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During our visit to Myanmar (Burma) we visited one or two Temples! 
This is the Mahamuni Paya in Mandalay – primarily famous for housing what many Burmese believe to be one of only 5 Buddha statues created in his lifetime. It is a splendidly gilded temple, as are most of the larger temples, and I tried to show the richness of the decor in this image. The guy criss-crossing the corridor is using a traditional broom with a more modern version of the dustpan .
(Images of various Buddha statues to come at a later date).
Many thanks for your generosity in responses to this series, so very much appreciated.
Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve/Hogmanay celebration,
Dave
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
| Lens: | EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 5 Dec 2012 - 8:46 AM |
| Focal Length: | 53mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.2 |
| Aperture: | f/9.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/50sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Exposure Mode: | Manual |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | Auto |
| Title: | A Clean Sweep |
| Username: | 
WhiteRose1 |
| Uploaded: | 31 Dec 2012 - 6:16 AM |
| Tags: | Architecture, Burma, Landscape / travel, Mahamuni Temple, Reflections |
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| Votes: | 115 |
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Quote: What wonderful reflections in that shiny corridor, Dave, what is the floor, tiles/stone/wood? Carol
Tiles, Carol, and very very slippy when wet, especially as you have to be in bare feet whilst within the temple precincts.
We are on the same theme with reflections! Lovely image with nice movement caught in the broom.
Superb reflection with an almost liquid quality that suffuses the darker tones. The white and pale yellow area comes as a bit of a visual surprise and forms the ideal backdrop to the man. Excellent composition, the exposure perfectly timed to show the swish of the broom. A beaut.
Regards
Bill
Strong but muted colours. The cleaner steals the scene. Well spotted
Bill got to this one ahead of me... Absolutely beautiful - the composition, the timing. It would be a lovely image without the man but he brings it to life. And the hint of motion blur contrasts perfectly with the cool precision of the architecture.
Moira
It looks so clean no wonder the reflections are fantastic.
Well done Dave. WesternRed.
That reflective flooring is help to throw light around and bring up detail in the heavily shadowed areas, but I bet exposure was less than easy to get right.
But get it right you have, Dave.
This is a fascinating series and I look forward to more from this land in the New Year.
And with my very best wishes to you for 2013.
Ronnie.
That looks a very highly polished floor, offering super reflections 
A fine capture, Dave 
A Very Happy New Year to you too!
All the best,
Trev
Great timing to catch the human element in a very formal (though bling-tastic) symmetrical architectural comp. The exposure is very well managed and this is undoubtably another stand-out travel image Dave. Happy Hogmanay to you too my friend, and all the best for 2013!
A masterpiece, Dave. Nicely composed and the presence of the figure at appropriate place enhances the aura of the place. Deep
This is top draw the detail held is amazing Dave all the best for2013
mike
I love the architecture and the wonderful designs and colours of the temples.....very similar to Islamic architecture..........stunningly beautiful...............
Congrats on all the awards, well deserved............
Stunning shot Dave, the colours are superb and the reflexctions ? gorgeous. Everything else has been said.
How many awards have you won during 2012?. Very well deserved.
Gracias por soportarme durante 2012 y mucha felicidad y prosperidad para el 2013 para ti y los tuyos.
Elena.
You are seeing out the year with a bang here Dave because this is superb. Th detail and colour are excellent but undermining everything is a really strong composition. Love it.
Thanks for your support in 2012. Have a very Happy New Year.
Derek
Absolutely fabulous shot, great light and reflections, quite stunning
Hugh
gorgeous Dave, love the vibrant colours & reflections.
Gareth
fantastic composition.
I have learned what spiritual cleaning is all about
Superb image, I love the shine and gloss, everything works Dave!
Maggie
You've certainly swept up the awards Dave, the architectural details and reflections are terrific
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