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    Reclining Monk

    Grab shot of a typical laidback novice monk..Shot in Luang Prabang Nothern Laos..

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    Re: Reclining Monk

    It's beautiful; a lovely moment and the natural light has done the job.He is in deep thought, and it appears he is not one bit distracted.
    I find myself imagining that this would look even better with a crop from the top giving an even stronger letterbox. Perhaps not.
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    Great color and reflections! I'm feeling the leg a the left needs more or less to either lead to his face or just be a splash of the saffron to anchor that portion of the composition.

    The positioning of the arms adds tremendously to the laissez faire feel.
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    From eye level this would not be quite so striking, but from the level you took this you have captured an excellent photo. Congrats. Dave

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    Re: Reclining Monk

    I really like the way you got down low for this shot. I think the lighting and the rich color is great. No nitpicks from me.
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    Jurgen, I think you did very well. The colors is great and the clarity of the subject and focus is right on. Cropped tightly but not too much.
    Very well done
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    Jurgen,

    Great shot for all the reasons already mentioned. Also, congratulations on the sticky :thumbsup:

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    Re: Reclining Monk

    Congrats Jurgen. I think you have posted this before. But still you are very good a capturing people and emotion. Nice picture as always.....
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    I think I commented on this in your gallery a while ago. This is a great shot. Love the expression on his face. Congrats on the sticky

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    Re: Reclining Monk

    WTG Jurgen.:thumbsup:

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    Re: Reclining Monk

    congrats on the sticky...wonderful vivid image.
    Please ask to edit photos and I'll do the same! :thumbsup:
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    Re: Reclining Monk

    Well done Jurgen.
    It deserves to be at the top.
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