Express Lane to Paradise

Spotted in the Smithsonian Museum. This is a statute of Amitabha Buddha, who practiced a "pure land" form of buddhism. Apparently, meant for the common person, to help them achieve paradise reliably. This statute dates from 1450-1500, Tibet. In real life, he is a bright shiny gold. Adjusted, for Flash of Red month.

I enjoyed how he appears to be floating in space. It might be better on black, if you are so inclined.

FOR, 2020, day 17.

[Taffy]

Great capture -- the composition fits the mysteriousness of the Buddha.

[Elizabeth]

I like that he looks to be floating in air!

[Diana]

I love Buddhas, great processing.

[Marnie]

Fabulous statue.

[Lynda McG]

Nice shot - Buddha's are so intriguing!

[Richard Sayer]

Very imperious on the black background... nicely done.

[Lou Ann]

Perfect on the black, he’s quite beautiful in b&w.

[Lee]

Love this shot.

[Kathy]

Nice capture. I like the use of negative space and the light shining from above (or perhaps in front).

[Jane Pittenger]

Smile and peace will follow

[Junko Y]

definitely dramatic on black! I like how the head has a bronzed color yet the rest is in shades of gray. Did you do some kind of special treatment in processing?

[Caroline]

Wonderful lighting. Fav

[Rosie Kerr]

@jyokota A belated "yes." Photoshop magic. After making it a black/white image in PS, I added a layer for a gradient. You can choose the shape for that gradient - I chose a diamond shape with a yellow highlight feature. Cursor on the center of the forehead and drag outward to the shoulders. Luminance. :)

[Junko Y]

@rosiekerr -- such advanced skills you have! Need a lesson in person some time.