Temple, Chaozhou (潮州)

Posted by GJC (Kyoto, Japan) on 24 March 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

Temple to the 9th-century Confucian scholar, Han Yu (韓愈).

Comments (18)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

I love the crisp detail, color, framing and symmetry of this image. It is excellent.

24 Mar 2008 1:00am

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Magnificent perspective. One is so warmly drawn into the heart of this scene. Very nice!

24 Mar 2008 4:02am

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

The open door is inviting us in. Good shot, beautiful exposure.

24 Mar 2008 4:56am

Teresa Durães from Portugal

great composition and angle. lovely photo

24 Mar 2008 5:29am

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Might it be a door into "Confucianism"?The Master's voice comes from the slabs of stone "Is it not delightful to have a friend come from afar ?" And then He'd whisper in your ear:"Few there be that find the door."

24 Mar 2008 5:34am

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Nice composition, good exposure, well done.
If not a door to wisdom, it's a door to aesthetic sensibility.

24 Mar 2008 6:23am

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

Lovely framing and cool perspective.

24 Mar 2008 7:18am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

What a feeling, the framing is magical :0

24 Mar 2008 9:21am

Melissa from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Fantastic composition. Love the symmetry and the warm tones, but my favorite part is the door and the light on it...stunning.

24 Mar 2008 10:29am

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Beautiful perspective and great warm tones.

24 Mar 2008 12:14pm

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

very beautiful lighting and framing - excellent place to making photos

24 Mar 2008 12:20pm

TILALA from bordeaux, France

I like this opening and this rhythm. Thanks alot for your comments....:o))

24 Mar 2008 12:33pm

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

I just love the simplicity and honesty of your work. The magic comes from your composition and expert exposure control. Wonderful post.

24 Mar 2008 12:34pm

Steph from Geneva, Switzerland

The light is really stunning, great work

24 Mar 2008 12:56pm

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Similar in ‘framing’ style to your Kaiyuan Temple image and it carries such a strong sense of space and presence. The red lanterns cleverly bring this to life.

24 Mar 2008 2:27pm