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31-OCT-2005

Incense burner in front of Tay Lai pagoda

Alhambra, Calif

Tay Lai pagoda is, from what i know, the largest buddhist temple on the west coast, if not in the whole country. It is truly large, even huge! It's built on the side and top of a beautiful majestic hill, overlooking the San Fernando valley.

On a quiet sunday morning, one feels peace and serenity there. I took many photos. This one is from the main altar looking out, where one sees a huge incense burner.

You can see i was a beginner photographer, since the symmetry is slightly ... lacking. It's difficult to think right as a beginner, especially in a public place, with people around you. One needs to see things very clearly, in order to compose... Oh well. Imagine, and enjoy! I'll take better pictures when I go back there a second time! :)

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS
1/1000s f/5.0 at 17.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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