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The Shrine of The Goddess of Mercy
The Shrine of The Goddess of Mercy
angkokweng


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Constructed By Man (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Location: Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia
Date: Feb 15, 2010
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/160 sec.
Galleries: Architecture
Date Uploaded: Feb 15, 2010

The work to construct eight pillars around the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) to support a roof over the statue has been completed! Check out the earlier photo that shows the construction of the shrine and pillars.

The bronze Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) is 30.2 metre (99.08) tall and is found at the Kek Lok Si (Cantonese) Buddhist Temple which means Temple of Nirvana. Kek Lok Si is one of the largest and best known temple in Malaysia. The temple was first built in 1893 but construction is still on going up until now. Kek Lok Si began extension with an addition of a huge and tall Guanyin statue which was completed in 2002.

Statistics
Place: 35 out of 133
Avg (all users): 5.8102
Avg (commenters): 7.7500
Avg (participants): 5.7458
Avg (non-participants): 5.8344
Views since voting: 848
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Votes: 216
Comments: 5
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03/05/2010 09:19:51 PM
Here's your critique and feedback, as requested!

First Impressions: "Oooohhh!!!"

Whoa, this is going to be fun! Okay, first off the intricate design work of this structure is perfect for architectural photography, and without even looking at the stats, I can tell this is from the "Constructed By Man" challenge. Composition-wise, this is perfect, the two pillars in front just make the image spectacular and the detail on the could be brought out to perfection. Those pillars are icing on the cake, so they should be ASAP (as sharp as possible). My first regret is that the scaffolding takes you out of the pictures mood, and until I look at that, your photo does a good job communicating that mood. I really wish the photo was a tad darker to bring out the contrast on the whole shrine, and I REALLY wish that you could see the sky. The sky is blown out, so a higher aperture and slower shutter speed would possibly (depending on your lighting situation) help you correct the overexposure in the sky. Had this been a night shot you could do soem long exposure work and REALLY make the photo POP!

This could have gotten a 7 from me if you would just bring out some more contrast, and give me some sky man! You did really well without a background, something that isn't very easy to do. Congradz!

- ColemanGariety
The DPChallenge Critique Club
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/23/2010 10:32:30 PM
Interesting perspective. good composition good exposure and good subject.
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02/23/2010 08:21:40 PM
I like this one. Colors, contrast, composition, all good.
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02/22/2010 04:45:27 AM
excellent!
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02/19/2010 03:25:00 PM
I like the perspective on this photo however I feel the colors should pop a bit more and this would be outstanding!
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