Behold The Future, Shanghai 2005 by Kal Khogali

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"When a finger points to the moon, the imbecile looks at the finger" - Chinese Proverb

Thanks to Alem for pointing it out!!K

Canon EOS 20D
1/6s f/4.0 at 17.0mm iso3200 full exif

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Wolfgang		15-Mar-2006 08:42
A dog will look at our finger when we point at the moon. (the lesson of budhist monks about levels of consciousness). However, people will usually look up to where the master is pointing. Therefore, this trick works well for deflecting attention away from ourselves. In this way we can remove chips (french fries) from the lunch plates of our friends who are looking up ;-)

Dougie Young		11-Mar-2006 18:25
A very busy foto Kal, lots to look at and I like the grainy effect...:>

Guest		08-Mar-2006 12:56
A wise proverb, and the perfect image to match it. You're a pro, Kal.

Guest		08-Mar-2006 11:50
Stunning! I love the light. I love even more the perspective effect, which makes towers and people seem to have similar sizes. Perfect exposure time too, I like the slight movement of the people in the background.

Guest		08-Mar-2006 10:23
eh.... being a chinese shot, i would also think of the famous proverb "When a finger points to the moon..."

Ray Rebortira		08-Mar-2006 04:54
But isn't the same thing with photographs? Consider what happens when a tourist shows the locals a Polaroid shot --- the picture (images in miniature) becomes a magical object of curiosity, to be looked at and touched like an amulet. You have captured a parallel experience so brilliantly. Bravo!!!

david procter		07-Mar-2006 16:35
You've caught this group's interest perfectly with the passersby bringing them closer. The touch of light on the holder's face gives the object a magical presence. The object wouldnt happen to be a scale model of the pearl tower behind them would it? Ridiculously good!

Guest		07-Mar-2006 13:24
The moths court unrealized fate around the glimmering bewitching spectacle,as pagans swallowed by the spell of the Rite.Worship the torch innocent insects :O Awesome well seen moment! ~V!~

Guest		07-Mar-2006 13:14
Cool pic

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