Man & Mo temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is Man & Mo a quite lively complex of temples and fortune tellers booths in Hong Kong.
As usual with popular temples, lots of incense smoke therefore difficult to shoot inside for a while, because of both the darkness and the smoke irritating the eyes.

Rather than the usual circular or spiral burners or the people praying, I chose to include the incense stick vendor.

I guess the life of this guy should be made of daily regular weeping, or is he immunized against incense smoke...

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clodreno (0) 2003-12-20 3:47

Very nice shot. I like the way this guy is sitting. Not even paying attention to you.The colors are nice, even tough there is a neon light. I wish I could smell the incense.

cool_s15 (4044) 2003-12-20 4:41

As clodreno said, i also like how the guy is sitting, With the low neon light. Very nice composition. When i'm looking this shot, it reminds me of chinese people i've seen in Chinatown or some places in Bangkok. Well done!

khamoon (162) 2003-12-20 4:47

Interesting "behind-the-scene" shot. There is no people but the guy, good atmosphere. I like the little noticeboard : "Please don't use your tripod when taking photographs" :)

RandomCameraGuy (3063) 2003-12-20 13:11

I like the scene and how it isn't a typical temple shot. However I think that it's a little too dark and could have benefitted from a longer exposure. Then I noticed the "no tripod" sign and understood. You did well with the situation and I'm glad you didn't use a flash.

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morganommer (765) 2004-03-04 5:53