Mystic Grandeur in the Mist: Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, Shangri-La
Our final Shangri-La morning was spent at the majestic Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, or "Little Potala Palace." Despite the mist, its grandeur was evident.
The monastery grounds were visually rich, featuring ancient craftsmanship. I was struck by the Chinese architecture, especially the intricate details of the roofs. Vibrant, predominantly orange textiles draped the buildings, glowing in the muted light. A common sight, a patient pack animal, carried its load. Inside, the profound artistic heritage was showcased through breathtaking creative arts, symmetrical designs, and paintwork.
The site's serenity was briefly interrupted by a lone pink flower near a stone wall, providing a burst of color. The soft morning light subtly highlighted the rich browns of the weathered stone and wooden carvings.
Our departure offered a memorable farewell: a final panoramic view of the town and its roofs, a scene now indelibly etched in mind and photographs.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN |
Creative Style | FL |
Date | 16 September 2025 |
Location | Shangri-La, Yunnan |
Roof, Composite material.#: 1 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Corner, Painting. #: 2 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Textile, Tradition.#: 3 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Leisure, Temple.#: 4 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Orange, Flag.#: 5 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Orange, Paper, Paper Product.#: 6 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture.#: 7 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Textile, Craft, Creative arts.#: 8 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Shrine, Chinese architecture.#: 9 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Textile, Orange.#: 10 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Paper, Brown, Orange.#: 11 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Chinese architecture.#: 12 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Paper, Paper Product, Party Supply.#: 13 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | People, Clothing, Temple.#: 14 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Roof.#: 15 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Chinese architecture.#: 16 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Temple.#: 17 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Paper, Brown, Paper Product.#: 18 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Temple.#: 19 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Yellow, Sand, Shadow.#: 20 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Brown, Portrait, Girl.#: 21 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Wall, Brown, Stone wall.#: 22 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Orange.#: 23 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Fur, Portrait, Girl.#: 24 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
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