Pha That Luang Photo

Photographer’s Note

Pha That Luang (Great Stupa in Lao) is the most significant religious and national monument in Laos. Situated on a hill five km north of Vientiane it was built in the 16th century on the ruins of an earlier 13th century Khmer temple. Initially covered in gold leaf, Pha That Luang was destroyed by the Siamese invasion in 1828, then later reconstructed by the French in 1930.

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Wanda1 (10878) 2008-04-03 22:53

Hi Vincent,
The golden spires shining against the clouded sky are a delight to see. Good sharp details and I like that you have chosen to only show the top half of the stupa for your composition. It sounds like an interesting place.
Regards
Wanda

cbrman (18679) 2008-04-03 22:57

Hello Vincent,

Des pics dorés pointés vers le ciel.
Une composition très simple mais qui déchire le ciel agréablement. Les couleurs chaudes sont très plaisantes dans cette image.
Pour augmenter l'impact visuel, j'aurais presque aligné la frise du bas avec le cadre pour ne pas devoir la couper. La légére diagonale dérange quelque peu la vision.

A+

Dominique

Jeppo (11586) 2008-04-03 23:01

Hi Vincent,

excellent colours and contrast. maybe a bit tilted but I think - first of all - a frontal POV was not possible and second who cares!

I like ....I think one of the most amazing aspects of south east is this kind of contrast...gold against blue

ciao
Silvio

besnard (30084) 2008-04-03 23:02

Bonjour Vincent
Bon cliché de de temple tout doré bien mis en valeur avec une bele luminosité.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

smartcat (835) 2008-04-03 23:13

Hello Vincent!

Very nice picture of this ancient temple!

Beautiful colors, sharpness and view of sky.

japiey (9471) 2008-04-03 23:15

Hi Vincent,

Beautifull gold in the blue...
Superb image. Fine details..
Well done.

jp

emka (21131) 2008-04-03 23:39

Hi Vincent,

Nice view of this wonderful Great Stupa in Vientiane. It is so extraordinary. Wonderful golden spires against the cloudy sky. Thank you for sharing and remembering me it.

Regards

Małgorzata

migzal (485) 2008-04-03 23:46

Nice pov of the golden temple, IMHO i will also consider moving a bit to the right with an angle just enough to show the bottom of the right. Other than that it's an excellent picture.

amaryllis (17039) 2008-04-03 23:52

bonjour
et bon cadrage de cet imposant édifice et superbe de par sa couleur or sous un beau cile avec nuages
c'est dommage que le bas soit coupé, celà donnait une note supplémentaire (à moins que tu n'aies pas pu faire autrement bien sûr)
bonne journée
juliette

gildasjan (23291) 2008-04-04 0:26

Bonjour Vincent
Il n'y avait pas mieux pour compenser le bleu du ciel,l'or,ça vraiment bien et la contre-plongée accentue l'effet.
Bonne journée à toi.
Amicalement
Gildas

Floydian (30970) 2008-04-04 0:33

Hi Vincent,
Golden light from a golden temple, a picture can't go wrong. But you also found some great light what shines on the temple and with the blue sky on top the contrast is very nice to see and makes it only more interesting...very nice.
Regards, Henk

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-04-04 0:40

Hello Vincent,

Beautiful building with its golden spires pointing straight up. Light is excellent in this image as it give us good colours and sharpness. Very nice contrast created by the blue sky and the golden of the stupa. A beautiful place indeed. Thanks Vincent.

Roberto

sevy (12879) 2008-04-04 1:02

Bonjour Vincent,

Tres attirante pour le regard cette photo. Superbe jeu de couleurs entre le doree du temple et les bleu densifie par le polarisant.
De ce point de vue, un cadrage en contre-plongee etait une tres bonne idee.
Je serai assez curieux de voir ce que ca donnerait en corrigeant les lignes de fuites induites par la contre-plongee, mais telquel, ca cree un desequilibre et donc un dynamisme qui n est pas desagreable.
En tout cas, ca donne franchement envie d aller voir sur place pour ce rendre compte.

Yves.

Angshu (33235) 2008-04-04 1:21

Hello Vincent
At last a new post! The symbol of Lao, which I did not see because I did not go to Vientiane. The golden spires shine against the cloudy sky. So often shown in pictures, but this is quite an original view. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

salvator (18743) 2008-04-04 2:33

Hi Vincent,
Wonderful architecture and a superb blue sky and clouds to complement.
Best regards. Salvator.

Jean-Luc (5488) 2008-04-04 3:30

Bonjour Vincent,
Une architecture assez surprenante mais certainement très habituelle au Laos.
La couleur dorée constrate très harmonieusement avec le bleu du ciel accentué par le filtre polarisant.
C'est bien vu!
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

MarcT (20981) 2008-04-04 3:51

Salut Vincent,
Ces coupoles sont superbement dorées dans ce ciel azur. Les couleurs sont douces et pourtant le rendu est efficace.
Bon WE
Marc

feather (49848) 2008-04-04 7:12

I love this building but it isn't easy to photograph and do it justice. This classic view works well and you chose the facade with the best light, so the left side of the perspective is nicely shaded, without being harsh. The dappled clouds in the sky provide an attractive background. Well done
Kath

jasmis (49609) 2008-04-04 8:31

I remember this monument. It is really great and impressive. And your photo is superb in strong pure gold.
Regards.

stevesaba (3654) 2008-04-04 9:18

Hi Vincent!
What a beautiful capture of this temple. I remember it well. I love the way you have zoomed in, and the polarizer really works great here. The sky is perfect. Altogether a stunning composition. Nice work! cheers,
Steve

chrisnet (20354) 2008-04-04 9:27

Bonsoir Vincent,
Le cadrage est original et ces dents dorées qui se dressent vers le ciel sont une merveille d'architecture.
Amitiés

jwmunro (6728) 2008-04-04 9:29

Bonjour Vincent -

This is a very nice image. I like the contrast of the golden roof and spires with the blue sky and the clouds. In looking at the composition the partial eave bothers me a bit, but when I try to visualize the scene with all of the eave or none of the eave the image does not work. So why did I mention it? Who knows. All of the technicals look to be where they belong. Well seen and accomplished.

Thank you for sharing.

John

maltese (21527) 2008-04-04 9:33

Salut Vincent
Quel contraste entre la couleur des toits et le ciel, c'est vraiment superbe sous cette belle lumière
Du bon boulot
Amicalement
hervé

JCG (24791) 2008-04-04 9:54

Bonsoir Vincent,

Il est impressionnant ce temple et ce magnifique ciel donne un effet relief très agréable. Belle gestion des lumières sur tous ces tons dorés. Belle composition sur cette architecture intéressante. Merci Vincent.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et un très bon WE,

Jean-Charles

patdeph (17378) 2008-04-04 10:23

bonsoir Vincent
ces flèches dorées qui s'élancent vers le ciel sont de toute beauté!La lumière est mmagnifique et les met bien en valeur!J'aime bien le cadrage qui est certainement axé sur la partie la plus spectaculaire du temple,mais il me donne aussi envie de découvrir le reste!
Amicalement.
Pascale

leo61 (42774) 2008-04-04 10:48

Hi Vincent!
Good shot of Vientiane`s landmark.I like your POV and the fact that you show only the top of this monument.Nice golden tones and good contrast with the soft sky.I´`s a very good exposure,the clouds look totally natural.
Have a nice weekend,
regards,Leo

AiresSantos (41272) 2008-04-04 10:53

Hi Vincent
Great capture of this nice architecture form Laos. Wonderful colours and lightness. I like how you framed it
Have a nice weekend
Aires

Wandering_Dan (3171) 2008-04-04 12:00

Hi, Vincent -

A very impressive image. The main tower is nicely off-center, and overall the minimalist effect works well.

Best,
Dan

gilou530 (34671) 2008-04-04 13:33

salut vincent
un temple magnifique avec cette couleur dorée sous un ciel nuageux qui donne du contraste
amités
gilbert

clio (22340) 2008-04-04 13:34

Bonjour Vincent,
Bleu et or, quoi de plus beau!
L'éclairage que tu as capté sur ce temple est magnifique.
C'est vrai qu'en cadrant un petit peu plus en bas, tu aurais pu garder tout le long cette jolie frise et ensuite on aurait pu rectifier ensuite la perspective avec photoshop.
Ton image est cependant très belle.
Amicalement
Diane

UnTrained (0) 2008-04-04 14:43

Salut Vincent,
superb quality of textures and details on that roof view. Very well done against that fine sky just like standing myself there because it is like a 3D effect.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

pablominto (39884) 2008-04-05 0:03

Hello Vincent,
The golden architecture stands out so well on the blue sky!
Amazing details, and the lines give fine dynamics to the composition...
Well framed and attractive colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Gerrit (35423) 2008-04-05 0:32

Hi Vincent,
well chosen POV and composition in gold and blue. Great light and perfect sky.
Regards, gerrit

Clementi (42833) 2008-04-05 1:13

Ciao Vincent,
nice shot,Beautifull gold in the blue...
Superb image.
good job
have a nice week end
Giorgio

PixelTerror (85994) 2008-04-05 1:28

Salut Vincent,
Grace a un bon timing les teintes dorees luisantes sont du plus bel effet et l'exposition generale fort bonne, je suis plus reserve sur le cadrage a la vbase de l'image.
Bon week end JY

jafadabret (38907) 2008-04-05 2:07

Bonjour Vincent.
Cette couleur d'or sur le ciel est magnifique. L'architecture est superbe avec des lignes très pures.
Jacques

Stepan (27167) 2008-04-05 2:19

Bien typique du coin, bien brillant, bien attirant...
Et puis avec ce ciel, cela fonctionne très bien.
Stéphane

riclopes (32845) 2008-04-05 2:22

I didn't visit this place, but I've heard about it. Simple and very effective composition looking up to the sky. The golden color makes an excellent contrast with the clouds and an attractive exotic image.
ric

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-04-05 2:26

Salut Vincent,
Un conraste jaune / bleu, et des teintes dorées qui sont très attrayantes.
L'architecture du monument est en elle-même un chef d'oeuvre, et j'aime bien ton cadrage de ce chef d'oeuvre.
Bon week-end,
JB.

cessy (13647) 2008-04-05 2:37

the stupa really marvelous, with the golden cover
excellent contrast with the sky
have a nice week end Vincent

Graal (57220) 2008-04-05 6:48

Bonjour Vincent,
unusual gold towers and domes, very nice composition and view with the blue background. An interesting place and note. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

carper (63998) 2008-04-05 9:53

very beautiful one Vincent,
the golden towers agains the sky give a fine contrast, good pov and interesting photo, good photojob, I like it, have a nice weekend.
gr. jaap

capthaddock (28640) 2008-04-05 11:47

The sky goes perfectly with the subject, reminds me of burmese temples, but with even more gold, what an immpressive sight, I MUST go there someday.

josepmarin (33573) 2008-04-05 13:55

Bonsoir Vincent,
le graphisme et la force de cette image du stupa doré qui se détache sur un ciel splendide bien décoré avec les nuages, nous offrent une jolie composition, dans laquelle le polariseur a parfaitement travaillé.
Une grande qualité de couleurs et une bonne lumière pour compléter un travail très attractif.
Amicalement,
Josep

jaywalker (12186) 2008-04-05 14:19

Hi Vincent, WOW awesome, what a stunning gold structure with beautiful spires, the light on it is very good indeed, it's a great low POV, the sky makes a wonderful background, good detail & well composed, kind regards Wilson.

ChrisJ (69464) 2008-04-06 2:22

Salut Vincent

A marvellous colour contrast between the gold & blue. Good sharpness & pov. I went here 10 years ago. Good to see some things haven't changed. Merci!

izmirli (2927) 2008-04-06 2:26

bonjour dear vincent
wonderful interesting architesture picture.wonderful gold colours and blue sky.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

ahmetgedikli (21543) 2008-04-06 3:02

Hi Vincent,
An excellent architecture! The POV, light, colours and details are wonderful.
Have a nice sunday.
Ahmet

siolaw (25694) 2008-04-06 4:16

Salut Vincent,
Il a lair de ne pas etre facile a prendre sans doute a cause du manque de recul, mais tu t'en es bien sorti depuis ce bon POV, Les couleurs et la texture de l'or sont bien rendues et la nettete est impeccable.
Joli
Laurent

Morac (19890) 2008-04-06 6:17

Bonjour Vincent
Bon cliché de de temple tout doré bien mis en valeur avec une belle luminosité.
Les couleurs sont douces et pourtant le rendu est efficace.
Bonne fin de journée

Marc

TopGeo (21385) 2008-04-06 6:53

Hi Vincent,
Nice view of this wonderful Great Stupa in Vientiane, I like that you have the golden spires shining Good composition sharp details and with the blue sky on top the contrast is very nice to see it. Compliments Geotgios

gneufeld (14995) 2008-04-06 6:57

Hi Vincent,
This is an eye stopping shot - partly because its so unusual to see so many tall spires. Your shot is sharp and crisp, but might like to see more of this amazing building. TFS. Gerald

gracious (20017) 2008-04-06 9:56

My friend Vinc,
Nicely captured of this beauty against the beautiful blue sky in the shining gold!
the image is sharp with perfect details to view and enjoy
also many thanks for the notes that is useful
best regards
Tony

danos (31610) 2008-04-06 10:18

Salut Vincent,
very nice shot of the Pha That Luang the national monument of Lao people.The angle of view is very interesting and presented here the best part of it.I know it's difficult to shot all Stupa because of the dimensions of the construction.Excellent the contrasted colours and the light.Informative your note.

Regards,Danos

albertopiubello (2589) 2008-04-06 14:48

Bonsoir Vincent,
voilà quelque chose que j'ai raté au Laos...merci pour me montrer ce beau monument pris d'une perspective si peu habituelle.
Bien joué!
Alberto

stego (22322) 2008-04-06 15:57

Salut Vincent,
Wonderful perspective of this original stupa. There is something glorious in those shining golden pinnacles bathed by the sun pointing at the cloudy sky.
Amicalement, José.

chanjits (4409) 2008-04-06 18:05

It is marvelous contrast of deep blue with golden color well done thanks for sharing.

syd1946 (17807) 2008-04-06 22:31

Hello Vincent,
I like the play of the golden architecture and the blue tones of the sky.Very impressive image and form!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-04-07 0:52

Hi Vincent,
I like the repeating patterns of the temple ... very pleasant visually. The color of the sky is fantastic ... quite good for a background. Well captured and presented. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

John_F_Kennedy (30581) 2008-04-07 0:59

I really like the colours and the sun light. Very nice shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

devimeuxbe (55665) 2008-04-07 8:50

Bonjour Vincent
la perspective est parfaite avec le ciel sombre derriere le Vat
Tres belle image qui me rappelle des souvenirs
Amicalement
Bertrand

Silvio1953 (40711) 2008-04-07 9:59

Hi Vincent, great POV for this fascinating architecture with splendid golden color, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bluejeans (31529) 2008-04-08 5:50

Ola Vincent,
Que monumento fantástico com estes bicos cobertos a folha de ouro , faz um belo contraste com o céu , bom enquadramento da foto , gostei muito das cores , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

axiotea (15897) 2008-04-09 23:53

Bonjour Vincent
La luminosité met bien en valeur les ors et les détails architecturaux de cette magnifique stupa, sous un ciel rempli de nuages. Joli contraste ainsi qu'une bonne netteté.
A+
Marilyn

saigon (5444) 2008-04-10 3:21

une veritable mine d'or que je voit la!
superbe batisse avec toutes ces pointes qui monte vers le ciel!!
amitiés ensoleillés....aldo.

avene (10850) 2008-04-10 18:41

hello Vincent,
the simplicity of composition nicely focuses attention on the gorgeous light and elaborate architecture, I like a lot this approach. I also like the upward looking point of view, I find it fits the theme of the photo very well. excellent work, my compliments.

with kind regards,
Kristine

paura (37736) 2008-04-19 3:07

Vincent,
Colors and shapes are a top point in ths well composed photography. Very beautiful the "Pha That Luang".

Abraço

Paulo

Emile (19785) 2008-04-19 8:15

Hola Vincent.
Wonderful view of the golden architecture, beautiful shining spires, the sky enhances the figure of the amazing temple. Very good POV, well done.
TFS.
Best regards