Thanks at the Buddhist Temple

While walking around the city of Melaka on Saturday afternoon, I was getting lost on purpose through the back streets. I came across a Buddhist sanctuary and temple. As I came around the outer wall, I found this old guy meditating and begging. I gave him a few Malaysian Ringits and he said thank you while I took this quick shot.

He didn't speak any English but continued to give thanks and bow to me while sitting calmly.

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Ragstatic says:

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

khalidonmove says:

Nice expressions....... would have preferred a tighter crop............. giving more details of face.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

<wikd> says:

I like the crop, the background really adds to this one. Very expressive shot.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

alyssa likes to take pictures says:

Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Super one Trey!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

David Blades says:

Great capture
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

sling@flickr says:

Awesome - would also be awesome in b&w.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

And awesome portrait. And nothing beats getting lost in a new, big city. You get some of the best stories that way.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

andsp13 says:

Great shot. I really like that texture in the red part of the wall. I also agree with sling, it'd be a great b&w shot.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

smoness says:

I love the horizontally lined shirt... matches the wall rather nicely. This is a beautiful shot.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

donhousemn says:

It's great just like it is!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Buck Hilo says:

Wunderfull! Great colors and composition
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Opio_29 [deleted] says:

बुद्ध धर्म.
El hombre se sintio en comunion con tu persona, fundamento del momento de la meditacion ... la felicidad en su cara da idea del Nirvāņa y el despertar de Samsāra. Una gente maravillosa.

Paz
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Weaselmcfee says:

maybe - you - were the answer to some of his prayers:) Nice shot, i like the balance of back ground with foreground and I like the particular earthy tones...even his cute little (maybe toothless) face ;) Nice photo and nice of you, thanks for the view, and the story!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Gillian daSilva says:

His eyes...are indeed thankful. His smile creeps into his eyes. Brilliant photo.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

This Miller says:

Whatta face!?! great shot my man.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

î-löömîn Images says:

Nice facial expression. The slightly off-centered composition worked very well. Love it.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

Great Portrait Trey

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc macaSTAT says:

impressive capture. Artfully takes us there to your moment together.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

pietro marino says:

=)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

gfidias says:

very good!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Behind 12 Strings says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All Memories Welcome!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

I love every part of this photo
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tguttilla says:

Great Photo!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Vittorio Ubertone says:

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Eye on World (waiting for my new camera !!) says:

Ssssssssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuupppppppppppppe eeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr.Enjoy says:

Fantastic comp and colours..
Wonderful expression and portrait..
Congrats!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jubilus says:

I've lurked in the background admiring your photographs and hdr compositing, but this picture I think may be my favorite. It evokes a lot of emotion when you think about it. Imagine yourself in a situation where a stranger giving you some money evokes such a profound feeling of thankfulness. It's one thing to say "Thank you" but words aren't even needed for this expression.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

MonicaSmoot says:

Nice wall. I like the reds.

Even your "quick shots" are really good.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Jayneblonde says:

beautiful. clean. I love the white and red background with his red shirt.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

sebastien joho says:

Beautiful capture.
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