Prayers at the Lama Temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

Chinese people praying at the Tibetan Lama Temple in Beijing, also called 'Yonghe Gong'. There was not much I could do, about the air pollution in the sky. But authorities are trying to clean up, in time for the Summer Olympics, by restricted vehicular traffic.

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Gustaw (21670) 2008-01-09 1:07

Hi, my friend!
It is next your interesting photo. I like your view from China. Very nice composition. Good colours and good light. Well done.
Marek

knerkowski (1467) 2008-01-09 1:07

Hi Chris
excellent cultural picture with a good POV
I like it a lot
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Kevin

papagolf21 (56715) 2008-01-09 1:42

Bonjour, mon ami Chris,
C'est toujours avec un réel plaisir que de découvrir vos photographies.
Vous nous apprenez beaucoup, ici, encore la ferveur est bien mis en évidence.
Excellent cadrage et note très intéressante.
Amitiés.
Philippe

riclopes (33131) 2008-01-09 1:51

Olá Chris, I remember well that constant grey sky when I was there. Nice capture of the devoters praying in front of the interesting temple. The smoke add atmosphere and your POV is well chosen.
Cheers,
ricardo

bracasha75 (22353) 2008-01-09 2:18

Hello Chris
I like this nation because they hold match for his tradition
Good post
TFS
Cheers,Braca

snunney (35436) 2008-01-09 2:25

Hello Chris,
A very good daily life shot complemented by some very interesting architecture. Good point of view; I like the juxtaposition between temple and tree and devotees. Very good colours and clarity.

trekks (14334) 2008-01-09 3:15

Hi Chris

For a westerner, China has one of the most diverse cultures and landscapes, and this is one of the diversities that you find.

I like your pov and composition, and you have captured worshipers in action. Good job. TFs

bill

jrj (34779) 2008-01-09 3:22

Good details from this temple chris where just the inclusion of the people around makes for interest and 'life' in the compo.

paura (39170) 2008-01-09 4:04

Very interesting shot here, Chris. I can see smoke and other nice elements in the oblation.

Well done.

Paulo

Floydian (30970) 2008-01-09 4:11

Hi Chris,
I have nothing with religion, it brings to many problems all around the world, but i am always very interested how people in Asia handle their daily with this. A nice picture which shows the dedication of people. What is that small bench in front, to put your knees on?
A very nice one...
Regards, Henk

Budapestman (42756) 2008-01-09 6:44

Hi Chris,
Splendid daily life shot with beautiful architecture details. The composition is excellent, colours and clarity is superb. Well done! Have a nice day
George

Cormac (26455) 2008-01-09 7:54

I these shots where you have people in the scene, showing us the way the buildings, temples and squares are used by the residents. This makes the landscape come alive and gives us the culture of a place, not just the beautiful buildings. Nice work!

Cretense (57010) 2008-01-09 14:07

Hi Chris!

Another beautiful scene from Far East, perfectly composed and with this diagonal perspective that adds dynamism. The temple in the background is very impressive. Excellent light managment, beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Graal (58688) 2008-01-09 23:29

Bonjour Chris,
an interesting place and scene. Good reportage. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

siolaw (25830) 2008-01-10 0:28

Hi Chris,
Beijing is not famous for its clear skies! Good view on the site and action. Frame is well filled with many details to look at.
Nice architecture there!
Greetings
Laurent
;D

TopGeo (22181) 2008-01-10 0:50

Hello Chris excellent choices! I liked that you presented this subject. Interesting receptions and very beautiful implementation! I see that my it is difficult him I see lively Thanks
Georgios

marietom (32076) 2008-01-10 2:03

Hi Chris

Beaucoup d'animation et de couleurs. Belle image.
Bonne journée
Marie

mehmetemin (7217) 2008-01-10 3:12

Hi Chris
Amazing color, great capture..., light is perfect
Mehmet Emin

keribar (42760) 2008-01-10 11:53

Hello Chris,

This is place I visited last year ( 2006 ) and I remember it very well. Cleaning the air ? Sounds very difficult.
Here you present a good view of the Lama temple, with the yellow roof and red texture of the walls, and of course many visitors.
I can't think of a better display.

Best - Izzet

emka (22257) 2008-01-10 12:34

Hi Chris,

Nice photo of the Yonghe Gong. I was also there one year ago. Interesting place, with this smoke, and praying people. I like visiting all the temples, find them interesting - churches, mosques, gopuras, pagodas. The problem of gray sky was everywhere in China,. Smog, or sand from Gobi desert? Only in Tibet was really blue sky.

Regards

Malgorzata