Walk at both side Photo

Photographer’s Note

After raining, the road is accumulated water, visitors have to walk beside the road to reach their destination.

The History of Angkor Wat

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, dedicated to Vishnu, 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.

Source / More information about Angkor Wat :-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat

robertosalguero, evanrizo, emjleclercq, TopGeo, Photo65Net, trekks, jlbrthnn, pablominto, pboehringer, adores, pierrefonds has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (110) 2008-03-13 20:20

Hello Ally,

A nice image of this interesting place. The water on the road is excellent to reflect the architecture and trees. The colours of this image are very nice and they seem properly saturated. As well the image is sharp and allow for excellent details. This temple seem like a beautiful place to visit. Thanks Ally.

Roberto

emjleclercq (14606) 2008-03-14 0:01

Nice view of the temple at the end of this alley, emerging from the vegetation. The wet ground in front catches some reflections and makes a good effect.

All the best,

Emmanuel

evanrizo (456) 2008-03-14 3:53

Hi Ally,
the pov and the lightness gives a nice view with a calm atmosphere.
With very interesting notice too.
Have a nice day.
Evangelos
later...

Silvio1953 (43316) 2008-03-14 7:23

Ciao Ally, fascinating old temple with splendid reflections, beautiful perspective and wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

TopGeo (22457) 2008-03-14 7:59

Hi Ally excellent shot!A picture as those that you know perfect! beautiful prospect depth the management of lighting became a perfect in the background good work has here
Bravo
Georgios

jemaflor (39815) 2008-03-14 10:55

Hi Ally,
Good perspective to give depth at your shot and nice effect with reflection of these famous ruines, good frame.

pally3100 (3077) 2008-03-14 21:42

hello
a very wet picture of your perfered site. a good green mood (or mud ...) in your image.Friendly Nadine and Henri

gracious (20017) 2008-03-14 23:32

Hello Ally,
This is a great composition with a perfect displayed of light and shadows here!
good pov with total sharpness, good colour and details
well done always
regards
Tony

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-03-16 10:09

Ally,
Very pleasant image, with great FG textures.
You managed well with exposure and colors too.
Regards,
JB.

jafadabret (40601) 2008-03-17 1:44

Ally bonsoir.

J'aime la perspective dans les arbres pour
aboutir à l'édifice.
Le premier plan avec les reflets
est particulièrement réussi.
Par contre j'aurais supprimé le haut de la photo.
C'est ce que j'ai fait dans un WS.

Jacques

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trekks (14336) 2008-03-17 2:21

hi Ally

Nice shot of Angkot Wat with such greenery. Good composition here, sharp details and nice contrast.

TFS, bill

jlbrthnn (39405) 2008-03-17 6:19

Hello Ally,
By your images, Angkor Vat is as familiar for me as the Eiffel Tower. Excellent image under natural conditions, which give some pleasant reflections. Good work.
Have anice day
Cordially
Joël

pablominto (41654) 2008-03-17 14:02

Hello Ally,
A peaceful corner of the world, a very special atmosphere with the fingerprints of the past!
I like the composition and how you use the light in creating the mood...
Good sense of depth, well done!
Greetings,
Pablo -

chrisnet (20376) 2008-03-18 12:58

Hello Ally,
Interesting place, I like the reflections in the foreground and the framing with the trees, well done.
Regards

Greg1949 (8535) 2008-04-01 3:32

Ally, this is a nice shot, the setting is obviously beautiful but the puddle really gives it something unique. Well seen and captured.

Greg

pboehringer (770) 2008-04-02 7:22

Ally,
quite a different take of this world famous place. Very nice the water on the ground and the partial refelctioins, the framing of the trees leading to the temple in the background.
Peter

adores (15821) 2008-04-03 19:13

Hi Ally!
This is surely a different view of Angkor. The ruins are very well framed by this vegetation. I like the pov, maybe cropping the top is a possibility, like Jacques suggested.

migzal (485) 2008-04-03 19:45

This temple is famous,nice shot. something to consider on my next trip to cambodia. i like the pov revealing the slight reflection from the wet surface. good choice and thanks for sharing.

pierrefonds (26779) 2008-07-30 19:04

Hi Ally,

The point of view takes us toward the temple in the background. the reflections in the water are assets to the composition. The trees are framing the street nicely. There is a good contrast between the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

izmirli (3325) 2008-09-18 23:08

merhaba dear ally
magnificent composition and interesting place.magnificent colours and reflections.well done.
have a nice day.
gürkan akçakır.

Gregtom (7119) 2008-09-30 23:25

Hello, Ally!
very nice place! I like this alley leading to the temple. you were lucky to visit it after the rain. The water on the foreground greatly emphasizes the composition. The plane seems to be living!
regards,
Greg