The forest of incense Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hoa Lu in the times of the Dinh dynasty (968 - 980) and the Le dynasty (980 - 1009) was the capital of Vietnam. It was a very good place to set the capital here due to a long distance from China, wich was the biggest enemy and threat, and also due to the landscape wich is alike the one in the Ha Long Bay. The difference is that there is no water here between the "mogotes" - big limestone mountain-like formations.
The ancient citadel is unfortunately partially damaged it covered an area of 2,5 square kilometers. The Royal Family used to live in the Palace inside the citadel wich was reinforced from the outside to protect from the enemy.
I have noticed a bunch of incense inside the citadel. The smell was incredible, so delicate not annoying....

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Florian88 (877) 2006-08-23 15:58

Hi Michal!
Very nice one! Great focus on the sticks and sharpness. The colors are very deep. Good job, Florian

GLEM (2998) 2006-08-23 16:37

bonjour Michal,
très bon effet graphique et superbes couleurs très flashy.

well done

gabrielpat (6557) 2006-08-23 17:59

hi michal,
nice close up,colours and dof well managed.

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geist_21 (652) 2006-08-24 0:41

Nice photo, I have been trying to make a similar one here in China however still didn't find the best subject:p

This one is pretty interesting for the close crop you chose and the slight colourful background. Also it is very interesting to see yellow incense, usually in China I see more red insense

Wanda1 (11025) 2006-08-24 1:31

Hi Michal,
I think that this is and excellent close up, you can see all the texture on the incense it is so nice and sharp. Great composition too.
Regards
Wanda

brevbrev14 (372) 2006-08-24 2:40