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4 September 2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sri Mahamariaman Temple

Hinduism to me is one of the most exotic and mystical religions practised in the world as they believe that their God can manifest itself in hundreds of thousands of forms - Hence the reason for all the different deity statues in their temples. Although the temple gate itself was adorned by a rich combination of exotic figurines and colours, its man-made appearence was not what I wanted to express. As I looked into the sky, I was lucky to notice that the sun was high up-almost to the middle of the temple peak, and surrounded by interesting clouds. By underexposing and desaturating its colours, the temple looked more mysterious which aptly expressed how I felt about this religion.


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Phil Douglis04-Jul-2008 19:01
The sun burns through the churning clouds, while the ornate temple soars upwards to meet it. Your vantage point, framing, and exposure combine to express the power of religious faith.