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Ovoo blue khadags


Ovoo blue khadags
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4045 W: 207 N: 3442] (26265)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-30 3:23
Viewed: 339
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
An 'Ovoo', or a sacred pile of stones, near the Suman River Gorge, in the north west part of North Hangay province, or 'aimag', in Mongolia. From Wikipedia:

"Worshippers place a tree branch or stick in the ovoo and tie a blue khadag, a ceremonial silk scarf symbolic of the open sky, to the branch.[1] They then light a fire and make food offerings, followed by a ceremonial dance and prayers (worshippers sitting at the northwest side of the ovoo), and a feast with the food left over from the offering.

During Mongolia's Communist period, ovoo worship was officially prohibited along with other forms of religion, but people still worshipped clandestinely.

Travelers in Mongolia should not pass by an ovoo without stopping. They are expected to stop and circle the ovoo three times in a clockwise direction. They should pick up a rock from the ground and add it to the pile before leaving. Also, travelers may leave offerings in the form of money, milk, or vodka."
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Hello Chris
Great Shot
Cheers

hello,

i like this photo, particularly the ambiance that the sky and the soil provides for the subject of the photo. only thing is think the sky steals some of the attention from the subject..

=)

hi Chris
interesting presentation. good shot and very informative note.
tfs
tsilla

hello Chris
what a wonderful shot is this
brilliant take
fine colours matching with Sky
nice composition
sharp and clear.

regards
manuj mehta
:) soon

Hello Chris,

The sky is a natural and beautiful BG, Excellent job!
Congratulations and TFS,
Sergio

Hi Chris,

Excellent presentation..
I like the dramatic clouds, and the blue..
All the best.

jp

Olá Chris

Very interesting. I love the colours of your photo and the composition. Really beautiful.

I come back . It´s nice to see you ...

my regards

teresat

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1520 W: 0 N: 172] (11622)
  • [2008-04-30 4:44]

Hi Chris,
Great composition and good note to complementary. Excellent light and colors. Superb shot! Thanks
Bonne journée!
Diane

merhaba dear chris
very nice picture.wonderful composition and note.good colours and blue sky.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4987 W: 178 N: 5804] (31137)
  • [2008-04-30 6:03]

Hello Chris


Interesting visual and text box!
In fact, each people with his culture.
and all should be respected.
good shot and very informative notices.
Congratulations my friend...

Sérgio

Fascinating note and shot Chris.
Great POV and vibrant color in this capture.
Excellent blue sky.
Well done.
- Vincent

WOW! So interesting Chris! This culture is SO different and I love the blues in this shot! So cool of the visitors to also do as the natives of this country do, leave offerings! Vodka? HAHA! Whatever!
B-)
linda

Hi Chris,
Wonderful landscape shot...
Very interesting old tree...
Nice colours and perfect detailles.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3224 W: 78 N: 2454] (16954)
  • [2008-04-30 10:09]

Hello Chris.
Nice documentairy picture together with your good note, well done.
Regards from Jan

Hello Chris
it is a lovely composition with lovely
colors and details.Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hello Chris,
Thanks for showing such places.
Love the colors here.
Good pov. TFS
Vandana
later

Hi Chris, interesting testimonial with fantastic colors, wonderful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • jazmin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 63 N: 316] (5823)
  • [2008-05-01 14:01]

Hi, Chris!

Interesting note and shot! Excellent composition.

ildiko

Hi Chris,
Wonderful daily life shot,beautiful colors of the sky and great sharpness.
Great shot my friend.

Anan

Friday :]
Thanks for your kind words on my "INSECT 2"

So under the open sky you captured these stones and scarfs.

Lovely to see - hope you have circeled 3 times then.

TFS
Els

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