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Copyright: Kristaps KL (zmey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 102 N: 1430] (5540)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-27
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-27 10:43
Viewed: 533
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
just a kind dedication to our hospitable 2008 olympic host country ;)) [pun intended]


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background info:

New England Peace Pagoda in Massachusetts, Leverett, is the first Nipponzan-Myōhōji Peace Pagoda to be built in the US and was completed in 1986. There are around 80 Peace Pagodas around the world in Europe, Asia, and the United States, and most (though not all) have been built under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii (1885-1985), a Buddhist monk from Japan and founder of the Nipponzan-Myōhōji Buddhist Order. Fuji was greatly inspired by his meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1931 and decided to devote his life to promoting non-violence. In 1947, he began constructing Peace Pagodas as shrines to World peace. The first Peace Pagodas were built as a symbol of peace in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Dalai Lama visited Pagoda a few years ago.

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a side note about... Tibet:

"Tibet is a plateau region in Central Asia and the home to the indigenous Tibetan people. With an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft.), it is the highest region on Earth and is commonly referred to as the "Roof of the World." Geographically, UNESCO and Encyclopædia Britannica consider Tibet to be part of Central Asia, while several academic organizations consider it part of South Asia.

The region was unified in the seventh century by King Songtsän Gampo. In the 13th century Tibet became a part of Mongol-ruled Chinese empire and four centuries later Tibet was further incorporated into the Chinese Empire in the Qing Dynasty. The Dalai Lama lineage was established in 1578, and rose to political power during the times of the 5th Dalai Lama (1617-1682). In 1653, the "Dalai Lama" became an official title, as it is recognized by the Qing government. Between the 17th century and 1951, the Dalai Lama and his regents were the predominant political power administering religious and administrative authority over large parts of Tibet from the traditional capital Lhasa.

In 1912 the 13th Dalai Lama unilaterally declared separation from China.[2] but two years later the Tibetans accepted nominal subordination to China. From 1912 to 1950, Tibet possessed de facto independence, although no nation has ever recognized Tibet as independent. In 1951, under Chinese military pressure, Beijing and the Tibetan government signed an agreement reintegrating Tibet. The 14th Dalai Lama, the head of the Tibetan government in exile believes that in order for it to modernize, Tibet must remain within the People's Republic of China, although he also wants China to give "a full guarantee of preservation of Tibetan culture." [full credit to Wikipedia.org]

and the latest news as they relate to Tibet, you have probably seen ;)


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peace pagoda related posts:

- USA, Peace Pagoda, by avene
- spring romance with some mischief...
- brewing up the spring, same place again
- spring fairy, as captured by avene
- some swedish colors (from Massachusetts) for Dennis


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technical: ISO 400, @ F/8 FOR 1/2000 sec, focal length: 10 mm
edifice, fulvio52, cfreire, belido, gracious, avene, JorgeCK, zeca, plimrn, scobert, delic, sagar, Waylim, steliosk has marked this note useful
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Hi Kristaps
Nice one and if i remember me well Tom (gunbud) have send this to long time ago
Wonderful shot
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Hi Kristaps!
wonderful composition and colours. especially Red and yellow at the left of photo. thanks for share
Regards
Edifice

Hi Kristaps,
you getting pretty pun-ish, uh? I LIKE THAT!
You got The Don's blessing. LOL!!!
Good shot, carefully thought and very well framed. Love them vibrant colors, and I particularly appreciate that bright star-like reflection on the red cloth. Good job, good note!
Cheers,
F.

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1400 W: 68 N: 1315] (6835)
  • [2008-04-27 13:22]
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Hi Kristaps,
A really interesting POV! The reflection of the sun light makes a star, if I am seeing right. I love this unconventional angle to show architecture.
Well done,
Shaeri

Hi Kristaps
good look angle
nice colors and presentation
tfs
regards
Ozhan

Hi Kristaps,
Good. I liked of your POV, it's very different and it became attractive with these vibrant colors, and, I see, a dual picture, perhaps, you could say for us a dual idea about it. Good work. Creative! Best regards, Consuelo

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4060 W: 239 N: 5382] (26539)
  • [2008-04-28 1:26]

bonjour kristaps
A delightful view, the strong red flag looks wonderful and contrasts very well with the soft blue sky, great depth , light , nicely framed,

cheers
didier

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3343 W: 111 N: 2909] (10339)
  • [2008-04-28 4:54]

Hi Kristaps,

this is such a great composition. The choice for this pov is something that only good photographers can do. I really meant that. I would never think about that for this situation. A lot attractive, even in the thumbnail. Great work!
Regards,
Carlos

Hi Kris,

this is a great one, spectacular composition and colors, beautiful starlight.

Well done!

Gio

Hello Kristaps,
Very well composed of the Peace Pagoda in good colouration!
the image is sharp with wonderful lighting and good details
many thanks for the sharing and notes
best regards
Tony

Hi Kristaps,
Well composed. The side to side flags show the way to this wonderful architecture.
Interesting and educative note
well done
saludos
joRge

Hi, Kristaps -

Very interesting use of the flag to shoot directly into the sun without overdoing it! Overall a nice capture, and a timely one.

Best,
Dan

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3062 W: 162 N: 4438] (18574)
  • [2008-04-28 20:16]

Kristaps, this is a great composition! The elements are very nice and the lights are really amazing. Excellent work!!
Regards,
Zeca

Somehow - your reprint from Wikipedia helped me a lot to understand better the current restlessness among the Tibetan- Chinese relations.
Sure... I would prefer to have the picture of the Tibetan monastery in FG and the dome of the White house in the BG, but... Hey... Who am I to be so picky, eh ?

Love your passion to speak up, Kristaps...

g.

Hello Kristaps. Flags. An interesting topic. Your photo is together with the informative text a kind report photo. The topic is very current. Flags used of States of, ideologies, trade unions etc., - and naturally also of religions. Flags are a signal for a thing. People meet under flags, because they can identify themselves with an idea. A photo worth seeing, outstanding combines with the text. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1453 W: 80 N: 1837] (6910)
  • [2008-04-29 7:47]

I'd say this is one of your best posts - strong content, unusual framing and approach to light, I like it a lot. the wide angle works well to create "right in your face" feeling, and your patiecne has paid off, the star is perfect. excellent work, my compliments.

take care,
K.

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3931 W: 232 N: 5367] (16878)
  • [2008-04-29 14:43]

Hi Kristaps,
I do like the way you framed the peace pagoda with the tibetian prayer flags. The light through the red flag is especially nice. Your note really ties it all together.
HLj, Pat

Fantastic poetic work, vibrant colors.
I like very much!
Complimenti
Renzo

Hi Kristaps,
The master at "thinking outside of the box" strikes again! I don't know how you keep coming up with such unusual compositions. With the prayer flags in the foreground, the pagoda in the background and the fabulous star-shaped sun being filtered through the flag, it looks just like Tibet or Bhutan. This is a beautiful, mystical and magical image with great spirituality. Just superb!
Stan

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1368 W: 64 N: 1844] (6574)
  • [2008-04-29 23:20]
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Are those flags made in China, too :)? Hey, this is a powerful composition, and a tough one to nail technically. You did very well. May well be your best so far. Keep it up! Cheers!
Hakan

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  • sagar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 408 W: 66 N: 312] (1877)
  • [2008-04-30 0:55]

Hi Kristaps,
I liked the pun...more importantly I likied the shot...the POV here is fascinating, and the rich red color makes it a visual treat.I loved the star pattern on the flag, that the sunlight causes.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

hi kristaps,
i do admire the effect of the ultra-wide lense... i for one decided to use only wide angle, and preferably - 30 mm or 50 mm fixed...
close-ups, close contact with the models...this is what "drives me", lately...and your waor falls perfectly into this cathegory...
bw, j.

Kristaps, this is a nice one, different in some ways that your gallery but a fine compliment just the same. The light in the fabric is great and the details around the edge, the peace pagoda, the pond, the script on the other flag all make a very compelling and interpretative photo.

Greg

Bonjour Kristaps, Tres dynamique cette composition c'est un bonne idée d'avoir filtré le soleil a travers ce drapeau!
tiM

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  • Waylim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 636 W: 84 N: 1239] (4421)
  • [2008-05-08 18:34]

Kristap,
Thanks for this very infomation note, dedication and this image that I otherwise wouldn't know existed at all. Love the light that shined through the red flag, Great sharpness near and far. Well managed color and light.
Way

Pleasant see through view with a remarkable sharp focus on all layers, front to the back Pagoda, a very clear deep colored capture with a good note Kristaps
greetings
Henk

great shot!
i like your choice of point of view and the effect of the sunshine! very good job
compliments
elitsa

Outstanding.

did you use flash for this one?
I can't believe that with the sun behind the flag and in front of you could get this outstanding result.
RAW? what did you do? I'm wondering!

Regards
Stelios

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