Nature rules, a photo from Siem Reab, West

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Back to temples and today to the unrestored Ta Prohm, a temple dating from the 12-13th centuries and abandoned with the fall of the Khmer empire in the 15th century. The original Khmer name was Rajavihara ("monastery of the king").
What sets Ta Prohm apart is that a conscious decision was made not to try to restore it but to leave it largely as found with massive trees growing over large sections of the ruins. It had never been totally consumed by the jungle.
What maintenance is done is mainly to stabilise the ruins for safety and access purposes (see the 2nd workshop for work in progress).
the main photo and first workshop both show massive trees growing over sections of the ruins.

ChrisJ, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, Fis2, Royaldevon, holmertz, pierrefonds, jhm, jean113, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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ChrisJ (162696) 2021-04-07 21:29

Hi Ian

That fence is new since I was there. I converted my shot to sepia but colour as seen here is nice too. The cloudy day compensated with an even, diffused light. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (208625) 2021-04-07 21:57

Ciao Ian, It is difficult to say whether the ancient temple is more impressive or the fabulous roots that surround it, it almost seems as if they strangle it. Great photo with fine details and beautiful sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (106083) 2021-04-07 22:44

Hello dear Ian and have a nice day
anda happy evening
original version
thanks for your useful notes
original version
I like this temple dating
from the 12 13th centuries
regards
Costantino

pajaran (104947) 2021-04-07 23:11

Pozdrav.
Lepo drvece i stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lepe rusevine i fotografije, priroda osvaja stari hram.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (137482) 2021-04-07 23:39

Hi Ian,
Impressive thes eruins with these roots and trunks, nature and architecture, well framed, perfect quality, sharpness and light, tfs.

Fis2 (158253) 2021-04-08 0:27

Witaj Lan!
A very interesting place, view is impressive.
I like building and tree.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
TFS,
Well done
Good evening.
Krzysztof

everlasting (18764) 2021-04-08 1:06

The famous tree of Ta Prohm, well composed and fine details.
I don't remember a fence being there in 2003 or that walkway.

Royaldevon (78370) 2021-04-08 3:17

Hello Ian,

My first thought was that this looked like something from 'Dr. Who', where aliens were slowly taking over the world, with their long, extended tentacles! It is amazing that such a giant tree can grow without a great depth of soil! It's a fine photograph!

Your w/s reminds me of Council workmen in England. There always seems to be a big team, with one working, one recording and the rest there for mental support!

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

holmertz (94728) 2021-04-08 3:52

Hello Ian,
This temple is so very special that it remains in my memory stronger than most others in this area. The main photo shows us the essence of its magic. The tree is well placed towards the side.
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (105583) 2021-04-08 4:52

Hi Ian,

The roots are taking over the temple. The point of view is showing the details of Ta Prohm temple. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (205253) 2021-04-08 10:00

Hello Ian,

Indeed this is very photogenic, with the known tree at the temple.
Also nice image scene, also lovely panorama view.
An excellent composition and nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (84044) 2021-04-08 10:15

Hello Ian,
A great photo of this large tree, which has taken over the old buildings again. Great clarity and sharpness, the details and textures of everything are excellent.
Lars

jean113 (23505) 2021-04-08 11:37

Hello Ian, it is amazing to see the size of the trees that have grown over the beautiful stonework.
The roots look like petrified stone.
Three excellent shots that give us a great impression of this place.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (131451) 2021-04-08 14:24

Hi Ian,3 magnificent pics,the mix of ruins and nature is absolutely fantastic,great main pic,i like a lot the other WS,while the men at work doesen't seems very tired..ehhee..have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (56399) 2021-04-09 12:14

Hello Ian,
Pictures like this one here and your second in the WS had been driving me to visit Angkor for years.
I don't know if you had to wait long to take a photo without other visitors.
I did. There was always a constant stream of visitors posing in front of these overgrown walls or taking selfies there.
Best regards, Paul

mkamionka (63554) 2021-04-09 12:39

Hi Ian,
fantastic reportage from these ruins which soeem to be under attack by the forces of nature.
The tree has an extraordinary shape as if it was a giant octopus.
Great effect, very well done,
M

jmdias (105143) 2021-04-12 13:41

ian

the main post is very beautiful, the tree looks like a monster or a waterfalls of roots. nice the last WS where we can see the workers are thinking about a restore of the monument.
TFS
take care

jorge