Temple of the Lion Buddha, a photo from Chiang Mai, North

Photographer's Note

Wat Phra Singh (Temple of the Lion Buddha) is perhaps Chiang Mai’s most important temple. Founded in the 14th century, it lays claim as the main city temple & houses a few medieval Buddha statues. The temple is named for the Buddha image it housed in 1367, the Phra Singh (Lion Buddha), said to be a gift from the king of Sri Lanka.

Wat Phra Singh was built in 1345 by King Pha Yu for the ashes of his faher, King Kham Fu. This temple contains supreme examples of Lanna art.

Wat Phra Singh may have been the first monastery to house the Emerald Buddha, which is now enshrined in Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. A copy of the famous statue (actually made of jadeite rather than emerald) can be seen in this wonderful Lanna style viharn. Note carefully & one can see 4 monks sitting in front of the Buddha image. Almost life like, these are actually wax statues of 4 venerated Buddhist monks....you can check close-up image of one of the monks here & the second monk here

Wish you a very happy, healthy & prosperous 2013 to all & everyone in Trekearth

Kamilutka, jhm, pierrefonds, holmertz, danos, papagolf21, pajaran, Graal, adores, josepmarin, Bluejeans, SnapRJW ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Kamilutka (8107) 2012-12-26 2:02

Really interesting photo of the temple interior. Nicely balanced colors and contrasts, very good symetric composition with eye catching details. Four monks at the bottom add some life and create more interest.
TFS!

jhm (211738) 2012-12-26 2:43

Hello Angshu,

I am surprised about your work shop picture, these portaits are exactly really, thanks for places.
A lovely interior picture with the structure of the ceiling
Excellent taken, sharpness and clarity are perfect.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-12-26 3:15

Namaste Angshu
What a great indoor architecture to savour, superbly composed and flawless light management in wonderful deep colours with enormous delicasy to draw attention in. Another beautiful and a typical local designed temple, your notes are very interesting to complement this beautiful shot. The presence of the monks are timely shot and this is great inclusion as they add that strong focal point and anchor. Thanks to your keen eyes and observation. A fine and striking shot, Well done.

May I wish you all the very best in the coming New Year.
Salam

pierrefonds (115705) 2012-12-26 4:54

HI Angshuman,

The presence of the monk is giving life to the scene. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the architecture of the temple of the Lion Buddha. The surrounding light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2012-12-26 5:31

Bonjour Angshuman

J'aime beaucoup le format de l'image. Toute en hauteur il donne beaucoup de profondeur. Le tout est d'une grande symétrie et d'une magnifique luminosité.Les couleurs sont joliment saturées.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193814) 2012-12-26 7:38

Hello

Fantastique image de ce temple superbe image et compo avec le moines en premier plan et dorures, quelles dorures quelle architecture un bijou.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

holmertz (103762) 2012-12-26 7:57

Hello Angshuman,
It was a nice surprise to scroll down the photo and discover the four monks at the bottom. The structure of this building is impressive and the light is excellent. The monks add the human presence I always enjoy to see.
Wishing you too all the best for the new year.
Kind rgards,
Gert

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-12-26 11:08

Hello Angshuman!
Very beautiful temple!
Truly attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, black & white borders, vertical format and chosen pov truly pleased me! Symmetrical composition is also a great feature here, but I'd include a bit more of the monks on the bottom half of it and cut off a bit of the top! Nothing serious though, of course!
TFS - congrats,
Season's Greetings!!!!
Neyvan

danos (110407) 2012-12-26 21:59

Hello Angshu,
nice the creative perspective from the Wat,with the four Monks to are sitting in front of the very old temple with Buddha image in it.I like the light and the colour management as clarity of the image.

I wish,to you and your family a wonderful, peaceful and prosperous New Year,Danos

papagolf21 (152607) 2012-12-27 0:26

Bonjour, cher ami Angshu,
Les gardiens du Temple donnent l'impression de faire partie de l'édifice.
La beauté et la munificence de ces lieux sont magnifiquement mis en image.
Excellentes fêtes de fin d'année.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pajaran (117233) 2012-12-27 2:32

Dobar dan.
Dobar tekst o starom Hramu, sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled na unutrasnjost, starog Hrama ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa unutrasnjost Hrama i trenutak sa monasima.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Srecna vam Nova godina.
Paja.

Good day.
Good article on the old temple, with the given data ...
Nice view of the interior, the old Temple ...
Good image sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Beautiful interior of the temple and the monks moment.
Good work with beautiful photographs of the workshop.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Happy New Year to you.

Fis2 (172115) 2012-12-27 5:06

Witaj Angshu!
Wow beautiful interior!
Wonderful altar.
Good frame and interesting colors and light.
Very impressive picture.

Happy New Year 2013!

Krzysztof

mohammad_H (10178) 2012-12-27 7:01

hi
good color and sharpan
the old tempdle
very well done
have a nice night

Graal (103040) 2012-12-27 23:47

Hi Angshuman,
an interesting place and view. Good symmetry. Very nice composition with the monks on FG. Well done photo. Also interesting note.
Have a nice day and Happy New Year 2013!
Aleksander

adores (46979) 2012-12-30 7:18

Hi Angshuman!
A very beautiful temple and a great composition, with the four monks sitting in foreground. A very good pov and a well chosen format to show the temple so well! The red tonalities are perfect!
Have a great New Year!

josepmarin (59385) 2012-12-30 11:19

Namaste, my friend Angshuman,
a magnificent capture inside the temple, with the great graphical wealth provided by the fantastic decoration, a great chromatic power and a good luminosity.
The sat monks looking at the photographer they add a great vitality to the scene.
An excellent work.
My best wishes for you and your family, in a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.
Josep

mkamionka (75273) 2013-01-01 2:18

Hi Angshu,
lovely structure. I like the rich decorations. It looks very impressive. Nice full symmetry. The monks complement well the picture.
Very well done.
Have a happy New Year!
M

Bluejeans (64251) 2013-01-05 3:04

Ola Angshuman ,
Beleza esta templo Buda os detalhes decoração são magníficos , boa sensação de altura , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo Lopes

Bom ano de 2013

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-01-05 7:41

Hello Angshu - Happy New year to you too, may the new year bring you peace, joy and harmony. You have captured the richness of the decoration in the viharn really well. The reds and gold stencil work is distinctive and nicely contrasted by the Emerald Buddha. Your POV and WA lens has worked well allowing the intricate roof detailing to become a major point of interest in the shot. Super shot and a treat to see. Warm regards rosemary

PS. The waxwork monks are something I have never seen, fascinating!

nikkitta (17070) 2013-01-08 18:04

Namaste Angshu,
I was in Bangkok where I saw the original Emerald Buddha, after watching your WS I only realized the monks were not real
Just was going to ask how you managed not to disturb them
Good interior capture with perfect natural light, being the red the main color
Great vertical frame
Congrats
and

All the best for 2013
Maria

Photo Information

Copyright: Angshuman Chatterjee (Angshu) (56760)
Genre: Luoghi
Medium: Colore
Date Taken: 2012-03-18
Categories: Architettura
Camera: Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO, RAW, Marumi 72mm PL-CIR
Esposizione: f/2.8, 1/25 secondi
More Photo Info: view
Versione Foto: Versione Originale, Workshop
Diario di viaggio: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & Bangkok
Date Submitted: 2012-12-26 1:09
Preferiti: 1 [vista]