Canon EOS3
Posted Tue, 06/07/2010 - 7:59pm by jon
Monks gathering on the steps of the main hall, Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DF EX, Fuji Provia F 100.
Posted Mon, 05/07/2010 - 8:17pm by jon
Posted Mon, 05/07/2010 - 8:09pm by jon
The Potala, viewed from the city gate.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DF EX
Posted Sun, 04/07/2010 - 4:49pm by jon
Fluttering prayer flags.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DF EX
Posted Sun, 04/07/2010 - 4:43pm by jon
A pilgrim spinning a prayer wheel. The Jokhang is Tibet's most sacred structure, and is the destination of the pilgrimage most Tibetans hope to make at least once in their life.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DF EX, Fuji Provia F 100.
Posted Sun, 04/07/2010 - 4:33pm by jon
Young monks looking at a tourist's guidebook, Tashilhunpo monastery. Images of the Dalai Lama are banned by the Chinese government, so you won't find any in your guidebook.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DF EX
Posted Mon, 21/06/2010 - 11:28am by jon
Posted Sat, 12/06/2010 - 10:28am by jon
One of 600 traditionally dressed participants in the Aoi Matsuri procession
Aoi Matsuri is possibly the oldest festival in Japan, dating back to the 6th century. The heart of the procession are the ox-drawn carts. Meanwhile, many participants carry (or wear!) hollyhock leaves, apparently for decoration.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 APO, Fuji Provia F 400.
Posted Sat, 12/06/2010 - 10:25am by jon
A paticipant in the 600 strong procession, in the traditional costume of an imperial messenger.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 APO, Fuji Provia F 400.
Posted Sat, 12/06/2010 - 10:24am by jon
A rather more conservatively dressed participant in the Aoi Matsuri procession.
Once again, hollyhock leaves are worn as decoration.
Technical Details:
Canon EOS3, Sigma 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 APO, Fuji Provia F 400.
