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Paul Choo, a co-founder of LensaMalaysia, beats some 400 other entries to emerge top winner in the Beauty of Fuo Guang Shan (FGS) Photo Contest, held in conjunction with the Lunar New Year.

Paul's entry was unanimously picked as the best picture for this year's contest, says Sin Chew Daily (Feb 17, Metro Edition Page 28). The picture vividly depicts the majestic beauty of the FGS Dongchan Monastery, portraying the blooming colours amidst the heavenly serenity of the temple compound, the newspaper says.

People familiar with photography would know that the contrasting elements in the picture were a big challenge -- normally, the foreground of flowerbeds would become very dark if the metering was perfect only for the sky and the horizon, where the decorated lights started to come on. And mind you, the contest forbids the use of computer manupulation, so there must be a way to get that winning shot!

We will get Paul to share his techniques. More details in LensaMalaysia frontpage. Be inspired!