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Cave temple 1
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Uploaded: 07/24/06 4:07 AM GMT
Cave temple 1
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This is a shot from Dambulla cave temple-Sri Lanka built in 1st Century BC. The temple is built using five main caves. This is a scene from Cave No II (Maha-Raja_Viharaya or the Temple of the great King)is the largest and the most impressive one within the complex. The cave is seventy-two feet long, seventy five feet broad and twenty one feet high, at the entrance.According to current lore, this shrine was founded by the Great king Vatta Gamini Abhaya.The paintings and sculpture here are well conceived. I visited this temple early morning with a tripod to acheive this. Apologies for the bright light since the long exposures are required to capture the details of the walls.
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.postaldude66
07/24/06 5:38 AM GMT
What an amazing sight! This is such a mysterious place, and the giant statues are such a fantastic sight. Thanks a lot for sharing this with us, i only wish i could be there.
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FANTASTIC! one of the greatest photo ops i've ever seen. you did really will considering the conditions. that really bright light is verrrry bright. the warm gold tones are wonderful. the shadows and ceiling paintings are excellent. i just think it's one of my favorites, EVER! jen i hope there are more photographs like this one.
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i am so far behind on my notes., please forgive me if i don't answer all of them. if it's one of yours that i miss please be assured that i do so appreciate your kindness.
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Unbelievable capture! I can't believe you captured this so exceptionally from inside a cave. Great job. Wonderful narration as well.
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Stunning light here - the detail is very well captured also! Also this looks great as a desktop!
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It’s a wonderful photo on several counts. The subject and history are fascinating, your composition is very good as is your handling of the very tricky light conditions. It looks like every inch of the walls and ceiling has been decorated.
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Ruth Ross
Great photo - Sri Lanki is one of the most beutiful places I've ever been. This captures everything about the island.
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Very well done. No apologies necessary re the widow light. You'd never have gotten the detail, without it. Bravo.
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Excellent photo Priythantha.What a beautiful and moving scene and so well captured..
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Hi Priyantha, this is simply marvelous in it's extraordinary beauty! You have taught us much of your life style, your ways of thinking, your philosophies, culture, your trama as a result of the great Tsunami, and I say thank you once again Priyantha! We have chatted back and forth on occasion, and how much I have enjoyed this! I have learned much from you, and this very special 'Golden' piece of art and history is no exception! As we have also agreed upon, is how this communication is made possible, incomprehensible, isn't it, the great 'NET"! Ah, the great net indeed! Very beautiful piece of work here and I thank you! Sincerely, Marilyn
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You have capture a fine image with very nice detail. Well done and thanks for this wonderful view.
Russ
Russ
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Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
Nice shot... Not the easiest enviroment to capture... Especially with all the details that you want to include... Beautiful...
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What a magical place!
A very nice photo and description!
Well done,
Paul
A very nice photo and description!
Well done,
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
I had to find your first one having seen the other - truly beautiful! Priyantha, you've got quite a talent! - Patty
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It's all about perspective and perception.
How very beautiful and simply serene.
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Don't open the darkroom door....your let all the dark out!