Nepal - Late afternoon at Bouddhanath Stupa

    Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital, it is also called by many as Khasti Chitya. It is one of the oldest stupas in the country. After 1959, many Tibetans arrived and settled in Bouddhanath area. The stupa, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site, is included in World Heritage Cultural site list by UNESCO. With diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Buddhanath holds its place among the largest stupas in the world. It is one of the largest in the world. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design with hundreds of prayer wheels and 108 small images of Buddha all around.

    It is religious center for the Buddhist people. Surrounding the stupa there are many different monasteries belonging to different Buddhist sects. Most of the visitors use go to The Stupa for sightseeing and shopping and Tibetans handicrafts. During the full moon day many Buddhist people come to celebrate and take part in various religious activities. Many have schools that teach young monks.

    PENTAX K20D, f/5.6, 0.011 sec (1/90), ISO 100, 10 mm

    All rights reserved - Copyright © Lucie Debelkova

    All images are exclusive property and may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, transmitted, manipulated or used in any way without expressed, written permission of the photographer.

    Comments and faves

    1. a02toyota, Awais Yaqub, irfangillani, Thomas_M., and 92 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. a02toyota (44 months ago | reply)

      Very nice temple. Bright & colorful image. Great shot here

    3. irfangillani (44 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful !!!!

      Nominated

      I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
      National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?

    4. .::RODR!GO::. (44 months ago | reply)

      Muy buena toma, que lindos colores...
      Felicitaciones

    5. Thomas_M. (44 months ago | reply)

      One of only a few wide angle shots I really like! The color contrast is a stunning!

      --
      Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

    6. Richard Roscoe Photography (44 months ago | reply)

      I like it very much!
      -----------------------
      Seen in my contacts' photos

      Dazzling Shots
      You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/dazzlingshots
      Please tag this photo with dazzlingshots and Read Rules when you add it to the pool.

    7. Λεωνíδαs (44 months ago | reply)

      absolutely love this, fab colours and incredibly well composed xL

    8. Marcos A Pereira (44 months ago | reply)

      lindas cores! parabens!

    9. tozofoto (44 months ago | reply)

      Excellent compo...beautiful colors! Brilliant!!

    10. Joep R. (44 months ago | reply)

      fantastic! Great perspective and colour.

    11. SBA73 (44 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

      I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
      National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?

    12. euskadi 69 (44 months ago | reply)

      Superb shot !
      Great serie of capture on Nepal
      Congratulations !!!

    13. inde07 (André Veilleux) (44 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

      I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
      National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?

    14. DAMIR HUREMOVIC | PHOTOGRAPHY (44 months ago | reply)

      Before me, they said it all. Bravo for documentary work and for composition and angle!

    15. aledue (44 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

      I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
      National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?

    16. juntos ( MOSTLY OFF) (44 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nova Vita Group - invited photos only, post 1 comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    17. maresado (MARESA DELL'OLIO) (44 months ago | reply)

      stupenda, complimenti!!!

    18. grantthai (44 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous image, Lucie.

      I'm an admin for Rare Gems (double-faved) Group and this beautiful image deserves to be faved twice and posted in the pool.


      award
      Rare Gems (double-faved Invite only)

    19. T A Y S E R (44 months ago | reply)

      another geat shot

    20. More Altitude (44 months ago | reply)

      Exquisite colours Lucie- your photography continues to inspire and awe. I'm always drawn to these shots- the gold stupa, the coloured flags... the inclusion of that woman in her gorgeous yellow outfit is wonderful, and the lighting is just superb. Really want to take some more time and explore your stream once more, as soon as I get home and back to some proper bandwidth in a couple of months. :o)
      Tris

    21. Vanajai (44 months ago | reply)

      Adorable shot !
      Nice to look at !!

    22. mcazadi (44 months ago | reply)

      Great perspective!

    23. B a ! G (44 months ago | reply)

      oh my goodness me........... what a capture.. never seen before...

    24. Organic Brett (44 months ago | reply)

      just discovered your photostream. Some absolutely stunning images.

    25. deja (44 months ago | reply)

      Awesome shot !

    26. Fred © [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

      Fabulous image!

    27. Q.T.R_B.o.y ▒ M.A.D.R.I.D.I ▒ (44 months ago | reply)

      always u had a Gret work

      This photo has been selected for !


      Please add this photo to QaTaR-pHoto Group !

    28. A. Kowalik (44 months ago | reply)

      Ciao, sono amministratore di un gruppo chiamato Religioni - Libertà religiosa. Ci farebbe piacere aggiungere l’elemento al gruppo.

    29. mountainair8848 (44 months ago | reply)

      captivatingly beautiful!

    30. yanseiler (44 months ago | reply)

      nice one Lucie, what a lovely place...

    31. Qba from Poland (44 months ago | reply)

      This is a grand composition. The light and colors are great.
      --
      Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

    32. orvaratli (44 months ago | reply)

      Awesome travel photography as usual. You got an brilliant eye for these things that makes me feel like I want to travel to all those places you have visited.

    33. carlosfalci (44 months ago | reply)

      great, composition and colors

    34. Slaff (44 months ago | reply)

      I like the composition here and perspective too. Nice photo!

    35. TarMoo [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

      This picture reminds me of my time in Nepal.

    36. Constantelevitation / Back To Reality (44 months ago | reply)

      such an amazing capture, 10000 bravos!!

    37. David Briard (44 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful composition, the colors are stunning!

    38. marc do (44 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful view of Bodnath, bravo !

      WINNER
      You are my winner!
      Please add this photo to
      www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

    39. Nfoka (44 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful, great shot!

    40. Fagonar (44 months ago | reply)

      good colors and contrast! Nice shot.

    41. Cjasar (44 months ago | reply)

      Amazing, well composed and beautiful colours.

    42. James_at_Slack (44 months ago | reply)

      great comp and the colours are punchy

    43. jeremyvillasis (44 months ago | reply)

      great angle and perfect timing! love you have a person in the pic!

      WINNER
      Definitely a winner!!!
      You deserve another one.
      Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

    44. david_borrell (44 months ago | reply)

      Great perspective!!

      WINNER
      Definitely a winner!!!
      You deserve another one.
      Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/

    ← prev 1 2 3 4 5
    (209 comments)
    keyboard shortcuts: previous photo next photo L view in light box F favorite < scroll film strip left > scroll film strip right ? show all shortcuts