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Buddha Bar


Buddha Bar
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Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1602 W: 125 N: 1172] (6255)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06
Camera: Nikon D200 Digital SLR
Exposure: f/4, 1/10 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): ABSOLUT [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-17 9:57
Viewed: 725
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Buddha Bar for Dad
Happy Father's Day to all the TL Dads and to my dad too, Happy birthday also! I'm sure he'll throw the Breezers out but would love the vodka. He is addicted to whisky! In contrast, I'm a teetotaler!
My dad will be exactly 70 next week. Although he's still a very strong man, I can sense that he misses me so I'l stall my career for the time being and just be w/ him and at the same time enjoy my one and only cutie pie niece on this planned hiatus to the beautiful Philippines :)

The Buddha Bar is an exclusive and highly-regarded bar and restaurant in Paris, France, and is a Buddha-themed venue serving Asian cuisine. The two-storey dining area is dominated by a large statue of Buddha. The upstairs bar is a large, ornate dragon. The Buddha Bar originally became popular because of the DJ's choice of eclectic, avant-garde music.

Buddha Bar has also opened venues in Beirut, Dubai, Amman, New York City and Lisbon. Buddha Bar is also the name of a popular and exclusive, yet unrelated bar in Barcelona.

Compilation CDs are released under the Buddha Bar brand name, some of them have been compiled by David Visan, son of Raymond Visan, who opened the Bar in 1996. These are generally of lounge or "chill-out" music, reflecting that which played in the restaurant itself. The series was started by Claude Challe and continues today with different producers. DVDs have been released along side the series. The latest release, Buddha-Bar IX, was released on April 16th, 2007.

-Wiki

Composition:
Absolut from a friend, Breezers from Ajman, reclining teak wood buddha carving from Burma, sunset bas-relief painting BG from Anna (a college-mate) to balance the composition :)
Exposure Time: 10/100 sec
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 1600
Focal Length: 78 mm
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: from 2.45mb to 182kb

Pp work:
1. crop
2. delete BG
3. add new layer, place it behind the old layer, fill it black
4. insert new sunset BG infront of the blackened layer, behind the main layer
5. use spotlight filter in the main layer
6. add border using Selection and Fill
7. sharpen and resize

Quote of the Day:
"Art is Man's nature. Nature is God's art." -James Bailey
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To limba3: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 09-07 20:23
To ruudblok: Thanxxx! :)Freddie 1 08-16 04:34
To harpya: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-30 04:22
To celina: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-30 04:20
To clnaef: Merci beaucoup!Freddie 1 06-25 03:47
To juanjo: Gracias!Freddie 1 06-21 16:36
To foureur: Merci beaucoup!Freddie 1 06-21 16:30
To MLINES: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-21 16:20
To kevin: Salamat!Freddie 1 06-19 03:33
To janneman: Thanxxx!Freddie 3 06-18 08:03
To nova: Thanxxx!Freddie 3 06-18 07:33
To saggitario: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-18 05:29
To Helkoryo: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-18 05:26
To Silke: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-18 05:26
To glint: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-18 05:08
To pathy: Merci beaucoup!Freddie 1 06-18 05:07
To krzesz: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-18 04:54
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Good idea, thank you for sharing.
As soon possibile I'call my father. I forgot...
bye Aga

Hi freddie

This is just gggreeeeaat :-)

lovely image and super PP work, nice fitting gift for fathers day,

TFS regards Helen

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6435] (23890)
  • [2007-06-17 10:04]
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Delightful idea!
I love the crisp details and clear clean colours in this: very refreshing
TFS
silke

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2960 W: 268 N: 841] (8157)
  • [2007-06-17 10:05]
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Very well composed image,Fred!I love the idea of having put an Absolut Vodka bottle! I am collecting Absolut postcards from all around the world! That would make another nice postcard to collect! The colors and the frame are beautiful.Great idea to have put the sculpture in this picture.The Buddha Bar CDs are also well known here in Montreal.Love that kind of music! TFS!
Michel

Great " gift " !
I think my dad would also toss the breezers out and go for the whisky
Hé it is better than a pair of socks !

Funny, very well done !

Jan

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 575 W: 2 N: 384] (2573)
  • [2007-06-17 14:59]
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Hi freddie,
creative...as ever. I look forward to seeing what you will come up with next.
Bev

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  • pathy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 38 N: 70] (1734)
  • [2007-06-17 16:18]
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belle ambiance lumineuse de la photo . avec de belles couleurs

hi!!!
nice idea for dad..:))) and very interesting realization !!!
good work..
m..

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  • kevin Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 27 W: 39 N: 7] (558)
  • [2007-06-18 18:11]
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ei fred.very nice picture.nauuhaw tuloy ako pre. lalo na kung ini-spray mo pa yan ng tubig.hhehehe.makabili nga sa tindahan...

tfs.

kev

Hi Fred. Very good creative inside work to get this fine result. I like the line up you have presented so sharp and with great colours. Good work. Murray.

Hello
excellente composition aux belles couleurs orangées
splendide netteté
bravo
jojo

PS Merci pour ta visite

hello Freddie

a stunning composition with a perfect light
very good picture

regards

jjo

Bonjour,
Belle composition bien équilibrée.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello Fred

Beautiful visual, I adored his chosen theme, I also know some work of this band that calls her " Buddha Bar ", they have great music.
His work here is wonderful, beautiful visual.
Excellent!
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • celina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 112 W: 0 N: 103] (557)
  • [2007-06-30 2:58]
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Hi Fred,
You have a varied portfolio, but this image I really like for its quirky subject matter and the balance of dark and light on the two very opposing subjects. A lovely shot.
Best wishes,
Celina

A real great visualisation
I like the music so much
I have all 12 albums
Great stuff like your photo
Ruud

Hi Fred
Ideal job. The very good composition and the light.
Anna

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