THE LIGHT OF WORLD PEACE
Uploaded: June 28, 2008
CANON 70-200/2.8 IS USM LENS, f/3.2, EXPOSURE 1/30, ISO 3200, FOCAL LENGTH 90mm.
IT'S A NIGHT SHOT TAKEN IN BUDDHISTS CEREMONY (VESAK DAY)CA.VESAK DAY IS THE DAY THAT ALL BUDDHISTS COMMEMORATE THREE EPISODE OF THE BUDDHA'S LIFE.
Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 13, 2008
THANK YOU CINDY.M.Christine Duncan July 17, 2008
Oh, I love the light and the color Karu! Has a very sacred feeling to it, and the contrast adds drama... well done sir! #6192204KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 19, 2008
CHRISTINE... THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOL COMMENT.Jean B. Hall July 29, 2008
Faubulous shot! Really moving. Where was this taken? #6243463KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 31, 2008
JEAN.H. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT COMMENT.HAVE A NICE DAY!
KARU. #6256100
Evy Johansen November 01, 2008
Very nice capture, Karu! #6691359A P November 01, 2008
You've captured an incredible glow Karu. #6691366Teresa Burnett November 01, 2008
Beautiful nighttime image, Karu!! #6691368Margaret R. Barry November 01, 2008
Beautiful capture, Karu! #6691374Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 01, 2008
What a beautiful image, Karu. And a strong message. #6691439Stefania Barbier November 01, 2008
what a fantastic image Karu... well done! #6691445Tayseera Al-Barram November 01, 2008
Beautiful capture, Karu! #6691449Troy Gallagher November 01, 2008
Beautiful night shot Karu, great exposure and colors.Troy #6691471
Tommy E. Burgess November 01, 2008
Outstanding capture Karu! #6691530Paul E. Earl November 01, 2008
Beautiful, Karu!! #6691546Nadya Johnson November 01, 2008
This is really beautiful, Karu! Wonderful illumination - outstanding sentiments as well! #6691581Riitta Kivi November 01, 2008
Great image Karu! You have captured the mood very well here!!! - Riitta #6691608Karen Engelbreth November 01, 2008
Beautiful night capture, Karu! #6691612Barbara Waldoch November 01, 2008
Terrific shot, Karu! #6691669Avril Young November 01, 2008
wow!!! outstanding capture, great light!!! too beautiful Karu! #6691728Brett Dolsen November 01, 2008
Wonderfull capture and scene Karu!!Brett #6691730Marisol Pastor November 01, 2008
Incredible light and tones Karu. #6691754Sirsendu Gayen November 01, 2008
Nice capture. #6691873Tammy M. Anderson November 01, 2008
Beautiful lighting and capture here, Karu. #6691912Kumiko Parkinson November 01, 2008
Wonderful capture with great tones, beautiful work, Karu! #6691950Iris Greenwell November 01, 2008
Great capture! Excellent lighting. Iris #6692182Deb Koskovich November 01, 2008
Wonderful light and exposure, Karu. #6692457Jim Huffield November 01, 2008
Beautiful work, Karu. Jim #6692474Denny E. Barnes November 01, 2008
Beautiful night shot, Karu! Very well done!!....Denny #6692498Renata Gusciora November 01, 2008
Super capture,Karu! #6692536Sandy Powers November 01, 2008
This is beautifulul, Karu! Our office has museum pieces hanging in it that have this look. Excellent!#6692560
Jodi Zimmer November 01, 2008
Very beautiful work! The lighting and composition are beautiful! #6692797Bojan Bencic November 01, 2008
Fantastic light and tone, Karu. Great composition. #6692833Max Aureli November 01, 2008
Beautiful moodily indoor lights and fantastic group capture in here, Karu!! Great moment!! #6693275Joseph N. DiGilio November 01, 2008
Wonderful capture Karu and world peace is an attainable goal but it can only be realized after man's greatest enemy, ignorance, is overcome by man's most powerful ally, love. #6693338Connie J. Bagot November 01, 2008
Wonderful capture---beautiful light and color and such a perfect feeling to this. #6693346Hendrik Storme November 01, 2008
Great shot! BEAUTIFUL!!! #6693452Tiia Vissak November 01, 2008
a great scene! #6693531Lynn M. Whitt November 01, 2008
FANTASTIC Karu, this is beautiful!!!! #6693845Ellen Hodges November 01, 2008
Beautiful light in this GREAT capture, Karu! #6693993Vladan D. Djordjevic November 01, 2008
Terrific scene and image! Lovely colors, lighting and composition. #6694006JO ANN CLEVELAND November 01, 2008
Awesome light and capture Karu....we all need to pray for peace on earth!Beautiful
jo ann c. #6694082
Deborah C. Lewinson November 01, 2008
Outstanding and compelling image, Karu, excellent capture!Debby #6694119
Courtenay Vanderbilt November 01, 2008
This wonderful image really conveys the moment, Karu. Beautiful lighting and framing. #6694234Mary K. Robison November 01, 2008
Warm and beautiful image of peace, Karu! #6694272Anita Hogue November 01, 2008
Very beautiful capture, Karu! #6694273ROLAN NARMAN November 01, 2008
Great capture, beautiful colors, details and lighting! Excellent job Karu! #6694490Lisa J. Boulden November 01, 2008
Such a wonderful and captivating capture! #6694656Phillip R. Connolly November 01, 2008
Excellent night capture Karu. This one really brings to life the atmosphere. Well taken.Phil #6694657
Sam Britt November 02, 2008
Wonderful night shot, great light & color, Karu. #6695721Ron McEwan November 02, 2008
An incredible shot, well done with critical lighting. Very colorful. #6695805Derek D. Dafoe November 02, 2008
Nice work Karu!! Love the light and color you have captured!! #6695850Eugenio Diaz November 02, 2008
Wow, stunning image and great tones...Excellent work!!!! #6696072Melissa G. Meiselman November 02, 2008
Very dramatic and incredible shot with great warm lighting and vivid color, Karu!!! #6696127Charlene Taylor November 02, 2008
Hi Karu,KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 02, 2008
THANK YOU ALLKARU. #6697029
Pamela Shane November 02, 2008
I absolutely LOVE this image Karu!!Nancy L. Green November 02, 2008
Beautiful capture Karun, in very difficult lighting, beautifully done!! <>< #6698639Janice Mezzacappa November 03, 2008
So beautiful the lighting and peace it portrays, great capture Karu! #6703963Susie Peek-Swint November 05, 2008
Beautiful capture Karu ~ you can feel the quiet peace there .. excellent light too! #6710046April Riggs November 05, 2008
Beautiiful! #6711999Steven W. Lepak November 05, 2008
Bravo Karu! WONDERFUL. Love the colors and lighting. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6713123Jeffrey D. Estacio November 05, 2008
Very nice shot for a very difficult exposure. Nice job. #6713780Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2008
Great mood and light Karu! #6725571Karen Bacon November 08, 2008
You really captured a very emotional image Karu! A wonderful exposure! #6725646Jean B. Hall November 08, 2008
I really LOVE this photo, Karu. It has such a peaceful feeling to it. The lighting is wonderful, and the way it plays against the darkness makes a wonderful composition.What are the three episodes of the Buddah's life? #6726412
Bill Knaps November 08, 2008
A beautiful capture Karu. Bill #6726991KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 09, 2008
THANK YOU ALLHAVE A NICE DAY!
KARU. #6729506
Gina Cormier November 09, 2008
This is really awesome!! I love it!! #6730251Terry L. Ellis November 11, 2008
Exceptional photo, Karu! So spiritually uplifting and gorgeous! #6742873Laura E. Swan November 13, 2008
How wonderful to get a taste of another culture. A wonderful learning experience for the viewers who have never seen this type of ceremony and you did a fine job of capturing it. I love the continuation of lights in the BG showing this is a huge group here. -Laura #6750409Patti Coblentz November 23, 2008
Love the gathered people and lights all joined together for one purpose...beautiful image - great essay. Patti #6795025Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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