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Footprints carved in wood, which locals believe were made by a worshipper who prayed at the same spot for decades, are seen at a monastery near Tongren, Qinghai province February 5, 2009. Local Tibetan monks and pilgrims gather to celebrate Monlam, or Great Prayer Festival, one of the most important festivals in Tibetan Buddhism. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause (CHINA)
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Breathtakingly capturing the spiritual essence of Tongren Monastery, this striking poster print showcases the deeply revered footprints in wood, believed to be left by a devoted worshipper over decades. This evocative image by renowned photographer Reinhard Krause / Reuters from Reuters Images invites you to explore the rich cultural heritage of Qinghai province. Add this beautiful and inspiring poster print to your space, and let its timeless story resonate with you." (Note: The product caption is meant to be engaging and descriptive, inviting the reader to imagine and connect with the image, without specifying sizes to maintain its applicability to various product offerings within the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints.)
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the profound spirituality and devotion of a worshipper at a monastery near Tongren, Qinghai province. The image showcases footprints carved in wood, believed by locals to have been left by an individual who fervently prayed at this very spot for several decades. These footprints serve as a tangible testament to the unwavering faith and dedication of this unknown devotee. The photograph was taken during Monlam, also known as the Great Prayer Festival, which holds immense significance in Tibetan Buddhism. During this auspicious occasion, local Tibetan monks and pilgrims gather together to celebrate and engage in various religious rituals. The composition beautifully portrays the serene atmosphere surrounding the monastery as monks and worshippers come together to honor their spiritual traditions. The intricate carvings on the wooden floor symbolize not only reverence but also represent a sacred connection between humans and their divine beliefs. Reinhard Krause's skillful lens captures both the physicality of these footprints etched into wood and their symbolic importance within Tibetan culture. This evocative image invites viewers to reflect upon themes of devotion, tradition, and spirituality that transcend cultural boundaries.
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