifulst mirror the water on the tower, colors very to manage. It compliments
Peppe

Sistercosmo (2681) 2009-11-03 15:35

Sers Leo,

ich glaube nicht, dass ich es besser könnte nach einem Glas Wein. Der Name ist einfach unaussprechlich!

Aber es ist ein sehr schönes Bild mit vielen Details und eine schöne Reflektion. Die Busse sind auch richtig gut!

Liebe Grüße
Linda

jhm (83298) 2009-11-04 4:28

Guten Tag Leo,

Back to India with these very soft and fine picture.
Lovely reflections in this smooth water, wonderful panorama view.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Great perspective and excellent realisation, pleasant for look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Cricri (43726) 2009-11-04 8:45

Hi Andreas
Une image pleine de calme et de douceur, j'aime les reflets avec le ciel aux petits nuages, une image agréable a regarder
Friendship
cricri

Vato_Law (11686) 2009-11-07 16:03

Hello Andreas.
seen from this distance we cannot have an idea of the amount of details this temple has on its facade, as it's shown on video you put on the link.
I also like the closer view you show on the WS but understand your choice with this wider view not only for the water colors but also for the details about the city's daily life we may see with this wider view.
I like a lot this simmetry caused by the reflection.

Cheers.
Paulo

foozi (4735) 2009-11-14 0:19

Hi Andreas,
wow...this scenery is splendid. Brilliantly prresented with excellent colours and the sharpness and details of every building is so well seen. The reflection and the clouds in the water make this composition so outstanding.
Excellent view.

regards,
Foozi

Photo Information

Copyright: Andreas LEO Urban (leo61) (43712)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-31
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Konica-Minolta Dynax 7D, Konica Minolta 17-35mm f/2.8-4, Hama circular Polarizer 77
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: India,very slow
Date Submitted: 2009-11-02 8:25