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My ancient Angkor Wat


My ancient Angkor Wat
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Copyright: Victor Guntin (Guntin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 110 W: 68 N: 207] (992)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-09-26
Categories: Ruins
Camera: Fuji Finepix F710
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-21 11:58
Viewed: 525
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a classic picture: Angkor Wat, the ancient and wonderful ruins in Cambodia. Here in TE we can see lots of pictures from this special place, but I couldn't resist the tentation to upload my own version.

Angkor is a very special place. For me, is the most special ruins that I have visited. The sensation being there is something that you can't explain in words. You must visit it to understand the magnificient of the buildings, and to travel in time to appreciate the incredible society that the ancient Khmers had created.

Angkor Wat is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. 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.

I've added to the original picture a soft sepia filter to increase the sensation of time. I hope you like it.

Best Regards
Víctor
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Hi Victor,
Great composition.very intresting but most beautiful scene.excellent B/W colours and details with super reflections.very well done.TFS.
Best Regards.

Cevdet

Hi Victor
Amaizing shot of Angkor Wat and realy great choise of B&W present.
Good work
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • bj40 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 69 W: 0 N: 0] (374)
  • [2008-04-21 13:59]

Hi Victor, A unique approach to what can be an overdone image,the b&w brings a graphic element which is finely balanced with the reflections .Could possibly have been cropped a little the left side ,but thats personal taste .Good post ,Thanks Tom

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  • mirarer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 393 W: 0 N: 281] (2407)
  • [2008-04-22 11:05]

Hola Victor,
La versión clásica de esta foto sería en color, con un verde tropical y lujuriante. Sin embargo creo que tu opción de presentarla en blanco y negro resulta original y tiene un toque antiguo muy sugerente.
Me gustan los reflejos y esa curiosa palmera que parece que se sustenta en el agua.
Aprovecho también para agradecerte tus siempre acertados comentarios. Perdona si a veces no dedico mas tiempo a contestarte y es que la familia no perdona.
Un abrazo,
Mirari

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