matt sutton
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Posted by matt sutton (Sydney, Australia) on 10 September 2008 in People & Portrait.
Up on Golden Mountain Temple, Bangkok.
Hasselblad 503cx
Zeiss80m2.8
Neopan 400
Epson V700
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lisa v from Gawler, Australia
It looks like he's about to jump! I actually peered to make sure it was'nt too high.
10 Sep 2008 12:52pm
@lisa v: no, no jumping ;-)
Pavla from Saint James City, United States
it does look like he's about to jump, but I think he was just enjoying the breeze :)
10 Sep 2008 1:25pm
@Pavla: yes it was warm !!
gbe from kansas city, United States
the plastic trash can and the modern city are interesting elements for me. they emphasis that the stance, which seems still and contemplative, comes from within him - is part of his practice, not dependent on an ancient or elaborate temple. needless to say, i like this one very much.
10 Sep 2008 6:11pm
@gbe: wonderful observation Grant ! I had a brief minute to shoot this. Shooting with a Hassleblad isn't quick as you'd know !
@Veronelle: many thanks Veronelle
@Stovepipe: cheers and thanks
@Polydactyle: thank you
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I love the contrast of the city beyond the person. Like a meditation, but contradiction at the same time. Beautiful shot!
11 Sep 2008 8:10pm
@bluechameleon: Many thanks Blue. I always appreciate your views and comments here
DonLon from Providence, RI, United States
There is such contrast in this story. This ia a great story image. Very well done.
15 Sep 2008 4:37pm
@DonLon: Thanks again DL. Yes the contrast of objects is certainly a talking point here. Sometimes photos have more meaning after they were taken. To be honest here all I initially saw was the Monk gazing out the doorway and the wind blowing.... It was there begging to be captured, but I only had a small "window" of opportunity to take a light reading and focus and capture. Glad you like it too.
