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Bangkok
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3155 W: 799 N: 9730] (38817)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2000-02-17
Categories: Daily Life, Mood
Camera: Minolta 300 si, Minolta135mm AF, Kodachrome 200
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Religious houses in the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-16 4:45
Viewed: 829
Points: 19
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Bangkok

In 2000 I had a short visit in Bangkok. Great and very busy city. In the hectic there are may places to relax and reflect so did I. In one occasion I had a long intensive talk with a Buddhist monk about the meaning of live. Nearby where a met the monk I found this little Buddhist altar. It gives me a nice remembrance over the discussion with this nice monk. During may short stay in Bangkok I didn’t had the spirit to make many pictures.

Picture made with my Minolta 300si camera and 135mm lens and 200ASA film


PS-talk:
- scanned photo
- increased saturation (+15)
- used cloning tool to remove part of annoying car
- cropped
- framed and add text

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Southeast Asian temple; for the Ethiopian dish, see Wat (food); for the Japanese pop duo, see t

The entrance to the bot (ordination hall) at Wat Suthat, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok
A wat is a temple in Cambodia, Laos or Thailand. The word "wat" (sometimes rendered "vat" when referring to Laos) means "school." Strictly speaking a wat is a Buddhist temple and school with resident monks. A Buddhist site without resident monks cannot correctly be described as a wat, although the term is frequently used more loosely, even for ruins of ancient temples.
In everyday language in Thailand a wat is any place of worship except a mosque. Thus wat cheen is a Chinese temple (either Buddhist or Taoist), wat khaek is a Hindu temple, and wat kris or wat krit is a Chistian church.
A typical Buddhist wat consists of the following buildings:
chedi - (from Sanskrit: Chaitya - Temple) usually conical or bell-shaped buildings, often containing relics of Buddha;
viharn or wihaan (from Sanskrit: vihara) - a meeting and prayer room;
mondhop (from Sanskrit: Mandapa) - the library;
sala (from Portuguese for "hall") - a pavilion for relaxation or miscellaneous activities; Could also be from Sanskrit: Shala - School)
bot or ubosoth - the most holy prayer room, also called the "ordination hall" as it is where new monks take their vows. Architecturally it is similar to the viharn; the main differences are the eight cornerstones placed around the bot to ward off evil. The bot is usually more decorated than the viharn. (from Pali: Uposatha)
The living quarters of the monks are separated from the sacred buildings.
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Hi Hans,
thanks again to share yours travels;)
maybe more contrast... so a good composition!
TFS

Armel.

Good shot Hans!
Interesting story also. Reading your story it came to my understanding this one was scanned .. that explains a little loss of contrast-sharpness ..
Thailand is a country on my list to change once from Spain .. can you recommend it? Have a great day and TFS

John

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  • Suerte Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 64 N: 255] (3254)
  • [2006-10-16 10:18]

good colors and compo!great frame!
tfs

Nice shot and notes Hans! What a wonderful place to visit! A photographers dream! What I would give to go! Love it!
Linda
B-)

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2006-10-16 16:40]

Hallo Hans
Mooie foto van een andere wereld.
Je weet veel van de historie lees ik,al is het dan via Wikipedia. Als we de kleuren een gerecht noemen mag er iets meer zout bij. Groet
Rob

Hi Hans, great subject matter, but I think that the photo doesn't rank up with some of your others. It seems well presented, border etc, but the photo seems misty and not very clear. I am not sure if it is the process of the scan or just the actual light and air at the time of photo. Sorry not one of my favs of yours. But thanks for sharing.

Cheers

Steve

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 716 W: 34 N: 1531] (9580)
  • [2006-10-16 18:45]

Hello Hans,
Thanks again for showing us your world. This is very interesting place and a nice photo. TFS Julie

Hello Hans... I think apart from being a scanned image haze may have played a big part in the seemingly dullness. I actually like it with that muted look. I visited Kuala Lumpur a while back and every photo I took regardless of the type of day had a similar look. Once again well presented and TFS,
David
Many thanks for your comment on
The Store - Circa 1825

interesting photo, nicely framed as always! thanks for the trip! Donna :o)

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4194 W: 222 N: 3837] (28101)
  • [2007-02-23 5:46]

Hi Hans

Good shot of a spirit house, which ae found all over Thailand in virtually every home & business. Contrast in the mid tones needs to go up & the highlights reduced. Wonderful colour & shallow dof. Tfs!

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