Gold in Bagan, a photo from Mandalay, North

Photographer's Note

I thought it was time for a little more gold. The many temples in Bagan are in fact mostly of stone, but there is this one, the Shwezigon Temple, and then a few more with small amounts of gold. I think it is slightly confusing, or at least it is to me, because the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon has a similiar name. I am sure there is a reason for this, but this temple in Bagan although wonderful does not begin to rival the glory of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. For a larger view: Click Me

For an earlier upload of the temple in Yangon: Click Me

patdeph, prasun984, ArtLook, csabagaba, SnapRJW has marked this note useful

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cargus (14004) 2011-10-25 7:24

Picture successful, interesting architecture, well played by value and contrast.Well done.!

patdeph (35750) 2011-10-25 7:28

hello Steve
it's said that the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is the more beautiful pagoda in the world.And if this one is less beautiful,this is spectacular too,and with this blue sky,it appears to me absolutly wonderful.I am looking forward to be there,when I see your superb pictures.
Regards
Pascale

yquem46 (38752) 2011-10-25 7:30

Hi Steve
gosh, what a temple !
Gorgeous golden on the blue sky
have a nice day
patrick

HimalAnda (10671) 2011-10-25 8:07

Hello Steve,

The colors are very nice, and I like the contrast between the golden roof and the dark blue sky !

Stéphane

prasun984 (5590) 2011-10-25 10:59

Hi Steve...
lovely modern age architecture of a temple...like the chosen POV to capture the golden tone temple under the deep blue sky...
good DOF controlled with nice light management & sharpness...
good informative Note also...

Prasun

holmertz (103762) 2011-10-25 12:05

Hello Steve,
The Shwedagon is among the most amazing structures I've seen (it's up there among the Great Wall, the Potala and Angkor Wat), but this isn't bad either. I am sure I would be impressed if standing below it. The colours are just marvellous and you managed to find s good spot from where you could cover most of it, including a few people.
Kind regards,
Gert

Jeppo (17645) 2011-10-25 12:47

hi steve,

I have been told that Burma stupas are something great...and your picture confirms it

ciao
silvio

ArtLook (2348) 2011-10-25 19:28

Very interesting and different architecture. I like the contrast of shining gold and blue sky. People near the temple give a scale to these building and fits well to compo. Nice shot and interesting note, thank you :)

ifege (49653) 2011-10-25 23:07

Got to have gold in Burma Steve! This showing the gold at its best a touch but not too much sun - superb viasta and colour.
cheers
Ian

csabagaba (7018) 2011-10-26 1:44

Hello Steve!
In a special world, a special atmosphere. Very good color fidelity, (gold is very difficult to photograph). The whites, a bit overexposed.
Have a nice day. Csaba

SnapRJW (31631) 2011-10-26 3:28

Hello Steve - The impact of this shot is excellent in the large version; unfortunately it loses that at this size. A wonderful exotic temple complex, the gold and blue is so attractive a contrast colour wise. In the larger version the people really become an important part of the shot. Nice work and a place I will get to one day. Best regards Rosemary

jemaflor (148398) 2011-10-26 11:04

Hi Steve,
A great monument, impressive photo with this light, well captured, so beautiful golden color, great contrast with the blue sky.