Japanese Buddha, a photo from Nara, Kinki

Photographer's Note

I wanted to see if it was possible to retrieve the shadow details in an underexposed image. Although the details are now much better, it is a little grainy in places, notably the shadow areas. I may upload the original as a workshop if anyone wants to play.

Taken at Tōdai-ji (東大寺) in the old part of Nara. From Wikitravel on Tōdai-ji:

"Home to the famous Daibutsu (大仏), the largest Buddha statue in Japan and one of the largest in the world. The Daibutsu-den, which houses it, is said to be the largest wooden building in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site."

http://wikitravel.org/en/Nara#See

Budapestman, timecapturer, pierrefonds, besnard, paololg, delpeoples, jjcordier, Angshu has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

lousat (139170) 2012-05-01 2:12

Hi Chris,a fantastic choice of point of view to create this imposing perspective from this magic place,a beautiful result and great details and colors in a very difficult light,very interesting,i like it!Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-01 2:24

Hi Chris,
a splendid shot from this beautiful view, the composition is very nice, great details and POV, the realization is excellent, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

timecapturer (49288) 2012-05-01 4:05

Hi Chris
despite the grainy areas I really like this shot! Your POV is wonderful and the overall effect is more like dust in the air and does not detract from the effect and clarity of the image. It gives an almost soft focus to the image which is more befitting the atmosphere of the shot.

Regards - Brian.

pierrefonds (114347) 2012-05-01 4:44

Hi Chris,

The walls are framing well the statue. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the Buddha statue. Comparing the workshop photo and this one, you did good post-processing work which is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2012-05-01 5:00

Bonjour Chris,

J'aime beaucoup cette contre plongйe qui donne une ampleur formidable а ce beau Bouddha.J'aime la construction de l'image et la gestion de la lumiиre difficile.

Amicalement

Serge

Miguel82 (47110) 2012-05-01 6:02

Hello Chris
A superb view of this big statue
fine colors and excellent sharp picture
The pov is interesting and give us an idea of the statue's size
have a nice day

sacimar (38173) 2012-05-01 6:04

Hello Chris,

good image of this Buddha, I like the impressive statue, you chose a good angle and details are very good as well as light management, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-05-01 6:13

HI chris..

Good choice of POV here! excellent clarity and light maangement sa usual! a fascintating capture rich of atmosphere and good mood..i loved it! very well done

Best regards..Yiannis

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-05-01 8:06

Hi Chris,
Very fine upper view ot that impressive statue. Well taken, enjoy the evening.

Daniel

besnard (59196) 2012-05-01 9:02

Bonsoir Chris
Quand on voit l'original on est olibgй de reconnaitre que tu as fait un trиs bon travail pour rendre le sujet tel que tu nous le proposes.
Bravo et bonne soirйe.
Nicole

paololg (31448) 2012-05-01 12:23

Ciao dear Chris,
I have seen the original raw file in the Ws and I must say that you have done a great work in PP. Interesting image of this huge Buddha, a picture characterized by the good sharpness and a good choice of the POV that emphasizes the majesty of the statue. Congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice May!
Paolo

delpeoples (60342) 2012-05-01 17:16

Hi Chris

Wow, what a great POV and I really like the tight framing. You were able to regain the BG details superbly. The little bit of noise (a natural consequence) does not harm the image to any great extent. When I get to a computer with PS on it, I'll have a go, but I realy think you've done a great job in PP and doubt I can better it.

Cheers
Lisa

jjcordier (79299) 2012-05-01 22:59

Chris
Au format TE, le bruit ne se remarque pas trop et on est surtout attirй par la beautй de la statue et les bouddhas dorйs en arriиre plan. Trиs bon cadrage.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (158030) 2012-05-01 23:29

Hi Chris,

It is difference with original photo! You did good pp work. Amazing POV selected, showing this Big Buddha. Well done.
I also tried make photo of this big statue but with no success.
Malgo

Silvio1953 (221463) 2012-05-02 0:56

Ciao Chris, great POV on fantastic statue, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

yquem46 (38752) 2012-05-02 12:29

Hi Chris
Razor sharp and excellent pov for this budha statue
Much details in this top quality shot
Best regards
patrick

Angshu (56760) 2012-05-04 1:35

Namste Chris
You retrived a good amount of details from a totally UE picture! Is it so dark inside the temple? Like the workmanship on the wooden temple walls which we can see in the BG. Well done with your low POV
Regards
Angshu