![Vietnam - Incense in Chinese temples in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)
Joss sticks are a type of incense used in many East Asian countries, traditionally burned before a Chinese religious image, idol or shrine. They can also be burned in front of a door, or open window as an offering to heaven, or devas. In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers. The word "joss" is derived from the Latin deus (god) via Portuguese. Joss stick burning is an everyday practice in traditional Chinese religion. There are many different types of joss sticks used for different purposes or on different festive days.
Capturing smoke from joss sticks was a great fun, this shot is one of the best I've captured. Before coming to Asia I've pictured that I will be taking 1.000.000 photos like this, only when I got there I realized that you need right conditions and the right light from the right angle. Unfortunately I didnt have as many many opportunities as I was hoping for, however I didnt leave Asia empty handed as you can see.
PENTAX K20D, f/5.6, 0.006 sec (1/180), ISO 400, 142.5 mm
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Joss sticks are a type of incense used in many East Asian countries, traditionally burned before a Chinese religious image, idol or shrine. They can also be burned in front of a door, or open window as an offering to heaven, or devas. In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers. The word "joss" is derived from the Latin deus (god) via Portuguese. Joss stick burning is an everyday practice in traditional Chinese religion. There are many different types of joss sticks used for different purposes or on different festive days.
Capturing smoke from joss sticks was a great fun, this shot is one of the best I've captured. Before coming to Asia I've pictured that I will be taking 1.000.000 photos like this, only when I got there I realized that you need right conditions and the right light from the right angle. Unfortunately I didnt have as many many opportunities as I was hoping for, however I didnt leave Asia empty handed as you can see.
PENTAX K20D, f/5.6, 0.006 sec (1/180), ISO 400, 142.5 mm
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Vietnam - Evening over The Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)
Vietnam - Evening over The Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon)
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