Mettabhavana

© David Phalen

Mettabhavana

Uploaded: December 12, 2013 06:35:34

Description

Mettabhavana is a conceptual piece by Bruce Munro, late 1990s. Munro says the idea came to him in a dream about a building that had a great sense of peace and unity.
So far the building remains a concept but continues to be an ambition of Munro's to build as a place to practice compassionate meditation.
Go to http://www.brucemunro.co.uk/work/sculptures for more information.


Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 12, 2013

I'm not sure what this is, David, but it sure is striking! Terrific lines, tones and textures! #1555707

David Phalen December 12, 2013

Thanks Martha!

I should have been clearer. This a model of the Mettabhavana building Bruce Munro wants to build. #10920294

Katherine Kuhn December 12, 2013

Very cool EOD, David! Love Munro's architecture -- great lines, curves and so well captured in black & white! #10920313

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 12, 2013

Interesting shape for a building. Excellent tones and light. Great EOD. #10920325

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 12, 2013

Looks like an alien's eye ball

Sensational Dave!!! #10920332

Antonio Amen December 12, 2013

Very interesting. Merry Christmas #10920337

Mitch Spence level-classic December 12, 2013

Is this then a model, Dave? Oh, I see that it is. Extraordinary lines and concept. Should be built. I really love your black and white rendering here. #10920341

Tiia Vissak December 12, 2013

cool shapes! #10920351

Anita Hogue December 12, 2013

A beautiful piece of art! #10920377

Ermanno Radice December 12, 2013

Wonderful capture and shapes! #10920388

Michelle Alton December 12, 2013

A wonderful rendering of this piece, Dave. #10920397

Monnie Ryan December 12, 2013

Quite an unusual building and concept - you did a great job on the model! Hope he's successful. #10920404

Colette M. Metcalf December 12, 2013

Beautifully captured, David!!! #10920455

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 12, 2013

Amazing concept, EOD & image, Dave. I think it is an incredible goal- hope to see it happen. Many thanks for sharing.
#10920585

Douglas Pignet December 13, 2013

nice comp & pov...great EOD #10920605

Gail Sullivan level-classic December 13, 2013

David…b/w really emphasizes the design and flow of the model! #10920721

Joy Rector December 13, 2013

great shot #10920763

David Phalen December 13, 2013

Thank you Katherine, Tammy, Mel, Antonio, Mitch, Tiia, Ermanno, Michelle, Monnie, Colette, Paddy, Doug, Gail and Joy! #10921158

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 13, 2013

Fantastic design and tones David!,
Amalia #10921185

John Connolly December 20, 2013

A great capture of this remarkable design David! It looks wonderful in B&W! #10926122

Ken Smith level-classic December 20, 2013

Now this is very cool, David. You hit a home run here! #10926379

Ellen Hodges February 01, 2014

Huge congrats on a gorgeous finalist, David!!! #10961973

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 01, 2014

Wonderful finalist. Congrats, David. #10962965

Ken Smith level-classic February 01, 2014

Perfection, David. Congrats to you!! #10962991

Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2014

Big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10963853

Ray level-classic February 02, 2014

Wonderful Finalist, David! Congratulations! #10964345

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 03, 2014

Wowwww Dave! Congratulations on this outstanding finalist!

jo ann c. #10965610

Merna L. Nobile February 23, 2014


A new year, new photos and plenty awards to go around. Congratulations!
#10983618

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