Glowing monk, a photo from Yangon, South

Photographer's Note

This is a close-up portrait of a Buddhist monk in Shwedagon Pagoda Complex when I saw him wondering around alone from some distance and this I thought would work well for a quick shot. I just loved the reflective warm glow enveloping the sorrounding area and I thought knowing this complex would certainly help where I could almost predict where he would reappear. My patience payed off, luck was on my side. Lets face it, he could have also walked out at the other end and that would have been bad luck for me.

I keep my text brief today and rather let my image do the talking…

danos, gildasjan, mirosu, Cricri, No_One, adramad, nikkitta, delpeoples, josepmarin, thebest, ourania, mcmtanyel, aliabazari, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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everlasting (19006) 2013-01-29 6:19

What an apt title - he really does glow, perfectly placed in the screen, the details of his robe are gorgeous as is the golden hue in the background that of one of the small pagodas within the Shwedagon complex.

Fis2 (158787) 2013-01-29 6:51

Witaj Abmdsudi!
Interesting face.
Curious portrait.
I like colors and depth.
Well done.
Best regards
Krzysztof

JFS (32459) 2013-01-29 7:40

Excellent portrait Abmdsudi! My compliments!!!
Cheers,
Juan

Kamilutka (8107) 2013-01-29 8:22

Hello,
this is a very stirring portrait. The DOF is just perfect to outline monk's face. Warm and rich colors without being oversaturated.
Well done! Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Kamila

eldancer1 (36343) 2013-01-29 9:09

Awesome portrait of this monk. I like his expression showing not confidence but strong belief. Good framing and good use of the dof blurring the background. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.

danos (110407) 2013-01-29 11:58

Hello Abmdsudi,
nice the portrait of the glowing monk as is placed perfect in the frame.I like the light and the colour management as the clarity of the image.

Regards,Danos

gildasjan (43826) 2013-01-29 12:09

Bonjour Abmdsudi
Belle mise en valeur du visage de ce moine par un bon choix du diaphragme qui noie bien l'arrière plan dans le flou gaussien.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

carlo62 (81265) 2013-01-29 15:13

Ciao Abmdusudi
mi piace molto questo ritratto, lo sfocato mette lo mette in risalto, come il panno rosso, il viso e gli occhi intensi, sono addolciti dalla luce calda e morbida.
Complimenti
Carlo

mirosu (16313) 2013-01-29 16:59

Hello Abmdsudi,
Gorgeous portrait. Smart choice of tight crop to present the monk’s face with splendid sharpness, great color contrast and good light. Very good POV choice. Excellent result. V+F

pajaran (105413) 2013-01-29 22:15

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled na monaha ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, ostrina i kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepo pokazan monah.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Nice view of the monks ...
A good time recording, sharpness and contrast, beautiful color.
Nice shown monk.
Have a nice and successful day.
All the best.
Paja.

dkmurphys (78136) 2013-01-29 23:03

Hello,
The face of this monk almost keeps the mystery of their existence and beliefs. Great catch!

Daniel

dip (23892) 2013-01-30 2:13

Beautiful portrait Abmdsudi!
I like the way you frame it,
well done!
Dimitris.

sevy (58) 2013-01-30 3:30

Hello,

You perfectly described in your note the charm shared by this view: the softness and colors graduated of the blurred background, giving a nice blow around the portrait.
And, of course, the direct look and the posture of the monk.

Yves.

fabianoleite (13575) 2013-01-30 6:39

Good portrait, showing a great and deep expression with good framing. good work, congratulations!

Cricri (176) 2013-01-30 10:17

Hi Abmdsudi
Bon cadrage du moine, une couleur vive de sa tenue sous un flouté doux et lumineux, son regard fixe, brillant, semble un peu triste......
Belle soirée
cricri

Graal (103040) 2013-01-30 10:36

Hi Abmdsudi,
another good and nice portrait. Image is well composed. I like the DOF, contrast and glance of monk. Good photowork.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

No_One (4) 2013-01-30 11:40

hi Abmdsudi,
That glow is brilliant, and lights up the monks face beautifully. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and his are captivating. Another beautiful portrait shot Abmsudi, and an inspiration to me to try and start taking some myself. I only hope to be half as good as you at this fine artform. Really well done, and thanks as always for sharing.
All the best
Noel

adramad (68410) 2013-01-30 14:19

Hello Abmdsudi.
A fantastic portrait of this monk, ideal POV placing the figure at the side of the plane, which gives greater visual power, has magnificently captured the intensity of his gaze, with those bright eyes looking intently at the camera.
The soft color tones diffuse background help flatter your figure.
A splendid work, congratulations for that.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

nikkitta (17070) 2013-01-31 12:38

Hola Abmdsudi

A perfect portrait of the inquiring monk, perfect placed at the good angle , like the blurred BG obtained with a good choice of diaphragm
Greetings, congrats and TFS

Maria

delpeoples (60326) 2013-02-01 23:27

Hi dear Abmdsudi

I can see why you were attracted to the light here, it's pastel,pinkish tones are amazingly captured, as are the catchlights in the monk's eyes. His look is so candid, quiet yet proud. I love how he stares you out and you weren't afraid to take the shot, which is so close and so intimate. Superb colours also and I love the tight framing.

Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend
Lisa

Janusz1974 (795) 2013-02-02 1:36

Hello Abmdsudi,
very good photo i like this calmness of buddhist monks.
I like the colors and the very serious expression of the monk.
Well done.
Best regards
Janusz

Hanssie (11022) 2013-02-02 2:38

A wonderful portrait,
nicely composed and in a fine DOF......

claudeD (47754) 2013-02-02 9:03

Hello,

wow! you have realized here a perfect portrait picture of this monk. I like your composition and which is always very important for a very good portrait shot, very good sharpness!!!Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

josepmarin (59385) 2013-02-04 0:54

Hi Abmdsudi,
an excellent portrait of this monk, in a perfect close-up.
The good management of the field depth offers us a beautiful blurry background, which emphasize the face, the look, and the red garment of the monk.
I love the subtle light of the composition.
A great work.
Best regards,
Josep

pascal13 (2100) 2013-02-04 7:02

Hello Abmdsudi,
Beautiful portrait, the sharpness is great as well as the depth of field.
Well done.
Pascal.

thebest (4276) 2013-02-06 0:27

Hello Abmdsudi,

Yes you capture this portrait of the Monk really well - I am always amazed at the clarity & sharpness of your photo's.
Well done & you were in the right place at the right time.

Kindest regards,
Dawn.

Waylim (25436) 2013-02-07 18:06

Hi Abmdsudi,

Excellent and compelling portrait of the monk. It is hard to say if he is trying to smile yet his eyes are red and seem to shine with waterly reflection, which makes him seem a bit said. That is what make this image very emotional for me.

Way

ourania (51103) 2013-02-28 12:11

Hello Abmdsudi,
a superb portrait which has as much spontaneity and immediacy as it has a mesmerising power over the viewer. There's so much mystery in the luminous blurry backdrop and in the monks dark eyes. The deep warm tones that define the person portrayed and the atmosphere are marvellous. His glance is extremely direct and introvert at the same time. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely day,
Ourania

mcmtanyel (59531) 2013-08-01 8:38

Hi Abmdsudi,
Your patience paid off, you had an excellent pose. Congratulations, especially on your timing.
Here is a personal question, if I may: What does your name mean and why is it repeated?
Regards,
MT

aliabazari (18418) 2019-11-12 1:44

Hi abmdsudi
A beautiful display of the sad face of this Buddhist monk. Very beautiful and impressive.

COSTANTINO (106419) 2020-03-30 9:41

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
photo with warm and rich colors
without being oversaturated
I like his expression showing not
confidence but strong relief
regards
Costantino