Buddhist Monks

[tesarver]

We were at the Thai Temple in Philadelphia for one of their festivals. As I was walking around I took these images of some of the monks chanting.

F46A1501-Edit.jpg by tesarver, on Flickr

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Comments Welcome

Tom

[Stan]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Although they work well in mono, I think they would be better in colour

Interesting to see one with a mike and the other not

Stan

[@imagesBV]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Wow I'd love to do some shots like this...I've been reading up on Buddhism over the last few years so pretty interested.
I think the robes -Im guessing are bright orange would look great if the images are colour - maybe a colour pop on orange - might / might not look good

[tesarver]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Thanks Stan and Brian for stopping by and the suggestions.

Tom

[Tigger]

Re: Buddhist Monks

I've looked at this a few times and I think this is one shot that would look better in colour

[Nathaniel]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Nice and sharp Tom but I also agree that the monks would look better in colour.

[tesarver]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Thanks for stopping by Nat

Tom

[Parsen66]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Colour for me too. Don't seem right them chanting holding a modern mic though

[tesarver]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Thanks Alan

[Dave61]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Nice one Tom, would love to see them in colour too. Nice shots

[tesarver]

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Thanks Dave

[rcarca]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Funnily enough, I agree with you Tom, that B&W works well... Maybe playing a little with the process could enhance their robes in B&W strengthening the composition, but I like it!

[tesarver]

Re: Buddhist Monks

Thanks Richard. This is the shot that was in my head when I took it.