Ivory Champa Towers Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dương Long (Ivory) Chăm Towers
--------------------------------------
I am trying to make a photo set for the Champa Towers by myselt. This is Ivory Champa Towers in Binh Dinh Province.

The major Chăm monuments in Việt Nam are as follows:

Bằng An Tower
Bánh Ít (Silver) Chăm Towers
Bình Lâm Chăm Tower and Thị Nại Citadel
Cánh Tiên (Brass) Chăm Tower and Đồ Bàn Citadel
Chiên Đàn Chăm Towers
Đồng Dương Citadel (Indrapura)
Dương Long (Ivory) Chăm Towers
Hòa Lai Chăm Towers
Hưng Thạnh (Twin) Chăm Towers
Khương Mỹ Chăm Towers
Mỹ Sơn
Nhạn (Swallow) Chăm Tower
Phú Hải (Pô Xahnư) Chăm Towers
Phước Lốc (Gold) Chăm Tower
Pô Đam Chăm Towers
Pô Klông Garai Chăm Towers
Pô Nagar Chăm Towers
Pô Rô Mê Chăm Tower
Thủ Thiện Chăm Tower
Trà Kiệu Citadel (Simhapura)
Yang Prong Chăm Tower
---------------------------
Dương Long (Ivory) Chăm Towers
Address: An Chánh, Tây Bình, District: Tây Sơn, Province: Bình Định, ViệT Nam
Located some 40 kilometres north west of Quy Nhơn in Tây Sơn District, the Dương Long or 'Ivory' Towers comprise a group of three towers erected during the 12th century in monumental Bình Định style (late 11th-early 14th centuries). Facing east and notable for their massive proportions, the towers reflect the strong influence of Khmer architecture during this period, which may be accounted for by the fact that King Jaya Indravarmadeva lived in Angkor before acceding to the Chăm throne with Khmer assistance in 1203, and during his reign (1203-1220) the Chăm kingdom became virtually a vassal-state of Angkor. The Khmer influence is discernible both in the volume of sandstone decoration used and in the structure of the tower roofs. However, the towers retain a number of traditional Chăm motifs and features. Many important statues and bas-reliefs have been recovered from the site, indicating that it was once an important religious centre

ChrisJ, Drom, jhm, Tue, singuanti, FORJP001 has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Drom (1165) 2005-08-29 6:27

Hello Huy,
J'aime beaucoup ce temple caché dans la végétation. Je ne le connais pas mais il me rapelle le sanctuaire de Prang Samyod.Bravo pour les tons ocre de la brique en contraste avec le feuillage et le ciel.
Amitié
Dominique

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-08-29 10:18

interesting shot, I like the greens growing on it, I guess it proves it is old, well done

eco (84) 2005-08-29 13:02

Salute Huy

Congratulations - 100 photos on TE. I like these your places. They are unusual, wonderful and other. I like it frames and color. salute cordially,
rafal

jhm (83802) 2005-08-29 13:16

Hi Huy,
Congratulation for your 100th picture on TE, again a beautiful towers between the green trees. Thanks for interesting note.
Greetings,
John.

Tue (25608) 2005-08-29 17:41

Hej Huy,
Very nice picture with those towers above the trees. I like the fine details which are visible. Well done.
Hilsner,
Lars

singuanti (15240) 2005-08-29 22:49

Hello Huy. Nice shot in overcast conditions. The colors seem realistic which is always good. Nice work Huy.

Furachan (0) 2005-08-30 6:46

Mn cher ami, you are doing very significant work recording thee Cham relics all over Vietnam. this is an important record! Lovely shot with a nice, soft feel. Bravo! Francis

ChrisJ (70569) 2005-09-01 6:53

Hi Huy

It just lacks a little sharpness, but good use of the artistic principle of 3. I like the flattened perspective, & tight cropping. Good work!

FORJP001 (3819) 2005-09-01 21:12

Very interesting your following enterprise "I am trying to make a photo set for the Champa Towers by myself. This is Ivory Champa Towers in Binh Dinh Province." All the towers are worth of interest and as beautiful as each others. (Jean-Pierre)
P.S. J'ai placé deux de vos photos des tours dans le workshop afin de les comparer entre elles et merci encore une fois de toutes les illustrer dans TE.

[workshop] [compare]