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Erdene Zuu Monastery


Erdene Zuu Monastery
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°æÈ¨: Chris Jules (ChrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8566 W: 915 N: 11534] (57432)
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"The Erdene Zuu monastery (Mongolian: Эрдэнэ Зуу) is probably the most ancient Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. It is in Övörkhangai Province, near the town of Kharkhorin and adjacent to the ancient city of Karakorum. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.

The monastery was built in 1585 by Abtai Sain Khan,[1] upon the (second) introduction of Tibetan Buddhism into Mongolia. Stones from the ruins of Karakorum were used in construction.[2] It is surrounded by a wall featuring 102 stupas[3]. The number 108, being a sacred number in Buddhism,[4] and the number of beads in a Buddhist rosary, was probably envisioned, but never achieved[5]. The monastery was damaged by warfare in the 1680s, but was rebuilt in the 18th century and by 1872 had a full 62 temples inside.

In 1939 the Communist leader Khorloogiin Choibalsan had the monastery ruined, as part of a purge[6] that obliterated hundreds of monasteries in Mongolia and killed over ten thousand monks.[7][8] Three small temples and the external wall with the stupas remained; the temples became museums in 1947. They say that this part of the monastery was spared destruction on account of Joseph Stalin's pressure. One researcher claims that Stalin's pressure was connected to the short visit of US vice president Henry A. Wallace's delegation to Mongolia in 1944."

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erdene_Zuu

Taken on a rare, overcast day.

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Hello Chris! Amazing monastery. Amazing colors. Good perspective and very good capture. Original picture. Good luck!

Hi Chris.


Excellent colours and contrasts as usual.

Well done!

Hi Chris,

This amazing monastery seems deserted, so it's probably a sign of how remote it is.

Rich and beautiful details that your "descriptive shot" allows to appreciate.

Cheers!

André

Hi Chris,
what a large monastery building and a great decorations on all those walls. I like the POV with the view to the corner for two sides and parts of the roof. The sky looks a bit strange in the colour.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hi Chris!

Fantastic capture of this splendid temple with the beautiful shape and the blinding red colours! Simple but effective composition, beatiful angle and POV. Congratulations!

Hercules

Attractive architecture,Well capture in suitable angle with well contrast of color between building and BG,Well control of light and sharpness overall too.Good work,TFS.

merrhaba dear chris
excellent interesting monastery and composition.wonderful lovely roofs and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi Chris,
Great shot from this amazing Monastery with beautiful details. The composition is very attractive and the colours are great. Beautiful premiére, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hi Chris. Simple and comprehensive photo of a very interesting subject, well depicting the ornate decorative details and colors on this fine piece of architecture.

Great building and I like this dark atmosphere, I regret though not to see anyone around, with the door closed this beautiful building seems a bit desolated. Great place, nonetheless !
Best regards,
Cath.

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 56 N: 6042] (25336)
  • [2008-09-10 6:52]

Beautiful building - what a combination of styles, and the detail of the intricate design is shown so well. The history of the place is quite interesting too. The lighting looks somewhat subdued - maybe it was taken after sunset? Anyways, a beautiful shot!

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9712 W: 446 N: 15806] (55938)
  • [2008-09-10 6:59]

a very nice one Chris,
good pov from the monastery, fine contrast and a very nice one of your hand, good photojob, have anice evening.
regard jaap

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2183 W: 79 N: 3022] (13618)
  • [2008-09-10 7:55]

Hi Chris.Amazing picture this monastery with excellent and comprehensive picture of a very interesting subject Colours! details! beatiful angle and POV also clarity decorative good! The style is original, architectonic this beautiful building are excellent! Compliments
Geo

Hi Chris,
excellent composition, POV, colour and exposure.architecture and light are wonderfu,well done,
Georg

Hmmm, I`m sorry but does everyone think that this picture is really good ?? I don`t think so - there is nothing special, rather average.
I don`t feel atmosphere of this place.
Maciej

Hi Chris
This is a very beautifull pagoda. Colors are amazing. Interesting note
You give us a very good report on Mongolia
Well done
Bertrand

Hi Chris
Good composition! Very nice colors and lights!
Best regards
Mehmet Emin

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2755 W: 53 N: 4011] (13227)
  • [2008-09-10 17:08]

Hi Chris!
I surely must visit Mongolia! This architecture is fantastic, very similar to the Chinese. In spite of the bad weather I like the photo. It has very good colours and detail!

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4877 W: 132 N: 525] (44865)
  • [2008-09-10 23:43]

Bonjour Chris,
good presentation of beautiful monastery. Great details of architecture. Interesting note. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Chris: it's good to see an old dinosaur still lurking around the TE swamps - and they have become cramped. For someone that forgot PS, you get some nice colors from your architectural shots. best, c

Hello Chris,

I like the point of view as it shows the details so well!
And what details, wow wow...
Excellent sharpness as it has to be for this to work, and the colour reproduction is flawless!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Chris,

Beautiful architecture and so many details and colours! The image is well composed taking a good angle of the monastery. Nice contrast and sharpness. Thanks Chris.

Roberto

Helo Chris
This monastery is realy beautiful and the POV and colors are extra
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4690 W: 232 N: 6469] (31005)
  • [2008-09-18 2:29]

Hi Chris,
Magnifique architecture aux détails et couleurs splendide, bonne note d'accompagnement
Good day for you
cricri

hello Chris,

Un bien beau bâtiment, avec une très belle architecture. Belle image.
Bon we
Marie

Olá Chris,

A excellent architecture picture, lovely construction of these house, the sharpness and clarity are good! Very well subject! TFS.
Best Regards,
Filipe Rocha

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  • uff (51)
  • [2008-09-26 1:24]

Was there, fantastic place.
Pretty shot, I will post my own as I got more time...

Hello Chris!
This beautiful picture
Thanks for sharing!

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