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Light and Vision


Light and Vision
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Copyright: Ruud Blok (ruudblok) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1962 W: 768 N: 2222] (22361)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2000-10-08
Camera: Pentax MX, Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): windows - part one [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-07 4:33
Viewed: 841
Points: 12
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Light and Vision
Somewhere between Katmandu and Tibet high in the mountains we found a small house to protect Buddha for the extreme whether conditions.

We have a need to seek, find or create (not necessarily in that order) something related to but 'beyond' the limited experience of our seemingly separate being. Living a life of total selfishness is very difficult and the more one tries the more destructive the results. So, centre stage, we have . . . God; or some cosmology or 'other than' which represents or provides a link to 'the whole', a release from the existential isolation. Whether or not such a God, absolute Truth or Reality exists is for most an article of faith. What reinforces that faith is the existence (past or present) of a being that personifies aspects of this 'thing' of which we have an intuitive sense. That so many prophets and sages find historical, religious perpetuity is merely testimony to human variety not, to the variety of Truth(s).
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Very nicely composed and presented...This image somehow seems very philosophical ....even before I read you note. Nice work.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4263 W: 414 N: 6807] (42646)
  • [2005-11-07 5:17]

Hi Ruud

Wonderful tonal range & graphism, in this superb b&w image. The Buddha is well placed in the frame at left. Good work!

Hi Ruud,
this is a very impressive shot.
First it made me a little sad, because there are no colours, but as I looked the second time I thought the light in his lap and hands and this shows quiet, peace and security.
I also like the symmetric fences, very good shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Très belle composition avec ce cadrage original. Jeu de lignes et de formes fort intéressant. Travail très inspiré! Bravo!
Bye, Jacques

Wonderful composition in bw, real graphic visions...your title feets really good !

The angle of your shot is compromising between the Buddhastatue and the wonderful ornamental window/light. I learned here to take such picture in front of the statue (without having the window) or along the wall besides the statue (creating a frontal sideview towards the statue with window in front). Still I see some great TL-photographers do it your way. So; what's the doctrine?
My eyes just want those lines parallel fitting in the frame. More a longing to perfection than a view on beauty I think.
Bedankt Ruud
Huub

Thanks for the note.I added it to my small knowledge.

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