Mya Tha Lyaung Buddha, a photo from Bago, South

Photographer's Note

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Most tourists visit Bago by a daytrip fromYangon.There are many interesting places to see. The choice of accommodation is very poor. But it is worth to stay a few days.In the afternoon when the day tourists are gone there are nearly no forreigners. I have seen in 4 days maximum 10 in the afternoon and evening.
The intersting places are wide spread and you need a driver or a bicycle
My workshop photo shows the feet of the statue.
Mya Tha Lyaung Buddha (built 2001 on a possible 15th-century site)
The Mya Tha Lyaung reclining Buddha is located at the junction of the road leading to and from the Kalyani Ordination Hall and the Shwethalyaung Reclining Buddha. At 82 meters long, it is an enormous statue that currently stands open to the elements. Although it was completed in 2001, Stadtner notes that it was built upon a brick mound which may date to Dhammazedi's late 15th-century reign, as evidenced by 'demon tiles' found in the rubble.
Reclining Buddha images represent the final phase of the historical Buddha's life on earth before entering parinirvana, when he suffered from illness after eating spoiled food.

ikeharel, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, jemaflor, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV, jean113, alvaraalto, worldcitizen has marked this note useful

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emka (158860) 2020-12-13 0:19

Hello Ronny, They like huge Buddha statues in Myanmar, but also in Thailand and China. This one is amazing, although a bit kitschy. I was there too, see:
https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Myanmar/South/Bago/Bago/photo1338490.htm

Have a nice Sunday

MAlgo

Silvio1953 (222959) 2020-12-13 0:33

Ciao Ronny, my today neighbour, great perspective on fantastic statue, good clarity, splendid light, wonderful colors and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (103642) 2020-12-13 0:42

Hello Ronny,
I remember seeing a large reclining Buddha in Bago (then known as Pegu) in 1972, but it was obviously not this one. The note explained why I couldn't recognize this. This one is huge, but they built it in a way that allowed photographers good shooting angles. You obviously had enough time in Bago to take this photo when the light was favourable.
Regards,
Gert

CMJC (5115) 2020-12-13 2:29 [Comment]

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lousat (139992) 2020-12-13 2:39

Hi Ronny,a very big and long Buddha,built only 19 years ago and a great attraction for tourists. Your choice of the moment were perfect,but mabe someone in the pic could have given us a better idea of its size. Great perspective and impressive sharpness everywhere. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (86480) 2020-12-13 3:01

Hello Ronny,

Even though there are no figures to confirm the scale of this reclining Buddha, we are left in no doubt this it is huge!
I like how you have accentuated the head, creating a long, extended body, almost seeming to flow. by the use of the sculptured fabric.
It's a fine composition, fitting the frame perfectly.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (172436) 2020-12-13 6:33

Hello Ronny,

This makes a nice change from the usual profiled view. Good shooting angle from near the head at left. Excellent colour and sharpness. Thanks!

ifege (49465) 2020-12-13 21:27

Hi Ronny
A bit kitschy but very impressive and well composed looking from head to tail. The ws feet photo is a good bit of fun.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148260) 2020-12-13 23:14

Hi Roony,
Impressive very big statue, interesting attitude and look, perfect sharpness and perspective effect, well photographed, tfs.

COSTANTINO (117814) 2020-12-13 23:20

hello dear friend and have a nice day
wow!!!!spectacular view from this
huge statue!!!!!
it must be really impressive drawing
everybody s attention
thanks for your useful notes
regards
costantino

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-12-14 22:02

Hi Ronny
Amazing pic of a giant reclining Buddha - a profound strong subject of interest with immense detail, colour and contrast. The pov, perspective and sublime light are remarkable.
Best regards

vjmite (6698) 2020-12-14 22:41

Hi Ronny,
That's a huge statue! A good capture showing the statue receding into the distance, which emphasises the scale of the Buddha. The soles of his feet are pretty wild.
Vince

PaulVDV (63478) 2020-12-15 11:36

Hello Ronny,
I seem to remember that I have visited Bago, possibly in combination with the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, but I don't remember this large reclining Buddha. Your note explains that it wasn't constructed yet at the time of my visit.
The palm tree on the left makes it clear to us how large this statue actually is.
Decorated Buddha feet as in WS I've seen somewhere else in Myanmar.
Fortunately, you could take a picture of the entire statue without anyone jumping in front of your camera.
Best regards, Paul

jean113 (28285) 2020-12-16 10:43

Hello Ronny, what amazes me apart from the size, is how it was actually made?
You took this shot in a favourable light, the drape of the clothing shows particularly well.
The workshop picture of the feet is also very interesting; again, the work necessary to create those shapes must have taken a long time.
Excellent informative note, much appreciated.
Kind regards, Jean.

alvaraalto (42804) 2020-12-17 10:16

Hello Ronny,
A beautiful picture of this huge Buddha statue.
Fascinating how one has chosen here for a modern design that somehow fits beautifully with the tradition.
Especially the workshop photo with the giant feet appeals to me.
Excellent pictures
Have a nice day, groet Rob

worldcitizen (16226) 2020-12-21 13:33

Hello Ronny,
I was looking at your recent Buddha photos, and this one is my favorite. I like the way his head is leaning on his hand, and the simple colors. The size is impressive, and I really like the WS photo of the Buddha's feet, too. Take care!