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Smoke gets in your eyes II


Smoke gets in your eyes II
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Copyright: Wanda van den Hogen (Wanda1) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1222 W: 21 N: 1429] (7721)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Daily Life, Ceremony
Camera: canon EOS350D, Canon 28-105mm F/3.5-4.5 USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-15 5:16
Viewed: 614
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The second of shot of my incense shots is also taken at the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Here is a bit more information about the history of incense: Mankind has used incense since the beginning of human history. With the discovery of fire our ancestors realized that most materials give off a unique and sometimes powerful scent when burnt. For example the aroma of a pine tree branch when burnt is emphasised. The air can be quickly filled with aromas simply by throwing leaves, spices or twigs into a fire.
There is historic evidence in most cultures that our ancestors used incense burning for sacred and healing purposes. From ancient times people recognised that aromas produced by burning materials could heighten the senses, both sight and smell. When early man gathered around his fire, the smell of aromatic woods, herbs and leaves carried by heaven-wards spirals of smoke was a rare sensory pleasure. From this discovery it was no doubt a short step to dedicating fragrant products to the Gods, by adding them to a fire, which would also carry the good wishes and prayers of men upwards on the heat of the flames. Other benefits ascribed to the burning of incense included the purification of an area, to change a mood (to facilitate meditation or religious practices) and to cleanse and disinfect living spaces, especially after pollution caused by, for instance, death or illness.
-information from A brief History of Incense by Margaret McGoverne
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Hi Wanda!
Great smoke capture,
The colours of the sticks works very well!
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Paul

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4708 W: 146 N: 9045] (39813)
  • [2007-07-15 8:52]

Hi Wanda, amazing image, where you have well captured the smoke and the colours.
excellent POV too.
thanks, ciao

This works really well Wanda. I like how you framed it with the row of incense bowls leading into the frame - it draws the eye in very effectively.
The exposure was spot-on to give emphasis to the rising smoke.
My only suggestion would have been to use a wider aperture to reduce the impact of the background details, but other than that you've done very well with this one.

Cheers,
Ben

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3965 W: 173 N: 4995] (22758)
  • [2007-07-15 21:48]

Hi Wanda ,
very good catch of sign. I like focus control and light. have a nice week.
Burak

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2998 W: 85 N: 5050] (17516)
  • [2007-07-16 1:24]

I think i like it even better than the previous one. Great incense creshendo! The fact that the incense stick feel so close to each other is great. the smoke is rendered in an excellent way.

Hi Wanda,
Very expressive and fine impression, I like the splendid composition and the attractive details. Excellent realization and clarity, Great! Have a nice week
George

So wanda, you continue in the far east with such spell bindng work. These incense sticks form a lovely foreground and subject for this image and add so much colour and variety. i like the tectures and the overall composition

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2360 W: 708 N: 191] (19636)
  • [2007-07-16 8:50]

Hi, my friend!
Next interesting photo in your collection. For me very oryginal and very exotic. Well done. Photo about religion, good idea.
Marek

Hi Wanda!

Very impressive photo, you show here a great "eye" for fabulous details. Excellent composition, framing and beuatiful depth of field, along with the wonderful colours create an eyecatching image. The smoke adds a lot to the atmosphere. Congratulations!

Hercules

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