Burmese monk - and 1k post

[Olli]

It's time for my first thousand post.

The first 999 have been a great virtual journey, with excellent guides and fellow passangers, lasting about nine months.

I have posted close to 300 pictures in about 150 threads in 19 Forums (out of 33). Some of the 130 threads I've started have inspired lot of replies, some have been totally ignored - and that is something which is hard to predict. I probably would have participated to some of the discussions a bit more lively, but the handicap of not beeing a native English speaker is some sort of hindrance, so I have concentrated on photos.

I have spent most of my time in Travel & Landscapes, Nature & Animals, Urban Life and People forums, having some sidetracks in Still Life, B/W & Experimental, Transportation and General Chat forums. I have tried to avoid (but not always succeeded) short replies ("Nice!"), but to give a bit more content to my comments. Still, getting these one word comments is not bad at all.

This journey has been a great ego-booster and eye-opener at the same time. The positive critisism and witty comments from you fellow members is something I can not get anywhere else.

Among all the members who have given their feedback, I like to give a special thanks to the following members. They have been contributed more time than average to share toughts with us in several of my threads. (Have I missed somebody? Most probably, and I apologize that already now.) They are in alphabetical order:

Alan (ajbalazic)
Balliolman
Becca (BeccaNH)
Dave (condyk)
David (superdiver)
Dennis (dancinec)
Dimitri (dv2004)
John (rudgej)
Marie (marie)
Mills
Maureen (Maureen Souza)
Sandy (stoneylonesome)
Scottie (Buggbairn)
Stan (sparker1)
Wu (wu_wei0)

Then to the picture I like to share with you at this festive occation. It has been taken in Burma (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/myanmar)(now called as Myanmar) in Taunggyi (http://www.myanmartravelinformation.com/mti-inle/taunggyi.htm), September 1987. This buddhist monk was coming out from the stupa (temple) (http://www.seasite.niu.edu/burmese/cooler/Chapter_3/Part2/pagan_period_2.htm), which are originating from the Pagan period (11th to 14th centuries).

I was then carrying A-1 (http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/f_camera.html) (a great camera I still have but not use) with most probably Tamron 80-200 zoom.

This picture is one of my all time favorites, showing one detail of the beauty of a place which is not that familiar for most of us. Hope you enjoy it as well.

Thanks all!


http://www.laasanen.net/POTN/198709-burma-monk.jpg

[Buggbairn]

Nice !

[Buggbairn]

:lol: Gotcha !! ;)

Congrats on the 1000th post matey.

I remember when I 1st joined the forum you had a shot through the trees that gave the branches a mosaic look, I've followed and admired your shots ever since.

Well done Olli and keep up the good work :)

[rudgej]

That's a lovely photo and heartfelt 1000th post Olli. What hotel balcony was it taken from? ;) :lol: Many thanks too for the personal mention. :cool:

[wu_wei0]

Congrats on your 1000th post!
I don't visit POTN as dedicatedly as I have in the past for a number of reasons, however your work is one of the two or three that I search for. It never ceases to delight me. This one is no exception and is another one I would easily hang in my home. The "restricted tonal range" (not sure how to phrase this) gives it such a peaceful feeling and is essential to the feel of the piece.

best to you- ~wu

(sorry- had to edit. My keyboard stopped working so came to the office to fix the post!)

[ajbalazic]

Cheers to Olli! A great image to celebrate your 1k post- a fine example of all the elements of good photography- line, shape, texture, color's and tones- all working in harmony here. I'm most impressed with the exposure (then again, it was film so the exposure latitude was a lot more forgiving ;))

[stoneylonesome]

Congrats Olli on the 1000 posts. As far as your English goes it is in my opinion a lot better than some Native English speakers, I am amazed at how well people from none english speaking countries do, and ashamed at myself for speaking only english. Your photo you posted is really nice, and I do like the sepia tone to it. Nice job.

[weemannie]

Congratulations on your 1000! An excellent image to reach this milestone :D

[Suedezu]

Congratulations! Firstly for reaching your 1000th post and becoming a Senior and secondly for this picture!

The composition is great! I love the monk's umbrella!

[Anthony J Howe]

Congratulations olli on your 1000th post and a good image to go with it. And congrats to your Country winning the Eurovision song contest too.

Hope your two dogs (the Black and White)are behaving themselves of late, I remember them in one of the posts.

[Balliolman]

A lovely photograph indeed, Olli, your subject appears quite unbothered and natural and the framing device of the doorway works well. Congratulations on your Seniority. I agree with you, POTN is a nice community of like-minded people! :D

[Olli]

:lol: Gotcha !! ;)

I remember when I 1st joined the forum you had a shot through the trees that gave the branches a mosaic lookThanks Scottie. That thread you are referring was one of the surprises for me, it's amont the top 5 of most replied.


What hotel balcony was it taken from? ;) :lol: Many thanks too for the personal mention. :cool:My pleasure, John. Frankly, can't remember anymore the hotel in Tanggyi ;) but what I remember from there was the four soldiers as my bodyguard to make sure I got safely to the train and back to Rangoon (now Yangoon), where I by accident met another foreigner who was in the very same train and stayed in the same Hotel Strand (http://www.myanmar-tourism.com/strand.htm), and he told me he believed I was an arrested criminal.:rolleyes:

... is another one I would easily hang in my home. The "restricted tonal range" (not sure how to phrase this) gives it such a peaceful feeling and is essential to the feel of the piece.Wu, your words and analysis are always a delight for me. Peace is exactly the the feeling I get from this picure as well.

I'm most impressed with the exposure (then again, it was film so the exposure latitude was a lot more forgiving ;))Alan, you make a valid note. Digital images can not (yet) beat the best slides. Is it like the difference between vinyl and cd records?

I am amazed at how well people from none english speaking countries do, and ashamed at myself for speaking only english.Sandy, luckily we have one common language. Just imaging, if the only thing we could use for communication in this Forums would be smilies ... :D:D

An excellent image to reach this milestone :grin:Thanks Trevor for your kind words.

Congratulations ... becoming a Senior ...!Thanks Suedezu. About the time, isn't it ;);).


And congrats to your Country winning the Eurovision song contest too.

Hope your two dogs (the Black and White)are behaving themselves of late, I remember them in one of the posts.Tony, that victory was amaizing, wasn't it! :twisted::shock: (Some pictures here (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=154073).) And our dogs are well, though getting a bit old - both are 12 years now. Thanks for remembering.

... your subject appears quite unbothered and natural and the framing device of the doorway works well. I agree with you, POTN is a nice community of like-minded people! :grin:Balliolman, if I just remember right he did not notice anything, I was just in the right place at the right time. And here I enjoy being among the 'like-minders'!

[Dimitri_V]

That is one superb capture Olli,no wonder its one of your favorites,there is a certain atmosphere to it that you don`t see every day.
Congr.for your 1000 , i will reply to your threads even when they reach 10.000 as you bring a different mood to the forum from all over the world,and for your talented photography too.
I`m very honoured for the personal mentionning,take care and keep shooting.

[cmpowell125]

Nice i like it, maybe a tad overexposed on the right and left for my liking, but otherwise very good shot.
Chris

[getg3]

I love this shot. You captured the moment beautifully.

[MazerRakhm]

That is a great shot Olli and congratulations on your 1k post!

It took me a lot longer to get there.

I just met one someone from Finland last night actually! She's in the States visiting my brother in law for a couple of weeks. We're having a BBQ this weekend, then taking her to a baseball game next week before they leave to go sight seeing.

[condyk]

Thanks for the honourable mention kid ... I always check out your shots if I see them because they usually have a unique perspective and humour that is all too rare. Congrats on the 1000th and also for being Finnish. I think you guys are all a bit bonkers due to lack of sunlight and that is a quality I very much like ;-)

[joayne]

What a wonderful 1,000th post. Beautiful sentiment and very eloquent. I love looking at your work and reading your often very funny posts.
This image is beautiful, the color, the serenity, the tone and feeling, all blend together to make this a very emotional photograph.

Keep posting and I am sure we will keep looking and reading all the way to Cream of the Crop!

[sparker1]

Several comments, Olli:
1. Congratulations on your 1000th post.
2. This photo is very special for the peace it reflects, and the technical skill required.
3. How very nice of you to acknowledge those who have commented on your threads, even sending a PM. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
4. Your English is not bad, for you always make your point very effectively.
5. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

[Olli]

... i will reply to your threads even when they reach 10.000 ...
I`m very honoured for the personal mentionning,take care and keep shooting.My pleasure, Dimitri. Btw, with the current posting speed I will celebrate my 10.000 thousand post on 15 March 2013. Shall we put that to our calendars?

Nice i like it, maybe a tad overexposed on the right and left for my liking, but otherwise very good shot.
Chris I love this shot. You captured the moment beautifully.Chris and Richard, thanks for your comments.

I just met one someone from Finland last night actually! She's in the States visiting my brother in law for a couple of weeks. We're having a BBQ this weekend, then taking her to a baseball game next week before they leave to go sight seeing.Sounds great and very American ;), Kevin! (I have actually once proposed if we should start BBQ thread (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1497964&postcount=44). Do you like to start/join?) Enjoy!

Thanks for the honourable mention kid ... I always check out your shots if I see them because they usually have a unique perspective and humour that is all too rare. Congrats on the 1000th and also for being Finnish. I think you guys are all a bit bonkers due to lack of sunlight and that is a quality I very much like ;)Grandpa Dave, you are the light on my road in the darkness of urbanism. (More about 'bonkerism' >here< (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159646&highlight=bonkers) (see the last two posts), if somebody is interested.)

This image is beautiful, the color, the serenity, the tone and feeling, all blend together to make this a very emotional photograph.

Keep posting and I am sure we will keep looking and reading all the way to Cream of the Crop!These are nice words, thanks Joayne.

Several comments, Olli:
1. Congratulations on your 1000th post.
2. This photo is very special for the peace it reflects, and the technical skill required.
3. How very nice of you to acknowledge those who have commented on your threads, even sending a PM. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
4. Your English is not bad, for you always make your point very effectively.
5. Best of luck in your future endeavors.Stan:
1. Thanks
2. Thanks
3. My pleasure
4. On-line dictionaries are a great help ;)
5. Thanks, that is needed.

[MazerRakhm]

Sounds great and very American ;), Kevin! (I have actually once proposed if we should start BBQ thread (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1497964&postcount=44). Do you like to start/join?) Enjoy!


I am all set for the BBQ thread! We need to coax Carzee in to providing a picture of mashed potatoes on the grill! If there isn't one after this weekend I'll get it started. :D

[Olli]

I am all set for the BBQ thread! We need to coax Carzee in to providing a picture of mashed potatoes on the grill! If there isn't one after this weekend I'll get it started. :DThis is great! I PM Carzee immediately and warn him. -- The weather here in Finland is right now not the best for BBQ (raining and windy) but I promise to add some shot later as well.

[Dragonfli Spirit]

Congratulations on your 1000th Olli :)

This is a beautiful photo - I can see why it is one of your favourites.

Well, here's to another 1000 - Cheers ;)

[Dimitri_V]

My pleasure, Dimitri. Btw, with the current posting speed I will celebrate my 10.000 thousand post on 15 March 2013. Shall we put that to our calendars?


Oh yes,i think we better do,you know i have a really bad memory.:lol::lol::lol:

[Olli]

Congratulations on your 1000th Olli :)

This is a beautiful photo - I can see why it is one of your favourites.

Well, here's to another 1000 - Cheers ;)Thanks Donna! You are soon passing me. ;)

[Olli]

Oh yes,i think we better do,you know i have a really bad memory.:lol::lol::lol:Dimitri, yours 10,000 post will be posted already 27 of July 2007. You should arrange a reception in Troon.

[Becca]

Congratulations, Olli! That's a terrific shot to share with your 1000th post. I have really enjoyed your first 1000 posts, and look forward to your next 1000! And you made my day with your thanks! So, thanks! :)

[Olli]

Congratulations, Olli! That's a terrific shot to share with your 1000th post. I have really enjoyed your first 1000 posts, and look forward to your next 1000! And you made my day with your thanks! So, thanks! :)Becca my friend, pleased to know you have had good time with these posts!

[Raindancer]

Great picture Olli and well done on the milestone....here's to the next thousand!!:)

Rog

[Olli]

Great picture Olli and well done on the milestone....here's to the next thousand!!:)

RogRog, thanks to you! (I just learned that you have posted beautiful shots.)

[stevieboy378]

Congats on the 1,000th !
Great capture too . . . . .

[Olli]

Congats on the 1,000th !
Great capture too . . . . .Thanks a lot Steve. ("My Camera Never Lies" by Bucks Fizz ;))

[Dimitri_V]

Dimitri, yours 10,000 post will be posted already 27 of July 2007. You should arrange a reception in Troon.

Holy cow,Olli,i just realised that i`m nearly touching 6.000.
Reception in Troon? Why not.:D

[Olli]

Holy cow,Olli,i just realised that i`m nearly touching 6.000.
Reception in Troon? Why not.:DInvitations mailed already? Or is is an open house? :D:D:D

[marie]

Olli, I posted and admired this shot but I can't see it
I must have pressed the wrong button and lost it instead
it's a lovely photo showing the monk in that special setting
great delicate work and detail in the old stonework
it's almost like frozen lace
many thanks re the mention
:)
all the very best

[Olli]

Olli, I posted and admired this shot but I can't see it
I must have pressed the wrong button and lost it insteadThanks Marie, I guess if you just go back to the first page of the posts in this thread and refresh the screen (F5) you are able to see the picture again.

[marie]

Thanks Marie, I guess if you just go back to the first page of the posts in this thread and refresh the screen (F5) you are able to see the picture again. no , thanks Olli , I meant a post I posted to thank you and admire the shot went missing
probably I shut down the computer and lost the post as it was late at night and I had a few 'replies' I leave until last so as to post all together
thanks again

[Olli]

no , thanks Olli , I meant a post I posted to thank you and admire the shot went missing
probably I shut down the computer and lost the post as it was late at night and I had a few 'replies' I leave until last so as to post all together
thanks again
OK Marie, I was a bit too quick in reading the message ;)

[marie]

OK Marie, I was a bit too quick in reading the message ;)
no , my fault
I read it (mine) again and I could see where it would be taken up exactly like that
no worries
glad you said or I wouldn't have been able to explain what I meant