Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery: A Morning in "Little Potala Palace"
On our last day in Shangri-La, a cloudy morning greeted us as we made our way to the majestic Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery. This "Little Potala Palace" stood grand against the misty sky. As we explored the grounds, the air was filled with a sense of tradition and ancient craft.
I found myself captivated by the vibrant Textile, Orange, Tradition adorning the monastery, their rich colors seeming to glow even under the muted light. Near one of the main halls, the intricate details of Chinese architecture, Roof, Landmark were a sight to behold, each tile and ornament telling a story. Further along, a Pack animal patiently carried its load, a familiar scene against the backdrop of the towering structures. Inside, the Creative arts, Paint, Symmetry on display were breathtaking, showcasing the deep artistic heritage of the region.
The serenity of the monastery was occasionally punctuated by the delicate beauty of nature; a lone Flower, Petal, Pink caught my eye near a stone wall, a small burst of color in the ancient setting. The morning light, though diffused by the clouds, still managed to highlight the subtle Brown, Visual arts, Creative arts found in the wooden carvings and the weathered stone.
As we prepared to leave, the image of the Town, Roof, Morning from a higher vantage point offered a panoramic farewell to Shangri-La, a memory etched in my mind and in the photographs I had captured.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN |
Creative Style | FL |
Date | 16 September 2025 |
Location | Shangri-La, Yunnan |
Fashion, Fur clothing, Fur.#: 1 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Flower, Petal, Plants.#: 2 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Creative arts, Paint, Symmetry.#: 3 | SS: 1/25s | ISO: 100 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Finial, Monument.#: 4 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Roof, Landmark.#: 5 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Town, Roof, Morning.#: 6 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Brown, Visual arts, Creative arts.#: 7 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Wood, Brown, Orange.#: 8 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Pack animal.#: 9 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Flower, Petal, Pink.#: 10 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Flower, Petal, Garden roses.#: 11 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Textile, Orange, Tradition.#: 12 | SS: 1/60s | ISO: 200 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Craft, Market, Natural material.#: 13 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 100 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Market, Natural material, Craft.#: 14 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 100 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Brass, Bronze, Antique.#: 15 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 320 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Cat, Felidae, Felinae.#: 16 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Flower, Petal, Spring.#: 17 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Flower, Petal, Yellow.#: 18 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Wall, Stone wall, Building material.#: 19 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
#: 20 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
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