Bayon 2, a photo from Siem Reab, West

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Today I am taking you in closer to the walls of the Buddhist 12th/13th century Bayon temple.
behind the pillars is a wall with yet more intricate stone carvings.
Above them you can see the towers with huge carved faces on them and to the front, far left there appears to be the head of a naga (1/2 cobra, 1/2 man) which I've only just noticed.
In the WS is a close up of a pair of carved dancing figures.

Periko, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ChrisJ, holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, jhm, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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Periko (9107) 2021-03-29 20:53

Hi Ian
These big statues are similar to Mayan steles of Copan, Honduras.
Both photos are nice and interesting.

Regards

Silvio1953 (223103) 2021-03-29 22:18

Ciao Ian, great view of fascinating ruines of fantaasticv temple, fine details, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (117940) 2021-03-29 22:48

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
original version
for one more time
impressive similar status and columns
regards
Costantino

pajaran (117201) 2021-03-29 22:49

Pozdrav.
lepa stara arhitektura i reljef na zidu, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
lepa rusevina i fotografija.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (148368) 2021-03-29 23:09

Hi Ian,
Good series about these ruins, very well presented with a perfect sun light and an excellent sharpness, perfect to see of the details of the architecture and walls sculptures, interesting presentation, tfs.

ChrisJ (172442) 2021-03-30 0:01

Hi Ian

There used to be a restaurant in Khao Sarn Road Bangkok featuring copies of the enigmatic Bayon faces. It inspired me to get on a bus to Aranyaprathet & cross the border at Poipet to go see the real thing!

holmertz (103732) 2021-03-30 0:49

Hello Ian,
Another amazingly sharp and well exposed photo showing some fantastic carvings on the wall and two of the famous faces of Bayon. The WS is also beautiful but I wonder why the dancer to the left had her face destroyed.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (172083) 2021-03-30 0:53

Witaj Lan!
Next very interesting picture.
Curious place.
This building is impressive.
I like it.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

lousat (140070) 2021-03-30 4:33

HI Ian,second very interesting pic from there,this time showing some part collapsed but the temple in background is still there with its wonderful decorations,perfect capture well done as usual. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (115677) 2021-03-30 5:07

Hi Ian,

The temple is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the Bayon temple. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211738) 2021-03-30 10:21

Hello Ian,

We get today more details or the picture yesterday
Pleasant panorama view to look at.
Nice sharp and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (93592) 2021-03-30 12:10

Hello Ian,
You had such a beautiful and clear sunlight here, which was perfect for all those tiny details and carvings in the old walls and towers of the ruins. The trees make a good addition in the background as well.
Lars

Royaldevon (86564) 2021-03-31 8:16

Hello Ian,

WE learn so much about different parts of the world on this site, which is the whole intention!
I thought I could see the heads on your previous photograph but they are more distinct here.
I love the bas relief dancing ladies. They seem so full of movement!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

PaulVDV (63574) 2021-04-01 15:25

Hello Ian,
The photo in the WS clearly shows in detail which scenes we can admire on the long wall in your main photo.
The tall towers with the faces rising above the wall are phenomenal.
Fortunately, you didn't have large groups walking in front of your camera.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (116635) 2021-04-04 9:14

ian

I liked a lot the carvings and the faces of Buddha sculpted in the towers. even these arches in FG are very special. a marvelous place. TFS.

take care

jorge