Buddhism - C&C are most welcome

[Tejal]

This picture was taken at a stupa in Thimphu city of Bhutan, where people were praying.

Your C&C will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tejal

IMG_0461 as Smart Object-1 by Tejal Imagination, on Flickr

[Manfred M]

Another nice image, Tejal.

When we were in Thimpu (and in the rest of Bhutan), we were told that it way not permitted to take picture inside the temples (or museums). In one case, at the Tiger's Nest Monastery near Paro, we even had to leave our cameras and camera phones outside the temple.

[John 2]

Beautifully exposed and a nice viewpoint. Good capture Tejal.

[Shadowman]

Another nice image, Tejal.

When we were in Thimpu (and in the rest of Bhutan), we were told that it way not permitted to take picture inside the temples (or museums). In one case, at the Tiger's Nest Monastery near Paro, we even had to leave our cameras and camera phones outside the temple.

At some temples there is a charge for taking photos, I think the restrictions definitely cut down on the number of visitors.

[Shadowman]

This picture was taken at a stupa in Thimphu city of Bhutan, where people were praying.

Your C&C will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tejal

IMG_0461 as Smart Object-1 by Tejal Imagination, on Flickr

Nicely captured, I like the angle of view and the exposure is spot on.

[Manfred M]

At some temples there is a charge for taking photos, I think the restrictions definitely cut down on the number of visitors.

In Bhutan we were told this was government policy to protect the temples from becoming commercialized rather than being religious places. We did not pay any admission fees to any of the places, but as the government was charging ups $250US per person per day so these things were included "for free".

[Geoff F]

As previously mentioned, this scene works well.

A fairly wide range of brightness levels and tones has been nicely handled.

[Tejal]

Another nice image, Tejal.

When we were in Thimpu (and in the rest of Bhutan), we were told that it way not permitted to take picture inside the temples (or museums). In one case, at the Tiger's Nest Monastery near Paro, we even had to leave our cameras and camera phones outside the temple.

Oh you have been to Bhutan...great... very beautiful country. And you visited Tiger's nest, I couldn't as rest of our group members were not ready to go there.

Photography is not permitted anywhere inside the monastery. I wanted to take some pics but i couldnt. This picture is of a stupa where outside on that day some rituals were performed and people were gathered for that. So I got opportunity to click some pics.

[Tejal]

Beautifully exposed and a nice viewpoint. Good capture Tejal.

Thanks John .

[Tejal]

At some temples there is a charge for taking photos, I think the restrictions definitely cut down on the number of visitors.

Do they charge for taking pics ?? Oh.... I think photography is not at all allowed inside the monastery or museum. If they are doing that then obviously it can hamper their tourism a lot.

[Tejal]

Nicely captured, I like the angle of view and the exposure is spot on.

Thanks John .

[Tejal]

In Bhutan we were told this was government policy to protect the temples from becoming commercialized rather than being religious places. We did not pay any admission fees to any of the places, but as the government was charging ups $250US per person per day so these things were included "for free".

US$ 250 is toooooooooooooo high. I have been to Bhutan recently from 12th to 19th November. And I observed that there were very few Indian tourist. Most of them were from other countries. And seeing the condition of Bhutan, I think they are in need of good tourism. If they are taking such a high fees means it is a direct effect on their tourism. They must think of it seriously. It is absolutely my personal opinion though .

[Tejal]

As previously mentioned, this scene works well.

A fairly wide range of brightness levels and tones has been nicely handled.

Thanks

[Manfred M]

US$ 250 is toooooooooooooo high. I have been to Bhutan recently from 12th to 19th November. And I observed that there were very few Indian tourist. Most of them were from other countries. And seeing the condition of Bhutan, I think they are in need of good tourism. If they are taking such a high fees means it is a direct effect on their tourism. They must think of it seriously. It is absolutely my personal opinion though .

Yes my wife and I were there just over a year ago.

Other than Indians, other tourists have this very high fee. Bhutan is trying to go after the high-end traveler and wants to avoid being like Nepal that attracts a lot of budget travels. My understanding is that Lars-Eric Lindblad, a Swedish-American entrepreneur and pioneer in tourism to remote parts of the world suggested to the King of Bhutan that this policy would be beneficial to a sustainable tourism industry of Bhutan. His idea was implemented and the government earns a fair bit of foreign exchange this way. The tourism industry appears to be a large employer in Bhutan.

[Tejal]

Yes my wife and I were there just over a year ago.

Other than Indians, other tourists have this very high fee. Bhutan is trying to go after the high-end traveler and wants to avoid being like Nepal that attracts a lot of budget travels. My understanding is that Lars-Eric Lindblad, a Swedish-American entrepreneur and pioneer in tourism to remote parts of the world suggested to the King of Bhutan that this policy would be beneficial to a sustainable tourism industry of Bhutan. His idea was implemented and the government earns a fair bit of foreign exchange this way. The tourism industry appears to be a large employer in Bhutan.

Yes, other than tourism, farming is there. But I dont think it is giving them high earning as, they export red rice and some potatoes to foreign countries. But as you said tourism is the main source of their income. During the last 6-7 years lot of development is observed in Bhutan and it could be the result of this policy.... may be as it must have generated a huge funding for them. 8-10 years back, my aunt from UK had been to Bhutan but she was very unhappy with the infrastructure facilities, not good roads, no good facility to stay, but now things are quite different.

People of Bhutan have very high respect for their king and the King himself is living a very simple life and doing a lot for the people. People are quite good, not at all cunning and money minded. I really liked it.

[Manfred M]

Another large export is selling hydroelectric power to India.

[Tejal]

Another large export is selling hydroelectric power to India.

oh yes...how could I forget that.....

[DEAN01]

Wonderful shot, Tejal.

[IzzieK]

Nicely exposed and processed, Tejal...thanks for this conversation between you and Manfred. I am learning more and more about that part of the world. Very interesting really.

[Tejal]

Wonderful shot, Tejal.

Thanks Dean .