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The Cao Dai worshippers


The Cao Dai worshippers
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Copyright: Yan Seiler (yanseiler) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 137 N: 614] (6561)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-07-28
Categories: Daily Life, Ceremony
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Trip in Asia
Date Submitted: 2007-07-29 3:31
Viewed: 493
Points: 15
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In south Vietnam there is an interesting religion or sect, Cao Daism... The aim is an attempt to create the ideal religion by combining good things of buddhism, islam, christianism and so on. It is quite interesting to attend the mass, the priest wear different colors clothes, depending on which religion (islam, christian,...) they preach on. Tay Ninh is the head quarters of Cao Daism...

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To Galeota: merciyanseiler 1 07-30 04:47
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Salut, j'aime beaucoup le point de vue et la manière dont tu as saisi la scène. Je suis moins friand de la luminosité et de ta conversion en noir et blanc. Je te suggère une alternative en ws. Tout de bon.

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  • SamB Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 494 W: 58 N: 418] (1944)
  • [2007-07-29 20:54]

Hello, Yan--
Nice work here, the composition is nice, countering the man with the child, each of their stares intently looking separate directions. The low angle gives them an appearance of dignity, also.
Thanks!
sam

Interesting concept... The problem will be to judge which are considered the "good things" from all those religions. I like your direct pov directly to the sitting man's eyes. His posture is very serene, very stiff and his look towards you is very good. I like you dof play here. Very effective. Probably I would have pushed the compo a little to the left, but it's also great the way it is. Nice b&w with a good feel on that gorgeous light.

Hello,

Ouais, je vois déjà les critiques venir du sytyle "dommage que la jambe soit coupée" et autres idioties...

Et moi je trouve que justement, les jambes et les visages coupés sont un signe de créativité, car cela démontre l'importance mise sur les visages, les expressions des gens, sans apporter de distraction. Du tout bon l'ami

Vince

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  • ALSOM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 646 W: 95 N: 597] (6614)
  • [2007-07-30 4:38]

Le point de vue est interessant avec 3 attitudes differentes. j'aime bpc la texture du sol et de l'écorce de l'arbre ... J'ai juste un problème avec ta conversion n/b que je trouve tristounette, avec une coiffe/casquette/cheveux un peu bouchés ..

ENcore quelquechose de splendide en NB, Yan. Autant je ne suis pas 100% sur pour ton image coucher de soleil au Cambodge, autant j'adore celle-ci. Deux expressions, deux generations, captees avec perfection.
A+
Francis

Cool setup here, very similar to something you'd expect to see from a band shoot. Both very strong stares as well which I like.

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  • saigon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 490 W: 8 N: 396] (4929)
  • [2007-09-12 10:03]

hello YAN.
belle expression de ce membre de la secte!
bon moment decisif!
amitiés.....aldo.

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