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THE LIGHT OF WORLD PEACE

© KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.

THE LIGHT OF WORLD PEACE

Uploaded: June 28, 2008

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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

Comments

July 13, 2008

very cool shot....see ya #959736

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 13, 2008

THANK YOU CINDY.
IT' A GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY WORK. #6173822

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! #6192204

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 19, 2008

CHRISTINE... THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOL COMMENT.
KARU. #6199694

Jean B. Hall July 29, 2008

Faubulous shot! Really moving. Where was this taken? #6243463

KARU 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 level-classic November 01, 2008

Very nice capture, Karu! #6691359

A P November 01, 2008

You've captured an incredible glow Karu. #6691366

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 01, 2008

Beautiful nighttime image, Karu!! #6691368

Margaret R. Barry November 01, 2008

Beautiful capture, Karu! #6691374

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 01, 2008

What a beautiful image, Karu. And a strong message. #6691439

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 01, 2008

what a fantastic image Karu... well done! #6691445

Tayseera Al-Barram November 01, 2008

Beautiful capture, Karu! #6691449

Troy Gallagher November 01, 2008

Beautiful night shot Karu, great exposure and colors.

Troy #6691471

Tommy E. Burgess November 01, 2008

Outstanding capture Karu! #6691530

Paul E. Earl November 01, 2008

Beautiful, Karu!! #6691546

Nadya Johnson November 01, 2008

This is really beautiful, Karu! Wonderful illumination - outstanding sentiments as well! #6691581

Riitta Kivi level-classic November 01, 2008

Great image Karu! You have captured the mood very well here!!! - Riitta #6691608

Karen Engelbreth November 01, 2008

Beautiful night capture, Karu! #6691612

Barbara Waldoch November 01, 2008

Terrific shot, Karu! #6691669

Avril Young November 01, 2008

wow!!! outstanding capture, great light!!! too beautiful Karu! #6691728

Brett Dolsen November 01, 2008

Wonderfull capture and scene Karu!!Brett #6691730

Marisol Pastor November 01, 2008

Incredible light and tones Karu. #6691754

Sirsendu Gayen November 01, 2008

Nice capture. #6691873

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 01, 2008

Beautiful lighting and capture here, Karu. #6691912

Kumiko Parkinson November 01, 2008

Wonderful capture with great tones, beautiful work, Karu! #6691950

Iris Greenwell November 01, 2008

Great capture! Excellent lighting. Iris #6692182

Deb Koskovich November 01, 2008

Wonderful light and exposure, Karu. #6692457

Jim Huffield November 01, 2008

Beautiful work, Karu. Jim #6692474

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 01, 2008

Beautiful night shot, Karu! Very well done!!....Denny #6692498

Renata Gusciora November 01, 2008

Super capture,Karu! #6692536

Sandy 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! #6692797

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 01, 2008

Fantastic light and tone, Karu. Great composition. #6692833

Max Aureli November 01, 2008

Beautiful moodily indoor lights and fantastic group capture in here, Karu!! Great moment!! #6693275

Joseph 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. #6693338

Connie J. Bagot November 01, 2008

Wonderful capture---beautiful light and color and such a perfect feeling to this. #6693346

Hendrik Storme November 01, 2008

Great shot! BEAUTIFUL!!! #6693452

Tiia Vissak November 01, 2008

a great scene! #6693531

Lynn M. Whitt November 01, 2008

FANTASTIC Karu, this is beautiful!!!! #6693845

Ellen Hodges November 01, 2008

Beautiful light in this GREAT capture, Karu! #6693993

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 01, 2008

Terrific scene and image! Lovely colors, lighting and composition. #6694006

JO 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 level-addict November 01, 2008

Outstanding and compelling image, Karu, excellent capture!

Debby #6694119

November 01, 2008

Awesome shot Karu!! You've captured an inspiring feeling in this pic! ~:o)Rebecca #6694161

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 01, 2008

This wonderful image really conveys the moment, Karu. Beautiful lighting and framing. #6694234

Mary K. Robison November 01, 2008

Warm and beautiful image of peace, Karu! #6694272

Anita Hogue November 01, 2008

Very beautiful capture, Karu! #6694273

ROLAN NARMAN November 01, 2008

Great capture, beautiful colors, details and lighting! Excellent job Karu! #6694490

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 01, 2008

Such a wonderful and captivating capture! #6694656

Phillip 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. #6695721

Ron McEwan November 02, 2008

An incredible shot, well done with critical lighting. Very colorful. #6695805

Derek D. Dafoe November 02, 2008

Nice work Karu!! Love the light and color you have captured!! #6695850

Eugenio Diaz November 02, 2008

Wow, stunning image and great tones...Excellent work!!!! #6696072

Melissa G. Meiselman November 02, 2008

Very dramatic and incredible shot with great warm lighting and vivid color, Karu!!! #6696127

Charlene Taylor November 02, 2008

Hi Karu,
A terrific capture! The glow of the lighting is so fantastic. #6696987

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 02, 2008

THANK YOU ALL
FOR YOUR GREAT COMMENTS ON
"THE LIGHT OF WORLD PEACE"

HAVE A NICE DAY!

KARU. #6697029

Pamela Shane November 02, 2008

I absolutely LOVE this image Karu!!
Outstanding photojournalistic capture.
The glow, expression, mood - amazing.
I hope we see this again. #6698093

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 02, 2008

Beautiful capture Karun, in very difficult lighting, beautifully done!! <>< #6698639

Janice Mezzacappa November 03, 2008

So beautiful the lighting and peace it portrays, great capture Karu! #6703963

Susie Peek-Swint November 05, 2008

Beautiful capture Karu ~ you can feel the quiet peace there .. excellent light too! #6710046

April Riggs November 05, 2008

Beautiiful! #6711999

Steven W. Lepak November 05, 2008

Bravo Karu! WONDERFUL. Love the colors and lighting. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6713123

Jeffrey D. Estacio level-classic November 05, 2008

Very nice shot for a very difficult exposure. Nice job. #6713780

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 08, 2008

Great mood and light Karu! #6725571

Karen Bacon November 08, 2008

You really captured a very emotional image Karu! A wonderful exposure! #6725646

Jean 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 #6726991

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 09, 2008

THANK YOU ALL
FOR YOUR GREAT COMMENTS HERE.

HAVE A NICE DAY!

KARU. #6729506

Gina Cormier November 09, 2008

This is really awesome!! I love it!! #6730251

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 11, 2008

Exceptional photo, Karu! So spiritually uplifting and gorgeous! #6742873

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 #6750409

November 17, 2008

simply gorgeous :) #6766370

Patti Coblentz November 23, 2008

Love the gathered people and lights all joined together for one purpose...beautiful image - great essay. Patti #6795025

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