Gold or golden? At Doi Suthep., a photo from Chiang Mai, North

Photographer's Note

Wat Phra That in the mountain Doi Suthep is considered one of the most important Buddhist temple in northern Thailand. Located less than 30 minutes drive from Chiang Mai city, it is often mistakenly called Wat Doi Suthep.

From the access road, one can choose to take the funicular rail car or walk up the famous twin Naga steps, all 300 of them. I chose to walk. And take the rail car down. (What??!!)

Gold and golden seemed to be the colour of the temple.
Some of the Buddhas are actually covered with gold leaves.

danos, jean113, ikeharel, adramad, Selmik, ourania has marked this note useful

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marabu61 (11587) 2016-04-10 7:48

Hello Sam
I have been at this temple some years back, beautiful indeed.
Superb close cropped view of this golden buddha and the equally golden roof behind. They are nicely set against a sublime sky. A composition with impact.
have a great Sunday
Daniel

jemaflor (147204) 2016-04-10 23:12

Hi Sam,
Nice view, well presented,perfect brightness and golden colors, tfs.

danos (110407) 2016-04-11 0:58

Hello Sam,
nice the view of the golden Buddha in the Wat Doi Suthep.Excellent the light and the colour management of the image.

Regards,Danos

lousat (139308) 2016-04-13 4:31

Hi Sam,a fantastic perspective watching to the top from this very famous temple,impressive quality of sharpness and a very bright gold well contrasted by the blue sky,very well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jean113 (27893) 2016-04-18 13:38

Hello Sam, an excellent point of view with the Buddha set against the pyramid shape of the temple.
You managed the light really well, it can't have been easy with the beautiful bright gold reflecting the light back to you.
What are the pieces of wood resting on the bowl?
Regards Jean.

Cricri (176) 2016-04-19 11:53

Hi Sam
Quel beau souvenir pour moi cette image, superbe la prise en gros plan, la lumière et sa couleur dorée, magnifique
Amitiés
cricri

adramad (73006) 2016-05-24 9:31

Hello Sam.
A fantastic POV, with the foreground of this Buddha who has a gentle expression on his face, the perspective from behind stupa is great.
A nice color, in these natural tones.
Too much sharpness, such as lighting are great.
Well taken photo. I like it
Enjoy a good day.
Best wishes.
Luis.

Selmik (3641) 2016-07-05 20:27

Hi Sam.
An interesting upright picture taken with right viewing angle, plenty of bright, contrasted colours makes your photograph attractive and enjoyable.
Well done!
Regards.
Mike

gervaso (28177) 2016-07-19 6:43

Hello, Sam!

The golden colors are beautiful and make a very nice contrast with the sky behind! The light was very well managed, giving good texture to the temple and the statue! Wonderful composition!

ourania (51103) 2016-07-28 3:54

Hello Sam,
gold or golden, you managed to capture the colour nuances and the shimmering metal in a superb way. I like how you focused on the statue and the pagoda and gave them the soft, contrasting sky as backdrop. The details are great and I also like the direction of the Buddha's gaze. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

jmdias (115230) 2016-08-31 17:03

sam

excellent framing using well the Buddha in the foreground with the tower in the BG. nice light and contrast with the sky. TFS this beauty.

hugs

jorge