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Pashupatinath


Pashupatinath
Información de la foto
Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3055 W: 51 N: 5543] (22693)
Género: Lugares
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2007-10-25
Categorías: Fiestas, Ceremonias, Arquitectura
Cámara: Canon 350 D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/3.5-4
Exposición: f/9.0, 1/125 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
Diario de viaje: 2007/11 Nepal, Qatar
Tema(s): My Favourite Temples [view contributor(s)]
Fecha enviada: 2008-08-29 3:45
Vista: 544
Puntos: 40
[Normas para las notas] Notas del fotógrafo
Pashupatinath is situated 5 kms east of Kathmandu on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. The temple of lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with a tiered golden roof & silver doors is famous for its superb architecture. Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus. The best view is from the terrace on the wooded hill across the river. The large gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 AD though 300 years earlier there was a structure on this site. The Bagmati River is lined with dharmasalas and cremation ghats including a royal ghat reserved exclusively for members of the royal family. There is usually a cremation in progress on one of the platforms by the river, regarded as holy as it flows into the sacred Ganges. There are many occasions when the faithful take ritual purificatory baths in the river. One of the most colorful is the women's festival of Teej when dressed in their finest red and gold saris hundreds of women, laughing and singing converge on Pashupatinath.

A closer view to the entrance in the workshop.

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Bonjour Achim
Un joli cliché de cette superbe place aux belles couleurs. Tu me rappelles de bons souvenirs. Je me vois gravissant les marches vers le temple.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Hi Achim

I know this place! If you search my Nepal archives you'll find a similar shot. Well managed light contrasts with good colour & sharpness. Tfs!

- Disorienting picture, I imagine the ambience which reigns in this place, nice PoV and framing, TFS and bravo, this is successful.
Have a good weekend.
giorgio

Hello Achim,
A very good perspective on this lovely and particular architecture. Very good colours and clarity.

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 724 N: 203] (21576)
  • [2008-08-29 5:06]

Nepal! Wow! I never been in Nepal. Very interesting photo about architecture. Nice composition. Well done.
Marek

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3343 W: 111 N: 2909] (10339)
  • [2008-08-29 7:13]

Hi Achim,

very good shot of this temple. I like the dark tones of this photo as much as the superb definition which brings details of the particular architecture. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Hi Achim,

Good informative and interesting info and image.
Not a place that is visited frequently, but often in the news and with a rich culture and histoty.

Groet Rob

My friend Achim,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful image of the sacred place from Pashupatinath from a higher view!
the image is so sharp to show us the wonderful architecture design from the old days! the lighting is perfect here with wonderful details
well done
take care and regards
Tony

Hi Achim!

I 've been to that fantastic place, that "micrography" of Varanasi and its ghats! Excellent framing and composition, great diagonal perspective and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Hi Achim,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view is leading our eyes toward the temple of lord Shiva. The details and colors are clear and sharp. The luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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  • fanni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 74 N: 717] (2771)
  • [2008-08-30 2:24]

Hello Achim,
this is a grand perspective view! very interesting photo, interesting architecture and many details to see.
I like the colours very much, they look so balanced and natural.
Regards,
Elena

Hello Achim,
Very good catch of this architecture.
Colors and contrasts are pleasant, even if the picture is a bit dark for my taste.
Anyway a pleasant image,
Have a nice day,
JB.

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  • Jakab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 274 W: 117 N: 756] (2230)
  • [2008-08-30 14:25]

Hallo Achim,
das Bild stellt konzentriert die Exotik des Hiduismus dar (mindestens für mich), die dunkleren Farben passen zur Stimmung des Orts. Ich frage mich, ob die frühere königliche Brennstätte jetzt als Privileg des Presidenten dient, oder dem Volk übergegeben wurde. (Die Kommunisten können ihre Ideologie manchmal ganz flexibel verwenden.)
Viele Grüße
Laszlo

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5261 W: 95 N: 4064] (27007)
  • [2008-08-30 23:20]

A daily life general view, finally not that usual about Kathmandu. Looks interesting, looks attractive... Just to go, now !!
Stéphane

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4757 W: 232 N: 6628] (31604)
  • [2008-08-31 1:51]

Hi Achim
Un POV qui permet d'appréçier beaucoup de détails intéressant et animés, beaucoup de douceur dans les couleurs et la lumiére du moment, bonne note
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

Hi Achim
It's interesting to see differente architecturals styles plentiful of great contrasts from differents places in the world. This picture show us it well. Good POV and frame. Thanks for sharing it with us. Best regards, Consuelo

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4922 W: 138 N: 532] (45390)
  • [2008-09-01 0:08]

Hi Achim,
unusual place, an interesting architecture, good POV You had, nice presentation. Excellen quality. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi dear Achim
Beautiful view of the Pashupatinath, in this excellent daily life picture. I like this high POV, fine colours and details
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

Hello Achim
a good vantage point (I might go to Kathmandu end of february) allowing to see nicely the architectural details. I like to see the people coming out of the temple towards the ghats.
Cheers
Marilyn

Hallo Achim,
Interesting architecture, and good POV for this image and its good perspective.
The stairs and the platforms of cremation surrounded with these temples and buildings have a good graphical interest, and your note is very informative.
A good work.
Best regards,
Josep

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