The posts below contain some images from the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) celebrations at Deer Park Monastery and Phap Vuong Monastery, both in Escondido, CA. All were taken on February 14, 2010. Each post contains:
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The Tết observance at Escondido’s Deer Park Monastery included a procession of two dragons accompanied by firecracker and drums. This shot was taken after the ceremony’s conclusion.
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/13 • 1/800 • 17mm • ISO 800
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The spectacular, 4-ton, 9 foot high Jade Buddha for Universal Peace stopped at Escondido’s Phap Vuong Buddhist Monastery for two weeks on the world tour that will eventually take it to the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Victoria, Australia. Next stop is Orlando, FL. You can see a tour schedule here.
After my initial mid-day visit with friend, I was so impressed that I decided to return for late afternoon and evening photos.
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/5 • 1/160 • 55mm • ISO 1000
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/2.8 • 1/160 • 51mm • ISO 500 • +0.7 es
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/2.8 • 1/1600 • 31mm • ISO 500
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/10 • 1/125 • 33mm • ISO 100
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/10 • 1/200 • 17mm • ISO 100
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/10 • 1/160 • 31mm • ISO 100
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/18000 • 20mm • ISO 500
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA.
A golden greeter at the base of the steps to the Jade Buddha.
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/60 • 17mm • ISO 50
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/5 • 1/50 • 10mm • ISO 1250 • +0.7 ev
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/5 • 1/200 • 55mm • ISO 1000 • +0.7 ev
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/5 • 1/60 •14mm • ISO 1250
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/3.5 • 1/125 • 17mm • ISO 500
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February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/500 • 55mm • ISO 500
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/640 • 52mm • ISO 500
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/40 • 10mm • ISO 1250
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/80 • 14mm • ISO 1600
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/125 • 13mm • ISO 1600
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/5.6 • 1/25 • 154mm • ISO 1600
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/4.5 • 1/8 • 55mm • ISO 1600
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Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido, CA
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/2.8 • 1/125 • 55mm • ISO 1600
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Just before I was about to pack up for the evening, came upon the candles and decided to wait and see who came along. The patience paid off, I think.
February 14, 2010
Canon EOS 50D
f/2.8 • 1/400 • 55mm • ISO 1600
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