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monks in the vaults of Lalibela stone church praying in the way the did for centuries

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Amandine (1026) 2005-05-17 3:29

It's anice picture. The point of view, with all the dark walls around them creates an intimity atmosphere. Colors are warm, deep,magic. Light seems to come from the red color. It's very well done

rbcy1974 (20742) 2005-05-17 3:30

Hello Swiatek,
I think this is your best Ethiopian picture yet. it has a very mysterious aura to it and the cave surroundings are well shown. What kind of settings did you use?
I am hoping to go to Ethiopia next year, maybe you can give me some tips.
Regards
Daniel

arifhuque (491) 2005-05-17 3:33

An exceptional image. I like the composition very much. The detail through the gap is amazing... the carpet and all those sticks. Great work!

dolin (15647) 2005-05-17 3:34

Hi.
Very interesting shot with a good framing.
I like this point of view.
Nice scene with beautifull colors.
Great composition.
Fred

DLM (6447) 2005-05-17 3:35

Nice photo, well done ,It would be interesting to know what settings you used on your Nikon.The chap in the middle seems to have noticed you.
I am new to photography and not quite as bold in capturing people,any advice is welcome.
Well done.

Albrecht (11040) 2005-05-17 4:34

Hi Swiatek
Very good and special picture. Good compo and the dark peep through the cave-church gives the pic a specail atmosphere.Interesting to see.
Greetings Albrecht

naxius (16679) 2005-05-17 4:48

Superb light here Swiatek.
I like the mood you have catched, very mysterious atmosphere.
Excellent management of high/low light.
Take care.
Alex

richtersl (3544) 2005-05-17 8:09

The lighting is superb! The point of view is very interesting -- it makes me feel like I'm eavesdropping.

hispic (7399) 2005-05-17 9:35

Beautiful composition with beautiful lights.
The texture of a red wall is very dramatic.
Really great shot!

Paker (2636) 2005-05-17 10:55 [Comment]

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bboss (3516) 2005-05-17 16:56

What a fabulous composition, I am quite at a loss for words.
great colour and dof for a low light situation. Really wonderful
cheers David

Isabelle (9014) 2005-05-17 22:52

oh, beautiful, beautiful.
colors, composition, position of the men, so mysterious, so sophisticated...

tongapup (1574) 2005-05-18 17:04

Man, this is incredible. At first glance it looks like they're poking the sticks into a puddle of blood. The red everywhere is just beautiful. So good you kept the texture of the wall on the right. Everything's great.

Marcelo_Almeida (1044) 2005-05-19 9:38

excellent photo!!! Well done!!!

AnimeshRay (8886) 2005-05-19 17:00

A really, really striking photo...this kind of photos make me sit up and say I wish I were there and took this photo. Great color and light and framing. Great work.

caliane (610) 2005-07-13 14:12

amazing photograph.. I love the cultural theme, colors, the shadow like a border to this picture.. very nice :)

keribar (42748) 2005-08-29 13:00

Ethiopia is a country which stays on my waiting list. I've seen so wonderful pictures of various regions that it really fascinates my imagination. Your picture of the monk is the cave is just one of them. I wonder if they are picture friendly, which is not the case in Kenya for instance.
Izzet Keribar