Chinese Architecture Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the building from San Poh Tong Temple. The beautiful gardening just in front of this building.

Another Photo : The Entrance

Another Photo : Another Temple beside to San Poh Tong Temple

Another Photo : Another Temple beisde to San Poh Tong Temple

Sam Poh Tong is a famous cave temple located in Gunung Rapat, about 5km south of Ipoh. It is said to be the biggest cave temple in the country, and is an impressive work of art with various statues of Buddha interspersed among the stalactites and stalagmites.

According to legend, the cave was discovered in 1890 by a monk from China who was passing through Ipoh; he decided to make it his home and a place for meditation. He remained there for 20 years until his death. Till today, nuns and monks who dedicate their lives to Buddha still occupy the Sam Poh Tong.

The present temple facade dates back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh and its surroundings. Other attractions at the temple include a beautiful Japanese pond full of Japanese carps and tortoises, which are a symbols of longevity.

Within the temple, visitors can discover the artistic works of man and nature - beautifully carved statues of buddha in various forms sit amidst amazing stalacties and stalagmites.

Source :
http://202.157.188.226/consumer/destinations/item.asp?item=sampohtong

jusninasirun, trekks, dip, dareco, TGULUMSER, alftrek, jlbrthnn, TopGeo, pablominto has marked this note useful

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japiey (9493) 2007-12-18 18:15

Good morning, Ally,

Beautifull shot and a lovely garden..
The POV is fine.

TFS.

HAPPY X'MAS :)

jean paul

jurek1951 (25930) 2007-12-18 18:58

Hi Ally,
Very well composed and captured photo. Great color, details and light.Very well done
Georg

trekks (14262) 2007-12-18 21:23

I like the garden of FG, Ally, it is so well landscaped and colorful. The temple is well framed here, although it does not show very much 'cave' effect as only part of limestone wall is seen over the temple, which perhaps another angle may show. Well done. TFS

bill

dareco (17104) 2007-12-19 0:31

This is such a beautiful picture! I love these gardens!!! WOW!! A very pretty and unique building. TFS

alftrek (2783) 2007-12-19 1:13

Hi Ally,

taking a picture of a building with so much landscaping around can be dificult. You have manage to show a good view of the subject without excessive obstructions. Good colours and POV. Well done. You have a good eye on architecture.

alfred

dip (12552) 2007-12-19 1:27

Hi Aly,
It's a beautiful and colorful image,I like the green tones,the architecture is very interesting,very well done!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Greg1949 (8507) 2007-12-19 2:12

Ally, lovely shot, nice sense of warmth while some of us are in the cold of our winter.

Greg

evanrizo (456) 2007-12-19 2:55

Hi Ally a really very nice building in a wonderful place, it looks like in paradise in the middle of the nature.
Cheers
Evangelos

TGULUMSER (12510) 2007-12-19 4:26

Hello Ally,
This is a magnificant place. Your composition is excellent with the person on the door, nice and colorful flowers, beautiful building,lovely lamp... I liked it a lot,
Best regards,
Tulay

jlbrthnn (37749) 2007-12-19 5:24

Hello Ally,
the Chinese religious architecture is really original, splendid and merry with all these colors and this floral decoration. A superb image carried out very well.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jusninasirun (10185) 2007-12-19 7:05

Hello Ally,
You have provided interesting and useful info here. Good composition in this architecture. Well done.
Regards,
Jusni

gracious (20017) 2007-12-19 10:12

Hello Ally,
this is a superb composition with a great pov to enjoy the total sharpness, vivid colour and details of this beautiful place!
the exposure and focus you had done very well indeed
many thanks
Tony

TopGeo (21723) 2007-12-19 10:35

Hi Ally excellent shot! Really me they impressed your reception. The Part and Chinese architectural styl is for us very unknown. I would wish very to visit this point. I liked also your composition for the colour, the frame, and and the diagonal use of plan and good captured to the ling
TFS/Regards Georgios

Rosa (4589) 2007-12-20 6:21

Bonjour Ally,
Excellente composition, magnifique Temple et de grande couleurs et beaucoup de détails, superbe POV.

Je vous souhaite une très bonne Année 2008 à vous et toutes les personnes qui vous entoures.
Amitiés,
Rosa.

chrisnet (20370) 2007-12-21 11:41

Hello Ally,
Il like this nice chinese architecture, very good framing with tne beautiful flowers in the foreground, excellent light and sharpness, a good work.
Regards

rossy85 (2865) 2007-12-26 12:49

Hi Ally,

Magnificent building, very colorful and pretty with all these gardens... Very nice place!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Rossy

pablominto (40508) 2007-12-26 12:58

Hello Ally,
Good point of view for this interesting piece of architecture!
The location is stunning, lovely colourful garden...
Well balanced composition, the couple of persons add life!
Greetings,
Pablo -

pally3100 (3073) 2008-01-02 18:49

dear Ally
see comments under your title " Village" of cambodge
friendly Henri

bazal (7898) 2008-01-10 2:39

Hi Ally.
And happy new year 2008.
I like this picture for the beautiful perspective on the very nice building and for the colorful surroundings which frame the subject.
Thanks for sharing.

jmdias (19115) 2009-07-27 2:54

ally

beautiful place for a meditation about life. Beautiful architecture, gardens and landscape around. I liked this pov and the way you framed things here. perfect this soft light. well done

hugs

jorge