Friday, April 17, 2015

The Weekend in Black and White


"Calling the Earth To Witness The Truth"

That is the name of this hand gesture. I am  interested in Buddhism and its tradition and meaning.While travelling in Myanmar we came upon this very serene Buddha statue.


The symbolic gestures are called mudras and have a very long tradition.


His right hand is resting on a little animal which looks like a mixture between a mouse a rat and a dragon. I don`t know the symbolism behind this gesture but for me it looks protective and tender.



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17 comments:

  1. fim.worksApril 17, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Die Bilder sind wunderschön, besonders in SchwarzWeiß.
    Geht's dir gut?

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  2. DragonstarApril 17, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful statue, and you show us such great detail. I love the small creature.

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  3. Gemma WisemanApril 17, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    This looks like a very young buddha. The face has youth in some ways. Intriguing statue.

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    1. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comApril 19, 2015 at 10:43 PM

      The statue itself was erected in the 19th century, but I agree that the buddha looks very young. It was a very special place and I spent hours just looking around.

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  4. Photo CacheApril 18, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Very interesting shots in b/w.

    Visiting from BLACK AND WHITE WEEKEND.

    FRANKLY MY DEAR

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  5. UnknownApril 18, 2015 at 1:25 AM

    Love the detail in each pic. Great capture!

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Beautiful! Love the composition in the second one! A lot!!

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  7. KmcblackburnApril 18, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Beautiful details and composition!

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  8. HalcyonApril 18, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I have a feeling of calm and serenity just looking at the face. It's too bad we don't get more education on Eastern religions here in the Western world.

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  9. ArtloverApril 19, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    I´,m looking back to Thailand where where I visit early in this year when I see it. Nice greyscale in details.

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  10. Stewart MApril 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Cracking shots - yet another part of the world I'd like to visit.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  11. Monica S EngellApril 19, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Wonderful captured! Love all the details and the textures in this B&W!
    :)

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  12. CarverApril 20, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Great shots of the Buddha. I like the full shot but also the details are so effective in black and white.

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  13. KatarinaApril 20, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Great shots of a beautiful statue!

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  14. CatherineApril 20, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Buddhism has always intrigued me too... and it's fascinating how the statues of Buddha can differ so dramatically (i.e. this one is so serene compared to the happy big bellied Buddha we often see). I love the details you captured...

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  15. JamesApril 20, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    That is a fascinating statue. You photography is excellent!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 22, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Reading this on Earth Day ... Very appropriate. I think the Earth might be crying about some of what she is witnessing these days.

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