One Step Closer to Enlightment Photo

Photographer’s Note

Buddhist monks climbing up to reach the top of Angkor Wat temple ruin.

(Ok, I know there's already an excess of Angkor shots here at TE - But anyway, here's my two pence worth...)

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arnab_thokder (63) 2006-03-16 8:56

Hello Pekka,
Wow what a snap.Excellent focus.The stones look great.The monks' dresses create an excellent composition. The light on the monks is also absolutely perfect.
regards,
Arnab T

rozy975 (3047) 2006-03-16 8:57

This is quite a different shot, Pekka.
I really love it. Well done!

dvlazar (6492) 2006-03-16 9:01

I like the light on the 2 monks - and their action of climbing up the temple makes for a fantastic shot.
Having been in the same spot - i know those monks are probably going to ask for money from the only other people up their - tourists - ok well maybe not all monks will but I was asked to give after participating in a chat with some, which is always an interesting experience.
Nice work,
dave.

ktanska (16743) 2006-03-16 9:09

Hei Pekka,
It's even greater achievement to give a new angle on a popular place! Excellent combination of monks, buildings and green backgound, which looks like a painting because of strong light and haze.
Kari

lomax (722) 2006-03-16 9:09

I like the photo really much. It shows the history of Angkor in real.
These steps were constructed in a very steep way because the people thought and still think that the way to heaven is very hard. That´s why they built those steep steps: To get the experience of the hard way to heaven...
Thanks for sharing...

P.S.: I would like to recommend to add this one to the category 'daily life' as well...

simplyoga (5188) 2006-03-16 9:13

Hi Pekka,
This is an amazing photo..
This 2 buddhist monk made this photo alive !!
Good job !!
PEACE,
Yoga

drimi (20) 2006-03-16 9:20

Hi Pekka,
I like your photo very much, this is a fantastic view of the place. The background really looks like painting. Thanks for sharing it.
Judit

venki (82) 2006-03-16 9:28

Hi Pekka,
Your title blends well with the picture. I like the composition and the DOF. TFS!
Venki

fkk (1806) 2006-03-16 11:00

Merhaba Pekka;
wooow excellent composition great shot...
well done
Great job.

catman-fatih

abulafia (4802) 2006-03-16 11:47

Great pov, i like that you captured a couple of monks, and no one else. i found it very dificult to take any original pictures at Angkor.
TFS
Harry

jussipee (10) 2006-03-16 11:56

Very good light, and good diagonal deepness. Monks are going up crossing diagonal way.
As sayd before, backside looks little bit like painting.
Thanks Pekka

leighprevost (141) 2006-03-16 12:21

I love this shot. I like the impact the splash of orange colour makes against the monochrome backdrop - I've tried to create a similar effect with my Roma Red Bus shot.

rhizomes (15325) 2006-03-16 12:22

Hi Pekka,
Great view with these two monks climbing up the temple...
I like the blurred back of the picture !
Nice !
Christophe

recepyuksel (17786) 2006-03-16 14:30

perfect composition with pale arround and colourful monks
superb
congrats

saamb (1004) 2006-03-16 17:13

Pekka,
WOw a wonderful scene. very nice, two orange monks on ashen beautiful background. very good composition too.
SAAM

Angshu (34243) 2006-03-17 23:25

Excellent shot Pekka. You got the monks at an appropriate moment of climbing the steep stairs. Wonderful colour contrast & clarity. Just wondering from where you took this shot?
Regards
Angshu

Ihagee (57) 2006-03-19 19:22

Amazing shot! I like the perspective of this pic, the "eden" look alike background. There's an entire story coming out of this single picture.

Well done!

postvikram (1199) 2006-03-21 20:28

Hello Pekka,
This is a beautiful capture.Very nicely seen and great DOF.
The clarity is great and the colors are nice. Thanks for sharing - Vikram

Davidwh (3654) 2006-03-23 4:14

Hi Pekka,
This pic certainly deserves the attention it has received.Great decisive moment.The texture of the buildings and the wispy background really complement each other.Composition just right...well done.
Regards, David

partha (13677) 2006-04-23 1:21

Excellent composition. U documented the story in a right manner.Wonderful clourtone.
partha

wmarlowe (2) 2008-02-07 20:02

There are not many shot of Ankor Wat like yours with such a unique camera angle.

EXCELLENT composition and sharpness and great background. It is a beautiful picture that people will keep coming back to look at.

You have talent.