Maitreya Buddha in Diskit, a photo from Jammu and Kashmir, North

Photographer's Note

Diskit Monastery or Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. It is situated on the hill, just above the flood plains of the Shyok River.

An impressive 32 metre (106 foot) statue of Jampa (Maitreya) Buddha on top of a hill below the monastery, faces down the Shyok River completes a picture post card and an unforgettable experience.

According to Mr. Tsering Nophel, chairman of the committee which organised it, most of the money came from local donations. The Head of the Gelugpa, Ganden Thipa (the reincarnation of Tsongkhapa), and Abbott of Rizu Monastery, gave 8 kg of gold for its decoration. It is the first time a Ladakhi monk has been the head of the Gelugpa sect.

The statue's construction was started in April 2006 and it was consecrated by H.H. the Dalai Lama on 25 July 2010. Mr. Nophel says the statue was built with three main functions in mind - protection of Diskit Village, prevention of further war with Pakistan, and to promote world peace.

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holmertz (102732) 2015-03-24 1:29

Hello Angshuman,
This is a splendid composition with a very colourful and distinct foreground and a beautiful view across the hills and the monastery. You have positioned the statue in a way that underscores its protective role, as well as creating a very eye-catching photo.
Kind regards,
Gert

dta (98848) 2015-03-24 3:23

Hello Angshuman ,
Not hard to recognize your style ! The colorful and superb statue in the FG on the left , and a splendid opening to the moutains and the village , with a very attractive sky to complete the composition .
Regards

lousat (139298) 2015-03-24 3:38

Hi Anghsu,the perspective is a winner,the big buddha on the left is like a natural frame to the composition and seems like a mother that take care of the village,absolutely fantastic the quality of sharpness and exposure,masterwork! have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (114494) 2015-03-24 4:26

Hi Angshuman,

The distance between the Buddha and the mountains is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the BUddha and of the mountains. The good luminosity is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2015-03-24 4:54

Hello Angshuman,
A nice clear picture with good details. Well done.
best wishes,
Achim

PaulVDV (62944) 2015-03-24 5:04

Hello Angshu,
A splendid picture showing different elements that characterize Ladakh: the Tibetan Buddhist statue, the monastery with its white houses built on the slope and the high mountains.
I especially like how the clouds seem to rise up from behind the mountains.
Best regards, Paul

shreya2000 (2815) 2015-03-24 5:20

Dear Dada,

Composition is very good. You are lucky to visit this type of high altitude places in India and aborad. I like the colours.

Regards,
joginder

Nicou (193806) 2015-03-24 6:07

Hello

quelle vue et compo fantastique cette statue en premie rplan le mains jointes et en fond cettte montagne avec la blele forme ronde grandisoe compo et vue sueprbe iamge.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

ajitsrawat (78) 2015-03-24 6:08

Hi Angshu,

Lovely composition. Great DOF. The placement of Buddha is framing the photograph, adding colors to photos. Your photographs are really learning for us.

TFS.

Regards,
Ajit

Sergiom (117241) 2015-03-24 6:23

Bonjour Angshuman,

J'aime beaucoup la construction de cette image. J'apprécie la position du Boudha dans l'image qui nous permet d'apprécier son bel environnement de montagnes. Le contre jour est superbe.

Amicalement

Serge

federico (6109) 2015-03-24 7:14

hello Angshuman, great composition with a very warm light, the giant statue stay rightly on the left side and the eye can explore the rest, with the monastery and the brown mountains fullfilling the frame
regards
Fred

danos (110407) 2015-03-24 12:45

Hello Angshu,
good view of Diskit Monastery with the huge colourful statue of Buddha to be placed perfect in the frame.I like the way that outline against the sky with the brilliant light of the day to enhance its beauty as the details of it.

Regards,Danos

kordinator (8738) 2015-03-25 23:42

Dear Angshuman
Nice point of view to showing the details of the Buddha and of the mountains.
A nice clear picture with good details.
Superb composition and color.
Excellent brightness and sharpness.
Well done.
You enjoy the day.
Best wishes.
Saša

jjcordier (79299) 2015-03-26 0:58

Angshuman
Cette impressionnante statue colorée semble veiller sur la vallée dominée par ce ciel aux beaux nuages. Jolie réalisation.
Amicalement
JJ

papagolf21 (152607) 2015-03-26 1:38

Bonjour, cher Angshu,
Je continue avec grand plaisir à découvrir des paysages et des lieux étonnants à travers vos compositions.
Amitiés.
Philippe

omid266 (6816) 2015-03-26 20:58

Salam dear Angshuman,

It is wonderful to view this giant statute of Buddha that reaches to sky,

excellent presentation and POV , fine note, fine colours and sharpness,

A master work and Thanks!

Best Regards, ***

mesutilgim (0) 2015-03-26 23:23

Hello Angshuman,
A mastery capture a perfect lecture for correct pov.
Nice cloudy sky creates a perfect background to this scenery. Nice framing and interesting, usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Matyas (0) 2015-03-27 1:03

Hello Angshuman! Fine sculpture. Wonderful landscape. Excellent composition. Superb colours. Perfect capture and frame. Regards!

pajaran (115941) 2015-03-27 6:34

Dobar dan, popodne.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar snimak, kontrast, ostrina i perspektiva, lepo pokazana statua i planina.
Dobar rad, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze.
Lepa statua i priroda.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje za vikned, srecno.
Paja.

Good afternoon, this afternoon.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Good shot, contrast, sharpness and perspective, a beautiful statue shown and mountains.
Good work, beautifully captured the moment with clouds coming.
Beautiful statues and nature.
A nice afternoon and all the best for vikned, good luck.
Paja.

Fis2 (170807) 2015-03-27 6:59

Witaj Angshu!
Wonderful landscape,
curious statue.
Good POV and composition.
I like colors.
Well done.
Good evening
Krzysztof

adores (46979) 2015-03-27 18:02

Hi Angshuman!
Another fantastic shot from this region! I like it a lot,the sky is just magnificent and the composition is perfect - I really like the way you framed the colourful Buddha and also the monastery in background.

abmdsudi (95869) 2015-03-28 5:29

Namste Angshu
I really like the composition, and there's lots going on the way you've managed to catch both the gigantic colourful eye popping fig and the background, credit to your exposure control despite harshness of the light. Excellent detail throughout, rich vivid colour and contrast to the skyscape are simply gorgeous to look! Extremely an appealing imposing subject so smartly taken, Congrats and tfs,
Warm wishes

mkamionka (74481) 2015-03-29 9:57

Hi Angshu,
great composition combining interesting statue in the foreground and the spectacular mountains in the back. The clouds seem to be exploding behind the mountains. Amazing sky with great contrast of white and blue.
Excellent work,
M

Graal (103040) 2015-03-30 6:10

Hello Angshuman,
very nice and good composition. Interesting view of Buddha's statue and mountain landscape in BG Photo is very well done.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

ChrisJ (171852) 2015-03-30 13:55

Hello Angshuman,

Wonderful color saturation with excellent sharpness. The seated Buddha statue at left makes a fine focal point and it appears to be surveying the scene. Its golden color contrasts well against the bg blue sky. The village tripping down the slopes at right in the distance completes the scene. Tfs.

jhm (211736) 2015-04-01 4:46

Hello Angshu,

Perfect composition you placed the statue of Jampa on the excellent place.
Lovely soft light and colours, perfect exposure and stunning details and sharpness.
An excellent presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

mayjayne (7204) 2015-04-06 6:03

Dear Angshuman,

The statue is well positioned to complement the monastery and lovely clouds as a backdrop. A very unique style in capturing a religious deity - I like it very much !

TFS,
May

siudzi (34141) 2015-04-06 11:16

Hello Angshuman,
Wow! What a superb capture of this wonderful place and amazing monastery! I'm impressed by the size of the sculpture, its colors and beauty of design. Perfectly taken work!
Best,
Gosia

npecanhuk (79329) 2015-04-07 6:50

Hello Angshuman!
Those are some other very interesting and attractive details, both natural and man-made ones!
This is another beautiful and eye-catching picture!
Sharpness, management of difficult light, colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

nikkitta (17070) 2015-04-21 17:19

Namaste Angshu,

A new statue in an old place, like happens in Mongolia with the one of Gengis Khan inaugurated in 2009

The composition is stunning with the big statue at the front and the incredible Ladakh landscape at the back
Like the enhancing lateral light as well as the color contrast with the impressive sky
Well done, regards
Maria

berek (50518) 2015-04-29 22:24

Dear Angshuman
what a view and fantastic compo this statue premie RPlan the clasped hands and bottom cettte mountain.
Greetings.
Burak

gervaso (28177) 2015-08-21 4:22

Hello, Angshu!

Amazing view of this colorful statue of Maitreya Buddha with these beautiful mountains in the background! Even the clouds are perfectly positioned to help in this wonderful composition! Excellent job!