Tree Fondue Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

As most travellers know, this is Ta Prohm, near Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

The day I travelled there it was brutally hot. The sun was run above and slightly behind the tree when this shot was taken, which is why the top left corner is a little bright.

The tree looked like it was melting all over the ruins and was pooling and congealing at the bottom. I used the shade for respite before heading back out in the blazing heat.

I used a photoshop unsharpening mask but it still doesn't look great.

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giannispap (263) 2006-03-07 2:26

Wow, very interesting photo! the works of nature!!!!!

david (3972) 2006-03-07 2:34

hi craig,

the shot is sharp in most places ... just a few that it's a little blurry. not a big issue and i don't think it detracts from the subject.

your note is funny, that it's like fondue. that's an unusual simile. great point of view though, looking at these ruins and trees from so close. good shot!

PJE (19445) 2006-03-17 21:14

Craig I really like the details captured in this photo. It does really look like its melting all over it. Its an amazing sight to see this rooting all over!! Thanks for sharing!

huahoa (3691) 2006-03-21 11:07

Hi Craig,
When i was young i didn't like this tree, it's like a snake. And now i don't like it anymore.
Hoa

razanoor (466) 2006-03-23 14:03

Hi Craig,

I have seen something like this in the tomb raider movie...i thought it was hollywood effects...this is just amazing...this tells you how old these structures are and for how long they have been hidden from view of the public...thanks for sharing.

regards, Raza

Matt-Bird (100) 2006-03-25 22:14

Nice compostion Craig. This shot really does create an image of age and scale of the place. Very nice.

rsekulovich (210) 2006-04-19 12:14

Awesome pic, Craig--look forward to seeing it for myself one day---
I did a few more corrections in photoshop to bring the best out of it for you if you want to sse in the workshop...but I can't figure out how to open a workshop for this pic--have you disallowed it?

pari_ali (425) 2007-01-18 6:26

I like your descrption very much and the title. The tree growing all over and into the ruins makes an extremely interesting picture
TFS
Pari