Monk I

Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 8 November 2006 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

A buddhist monk doing his collection rounds.

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Comments (10)

Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia

Excellent. This is my favourite from today. I love how the white cloth stands out from the collection bowl as if it's totally pure. Well done again!

8 Nov 2006 7:41am

Claireg from Dendermonde, Belgium

great detail. Another one to add to my favourites!

8 Nov 2006 8:29am

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Great perspective for this shot. I like anonymity you've created by cropping in tight on the bowl and hands.

8 Nov 2006 8:35am

Craig Persel from Montreal, Canada

Brilliant. Cracking image. Bravo.

8 Nov 2006 1:04pm

ajk from Ottawa, Canada

Well done - a great image!!
Question: did you give an offering after taking the photo?

8 Nov 2006 1:43pm

Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan

@ ajk - I have to admit I didnt at the time. However the act of giving money is as much for the givers benefit as the receivers...it's a matter of giving in order to receive (answers to ones prayers). I usually tend to give directly to the temples themselves upon visits. But it's a good question.

8 Nov 2006 2:09pm