Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard, I really enjoyed the images, especially seeing the textures and shading of the stonework. In many Hindu temples, a lot of vivid colors are applied to the images. Was this the case here? If so, I missed being able to see the artistry of the colors since you shot in B&W. Jim Nelon Formerly in Hong Kong -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jnelon=netvigator.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jnelon=netvigator.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Richard Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 5:40 AM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Vishnu's Dreaming - visits to two Hindu temples How can one take pictures of the Grand Canyon? With the exceptions of few awe inspiring pictures, most are just photographs of a hole, albeit a big one, on the ground. Thus with some trepidations that I present this gallery: http://www.dragonsgate.net/pub/richard/PICS/061006/ The photographic contribution is close to nil. Nevertheless, it records a cultural heritage that belongs to all of us. The first set of photographs is from a stone temple built around 12-13th century. The workmanship is so startling that the artisans carved through some of the statues, as shown in the very first picture. I *believe* (but could be wrong) that this temple is Shiva's temple. The second set is from a temple built around 10th century and their styles are somewhat different. I believe this temple is Vishnu's temple. The last picture is of Vishnu dreaming, from whose navel Brahma, the Creator comes forth. // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com) _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information