Waiting for the Karmapa Photo

Photographer’s Note

Seated under the sacred Mahabhodi Tree in Bodhagaya ,in India (the place where the Buddha became enlightened) a crowd of pilgrims are awaiting the arrival of the 17th Karmapa Lama, the spiritual head of the 'Black Hat' sect of Tibetan Buddhism. He escaped from Chinese occupied Tibet in 2000 and joined His Holiness the Dali Lama. Since then he has become an important world spiritual leader. There is a sense of excitement and expectation in the crowd of his followers as they await his arrival in Buddhism’s most holy site.

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sabya26 (234) 2009-03-14 8:26

Hi Kevin
wonderful...great tone. i like the expression of their faces.
Good job.
Best Regards
sabya

Joanamag (106) 2009-03-14 13:01

Hi Kevin,

You have captured a unique moment here, i guess the spirit of the encoubter is well shown in their anxious faces and you were really lucky to be there to live that moment!

Thanks for sharing,

Joana

PaulVDV (5184) 2009-03-14 15:22

Hello Kevin,
Beautiful and interesting picture with very nice colours and good sharpness. It's strange to see a few western faces and backpacks between the pilgrims.
Best regards, Paul

ribeiroantonio (21905) 2009-03-14 15:31

There are several interesting things in this shot. For example, only a few women present and they all except one look very western, the back pack on bottom right appears to take someone’s place, on the top left corner one guy is wearing a mask.
I like the strong pp of this picture. Well done.
Antonio

adores (15507) 2009-03-14 16:13

Hi Kevin!
Another great moment!I just love their different expressions. They really seem to be waiting for the moment. Very well captured, with lots of good details!

wishnugaruda (1269) 2009-03-15 10:23

Hi Kevin,
yes - it's me again after a long time ;-)
And I'm so happy you are still posting - your shots are always so special and from countries I love. This one is interesting and so colourful. You can be happy that you were able to see and be a part of such a moment.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Bye the way, I will be back in BKK in April ;-)
I will celebrate my 40th birthday there - what place could be better for this???

Warm greetings to you from the cold Germany
Sabine - wishnugaruda

vincz (19039) 2009-03-15 10:25

Hi Kevin! Long time I was away from TE. I am glad to see that you are still posting your pictures here. Looks like you a great trip in India. Great atmosphere in this one nd with very strong colors.

trekks (14292) 2009-03-16 10:27

hi Kevin

India! A place I would plan to visit one day. The colors are essentially a strong presence in this shot that make the monks stand out in the repetitive seating arrangement. Very good work.

tfs, bill

p/s While in Phnom Penh meeting siolaw and axiotea, you and chirasak were mentioned when we talked about Thailand.

papagolf21 (56335) 2009-03-16 14:11

Bonjour, cher Kevin,
L'on sent bien à travers cette composition cette ferveur qui se dégage de la part des fidèles attendant le maître spirituel.
Un très bel instantané d'un moment particulier.
Amitiés.
Philippe

phwall (5560) 2009-03-16 18:43

Hi Kevin,
So many faces, so many different expressions, although behind the expression each one with the same expectation. A very fine capture.
I envy you your time there, it must have been a wonderful experience.
Regards
Peter

jhm (82461) 2009-03-17 2:56

Hello Kevin,

Almost incredible, I listen and hear the quietness.
Colourfully and peacefully, nice portrait picture of the group
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

patdeph (17816) 2009-03-17 9:35

hello Kevin
splendid repetition of the red or purple dresses of the monks,with a beautiful contrast given by only one in white!I like very much!
Regards
Pascale

axiotea (16081) 2009-03-20 22:44

Hello Kevin
You've captured a special moment and the way you've added contrast to the image gave an interesting result. I've noticed there are few women as well taking part of the ceremony...

Cheers from Phnom Penh
Marilyn
P.S We will be back to BKK on march the 25th and I might stay for (more/less) a week. Maybe, I'll see you there ;)

everlasting (10898) 2009-03-25 3:55

I like looking at the expressions of the faces, some can hardly contain themselves the exepected arrival is just too much, while others sit in silence and glow inwardly. Nice work kevin.