The whole Pagoda in a falling drop ... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello again,
today I'd like to show you the famous Shwedagon-Pagoda in a different way of view.
When you have good focus than you can see the background turned 180 degree in the waterdrops, that's a real reflection.

Can you imagine that this mighty 98-metre gilded stupa located in Yangon can be inside a little waterdrop? Here you have - just before this beauty fell down.

The Swedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined.

I hope you like it - I'm such an enthusiastic Macro-Photographer and so I also wanted to show you one of my Close-up-shots.
Any words are welcome, thanks and enjoy the sunday.

leo61, Photo65Net, vincz, imrek, HOBO, jtclee77, SamB, ramesh_lalwani, jean-marie, HaBeMa, John_F_Kennedy, wgreis, jan515, kevinos, josepmarin, MLINES, rui_seabra, Cricri, Facsi, modzi, tattina, Valeski, Wanda1, yanm, DonGusti, ruisc_pt, Jonas_Schmitt, daddo, diverjohn, branley, rajju, kapt73, DzULA, Silversnow, marine-coeur, COSTANTINO, subhendu_bagchi has marked this note useful

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anducina (8101) 2006-11-12 6:29

Excellent compo and idea. Very interesting.
TFS,

Andreea

Iggukflo (365) 2006-11-12 6:30

Joli facon de nous faire decouvrir cette pagode a travers la sphericite de cette eau bref bon clic
quel dommage qu il y ai une leger manque de nettete mais vraiment bravo

leo61 (43438) 2006-11-12 6:45

Hallo Wishnu!
In reichlich 2 Wochen bin ich dort und sehe dieses Heilgtum hoffentlich richtig herum.
Genialer Macroshot und perfektes timing.Die Spiegelung der 98 m!!! hohen Pagode mit dem schönen Himmel ist fantastisch.
Gruß aus Mannheim,
Leo

Photo65Net (43096) 2006-11-12 6:47

Hi,
wowowow !
Incredible pic.
I like macro photo too, and I'd like to shoot a pic like this one.
Very good job.
JB.

Tibo (1842) 2006-11-12 6:51

Unbelievable!!! succesful!!! congratulation... mustn't have been easy to catch! Tibo

vincz (19043) 2006-11-12 6:53

Stunning! Congratulations on this unique picture.

AmiBe (6042) 2006-11-12 6:53

Hi Sabine,
really good idea, very original, perfect timing.
In my opinion, it could be sharper but I know it's hard to do a perfect focus point with macro shot.
rgs

danyy (68947) 2006-11-12 7:14

Bonjour,
une photo qui vaut le détour et ds longues minutes d'admiration. Une petite prouesse technique et de patience.
Aucune défaut à mon goût.
C'est artistique.
Bien à toi.
Daniel.

imrek (4) 2006-11-12 7:33

HI Wishnu,
an interesting point of view and great result, very nice picture...well taken and seen!!!
regards,
imre

lucianm (0) 2006-11-12 7:59

Great capture, congrats !

Lucian

HOBO (5244) 2006-11-12 8:11

Hallo Ihr beiden,
Glückwunsch für eine sehr kreative Arbeit; wie lange habt Ihr dafür gebraucht?
Gruss
Knut

jtclee77 (424) 2006-11-12 8:48

Excellent shot, and I still can't believe that a droplet can be that huge and remain sticking to the leaf. Nice capture of the pagoda in the droplet and great use of DOF.

Excellent composition,

Jon

WhiteRose (10) 2006-11-12 8:52

The image is a little soft but the subject is superb. Well done.

Regards

Richard

korbee (2236) 2006-11-12 12:38

amazing details,composition,sharpness and frame!
Jan

worldcitizen (2263) 2006-11-12 13:24

Hello Wishnu,
This is great! It is always nice to see things from a different POV, but your photo does it in a unique and artistic way. The view of the pagoda, with the details of the sky is magical, and the soft blurred colors in the background are also lovely. Wonderful photo!

Buin (37782) 2006-11-12 13:57

Hallo Sabine, hallo Stephan!
Was soll man hierzu sagen!? Beim ersten Hinschauen fehlen einem die Worte, aber wenn man das Ganze verarbeitet hat, bleibt eigentlich nur Staunen. Ein wunderschönes Foto!
Danke für's zeigen!
Grüße aus Siegen - und eine schöne Woche!
Frank

sothy81 (8536) 2006-11-12 14:08

Hi Wishnu:

This is wonderfully composed. Very creative. And very focused. A sucessful picture. Sothy

SamB (1948) 2006-11-12 14:26

Wow--this is a brilliant idea, and is very thoughtfully and well composed. It is hurt by the slightly soft focus, but the originality and execution of this picture are exceptional.

Thanks!
sam

UnTrained (0) 2006-11-12 14:43

Hallo Sabine und Stephan,
das glaube ich schon gar nicht das das geht. Auch wenn ich das so sehe. Zauberei.
Klasse gemacht und wahnsinnig gut umgesetzt. Wie eine von diesen Schneekugeln sieht das im Tropfen aus.
Gruß aus Usingen
Ulf

sebinho342 (18740) 2006-11-12 16:26

For sure the best picture i've seen this last days
TREMEDOUS
All my congratulations, the result is stunning

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2006-11-13 2:37

Congratulations Wishnu for this outstanding photo.It appears as you have an inverted glass.TFS
Ramesh

jean-marie (3088) 2006-11-13 3:54

Hello Wishnu,

C'est superbe, il fallait avoir l'idée ! le ciel est magnifique en plus, nous avons le sujet à l'arrière plan que l'on devine. C'est super bien vu
Amicalement
Jean-Marie

Angshu (33737) 2006-11-13 3:58

Hi
This is an inspired composition...delightful & stunning at the same time. I really appreciate how you saw & seized the photo opportunity here. Magnificient close-up...I'm putting it straight to my favourites
Regards
Angshu

everlasting (10916) 2006-11-13 15:02

So many shots of refelctign the beauty of the Shwedagon, but this is the most original that I have seen. If only it had been a tad sharper.

HaBeMa (1326) 2006-11-13 15:35

Hi Wishnu;vovvv fantastic,great frame,ideal shot,regards...
Habema.
:-]

Graal (58103) 2006-11-14 2:27

Hi Sabine,
amazing shot, good colours and reflections. I like this job. Well done.
Gr., Aleksander

roamermark (1588) 2006-11-14 2:31

Hi,
I want to like this - I really do - but the sceptic in me is saying this is a trick...I can't imagine that this is a naturally occuring thing here. I also think it is a little on the gimmicky side...
however, no matter how it was done it was done well and clearly lots of people like it so...

Cheers
Mark

marjan (6085) 2006-11-14 2:46

Hi SAbine, it is hard to belive that is real shot. Fantstic POV adn feeleing for space. TFS
Majran

clnaef (6289) 2006-11-14 2:53

Bonjour,
Bravo pour vos excellentes idées.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

carper (64962) 2006-11-14 3:26

wauw Sabine,
what a shot, I realy like it, the fantastic macro with his good reflectin in the drop, the marvelous pov and the fantastic dof, my compliments Sabine, du bist wuntherbar.
gr. jaap

John_F_Kennedy (31511) 2006-11-14 4:29

This is a very nice close-up and fine composition. POV, details are wonderful. Great idea.
Achim

Ulishna (2246) 2006-11-14 4:46

Hi Sabine,
it's incredible! Very original idea, very good work. It's realy great work!
Julia

delkoo (34370) 2006-11-15 3:28

hi wishnu
this is a great idea to inclode pagoda in a drop, the result is stunning, you have done a great great photograph.

best regards
didier
-:)) tomorrow

jan515 (545) 2006-11-15 7:40

Hallo Sabine,
Ich mag viel die schönen Farben gegen den Hintergrund. Sehr gut gemacht! Das ist eine wundervolle Komposition.Perfekte Licht und Kontrast.
Schöne Grüße.
Janusz

kevinos (6927) 2006-11-15 10:51

This is a totally unique and amazing picture.Brilliantly seens and nicely taken. Regards Kevin

josepmarin (33831) 2006-11-16 10:50

Hallo Wishnu,
An excellent composition, very clever and very artistic.
The detail of the drop in macro, with the reversed reflections of the temple and the beautiful sky with clouds they are, simply, wonderful.
Congratulations! it's a great shot.
Regards,
Josep

scalerman (25747) 2006-11-16 13:51

Wishnu: (perhaps a TE alias): This is a resounding comp. Pictures really don't get any better in my opinion. Enchanting. Really suited for TrekLens also, if you haven't already scoped that site... regards, c

yannick (1469) 2006-11-17 7:51

This is a very impressive picture. I like the dark blue of the sky in the drop, and of course, the perfect shape of the pagoda. An excellent idea, very well realized. Did you need many attempts to get this result?
Congratulations,
Yannick

wgreis (6060) 2006-11-17 12:55

Hi Garuda!
Fantastic "decisive moment". The refletions at the drop is an excelent composition.
Congratulations,
Wagner.

ArtLook (2332) 2006-11-18 14:10

Hi Wishnu,
Very interesting photo! I like your idea too. It is looks different. Great shot, Bravo!+
Wit BEST Regards,
Arthur

MLINES (10884) 2006-11-19 6:22

Hi Wishnu, Very imaginative capture in this superb shot. Gives inspiraion for other members to try push the envelope. Excellent result. Murray.

sebcz (2345) 2006-11-19 15:19

A fine art work, also TE orientated.
Regards
Seb

Stepan (27175) 2006-11-19 17:41

That's incredible and excellent ! Really original. The low definition is pertinent here to enhance the icon mood here ! Great compo and fine realization.
Stéphane

Muse (31013) 2006-11-20 3:46

Hello Wishnu,
Une très belle photo.
Le reflet dans la goutte est superbe.
De très jolies couleurs, un tout bon cadrage.
Excellent travail
Best regards
Denise
I'lle come later

Cricri (43178) 2006-11-20 4:25

Bonsoir Wishnu,
Un moment décisif merveilleusement bien capturer, un beau reflet de la Swedagon et du ciel dans cette goutte d'eau, encorre bravo pour cette belle réussite, félicitations
amitiés
cricri

rossofuoco (6372) 2006-11-21 2:14

Hi Wishnu.
Non ho parole per descrivere questa foto. E' BELLISSIMA:
renzo

PTAH (287) 2006-11-21 14:26 [Comment]

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flosoup (563) 2006-11-21 14:40

Amazing POV, well captured. And surprisingly clear for a rain drop

Moitessier (163) 2006-11-21 14:44

Excellent you catch it with excellence! I will Try to do one time, is it still good with my 50mm Macro? See that!

iGirl (1223) 2006-11-21 14:56

Wow, so beautiful. This is an amazing close-up, showing the pagoda in an unusual and creative way. I love the DOF.
Thanks for sharing!
Erin

sayan (2609) 2006-11-23 6:43

Hi Wishnu,
This is a wonderful post. The idea was great and execution perfect. The whole pagoda reflected in a single droplet is a nice idea and you have a great eye, I must say.
regards
Sayan

cepekdong (3668) 2006-11-25 10:35

das ist ja eine wahnsinnsaufnahme ! der absolute hammer ! super gesehen, tolle schaerfe und ein klasse moment in dem du abgedrueckt hast !

daniel

Valeski (856) 2006-11-25 11:46

Mitica!!!
L'idea, la composizione, la foto!!!
Grazie
Ciao
Vale

blue-velvet30 (6524) 2006-11-25 14:06

Hi Wishnu,
wooooooooow! fantastic shot! Excellent colors, POV and composition! Great work! Brawo!
regards ;-)
Dorota

Wanda1 (10989) 2006-11-26 12:27

Hi Wishnu,
I can't believe it, that is and incredible shot. Well seen and captured at the exact moment.
Regards
Wanda

yanm (1485) 2006-11-27 3:06

Hi Wishnu,

Someone told me about this picture in comment, and I understand why. You make me jealous.

Yan

cdmonson (2753) 2006-11-30 10:39

Amazing shot Wishnu. The drop almost looks unreal, or like it's frozen. Your timing was spot on, as was your perspective. Thanks for sharing.

Clark

MeAT (1174) 2006-12-16 1:28

Impressive setting! I could never catch this on a drop of water!

MeAT :)

asival (4265) 2007-01-03 4:32

Hi Wishnu

Great jub here man

very well seen and done

TFS

Assi

somkiat (1096) 2007-01-30 21:29

hallo wishnu,
a superb image.
it can be a inspiration for the advertising photo,for any products.
very nice idea
regards
somkiat

partha (13657) 2007-03-04 9:51

Hi Wishnu,
its a great look.
Excellent visualisation and wonderful conception.
Regards.
Partha

mire (88) 2007-03-05 16:35

c'est l'une des photos les plus belles que j'ai jamais vu !!

presidente (1115) 2007-03-05 16:47

wow! Great shot! Excellent colors, and composition! fantastic work!

DonGusti (795) 2007-03-05 17:04

YOU ARE CRAZY :D WOW THAT IS SOO BEAUTIFUL & PERFECT !!!

PERFECT JUST PERFECT

CHEERS . . .

ruisc_pt (6206) 2007-03-05 17:05

Wishnu!
No words you blew me up!
TFS

dyzn (10) 2007-04-08 14:17

interesting and excellent and amazing, ı'll try to do this:)thanks

Zepter (2) 2007-06-26 12:12

Hi Wishnu!
Great picture,amazing that you can see the whole Shewagon-Pagoda inside the drop!Respect!Very sharp picture and nice colors!Thanks for sharing!
Zepter

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2007-09-26 11:18

Hi Sabine!
Echt super dieses Bild!Dass man die ganze Pagode in einem Tropfen so klar sieht----unglaublich!Und dass man im hintergrund auch noch die Spitze sieht,nette Idee.
Übrigens,Glückwunsch,dein Bild ist heute auf der Titelseite!

Grüße,Jonas

magham (28) 2007-09-26 11:20

Excellent snap.... right timing... well composed.... Great... keep it up...

Suresh

ewiczek (374) 2007-09-26 11:25

wonderfull composition, very nice color very nice macro

cranerider (175) 2007-09-26 11:30

this shot is so poetic...!
it gives you the feeling that there is still so much to see in the world.

sotiris_k (836) 2007-10-06 14:35

Wow! It's like a magical sphere! Supurb idea Wishnu... bravo!
Sotiris

daddo (11313) 2007-11-15 20:20

Not sure which one of you took this photo. I think this would have to be one of the cleverest and creative shots I have seen. In addition it has a mystical or contemplative quality. Reminds me of William Balke's comment about seeing Infinity in a grain of sand.I am not often left amazed at my age, but your water drop is an exception. In total admiration- Klaudio.

diverjohn (490) 2007-11-28 8:22

excellent close up work
i thought it may have been a photoshop creation but upon close inspection, i think it is genuine.
again, great work and patience to get this work of art.

branley (3681) 2007-11-29 4:05

Hi Wishnu,

I saw your incredible image on the homepage and it's gone straight into my theme, TE Moments. It deserves more acclaim. There's nothing more I can add other than it's a superb capture and one to be proud of and right up there with the best of them, if not better, well done.

Regards

Stephen

DavorSt (114) 2007-12-14 7:44

Congratulations! Marvellous photo
tfs
Regards,
Davor

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Rambo (140) 2008-01-12 10:54

This is just perfect! Really nice photo, perfect focus, the right moment. I would be interested how have you tried until you captured this one :-)
J.

Tipuss (619) 2008-03-15 4:37 [Comment]

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kapt73 (444) 2008-03-15 4:42

Hallo Wishnu
thats great drop. clear and timing is best
well done
zeynep

vicana (74) 2008-03-15 4:42

An extraordinary shot! It amazes me to see you took the macro while the drop was falling! Good sharpness ans composition. Thanks for sharing.

DzULA (838) 2008-05-12 5:30

Great effect, very good reflection in this drop of eater you have

Greetings
DzULA

Silversnow (2121) 2008-05-27 12:01

exquisite macro, how were you able to focus on this???
I'm guessing several drops were falling, or that it was a lucky shot?

marine-coeur (574) 2008-09-06 11:02

One of the BEAUTIFUL pic,dream world images,looks tiny but great photograph,BRAVO WISHNU.

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radodechkov (251) 2009-02-09 13:24

great view!

pollod (0) 2009-02-09 14:44

that's an amazing shot! I wonder how could you get such shallow depth of field with such small apperture. Also, it the light is perfect despite the fast shutter. I'm impressed

COSTANTINO (22793) 2009-03-02 11:12

Hello
Thanks for sharing with us this excllent photo,thanks for your useful notes..
Original version,nice idea,attractive details
It is a nice capture of that moment,
I liked a lot,How did you do it?
many wishes for a new happy month
Costantino

amazon (10667) 2009-03-06 11:58

hi wishnu,
i visit your galery and i saw very strong photos,
very good view of photographic looks,
congratulations,
iffet

pablominto (40788) 2009-03-12 0:29

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Quite amazing, Sabine!
And for sure appreciated by the fellow members, a different way of showing the pagoda...
A typical wishnu capture, very well done!

Greetings,
Pablo -

edmund_yung (153) 2009-04-22 23:39

Wow, this is really creative. Good compo and colour too! Love it!

tobyh (129) 2009-04-23 0:08

Just amazing, I would love to know a little more about how it was done - how many drops went by before this perfect example?

I wish I could do similar

chicca (356) 2009-04-23 0:52

Ciao Wishnu,
fantastico effetto!
Mi piace molto la tua foto, continua così.

Buona giornata
Federica

wojteczek (891) 2009-05-28 9:16

Great drop!!.
Unfortunately out to focus

subhendu_bagchi (3175) 2009-07-28 20:18

Namaste Wishnu, wow....What an idea! How can you manage the drop of water in focus? Nice sharp reflection shot. The whole pagoda in a drop upside down. Excellent...I just can't belive. Have a nice day.
Subhendu.

Selmik (1426) 2009-08-06 16:11

Hi Wishnu,
terrific,stunning photograph! I imagine how much efforts and patience needed to catch such shot.
TFS,
Mike

sid_sn (54) 2009-11-13 14:38

Beautiful