The Reclining Buddha at Chedi Luang, a photo from Chiang Mai, North

Photographer's Note

The Reclining Buddha or Pha Buddasaiyat faces the Grand Pagoda in Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai.

It is an old Buddha statue of gilded brick and plaster, believed to have been created during the reign of King Phra Muang Kaeo (1487 - 1517), the eleventh monarch of the Mang Rai Dynasty. The head of the reclining Buddha statue is orientated towards the south and faces the ancient Grand Pagoda.

The reclining Buddha measuring almost 9m long and 2m high is housed in an open sided pavilion built under the supervision of the Venerable Phra Buddhisophon the abbot in 1955.

Wanted to use the perspective of the shadow of the railing on the balcony to create this shot

Kofman, danos, pierrefonds, SnapRJW, Bluejeans, holmertz, Romano46, papagolf21, mohammad_H, ChrisJ, macjake, pajaran, josepmarin, Didi, annjackman, tyro, kordinator ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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lousat (139906) 2013-04-30 2:10

A fantastic point of view for a magnificent and loveable perspective.What a class my friend,it's always a pleasure to visit your gallery,every time i'm sure to find a top quality work,always different,original and made at the top of quality,and this reclining Buddha hidden between the columns is another perfect example.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

danos (110407) 2013-04-30 3:02

Hello Angshu,
nice the view as the presentation of the interior of the Pha Buddasaiyat,in Wat Chedi Luang.I like the created perspective,the excellent light and colour management,with the shodows to make the image even more effective.

Regards,danos

pierrefonds (115408) 2013-04-30 4:37

Hi Angshuman,

The length of the corridor is giving depth to the scene. The point of view is showing the details and couleurs of the columns and of the Buddha. The surrounding light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

hidibyendu (929) 2013-04-30 5:05

Hi Angshu,
Nice composition and really gorgeous colors.
Very clean and clear and crisp take.
Nice perspective.
TFS
Dibyendu

Sergiom (117241) 2013-04-30 5:17

Bonjour Angshuman

J'aime beaucoup la lumière qui frappe en diagonale ces belles colonnes toutes de noir et d'or. J'aime le jeu des ombres et de la lumière ainsi que la perspective qui donne beaucoup de profondeur à l'ensemble.

Amicalement

Serge

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-04-30 5:35

Hello Angshu - The usual red and gold decoration in Thai temples is always lovely but I do have a preference for the black and gold. Here it looks so dramatic and sumptuous. A beautiful shot, nicely composed with the Buddha just visible between the decorative pillars. The black frame and orange lettering completes the presentation very well. Warm regards Rosemary

Bluejeans (64251) 2013-04-30 5:37

Ola Angshuman ,
Beleza estas colunas de preto com os detalhes a dourado, parecem enormes, boa profundidade de foto com este corredor de chão vermelho , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

holmertz (103520) 2013-04-30 10:18

Hello Angshuman,
I like how you used the Buddha for the title but actually kept the reclining figure almost hidden behind the huge pillars. Instead this composition is all about the pillars, their shadows, the well polished orange floor and the deep perspective created through the composition. Then the Buddha just happens to be there, at the side. Very nicely done.
Kind regards,
Gert

Romano46 (18472) 2013-04-30 10:43

Ciao Angshuman
una bella ripresa che sfrutta appieno le linee convergenti che accompagnano lo sguardop verso l'orizzonte, all'esterno del tempio.
Ottimo il punto di ripresa, la composizione e i colori che rappresentano molto bene il particolare ambiente.
Complimenti
Ciao e buona serata
Romano

tatadalou (7459) 2013-05-01 14:21

Hi Angshuman,
Full of beautiful things in your gallery, I like the atmosphere here that emerges from this place. The light is very well managed.
Regards,
Delphine

jhm (211738) 2013-05-02 0:16

Hello Angshu,

A fantastic point of view for a magnificent and loveable perspective, this are the words of Luciano, but also these of me.
I like how you used the Buddha for the title but actually kept the reclining figure almost hidden behind the huge pillars.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

papagolf21 (152607) 2013-05-02 1:17

Bonjour, cher ami Angshu,
Merveille des merveilles une fois encore à travers cette très intéressante composition.
Merci de nous faire voyager d'une aussi belle façon.
amitiés.
Philippe

mohammad_H (10178) 2013-05-02 3:44

Hi
Beautiful columns painted on it, good management of light and shade on the trees along Green End
Beautiful colors and good resolution
Good Night

chrisvek (7003) 2013-05-02 4:58

Hi dear friend Angshuman,

That's an excellent indoor photo.Great colors and contrasts.The amount of saturation is also perfect.Great framing too.

Have a nice day
Chris

Nicou (193814) 2013-05-02 8:18

Hello

quelle image merveilleux ce jeu d'ombre sur le carrelage, ces couleur orange et le colonnes noires la perspective fantastique vue et captage.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

ChrisJ (172372) 2013-05-02 11:08

Hello Angshu

Here I like the long shadow reinforcing the diminishing linear perspective and vanishing point. Good sharpness and graphism with excellent shadow detail and density. The repetitive columns and patterns add interest. Tfs!

macjake (98544) 2013-05-02 11:10

Hi Angshu
for obvious reasons this photo stands out, we don't get to see the color combinations of orange and black very often.
and i'm glad I read your note, as i may have missed the reclining Buddha! :)
Gotta love the large black pillars and the ornaments on them, and the shadow line is great too, as it takes away a bit of the light/glare from the orange flooring.
sweet shot
see you around
craig

pajaran (116915) 2013-05-02 12:35

Pozdrav.
Interesantan tekst o hramu sa datim podacima i istorijom ...
Lep pogled ...
Dobar snimak, kontrast, perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Lepa arhitektura.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greetings.
An interesting article on the temple with the given data and history ...
Nice view ...
Good picture, contrast, perspective, beautiful colors.
Good composition, nicely shown.
Beautiful architecture.
All the best.
Paja.

Urs (14082) 2013-05-02 16:27

Hi Angshuman

It has been ages since we last were in Chiang Mai, so I see the first time, I guess since more then 20 years, this temple again. What makes the shot work is the bold contrast of the orange-red floor and the almost black pillars. The vibrancy of the colour hues are extraordinary. The dynamic of the pillar row boost DOF, all in all a superb photo job.

Warm rergards
Urs

Graal (103040) 2013-05-03 0:31

Hi Angshuman,
nice perspective here and warm hues. I like the decorative gold details on the columns. Pagoda is unusual. Well presentation.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

mkamionka (75009) 2013-05-03 6:24

Hi Angshu,
very interesting atmosphere indeed. The columns create an unusual feeling here.
Good idea, very well done,
M

rigoletto (34279) 2013-05-03 6:40

Hi Angshu,
This is a great architectural photo with many interesting details. I like the perspective depth, the light red/black duo and especially the flower motifs on the columns. Your black frame is also quite bold.
Packing up the plans already? :)
Have a great weekend,
Deniz

josepmarin (59385) 2013-05-04 9:21

Namaste, my friend Angshuman,
sure, you have used cleverly the shadow of the railing and the alignment of the columns in order to achieve a fantastic perspective sense, with a good escape of lines.
I like the nice colors and the details of this beautiful architecture, and the reclining Budha which we can see at right side of your composition.
Light is great also, you have created a superb photo.
Best wishes,
Josep

Fis2 (171789) 2013-05-05 7:18

Witaj Angshu!
Beautiful interior!
Excellent frame and perspective.
Superb colors and sharpness.
Very impressive picture
Best regards
Krzysztof

Didi (61589) 2013-05-06 10:35

Namaste Angshu
Magnificient place
Very good exposure lights management, nice perspective
Well done
Best regards

npecanhuk (79329) 2013-05-07 19:56

Hello Angshuman1
Wow!
So beautiful details and colors!
Such an attractive picture with excellent sharpness, exposure, chosen pov and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-05-08 21:03

Namaste Angshu
Simple beauty within the tight frame by making use of the columns smartly to frame and lead smoothly with the glimpse of the main subject well seen. Superb control of highlights and lots of colors to savour, the ceiling, the verticals in particular look so ornated and contrasty against the peacefull ambience. The overall effect is very pleasing to the eye and I love the shadow plays there as if inviting us into the into the shot. Indeed this is a delightful shot in gorgeous colours. My congrats
Kind regards

annjackman (23019) 2013-05-13 3:41

Hello Angshuman,
There is an appealing perpsective and depth of focus giving superb detail on the decorated pillars. The rich colours are superbly rendered and I like the play of light and shadows.
Kind Regards, Ann

tyro (30513) 2013-05-13 5:00

Hello Angshuman,

An interesting note and a very fine photograph with which to illustrate it!

Your composition is perfect with strong perspective brought about by the converging lines of large pillars and the delightful shadows of the railings on the floor. Wonderful vibrant colours, perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

AdrianWrobel (1676) 2013-06-01 5:50

Heil, kolorystyka wtej ramce prezentuje siê szykownie, ³adna perspektywa. Regards - Adrian

kordinator (8738) 2013-06-19 12:08

Dear Angshuman
Fantastic view of the interior of the Pha Buddasaiyat,i
Nice composition and really gorgeous colors.
Great photo job and presentation.
Best regards
Saša