Rizwan Choudhry
March 2025 - Dambulla Cave Temples
About the Image(s)
The Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka,
date back to the 1st century BC. During the recent PSA Photo
Gathering, our group had the opportunity to visit this remarkable
site. The temples are carved into caves, where the lighting is
naturally dim, with only certain sections illuminated. I captured this
image using a tripod and an ultra-wide-angle lens, with settings at
ISO 100, f/11, and a 15-second exposure. Due to the limited time we
had inside the caves, I’m not entirely satisfied with my shots,
especially after seeing some stunning images taken by others. I
focused on capturing the intricate details of the cave roof and later
enhanced the image in Lightroom. What do you think of the result?
1 comment posted
The overall photo is stunning and captures attention. The composition is stunning to me. My only comment is the whites appear to be a touch blown out as some detail is lost on the statures and in front of the monks. But it was this push that provided the vibrant colors on the ceiling. Perhaps an exposure bracketed image woud have yielded a different result. You are hanging with a tough group and perhaps some one would be willing to tell you hown their photos were captured.
I like the image and find it very beautiful. Kudos from my side of the pond! Posted: 03/06/2025 20:14:54
I like the image and find it very beautiful. Kudos from my side of the pond! Posted: 03/06/2025 20:14:54