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Angkor Wat, east side


Angkor Wat, east side
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Copyright: Laurent Vivier (bibs69) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 293 W: 12 N: 421] (3145)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11
Categories: Castles, Architecture, Ruins
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-15 2:31
Viewed: 1003
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A view from the great site of Angkor Wat. This is not the usual view, generally shot from the West. This one is taken early in the morning, from the back side of the temple.

*** Wikipedia says ***

Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The largest and best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre—first Hindu, then Buddhist—since its foundation. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temples. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. As well as for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, the temple is admired for its extensive bas-reliefs and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls.

According to Guinness World Records, it is the largest religious structure in the world.
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  • alainh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4154 W: 144 N: 6743] (31876)
  • [2006-11-15 2:40]

salut Laurent
un coin incroyable que tu as la chance de tutoyer et que tu nous proposes de partager !
un cadrage qui s'imposait
bravo
amicalement
alain

Nice and original perspective showing us this magnificient temple in the middle of the jungle. I like the angle you chose showing us the different domes.
Thanks for sharing.

Salut Laurant,
A place that i would like to visit..one day. Your pictures makes me even more willing to visit it. A wonderful framed picture, soft light and high on detail...perfect.
Regards, Henk

Salut Laurent,
Je me demandais où tu étais passé et maintenant j'ai la réponse! Mais qu'y a t-il comme sommets au Vietnam et au Cambodge? ;o)
Je ne suis pas une spécialiste du lieu et je ne connais donc pas la vue habituelle. Tout ce que je peux dire c'est que celle-ci est nien cadrée et que la lumière est bonne. J'aime ce chemin rougeâtre et courbe qui délimite la photo vers le bas. Tu aurais presque pu nous poster un version large afin que l'on profite des détails.
Amicalement, Brigitte

Hi Laurent: You contribute to another unique look of Angkor Wat. Although there are a lot of pictures of Angkor, but each one shares its own's wonderful look. Good job. Sothy

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  • gary91 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2153 W: 492 N: 3205] (14529)
  • [2006-11-15 19:56]

Bonjour Laurent,
Magnifique vue de ce lieu magique que, comme beaucoup, je rêve de visiter un jour. Ton point de vue traduit bien l'immensité du lieu. Le choix de ce chemin qui souligne le bâtiment sur toute la largeur de l'image est très bon.
Amicalement. Christian

Good panoramic view from the other side of Angkor Wat. There is a pleasant light on the scene. The inclusion of the curved road in front works well in the composition.
Kath

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