Infinite wishes

The burning incense at the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple, a contrast to another temple I shot during the same trip.

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Kowloon City, Hong Kong
2007

Arjun Purkayastha • travel & fine art photography •

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(133 comments)

cuibel says:

i like it a lot
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ms Belvedere says:

Love the patterns in this -- the combination of smoke and bokeh...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

iris_muni says:

Beautiful detail - great capture!
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micxs032 says:

beautiful capture! the hand did add to sacredness of the ceremony. well done!

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jerseyimage says:

This temple is such a fantastic place to visit, and you have captured the vast amounts of burnng incense well (did the smoke get in your eyes?).
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mickbis says:

beautiful work....
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Lili Fang says:

nice shot~
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

-robez- [deleted] says:

very nice DoF

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Gustty says:

very nice!

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manumint-[HAPPY NEW YEAR] says:

Love the details of the shot
:-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

dr_know | Visual Magix says:

beautiful... i like the fact that the hand is a lil blurry...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

playa_pixie says:

this brings back memories of my childhood when my aunt and mother took me to their temple. a great capture...love the dof and the colors.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jaxybelle says:

great work. lovely composition.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

amaria says:

nice composition and colours
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jot.de says:

wonderful colours, dof and mood!!!!!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

rutchee says:

lovely point of view..
wow!

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Blackhorse17 says:

Interesting!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandra_R says:

Great shot! Love the DOF!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

donmimi83 ( away ) says:

superb shot
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kumo36 says:

beautifull...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

beloglintsev [deleted] says:

nice colours, good composition... and the title
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy-G says:

excellent colors!
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munna-shiv nagar says:

GREAT SHOT Arjun
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

yaznotjaz says:

=) this is so gorgeous, arjun!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ssinghi says:

Very well taken ... this is superb.
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rAmmoRRison says:

I can feel the atmosphere here !wonderful picture !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

eyes on.. says:

Wow! Amazing!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

antinea... hereandzere says:

love the tones, the bokeh, wonderful!!

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s R i N a T h says:

aah..such a beautiful pic..really nice feeling..
am blessed, been browsing thru some really nice pix this morning..
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jojoandrada says:

beautiful color combos and composition.

cheers !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Flying Fin says:

a beautiful scene ... most intriguing.
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fredcan (away) says:

A beautiful and evocative image! The colour balance, lighting and dof are simply excellent!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

»≡††≡« says:

Beautiful shot..:0)
-Naina
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TheCoffeeNut! says:

great shot...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

© Ramon Garrote says:

Just wonderful, very very well composed! perfect DoF. One of the best photos i've seen for a long time.
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G0Da says:

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Hahangie says:

nice shot!!!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Koshyk says:

Wow! You have made a stunning shot out of an ordinary moment in everyday life!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kentsai says:

Fantastic angle and composition, only the most important elements are included in this shot...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

* ismail * says:

kewl!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Chintan Kanuga says:

It's at position #20 right now.
Good job.

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shenxy says:

nice capture!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Cate says:

hey well done!
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fantastic and beautiful photo : )
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Beckywithasmile says:

I love the composition!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Discaciate says:

Really cool photo.
The perspective you have choosen is perfect.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

indian nomad says:

Stunning photo Arjun. Great work. The composition is just beautiful. Love it!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

It's quite a poignant and interesting image- if you consider how many sticks of incense there are and how many diverse things people are wishing for. The title is lovely and your composition is wonderful.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jiimbo says:

Love it! Beautiful composition and colors.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

riisli says:

great picture
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

nature shots says:

goegeous colours :)

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blehk says:

great colour
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lachlansear says:

great colour, love the smoke, well framed... brilliant!

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Dr Tao says:

great and profound............. candle is a symbol of human life............ alas, just a sad symbol.............. and that"s why beautiful - extremely.............. Have a great week, BTW!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Tao says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GUTEN TAG!(Classy Photos by invite only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pericoterrades says:

Es una preciosa composición
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nardip says:

great pic, nice DOF
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norali_photos says:

Love it!
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Jamstruck [deleted] says:

excellent colours
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Mazapán says:

fantastic texture...

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Dr Tao says:

Thank You kindly, @Arjun!
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Taylor Dundee says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

AlessioC says:

beautiful
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photographer padawan *(xava du) says:

wow, precious!!!
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insashi_GaLLeRY says:

I will smell it soon

..............;-).......................... ........................................
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

.sombra e luz. says:

beautiful colors
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Flexyourhead says:

Amazing incense shot! The depth of field is outstanding!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Einy says:

very well deserved #3! very good shot.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Palani S says:

beautiful and divine ..
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

kyaramx says:

Great capture !!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

ngelight says:

Beautiful...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Jits1311 says:

Arjun, you've filled the frame brilliantly!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Kathy McD says:

Love your work here and on pbase.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

jupiterpeppermint says:

simply brilliant
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

anupa mathew says:

beautiful!
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rajiii says:

the background is beautiful...
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

freelikeabird says:

impressive!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

sherIZAN says:

WOW
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സഞ്ജു | Sanju says:

beautiful shot !!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

AH in Pgh says:

Beautiful, atmospheric shot with really nice bokeh.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Ayeshaaz says:

How did I miss this in my photostream !
The caption and picture both are perfect :)
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