THAI10D-32
November 23, 2010
On the outskirts of Khao Yai National Park, in Thailand, there is a certain cave under a monastery. This cave was a refuge for Buddhist priests for centuries, as they would go down into the depths to be removed from the influences of daily life, to sit and meditate in the dark and reflect upon the teachings of the Buddha. We were able to visit this cave and wander through the caverns for a short while. The final room was this, where a 8-10' tall statue of the Buddha sat in lotus position, with an opening to the outside world above and to the side. I like how this image has a luminous quality to it (the only lighting used was that which came from the open sinkhole) and how the Buddha, with his patina'd background, seems to be singularly lit by the light from above. Enjoy.
Technical notes:
Camera: NIkon D80
Lens: Sigma 10-20 mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal length: 10 mm
Exposure: 12 sec f/16 ISO 400
Post-processing: Toning and curves adjustment in PS4
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