What’s Your Preference?

jack russell · #1 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:04 PM

Hey guys, these were snaps the other day, not a lot of time or focus went into them .. snaps .. What this is is a Tibetan community Centre and I understand temple for the local community here in GTA .. the gentleman who met me at the door unannounced (the colours caused a u-turn) was so inviting and ready to share his countries history .. I have a ton to research before I go back, but I really intend to.. I was invited to go upstairs to view and photograph the people upstairs in the Temple but it was a very important religious day for them so no chance of me interrupting.. please ignore my ignorance to these people .. I love this city!

Literally .. a window into Tibet

the corner of the front "porch" overhang that caused the u-turn

And a hand woven rug of what I understand is a historical depiction of the central temple, Education centre, monastery and health care facility .. Jokhang Temple, i think..

again I'm gonna google up and return..

FoG · #2 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:19 PM

Woah Jack the colours on display here are amazing ! the workmanship to create these must be extraordinary it may have been a quick visit to Tibet but you have odne it justice and shared it with us I love seeing different cultures on here so thank you !

fstopMike · #3 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:24 PM

Wow! so colorful, I'm glad you decided to share these. I've enjoyed them so much.

availablelight · #4 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:24 PM

Great to see your appreciation of Tibet and their architecture. I used to live in Lhasa, but now live in Yunnan. I have attached a shot taken in Shangri La (Zhongdian) This is in the Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Temple outside of Tibet.

The woven rug depicts the Potala Palace, here is shot, but the other side!!

http://www.availablelightimages.com/...oramas/P1.html

cheers and best wishes... Alister

leonaashlee · #5 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:28 PM

These are wonderful with all the color. Nice shots. Thanks for sharing

mad editor · #6 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:35 PM

Stunning shots. I love the colors and the style of architecture. Am anxiously waiting to see the photos you shoot when you go back.

jack russell · #7 (**permalink**) 08-04-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FoG

Woah Jack the colours on display here are amazing ! the workmanship to create these must be extraordinary it may have been a quick visit to Tibet but you have odne it justice and shared it with us I love seeing different cultures on here so thank you !

Thx bud, it was a pleasant stop

Quote:

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Wow! so colorful, I'm glad you decided to share these. I've enjoyed them so much.

Appreciate it Mike, it's a very nice place

Quote:

Originally Posted by availablelight

Great to see your appreciation of Tibet and their architecture. I used to live in Lhasa, but now live in Yunnan. I have attached a shot taken in Shangri La (Zhongdian) This is in the Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Temple outside of Tibet.

The woven rug depicts the Potala Palace, here is shot, but the other side!!

Available Light Images

cheers and best wishes... Alister

Alright, we have an authority! Alister, keep me straight when I come back to this subject? thx! BTW I've hit edit .. your thumbnail is great, but I hope everyone hits your link to see the Palace .. please post it on your own or in this thread? thx!