Splendid Roof Photo

Photographer’s Note

Joss House

Today’s posting is about the temple roof decorations of the largest Chinese joss house (Bohn Kyaung) in Yangon. It is located in Kaba Eye Pagoda Road, near the Sedona Hotel, where I did stay while in Yangon.

Joss house or Miu is a place for worshiping a variety of indigenous Chinese deities, saints and supernatural beings from Taoist, Buddhism, Confucianism heroes and folklores. Joss house is usually translated as temple, although it was in common use in English in western North America during frontier times, when joss houses were a common feature of places with Chinatowns. Joss houses are distinct from Taoist temples and Buddhist monasteries in that they are established by nearby villagers or fishermen to pray for good luck; only few or none of monks, nuns or priests study religion or stay in joss houses. Joss houses are usually small houses decorated with traditional figures on their roofs although some evolve into significant structures.

The name "joss house" describes the environment of worship. Joss sticks, a kind of incense, are burned inside and outside of the house. The Chinese character 廟 (Miu in Cantonese) means "ancestor hall", a place to worship ancestors. It was later extended to places for worshipping others.

As they are not large established institutions, most joss houses in mainland China were destroyed in the Cultural Revolution. However, they can still be found everywhere in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Tin Hau (or Amah) is one of the most popular deities in South China.

In: Wikipedia

The WS is a view of a different corner of the same Chinese temple.

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leo61 (43712) 2008-11-28 23:00

Hi Antonio!
Both shots show fine details of this colorful roof.
Her I like the composition with the free space at the right side and the two birds.Good persdpective and nice ,strong colors,
Regards,leo

besnard (31064) 2008-11-28 23:01

Bonjour Antonio
Joli cliché coloré de cette architecture particulière et intéressante. L'oiseau qui plane au-dessus du temple capte bien le regard.
Merci pour le partage et bon week-end.
Nicole

KLB (18279) 2008-11-28 23:41

Bonjour Antonio

Une très bonne idée d'isoler une partie du toit de ce temple, pour en apprécier tous les nombreux et magnifiques détails.
Le ciel bleu est une belle toile de fond, et met parfaitement en valeur ces courbes colorées.
Un excellent cadrage, et une idée originale. Beau travail.

Amicalement,
Karine

riclopes (33131) 2008-11-29 2:44

Muito bonita, António. Ambas as fotos, aliás. Até gosto mais dos detalhes no WS, embora como foto, esta esteja bem mais atraente, pela vivacidade das cores, pelo céu e pelos dois pássaros a voar. Até a ramagem verde que aparece do lado direito e que obviamente não pertence aqui, ficou muito bem inserida e quase que podia fazer parte do conjunto decorativo.
ricardo

avigur_11 (21301) 2008-11-29 3:31

A very nice detail, Antonio. Nice composition with the major subject on the lower part of the frame, vivid colors, and this bird on the top. Nice job. Itzik.

rginer (584) 2008-11-29 3:59

Hi Antonio,
I like very much the detailed photograph of this roof. Colours are superb and also the sky and the bird just flying. I prefer this one than the second one, although you have a much better view of this peculiar roof.

belido (16813) 2008-11-29 5:37

Olá António,

é realmente uma arquitetura esplêndida. Que cores e formas, muito bonito. Gosto dos detalhes mostrados em sua aproximação. Belo trabalho!
Abraço,
Carlos

Jardim (3197) 2008-11-29 8:55

Uma beleza colorida que dá para contar uma história e como todas as histórias, assim começa: era uma vez...

num país longíquo em que as ondas dos telhados tinham flores que perfumavam toda a templo, onde dos topos do telhado saíam barcos com dragões para lutarem contra as aves que voavam bem lá no alto.As cores fortes davam alegria e felicidade a quem lá entrava...

Tudo isto para dizer que gosto da foto que nos mostra todo este pormenor arquitectónico.

JJ

emka (22285) 2008-11-29 10:31

Hi Antonio,

Beautiful, very colourful detail of Chinese temple. I saw temple similar in style in Thailand and not in China. Nice picture.

Regards

Malgorzata

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2008-11-29 11:00

Olá Antônio,
acho bem interessante esses detalhes arquitônicos chineses, e orientais em geral, sempre bem ricos de cores. A foto do WS ficou ótima também, mostrando algo que parece ser um dragão.
Parabéns e Abraço

phwall (5701) 2008-11-29 12:31

Hi Antonio,
Yes it is a splendid roof, the intricate detail in the carving and the decoration is wonderful. I like the strong saturated colours against the blue sky and the offset composition certainly gives the image a "I want to see more" look. Interesting the way the tree appears to be growing from the edge of the roof, must have deep gutters, just kidding.
Lovely informative capture and thank you for the excellent note.
Regards
Peter

francio64 (11718) 2008-11-29 13:32

Ciao Antonio,
bellissimo il particolare di questo tetto.
Ottimi colori, sharp e grande grafismo.

Well done!
Francesco

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-11-29 14:19

Hello Antonio,
Superb colors here !
Your exposure is spot on, and the result is very pleasant and eyecatcher.
Nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

Juntas (3542) 2008-11-29 17:02

Olá António. Cores e detalhes muito bons numa arquitectura sempre bonita e misteriosa para quem passa os dias mais para o Ocidente. Bom enquadramento com os passarinhos como bonus. Well done. Abraço b, bom fim de semana e feriado (para mim). Paulo

dareco (17104) 2008-11-29 22:49

These rooftops really are amazing aren't they. Fabulous architecture and colors! TFS

papagolf21 (56733) 2008-11-30 0:49

Bonjour, mon bon ami Antonio,
Image emplie de grâce et de beauté. Ce cadrage serré valorise à merveille l'architecture particulière. Les couleurs éclatent comme un fruit mûr.
Une composition très originale et parfaitement mise en valeur.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jjcordier (25218) 2008-11-30 0:50

Antonio
Très beau cadrage de ce superbe détail très coloré. très belle qualité d'image (normal, avec le 17/55 -)). Le WS est très beau également.
Amicalement
JJ

testmaniac (12262) 2008-11-30 1:17

Hi Antonio,fine details and colorful roof in this shot!

TFS and regards,
Phil

giorgimer (21478) 2008-11-30 4:33

Hi Antonio,

very effective idea to crop this nice detail. Good colors and sharpness.

TFS

Gio

plimrn (19694) 2008-11-30 6:42

Olá António,
You know I'm hard-pressed to choose between this primary post and your WS. The WS has better detail but this one has the balance of that splendid diagonal roof line with a tree growing out of the roof. The two photos complement each other well and the note is very informative.
HLJ, Pat

ciakgiak (11230) 2008-11-30 6:46

Hello Antonio,
the appreciation made by a photo that it intends to always assume special importance!
The definition of this particular is impressive, and colors rendered in an incredible way.
A beloved greeting.
Giorgio

fayeulle (26547) 2008-11-30 9:17

Hello Antonio
C'est vrai que ce toit est une réelle beauté comme dans pas mal de palais en Asie.
Un bon cadrage pour mettre en valeur les nombreux détails architecturaux
Amitié
JP

xavshot (63125) 2008-11-30 9:38

Bonsoir Antonio
joli choix de cadrage pour faire ressortir ce graphisme. Les couleurs ressortent bien ; l'ensemble est très agréable; Bravo.
Xavier

pablominto (41340) 2008-11-30 9:41

Hello Antonio,

I like the graphical feeling and the clean, fresh colours!
The bold framing works well with me, and the sharp fine details stand out well on the pale blue sky...
Attractive to my eyes, well done!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Wandering_Dan (3289) 2008-11-30 13:29

Hi, Tony -

While this view in interesting (and has the whimsical tree as well as the bird), I think the WS is a better photo; it uses a less standard angle and has more detail. Both photos do give a very good representation of the culture and its art form.

Best,
Dan

batalay (21193) 2008-11-30 21:04

Hello Antonio,

A spectacular detail of the detail in the temple roof, complemented by an excellent, scholarly note, always a pleasure to read. The pair of birds circling overhead add some dynamism to the colorful image.

Warm regards and have a good week,

Bulent

jmdias (19837) 2008-12-01 6:11

antonio

realmente é um detalhe muito bonito. gostei das formas e das cores e do belo contraste com o céu.as aves voando e a planta nascida no telhado estão muito boas também.

abraços

jorge

marietom (32076) 2008-12-01 9:37

hello Antonio,

Magnifique détail coloré, quelle belle architecture. Très belle image.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Cretense (57010) 2008-12-01 13:45

Hi Antonio!

Amazing architectonic detail, a true work of art and an excellent capture of it! Perfect tight framing and composition, flawless light managment and blinding colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

stego (22448) 2008-12-01 15:00

Olá António,
Telhado esplêndido e fotografia igualmente esplêndida! O enquadramento parcial fica muito bem e é uma forma muito elegante de fugir aos PdV frontais mais óbvios. O céu esbatido é excelente para realçar ainda mais as cores berrantes da construção. E até os pássaros estão bem posicionados!
Um abraço, José.

edytungkal (4519) 2008-12-01 18:46

Yes...absolutely a splendid roof with many beautiful colours, both pictures i like but maybe i prefer this one. Its a well done composition Antonius, thanks for share it.

daniel

dvlazar (6488) 2008-12-01 20:05

A vibrantly coloured shot of this fascinating architecture. The clear blue sky behind it sets if off perfectly.
Cheers,
Dave
PS I'm off on another trip on the 11th - this time to Jordan Israel and Egypt! Hope you are well.

npecanhuk (14652) 2008-12-02 1:25

Olá António!
Os detalhes arquitetónicos desse colorido templo foram muito bem captados por ti! A excelente nitidez e o ótimo controle da luminosidade me permitem ver muito bem cada pedacinho dele, inclusive notar que há uma planta nele nascendo, certo?!
Ficou bem seu posicionamento na imagem, com o contraste do céu e também a presença dos pássaros que voam!
Parabéns, abraços e até mais!
Neyvan

foozi (4735) 2008-12-02 2:33

Hello Antonio,
such a superbs colours combination, strong and saturated. With the dramatic sky, the shot is very exciting with a small bird seen.
Details well seen and textutes too.
Well composed for specific focus on its architectural beauty.
Pleasant indeed.

Regards,
Foozi

jemaflor (39759) 2008-12-02 10:38

Hi Antonio,
Good idea for this frame, good colours and details, interesting result.

mauro61 (16268) 2008-12-02 13:48

ciao Antonio,
particolare costruttivo di notevole bellezza.
Ottimi i colori splendidamente riportati.
saluti
maurizio

Bluejeans (33049) 2008-12-02 13:56

Ola António ,
Linda foto bem colorida com este telhado cheio de detalhes contra este céu azul , estes detalhes de madeira pintados devem dar muito trabalho a fazer , bom contraste de cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

mvinagre (285) 2008-12-02 15:32

Olá Antonio

Bonitos pormenores de arquitetura, as cores os detalhes e o enquadramento estão óptimos.

abc
miguelvinagre

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-12-02 19:22

Hi Antonio:

Both this work as the WS are great.

At this stage front, doing well and is a great idea to capture a portion of the roof, which allows us to appreciate a beautiful ornamentation, in contrast with the softness and dim sky.

The shapes and colors, are highly prized and own style of the East.

John

carper (65622) 2008-12-02 21:54

very nice one Antonio,
the composition is nice and colourfull, good contrast with the sky and a nice photojob I like it, have a nice day.
regard Jaap

mikolaj_kawa (31161) 2008-12-03 0:42

Hello Antonio! Amazing roof. Wonderful art work. Excellent details. Nice colours. Very good sharpness. Original composition. Good luck!

Giorgio (8776) 2008-12-03 0:46

- Superb composition Antonio, interesting architecture and nice coloured details, very good idea of framing, well done and TFS!
Greetings.
giorgio

jhm (83298) 2008-12-03 4:42

Hello Antonio,

Simple, this is a wonderful decoration with very attractive colours and great presentation.
Composition are very well, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

alentejano (255) 2008-12-03 15:57

Olá Antonio,
gosto muito das cores vividas e dos pormenores da arquitectura.
Bom trabalho!

um abraço,

Luis

gracious (20017) 2008-12-04 9:20

Hello Antonio,
Excellent placement of the roof with a great balanced from the beautiful sky indeed!
very sharp with perfect colour contrast and wonderful details on the designed roof!
many thanks for the wonderful sharing
greeting across the Tasman!
Tony

paura (39202) 2008-12-04 10:08

António,
A fotografia está muito bem tomada para mostrar essa linda orba de arte. Fico aqui pensando como deve ter dado trabalho sua confecção.

Abraço

Paulo

litiancai (1040) 2008-12-04 17:15

Hi Antonio,
Both shots have captured the intricacy of the roof very well and with very natural looking colours. In my honest opinion, I prefer the workshop, just because it has some diagonal lines and a slight bit more dynamism to it that this composition, but both have something to offer.
all the best
Lee

emjleclercq (14498) 2008-12-04 22:41

A colorfull and complicated roof.

All the best,

Emmanuel

jurek1951 (26136) 2008-12-04 23:47

Hi Antonio,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good colors and sharpness.
Excellent point of view,
Georg

nchen2000 (102) 2008-12-05 7:30

Hello Antonio:
I appreciated this photo many times.
I have to recognize that your photo is clear and bright.What I posted was too dark and transit pressure.
Best regards,
Nelson

josepmarin (34081) 2008-12-05 10:50

Olá António,
buen encuadre descentrado pero con un gran equilibrio gráfico, donde los vivos colores de esta decoración arquitectónica contrastan con el suave azul del cielo, en una imagen que tiene fuerza.
Me gusta ver los pájaros volando en tu toma, que añaden dinamismo a la composición.
Bien hecha.
Un abrazo,
Josep

Docarmo (8844) 2008-12-05 19:48

Olá António,
Pegaste bem e com excelente definição estes detalhes do telhado do templo... e quantos detalhes! Fico imaginando quanta simbologia deve haver ali. Até o ramo de folhagem (ao fundo ou brotou no telhado?) e os pássaros estão a combinar com as "asas" das esculturas.
A composição ficou muito elegante, excluindo o restante do edifício - ficamos com dois triângulos, sendo o triângulo preenchido pelo céu um atenuante de cor estratégico.
Parabéns!
MCV

xuaxo (5835) 2008-12-10 14:08

Splendid Roof
e esplêndidas imagens, com nitidez de vistas ao vivo.
Cumprimentos,
..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. ---

adores (15745) 2008-12-10 15:59

Olá António!
Esse detalhe do telhado é fantástico, pelos motivos e pelas cores. Gosto do enquadramento. Simples, mas muito bonita!

sacavem (8519) 2008-12-14 13:35

Olá António,

Esta está 5*. O PDV e a palete de cores estão lindas.Bem pensado e fotografado. Uma bela imagem que mostra parte da cultura e arquitectura oriental, neste caso em Myanmar.

Um abraço,
Filipe

isa (1964) 2009-01-03 6:45

Olá António!
Soberbo detalhe deste templo, há de ser um lugar com imensos detalhes para captar, pela beleza e riqueza da cultura deste povo.
Parabéns e obrigada por partilhar estas maravilhas, bom trabalho!
Um abraço,
Isa

JoNoCarmo (275) 2009-02-28 7:58

Olá António
Excelente "retratro" como se dizia antigamente, a diagonal e as cores fazem uma bonita composição. Os telhados de Yangon são um pouco diferentes dos de Lisboa. Well done, cmpts. - JCarmo