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Photographer’s Note

Nandi is the bull which the God Shiva rides and the gate keeper of Shiva and his wife Parvati in Hindu mythology. Temples venerating Shiva and Parvati display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. There are also a number of temples dedicated solely to Nandi.

Photo taken in the temple complex of Pattadakal. Pattadakal, in Karnataka, represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there.

leo61, BeBeHooker, fanni, lebjohnson, swiatopelk777, patdeph, axiotea, Cretense, AiresSantos, papagolf21, Silvio1953, jbemmels, darek1978, Angshu has marked this note useful

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leo61 (42808) 2009-06-02 10:54

Hi Paul!
This is a very good exposure ,very sharp with good lightmanagement.Even in the bright background are fine details visible.And it`s a very nice scene with this bull and the little bored looking boy.Good colors and contrast,too.
Regards,leo

yquem46 (7772) 2009-06-02 11:07

Bonsoir Paul
une image bien indienne d'un temple à shiva comme on en voit tant
ce taureau est vraiment majestueux dans sa robe noire qui ressort bien dans son environnement brun
la touche de rose du garçon est la touche colorimètrique qui finit agréablement la scène
Bien amicalement
Patrick

BeBeHooker (5054) 2009-06-02 11:30

Howdy Paul!
Amazing scene. Wonderful sculpture. Nice boy. Good shot.
Cheers!

delkoo (33924) 2009-06-02 13:47

bonsoir paul*
malgré une lumieredifficile tu as bien géré l'exposition,et le petit gardien est là pour nous donner la proportion de cette elegante sculpture.

didier

fanni (8711) 2009-06-02 15:00

Hello Paul,
this scene looks a bit - a tiny bit - sinister... well, maybe because of the semi-darkness?
anyway, I like it. Curious photo, very good quality of the shot! the warm colours of this part of the temple and the lighting also adds some sort of a mysterious look to this scene.
Very interesting!
Best regards,
Elena

wolf38 (12493) 2009-06-02 22:20

Hello Paul. The photo pleases me very well. It is exotically in its representation and expression strong in its effect. Compliment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

bukitgolfb301 (4425) 2009-06-03 14:13

Hello my dear Paul

Very very interesting shot.
Framework, sharpness and light control are perfect.
This is a typical Indian shot, I suppose.
Congratulation on your good job !
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Takero

danyy (67958) 2009-06-03 23:07

Bonjour Päul,
belle capture de lumières pas faciles, un contre jour dans le fond notamment. J'aime beaucoup la chaleur des teintes.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

swiatopelk777 (7622) 2009-06-04 0:32

Hi Paul!
Wonderful place and scene, wonderful shot. Good job.
Greetings from Poland!

patdeph (17406) 2009-06-04 3:50

bonjour Paul
j'adore toujours ces photots où se mêlent architecture,art,et personnages,et là,tout est magnifique,mis en valeur par une photo superbement réalisée,que ce soit au niveau du cadrage,de couleurs ou de l'exposition!Superbe!
Amicalement
Pascale

ciakgiak (10132) 2009-06-04 15:21

Hello Paul,
what interesting image, I like this particular architectural form, and the presence of the child with his intense expression is really lovely.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

axiotea (15919) 2009-06-04 19:51

Hello Paul
a well framed and exposed image especially considering the low light condition...and a fine sharpness.
I like the fact the boy is looking at you with his serious expression.
I wonder what this box(on the left side) is doing there ;)
Cheers
Marilyn

Cretense (54794) 2009-06-05 0:46

Hello Paul!

Very impressive and very interesting photo, straight in the spirit of TE! Excellent subject, includes architecture, artwork, ceremony, daily life and portraiture, excellent, balanced framing adn composition, great light managment and impressive definition! Congratulations!

Hercules

AiresSantos (41322) 2009-06-05 1:14

Hi Paul
Great capture of the Pattadakal temple complex. Nice to see the kid with the bull.
Beautiful colours and details. Fine light management
Have a nice day
Aires

papagolf21 (55956) 2009-06-05 4:05

Bonjour, cher Paul,
Une image qui nous fait remonter le temps ! l'architecture est imposante ainsi que cette sculpture étonnante. Ce qui attire également le regard c'est la présence de ce coffre-fort ! Pour quel usage ?
Une image prise sur le vif ! Bravo !
Amitiés.
Philippe

stevesaba (3666) 2009-06-05 10:28

Hi Paul!
Beautifully clear shot, with many interesting elements! The bull is amazing, as are the pillars. The little boy adds another interesting element to the whole composition. All together a very striking photo. Nice work! Regards,
Steve

Silvio1953 (40771) 2009-06-05 12:32

Ciao Paul, fantastic interior of wonderful temple with amazing statue, beautiful composition with splendid light, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

jbemmels (327) 2009-06-07 1:15

Hi Paul,

This is a very interesting photo! I am intrigued by the atmosphere it portrays (or at least from the eyes of a Western viewer). On the one hand, there is a giant cow statue dressed in flowers so you would think that something very special or sacred should be going on. Then, on the other hand there are the small details like the garbage pail, store sign in the background, random chest, and boy sitting there calmly, that remind the viewer that no, this is just everyay life.

Very nice! Cheers,
Jordan

darek1978 (11097) 2009-06-08 9:51

Hi Paul,
The framing and the POV are here very well selected. Details and colours very well collected too. A very graphic view. This is very interesting place, so thanks a lot for your useful note. I'm very impressed. Well done Paul!
Have a good evening,
Regards,
Darek

Angshu (33267) 2009-06-11 21:28

Hello Paul
I do remember this temple. Lighting is very well managed, which is not easy to do, especially since you're looking outside at light through the shadowed part inside. The boy with his pink cotton shawl is a good addition & in fact his presence makes this picture a success. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Nolme (5278) 2009-06-22 13:19

une galerie du monde que la tienne.
J'ai choisi cette photo, saisie par le regard de cet enfant.
Marie

scalerman (25619) 2009-07-19 14:41

Paul: this is a busy and immediately appealing scene - lots of detail to flesh out your story here. congrats. c

NotArt (11) 2009-07-21 20:11

I love the incongruence of it.
Anastasya

thaprem (2458) 2009-07-29 4:19

A very elegant & majestic Nandhi....It looks much graceful than the huge Bigger Nandhis I have seen else where...
Your light & contrast here very perfect & makes a good portrayal of the place.
Well Done.