Roots of Ta Prohm Photo

Photographer’s Note

This particular place, along with the five towers of Angkor Wat and the faces of Bayon is the symbol of Angkor. For many people Ta Prohm temple is the ultimate Angkor experience. Hidden in the jungle this temple has a unique atmosphere. Giant trees and their roots cover the structures dating back to the end of 12th century. Wandering around is true Indiana Jones/Tomb Raider experience.

This picture was taken in the afternoon, just after a heavy rainfall. It was a magic moment in Ta Prohm, because all the colors, browns and greens, came alive. On the other hand, the rain has forced most tourists to leave the site, so those who decided to stay and surrvive the downpour were rewarded with a chance to enjoy Ta Prohm in almost perfect solitude.

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marion44 (4244) 2008-10-10 1:06

Hello Michal,
This is a magical photo indeed and I can understand you feel like Indy there ! Wonderful light to enhance the amazing atmosphere of the place ! Amazing... waow !
Marion

Gessle (70) 2008-10-10 1:42

Cześć Michale!
Fantastyczne zdjecie. Super ująłeś te korzenie, trochę w cieniu, trochę w slońcu - bardzo dobre.

Doskonały obiekt do zdjęć.
Super!
Anka

Waylim (10741) 2008-10-10 17:48

Michal,
this is wonderful, I love the fact that they are puddle from the rain and it's still wet even. Giving that authentic monsoon feel to the site, which help this tree grows so well, most image of this place is taken at the dry season. This one is special. Thanks. Where is Laura Croft?
Way

Colombiana (2542) 2008-10-12 9:29

Wow Michal,
What an extraordinary place; it reminds me of
the movie Tomb Raider with Angelina Jolie.
The light conditions must have been difficult—I
would assume, however, you captured this one
very well. The image is very contrasty and with
excellent definition to appreciate the patterns and
textures of this unique temple and tree.
All the browns and green are so vivid, that you can
smell and perceive the humid atmosphere.

Maryori :)

ilDottore (4000) 2008-10-12 14:35

Witaj Michale,
Tą świątynię często spotkasz na TE (w tym fotki trzaskane Canonem 1D - polecam).
Ale Olek twardo walczy i się nie poddaje - świetna ostra optyka i doskonała kompozycja kdru (to już raczej zasługa fotografa!) tworzy wręcz mistyczny nastrój.
Niestety przepalone niebo - to bolączka Olków z ich małą rozpiętością tonalną.
Ale przy tych kontrastach trudno było o coś lepszego.
Ogółem - piękne zdjęcie z niezwykłego miejsca - czekam na dalsze! :)
Pozdrawiam!
Krzysiek

keda (1197) 2008-10-13 12:16