Tiger's Nest
Paro Taktsang, also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest), is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is ...
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Paro Taktsang, also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest), is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.
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A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.
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Location
I traveled to Bhutan in 2018. Tiger's Nest is situated in Paro. I took that photo when I went to that place.Time
It was a gloomy noon of winter.Lighting
Actually there was nothing special. Regular natural light was enough.Equipment
I just used my DSLR (Nikon D5300) with 18-140 mm lens.Inspiration
The view, colors and beauty of nature inspired me to capture this frame.Editing
I used some simple touch-ups in Adobe Lightroom.In my camera bag
I just carry my camera and explore the beauties.Feedback
One should have the love for nature and sense of framing to capture such photo.
