4 Season's peace Photo

Photographer’s Note

In Buddhist belief, fengshui somehow always playing a part when citing location to build a temple. Here it is a well chosen spot. Like...in photography, we choose a good POV and composition?

Tua Pek Kong temple of Sibu sits alongside the riverbank, as if to protect the arrivals of boats at the confluence of Rajang and Igan Rivers. At the front landscape, 4 words engrossed on the golden vase caught my attention. It says '4 Season's Peace', very optimistic message to wish all boats going upstream or downstream to sea a safe bon voyage, and also to viewers like you all a balanced life. Modern day Buddhism is really quite progressive and innovative to catch up with the times. Today, the temple organized pencil and water color art painting competition for school children to draw the scenery around the temple premise. I was a bit late and the event was over, so I took some shots of the optimistic sign language. The strategic placement of such a symbolic artwork is quite interesting. Thank you for viewing.

siamesa, gunbud, skippy007, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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aadilj (17950) 2008-05-01 6:47

I love the composition and the way you have handled it with panache. the colours and textures are lovely. Nice composition.

Silvio1953 (41611) 2008-05-01 11:20

Hi Bill, fantastic composition with wonderful colors, greeat idea, bravo, very well done, ciao Silvio

Miha2ou7 (4911) 2008-05-01 12:40

Hey Bill,

Like the composition here, very simple, yet incredibly effective. A beautiful motive by itself, but when it stands in such a lush environment it really becomes something special. A picture you can delve in, nice work.

See you around.

bobocortis (14140) 2008-05-01 12:44

Hi Bill.
Very high sharpness for this colorful picture.
A perfect composition too, with the tree framing the shot.
Interesting note too.
Best regards.
Bobo.

siamesa (12788) 2008-05-01 12:47

Hi Bill,
Marvelous picture and interesting pieces.Thanks for sharing this beauty, my friend.
Regards
Maria

gunbud (27801) 2008-05-01 18:17

Hi Bill,
Wonderful capture of this beautifully detailed sculpture. Great contrast between the vibrant gold and lush green. Excellent sharpness to this lovely composition.
Regards, Tom

kevinos (6927) 2008-05-01 22:46

This is a very careful composition Bill, and it works very well. All the elements seem to be arranged perfectly, down to the overhanging tree to fill in an area of blank sky. Chinese inscriptions do appear to be rather optimistic. regards kevin

azaf1 (15541) 2008-05-02 0:27

Hi Bill
A very good note indeed as the place where temples were built has been traditionally the result of meticulous search considering geographic and energy characteristics
TFS
Argiris

skippy007 (6977) 2008-05-02 22:55

Hi Bill,
Nice composition with beautiful colour, textures & clarity. Both of you have chosen a good POV, the vase with it's words of wisdom is well placed. I like your note interesting & informative.
Thank you
Santo

jusninasirun (10191) 2008-05-04 7:44

Hello Bill. I like the D80 kit lens. Almost sold off mine but glad I still keep it. Excellent sharpness with stunning depth at f/7.1. That's an excellent optic if you asked me. I wonder how much do I need to fork out a CPL for this. Well done and best regards. Jusni

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Photo Information

Copyright: Am moving (trekks) (14266)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-01
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D80, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, 2Gb SD, HOYA 67mm CIR-PL
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-01 6:25