Leslie Larson
February 2025 - Supplicant's Morning Round
About the Image(s)
In the 4,000 Islands area of southern Laos, on Don Khone (our island's name) we saw the morning rounds of the local monks. It's a pleasant ritual that happens daily as locals fill their food bowls.
Canon PowerShot, f/5, 1/250, ISO400
5 comments posted
To me its a very interesting image. The elements surrounding the main subject let me know the prevailing situation. I do not consider the row of bicycles as a distraction, but a part of white cycle which is to extreme left could be eliminated.
You are lucky to capture images reflecting daily life of monks. Posted: 02/16/2025 07:30:28
You are lucky to capture images reflecting daily life of monks. Posted: 02/16/2025 07:30:28
Thanks Subhash, I agree it would be better without the white bike, but my understanding of PJ shots is one is not allowed to remove anything. Too bad, it would help some images to tweak them just a bit. Posted: 02/16/2025 09:08:29
Leslie Larson, I know we cannot make changes in PJ image but what I had in my mind while writing here was a thought, you could try making this image from a different angle. In that thought I did not think this could give you such an angle of view which you may not like to capture the situation.
You may try this image also in travel category. Posted: 02/17/2025 09:54:04
You may try this image also in travel category. Posted: 02/17/2025 09:54:04
I find the image interesting because of the setting and the activity, which is uncommon where I live. I think it is less dynamic because I don't see the facial expressions well, and it would contribute to the story if I could see what is being handed out. I know it very well might not have been possible, but you might have had a better point of view shooting from the other side where we could see more of the front of the people. Posted: 02/18/2025 18:23:56
You are probably right. I find not being seen taking the photo is my objective. It's hard to get candid shots without being noticed. Posted: 02/19/2025 10:36:45