H.H. The Dalai Lama
Uploaded: May 11, 2007 04:23:27
The Dalai Lama, Spiritual leader of Tibet in exile, visited out city this week. I had the great fortune of being in the right place at the right time and, and he, unexpectedly, jogged (literally) over to our small group and shook each of our hands - felt more like a blessing. Got this photo right after that experience.
Chua Wee Boo May 11, 2007
This is a blessing to have captured a great portrait of a Spiritual leader,Shirley! #653301Ermanno Radice May 11, 2007
Great capture!! Wonderful portrait, Shirley!! #4271157Christina C. Moore May 11, 2007
Actually most Tibetan Buddhist would consider it to be a profound blessing! This is a wonderful image of this remarkable spiritual leader. #4271706
Shirley Sicurello
May 11, 2007
Kate Jackson May 19, 2007
What a wonderful experience for you Shirley and a great portrait! #4299464Paul G Slate May 25, 2007
Wow great capture! wish I could have been ther, but I had to work! #4329476
paul parent
May 26, 2007
Olga Shuvalova June 18, 2007
You are so lucky about it! Awesome! #4409013
Shirley Sicurello
June 18, 2007
Erin Appelbaum April 17, 2008
Fabulous portrait Shirley. Peter #5799338Stephen Zacker April 17, 2008
Talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity. Super image of him #5800210Mary K. Robison April 17, 2008
I rarely use the over-worked adjective "awesome," Shirley. It's saved for moments such as this one...AWESOME experience! And ~ you get to re-live it every day for the rest of your life!
To have a personal photo of such an inspiring leader is also AWESOME!! There are no accidents, and your life is now headed down a particular path, guided by this lovely photo. It will always remind you of how close, in every sense, the Dalai Lama and you became that day.
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Marilyn K. Lincecum
April 17, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
April 17, 2008
Karen E. Michaels
April 18, 2008
Stan Kwasniowski April 18, 2008
Shirley, wonderful image of a great spiritual leader, a man of peace #5804428
Shirley Sicurello
April 18, 2008
Nancy L. Green
April 21, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
April 22, 2008
Lisa J. Boulden
April 22, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
April 22, 2008
David Phalen April 23, 2008
An outstanding portrait of one of the world's great men!! #5831929
Claudia Kuhn
May 26, 2008
Ronald F. Fischer May 28, 2008
Fabulous capture; and thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! #5989140
Shirley Sicurello
May 28, 2008
Tiia Vissak July 30, 2008 1
a great portrait! #6248743Dorann Weber July 31, 2008
Wow you sure did get up close and personal.. What a wonderful experience and a stunning portrait Shirley! #6255680
Shirley Sicurello
July 31, 2008
Melissa G. Meiselman July 31, 2008
Wonderful portrait of a great man, Shirley!! #6255742Eugenio Diaz August 01, 2008
AWESOME portrait of Dalai Lama...yes you are very fortunate person, to be able to capture such great man!! #6257040
Shirley Sicurello
August 01, 2008
Guy D. Biechele
August 01, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
August 02, 2008
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 02, 2008
WOW! This truly is a blessing, Shirley, both the meeting and the opportunity to catch it in pixels. And this portrait is EXCELLENT. Wonderful job! #6263806
Shirley Sicurello
August 03, 2008
Robert K. Bemus
August 05, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
August 06, 2008
Paul E. Earl August 11, 2008
Wonderful image!! #6297941Ray Thoms August 11, 2008
Great shot Shirley #6298358
Teresa Burnett
August 17, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
August 18, 2008
Renee Doyle August 18, 2008
Wonderful portrait and great experience Shirley!! #6329297
Shirley Sicurello
August 18, 2008
Anita Bower August 19, 2008
I am impressed by your having the presence of mind to take this photo after having shaking the Dalai Lama's hand. Good job. What a wonderful experience. #6331808
Shirley Sicurello
August 19, 2008
Ujjwal Mukherjee August 19, 2008
Wonderful experience,Shirley! Excellent clarity and light in this outstanding portrait of this great man! #6335050Jeana Clark August 20, 2008
~J~ #6336373
Shirley Sicurello
August 20, 2008
Wally Orlowsky August 24, 2008
Super capture and an amazing unforgettable experience, Shirley! #6359278Rhonda Burger August 25, 2008
What a great experience. His joyfulness always amazes me. Great image. Rhonda #6363632
Shirley Sicurello
August 25, 2008
Stan Kwasniowski August 26, 2008
Shirley, wonderful image of a Holy Man #6371667Carol Sawyer August 26, 2008
Beautiful portrait of this great man, Shirley!!! #6371767
Shirley Sicurello
August 26, 2008
Ken Smith
August 28, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
August 28, 2008
Robert R. Goodman August 28, 2008
Excellent capture,Shirley.A very great man.I hope one day,Tibet will free!!!!! #6379998
Shirley Sicurello
August 28, 2008
Mukesh Srivastava August 28, 2008
Great portrait of a great spiritual leader, Shirley!!!! #6380132
Shirley Sicurello
August 28, 2008
Brett Dolsen August 29, 2008
Well done Shirley an experience and capture you will never forget!Congratulations on this great portrait!!Brett #6386117Barbara Waldoch August 29, 2008
Terrific capture, Shirley! #6386182
Shirley Sicurello
August 29, 2008
Stefania Barbier
September 02, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
September 02, 2008
Ellen Hodges September 02, 2008
Fantastic capture, Shirley! Great close up! #6400554
Shirley Sicurello
September 02, 2008
Tarun Bose September 02, 2008
Excellent portrait of a great man. Well done Shirley. #6401181
Shirley Sicurello
September 02, 2008
BILLY R. PARKER September 08, 2008
WOW SHIRLEY !! GREAT PORTRAIT OF THE DALAI LAMA !! BILLY #6427625Karen Bacon September 08, 2008
Wow Shirley! An excellent portrait of a very great man! Such an exciting story also,you are blessed!!! #6427995
Shirley Sicurello
September 10, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
September 13, 2008
Joan E. Gerring September 19, 2008
Very nice portrait! #6475286
Shirley Sicurello
September 19, 2008
Marilyn K. Lincecum
September 24, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
September 24, 2008
Barbara Waldoch September 24, 2008
Beautiful portrait, Shirley! #6507527
Shirley Sicurello
September 24, 2008
Vitor Dias September 25, 2008
Fantastic capture, bravo Shirley #6510324
Shirley Sicurello
September 27, 2008
Manuel Barrera September 28, 2008
what a thrill it was, great photo #6522710
Shirley Sicurello
September 28, 2008
Melissa G. Meiselman September 28, 2008
Fantastic experience and great portriat, Shirley!! #6523833
Shirley Sicurello
September 28, 2008
Milan Banik October 02, 2008
wonderful experience for that I can understand.and you are lucky too.excellent shot ,thank you for sharing #6543510
Shirley Sicurello
October 02, 2008
Joy Rector October 06, 2008
FANTASTIC #6560077
Shirley Sicurello
October 06, 2008
Lorraine A. Cook October 06, 2008
Right Place...Right Time...Truly Blessed, Shirley!<:)) #6561276Arturo Guerra October 07, 2008
Gorgeous portrait.
Shirley Sicurello
October 07, 2008
frank w. degenhardt October 07, 2008
Shirley- It is always a blessing to meet those who help shape our world. An unforgettable experience that will be in your heart forever. Fantastic photo of this spiritual leader who has helped to guide man down the right path.
Shirley Sicurello
October 07, 2008
Max Aureli October 09, 2008
Great portrait Shirley!!! #6574213
Shirley Sicurello
October 09, 2008
Avril Young October 09, 2008
stunning portait of this great man...
Shirley Sicurello
October 09, 2008
Deborah C. Lewinson
October 12, 2008
Great image, Shirley!
Debby #6589352
Shirley Sicurello
October 12, 2008
Lynn M. Whitt October 14, 2008
wonderful capture Shirly... #6596897
Shirley Sicurello
October 14, 2008
MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 16, 2008
Once in a Lifetime Capture
Shirley Sicurello
October 16, 2008
Larry Smith October 29, 2008
Great capture and experience Shirley #6679324
Shirley Sicurello
October 29, 2008
Michael Lynch October 30, 2008
Everybody said it all, already! Awesome, Shirley. If you haven't already, you should submit this to Nat'l Geo. I bet you get published!!! #6685193
Shirley Sicurello
October 30, 2008
Judy V. Kennamer
November 03, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
November 03, 2008
Allison & John Overton November 04, 2008
Great capture Shirley #6707288
Shirley Sicurello
November 04, 2008
Girish Vaghela
November 06, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
November 06, 2008
Ron McEwan November 06, 2008
I guess for sure you have a rabbit foot or something. An opportunity that does not come by every day for sure. #6717895
Shirley Sicurello
November 07, 2008
Ellen Hodges November 07, 2008
at closeup, Shirley. Must have been a very fun experience! #6720981
Shirley Sicurello
November 07, 2008
John Connolly November 08, 2008
What an inspirational big portrait of this remarkable man Shirley, well done!! #6725697
Shirley Sicurello
November 08, 2008
Janet McNeil
November 10, 2008
Brett Dolsen November 14, 2008
A divine portrait and capture of the moment Shirley!!Brett #6756838
Shirley Sicurello
November 15, 2008
Robyn A. Terrell November 24, 2008
What a blessing, Shirley....wonderfully captured! #6796176
Shirley Sicurello
November 24, 2008
Jyri Vissak November 26, 2008
Wonderful portrait! #6808961
Shirley Sicurello
November 26, 2008
Rajeev 270293 Kashyap November 27, 2008
Outstanding Portrait Shirley! #6815116
Shirley Sicurello
November 27, 2008
Patricia A. Stalter November 28, 2008
Shirley, I had the experience of going to The Garden of Flowing Fragrance at the Huntingtorn this past weekend and I have to say that it was amazing. This image makes me think of it. Should you ever get the chance to go, DO. #6819906
Shirley Sicurello
November 28, 2008
Sharon F. Morris
December 28, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
December 28, 2008
Anita Hogue December 30, 2008
A wonderful experience and a fabulous capture, Shirley! #6957027
Shirley Sicurello
December 30, 2008
Jim Baines
December 30, 2008
Shirley Sicurello
December 30, 2008
Dr. Harmeet Singh January 06, 2009
Lucky to have that chance to meet and photograph him... #6988776
Shirley Sicurello
January 06, 2009
Yulianto Soeroso January 07, 2009
never shot like this ..this is amazing time and luck hehehehe bravo Shirley #6993059
Shirley Sicurello
January 07, 2009
Tammy M. Anderson
January 10, 2009
Shirley Sicurello
January 10, 2009
Michael Lynch January 11, 2009
Shirley, this is National Geographic worthy material ! Should already be a contest winner ! #7016798Jim Huffield January 14, 2009
What a blessing. Great portrait of a great man, Shirley. Jim #7029173Gord MacEachern January 15, 2009
Great portrait Shirly,you did a good job.
Shirley Sicurello
January 15, 2009
ROLAN NARMAN January 15, 2009
Magnificent portrait of one of my favorite leader in the world Shirley! #7037394
Shirley Sicurello
January 16, 2009
A P January 16, 2009
What an honor that must have been and what an incredible portrait you got. I agree this is print worthy. #7039906
Shirley Sicurello
January 16, 2009
Jessica Jenney January 18, 2009
Fantastic portrait, Shirley! Good you're entering it again! How fortunate you are to have seen him! #7047221
Shirley Sicurello
January 18, 2009
Joseph R. Ombrello January 19, 2009
Great image and capture of your special moment, Shirley. #7053834
Shirley Sicurello
January 19, 2009
Manuel Barrera January 20, 2009
a great person, joy to see, wonderful capture #7056972
Shirley Sicurello
January 21, 2009
Maria A. Gonzalez February 12, 2009
Great portrait and amazing you were able to be so close and see hgim.Great job,Shirley. #7156607
Shirley Sicurello
February 12, 2009
Peggy J. Maguire February 12, 2009
Great sharp detail!! #7157335Tarun Bose February 12, 2009
Excellent portrait of a Great man. Good details and colours. Well done Shirley. #7158202
Shirley Sicurello
February 12, 2009
Laura E. Swan
February 15, 2009
Shirley Sicurello
February 15, 2009
Gina Cormier February 23, 2009
I am happy you got to meet him in person and capture the moment!! #7197123
Shirley Sicurello
February 23, 2009
Stefania Barbier
February 24, 2009
Laurence Saliba
February 27, 2009
Shirley Sicurello
February 27, 2009
David Van Camp March 21, 2009
Wow! Cool!! Great capture!! Would love to meet him :) :) #7313396
Nancyj E. Hovey
March 21, 2009
Shirley Sicurello
March 22, 2009
Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 05, 2010
What a wonderful experience. Great portrait Shirley.Julianne Bradford October 10, 2010
WOW! What a blessing! Namaste' Terrific capture. What a wonderful experience!Thanks for sharing :-) #8958768
Shirley Sicurello
October 10, 2010
Deborah C. Lewinson
October 26, 2010
Debby #8997635
Shirley Sicurello
October 26, 2010
Clayton A. Harper November 14, 2010
Wow. I can only imaginenhis presence #9034029Clayton A. Harper November 14, 2010
Wow. I can only imaginenhis presence #9034032
Shirley Sicurello
November 14, 2010
Karen Slagle December 14, 2010
What a thrill that would have been, Shirley. The portrait is wonderful. #9103183
Shirley Sicurello
December 14, 2010
Gord MacEachern December 22, 2010
I would have been too nervous to get a great shot, but you pulled it off, well done!! #9119604Julianne Bradford January 26, 2011
Had to look again :-) its always a blessing to see his beautiful face. Thanks for your comment on my pix #9195121adrifil January 31, 2011
It's an excellent portrait and, most important, its an eternal reminder of a moment that you'll cherish forever. #9203452
Shirley Sicurello
January 31, 2011
Nadine A. Lewis February 02, 2011
WONDERFUL candid portrait, Shirley! <>< #9208931
Carol Flisak
February 20, 2011
Shirley Sicurello
February 20, 2011
Karen Celella March 25, 2011
A thrilling experience, for sure, Shirley. #9316419Thomas E. Hinds March 29, 2011
Wonderful image, Shirley! #9324778
Shirley Sicurello
March 29, 2011
Mike Clime March 31, 2011
Excellent portrait, Shirley! #9328290Ellen Hodges April 05, 2011
Absolutely fantastic capture in every way, Shirley!! #9335165
Shirley Sicurello
April 05, 2011
Karen Engelbreth April 07, 2011
Wonderful portrait, Shirley.... #9339592Karen Engelbreth April 07, 2011
Wonderful portrait, Shirley.... #9339593
Shirley Sicurello
April 08, 2011
Mary Dimitriw
April 08, 2011
Nadine A. Lewis May 07, 2011
WONDERFUL lighting, detail, & candid portrait, Shirley!!! <>< #9393531
Shirley Sicurello
May 18, 2011
Phyllis A. Houghton June 25, 2011
Great image of him, one that you will always carry with you. #9484952
Patrick Rouzes
July 27, 2011
Marilyn Cornwell August 22, 2011
Shirley - thanks so much for sharing this with us - both this wonderful image and your experience! #9619587
Shirley Sicurello
August 22, 2011
Thomas E. Hinds October 28, 2011
Terrific image and moment shared, Shirley! #9768254
Shirley Sicurello
October 28, 2011
Gord MacEachern November 15, 2011
Thanks for sharing this wonderful moment and image Shirley! #9805637Bill Johnson November 15, 2011
Shirley, Outstanding capture. #9805657
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
November 15, 2011
Shirley Sicurello
November 15, 2011
Ann H. Belus
November 28, 2011
Brett Dolsen November 29, 2011
Wow Shirley photography is a spiritual journey in more ways than one! #9836534Joy Rector December 14, 2011
beautiful shot #9864699
VISHVAJIT JUIKAR
January 02, 2012
Shirley Sicurello
January 02, 2012
Terry Cervi
January 06, 2012
Nadia Paul January 07, 2012
Wonderful portrait and experience Shirley! #9907839Marilyn Cornwell January 29, 2012
Thanks so much for bringing this image into our present to appreciate and be with all that this means. #9954201Bill Johnson February 19, 2012
Wonderful capture. #9991073
Shirley Sicurello
February 19, 2012
R. J. Laudenbacher
February 23, 2012
Shirley Sicurello
February 23, 2012
Kathy Reeves February 24, 2012
Fantastic image, Shirley. What an experience. #9999273Carol L. Fowler March 24, 2012
Amazing photo! I have never seen him, however, when I was in Tibet, I thought it was fascinating to see his image everywhere- even dangling from the steering wheel of a tractor at a monastery. #10052520
Shirley Sicurello
March 26, 2012
Gord MacEachern March 26, 2012
An amazing image, thanks for sharing this great moment! #10056817Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 28, 2012
A fantastic experience and capture Shirley. How wonderful and precious.
Shirley Sicurello
March 28, 2012
Lorraine A. Cook March 29, 2012
I 'pray' you have this portrait of the Dalai Lama framed, Shirley.What a remarkable man and what a remarkable blessing for you!
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Shirley Sicurello
March 30, 2012
Debbie Bray April 18, 2012
What a wonderful experience, but to capture him so close with the camera must have been even a better experience, to feel that you have actually caught and will always remember the moment with this beautiful image. (My luck always has it that in my haste, I blurr the shot, or have the wrong settings!!) #10096928
Shirley Sicurello
April 18, 2012
Mike Clime April 18, 2012
Nice portrait and what a great experience, Shirley! #10097689
Shirley Sicurello
April 18, 2012
Joy Rector April 20, 2012
perfect detail #10100615Rona L. Schwarz April 20, 2012
A remarkable portrait, Shirley, and what an unforgettable and spiritual experience this must have been! You are very fortunate indeed! #10101999
Shirley Sicurello
April 21, 2012
JO ANN CLEVELAND April 21, 2012
Wowza! Lucky you, great image, well done Shirley!jo ann c. #10102905
Shirley Sicurello
April 21, 2012
Antonio Amen April 30, 2012
Excellent portrait #10114637Kathy Reeves May 03, 2012
Wonderful portrait!!! #10120500
Shirley Sicurello
May 03, 2012
Joanna Madloch May 08, 2012
It's a wonderful portrait, Shirley. Very well done! #10129972
Shirley Sicurello
May 08, 2012
John Connolly May 21, 2012
What a thrill to met this amazing man, Shirley! This is a superb outdoor portrait, you have excelled yourself with this one! #10144673
Shirley Sicurello
May 21, 2012
Carol L. Fowler May 28, 2012
Awesome experience of a lifetime!! #10158134
Shirley Sicurello
May 29, 2012
Barbara Waldoch June 02, 2012
Cool portrait, Shirley! #10165390
Shirley Sicurello
June 02, 2012
Phyllis A. Houghton June 02, 2012
WOW what an incredible portrait. His love and tranquility are evident from his image. Congratulations and the best to you. #10165767
Shirley Sicurello
June 02, 2012
Rony Sagy June 12, 2012
Fantastic image, Shirley. #10177563
Jill Odice
June 14, 2012
Shirley Sicurello
June 14, 2012
Alan L. Borror July 05, 2012
Awesome portrait, Shirley! #10214902
Shirley Sicurello
July 05, 2012
R. J. Laudenbacher
July 18, 2012
Stefania Barbier
September 02, 2012
Antonio Amen September 13, 2012
Excellent portrait. #10320730Stan Kwasniowski November 03, 2012
Shirley, congratulations on an inspiring image #10402907Alex T. Mizuno January 06, 2013
Wonderful capture of this famed leader! Well done Shirley!! #10502203Andre Larose January 24, 2013
How wonderful to have had this lifetime experience of touching His Holiness.Om Mani Padme Hung #10532099
Shirley Sicurello
January 24, 2013
Renata Gusciora October 16, 2013
Wow, lucky you Shirley!:-) Fantastic portrait! #10873466
Jill Odice
October 21, 2013
Carol L. Fowler October 22, 2013
Fantastic experience! Great portrait too #10878621
Martha R. Mazon
December 09, 2014
Deborah C. Lewinson
November 17, 2015
R. J. Laudenbacher
November 19, 2015
JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2015
So fortunate to have made this! I always notice that smile he has and that it looks sooo sincere! Happy for you to have this opportunity Shirley! #11412386Ellen Hodges April 24, 2016
Wonderful lifetime capture, Shirley!! #11465643Nina Shields October 21, 2016
What an amazing opportunity; love the wonderful variety in your gallery; keep up the awesome work! #11529193
Reynaldo D. Reyes
August 08, 2017
Gord MacEachern December 28, 2017
This is an amazing image Shirley,very nicely done! #11667147
Shirley Sicurello
December 28, 2017
Anita Bower March 19, 2018
A treat indeed! #11685653
Reynaldo D. Reyes
April 26, 2018
Shirley Sicurello
April 26, 2018
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