Young Monks *

Thanks for viewing, any critique appreciated.

This photograph looks familiar, I think Steve McCurry has a picture of a similar scene. Great composition here; I like the perpendicular lines. Just a matter of preference, I would darken the picture by 1-stop or so, and boost contrast marginally.

I personally find the exposure to be about right. Then again no two monitors will agree on how an image truely looks like til seen in person. I enjoy the stark contract of the robs against the background. Also you caught them while they weren't paying attention. Overall great photo!

Jackson, Thanks for your comment and suggestion and Jake is right too. Anyway I tried also darkening and increasing the contrast, but the main interest for me was the contrast between the yellow robe of the monks and the grey temple stones. As a bonus, the monks didnot notice my camera was aimed at them.

Yep, the candidness is great! As for the exposure, I am not saying there's anything that needs improvement. It's a good exposure, just that I have a strange taste for darker moods v.v;

 

Great shot!

The orange-robed monks contrasted very well against the muted tones of the templem making them stand out. Very good & natural exposure.

Beautiful picture!!

Great picture!

Very strong composition, also the colorcombination makes it very attractive.

Reminds me of the great time I had there. Super.

What a beautiful place, and a beautiful culture. I've never had the experience in traveling to this country, or experiencing any of this culture outside of photographs, though the mood you've captured in this takes me there. In a predominantly Christian culture, I appreciate this image, as I follow more of a Buddhist philosophy, and find enjoy and contentment in the simple things in life around me. This is a very uplifting image.

Excellent!!!

Amazing shot! Congratulations 7/7.Best regards Sadegh

Very nice picture. The orange dressed monks stands out against the background. Congrats.