Ovoo Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

An ovoo (Mongolian: овоо, heap) is a type of shamanistic rock cairn found in Mongolia.

Travelers in Mongolia should not pass by an ovoo without stopping. They are expected to stop and circle the ovoo three times in a clockwise direction. They should pick up a rock from the ground and add it to the pile before leaving. Also, travelers may leave offerings in the form of money, milk, or vodka.

definition taken from Wikipedia.

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daniel59 (114) 2008-01-14 15:25

Bonsoir
Prise de vue originale ,c ' est un sujet dur mais l image est agréable a regarder.
cordialement daniel

parbo (11026) 2008-01-14 17:02

Hello Daniel,

An interesting and wonderful cultural frame. The story is almost common in different version in many countries but I believe its origin is there. I like your lower POV while adding more details and wonderful sky to your frame.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

cak (3902) 2008-01-14 17:13

very nice weide screeen photo, excellent conposition. thank u

vral (54) 2008-01-14 17:51

Hi Daniel,

Nice composition,POV and sharpness. The cloud pattern adds special effect.

TFS

-vral

avene (11140) 2008-01-14 17:59

the widen angle works perfectly here, I like a lot the exaggerated perspective and how the clouds and skulls seem to radiate from that blue accent on top of the pile. good choice of point of view that places the ovoo against the sky instead of ground. excellent colours and details too, very well seen and presented.
best,
Kristine

Atousa (3466) 2008-01-14 21:45

Salam,
Very interesting shot n note..very good pov n colours.
Regards,
AtousA

ballaln (400) 2008-01-15 3:01

Hi Daniel,

This is a very interesting subject for the picture! Thanks for sharing.

- Pradeep

mafegan (4505) 2008-04-17 15:32

Daniel
With the skulls and the clouds all radiating out of the centre this shot is perfectly composed.
TFS, Marlene