Temple Sculptures, a photo from Tamil Nadu, South

Photographer's Note

Brihadeshwara Temple (Tamil:Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram.[

It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built for Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The architect and engineer of the temple, Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perumthachan is revered today as a father figure to all craftsmen in his homeland of present-day Central Kerala.

The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", with the other two being the Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temples.

ikeharel, pajaran, Fis2, jhm, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, alvaraalto, papagolf21, gildasjan, Cricri, ourania, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Fis2 (172083) 2016-04-18 2:24

Witaj Stephen!
Beautiful fragment of old architecture.
Excellent details.
I like framing and colors.
Super light.
Well done.
Nice day.

jhm (211738) 2016-04-18 2:56

Hello Stephen,

What a lovely detailed image of the frontage with all the sculptures
Your picture is a lovely presentation.
Sharpness and colours are are wonderful.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice new week,
John

pierrefonds (115677) 2016-04-18 4:14

HI Stephen,

The point of view is showing the details of this section of the Brihadeshwara Temple. It is clear and precise. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Royaldevon (86564) 2016-04-18 4:30

Hello Stephen,

This is a beautiful frieze!
The light and shadows has created quite a 3D effect, it feels to be standing away from the screen with great clarity!
The deities and patterns are very distinctive.

It's interesting to consider that this was being created about 50 years prior to our Battle of Hastings!

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

batalay (41261) 2016-04-18 4:49

Hello Stephen,

Isn't it extraordinary that every square inch has been carved by the artists and artisans in some of these temples. The one I saw in New Delhi is a mosque that dates to the Mogul Period, but with calligraphy having replaced the human and animal images, adding a degree of abstract design. The photograph presents the details very effectively.

Incidentally, I incorporated your comment, "They say a willing volunteer is worth ten pressed men," into my note accompanying the photo of the young Melanesian dancing for the passengers." Thank you.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Tue (93592) 2016-04-18 5:44

Hello Stephen,
What a beautiful ensemble of wonderfully carved sculptures with fantastic details. The light and the golden hues of the stones were both very favourable here.
Lars

alvaraalto (42880) 2016-04-18 5:50

Hello Stephen,
Excellent frames picture of this detail of the temple.
It shows the interesting image of the sculptures very well. I think, if I look at the upper stroke, that the temple need some Restoration.
The shadow gives a good depth on the scene.
Groet Rob

Sergiom (117241) 2016-04-18 5:52

Bonjour Stephen

On peut passer un très long moment devant ce mur pour tout voir et surtout tout apprécier. La lumière est vraiment très forte et brûle un peu les détails.

Amicalement

Serge

No_One (4) 2016-04-18 6:17

Hi Stephen
You've posted some amazing shots of this place but this is the crown for me, such intricate levels of detail in these ancient carvings, and you caught them under a light that throws beautiful shadows which compliment the sandstone colors so well
I am falling in love with this place through your photos
Cheers
Noel

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-04-18 6:36

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Je me régale à découvrir tous les joyaux de ces sculptures étonnantes. Quel travail !
Amitiés
Philippe

carlo62 (81265) 2016-04-18 14:58

Ciao Stephen
i segni del tempo di iniziano a vedere, ma la bella scultura continua a tramandarci storie e riti di secoli fa.
Si tratta di un "ricamo" molto elaborato fatto da artisti molto bravi.
Saluti
Carlo

PiotrF (56188) 2016-04-18 16:08

Hello Stephen,
Interesting view of this detail of the temple.
Perfect exposure, fine composition and excellent colours.
Nice shot.
Regards
Piotr

Periko (9107) 2016-04-18 19:22

Hi Stephen
Magnificent work of those ancient craftsmen, nicely captured by your lens.
It reminds me to the Puuc style in the Mayan temples.

Regards

berek (50518) 2016-04-18 22:55

Dear
you can spend a long time in front of the wall for all to see and above all enjoy. The light is very strong and burns a little detail. impressive . you managed strong sun light very good .
Best regards.
Burak

Silvio1953 (223103) 2016-04-19 5:17

Ciao Stephen, great view of fantastic decoration, fine details, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Nicou (193814) 2016-04-19 6:32

Hlelo

fantastique détail de ce temple quelle architecture et décoration quel rendu sur la pierre et ces tons superbe vue et captage.
Bravo et amitié
nciou

gildasjan (43826) 2016-04-19 9:26

Bonsoir Stephen
Bon plan serré sue cette façade bien éclairée dévoilant les reliefs.Elle est très agréable cette teinte chaude.
Amicalement
Gildas

Cricri (176) 2016-04-19 11:07

Hello Stephen
Belle idée du cadrage serré pour mieux en apprécier les moindres détails accentuer par une très belle lumière, superbe
belle soirée
cricri

ourania (51103) 2016-05-09 13:35

Hello Stephen,
the art is fascinating, it contains explicit scenes and symbols that look like riddles to me. I like how the tight composition leads us to concentrate on the architecture and the details, the strong light adds intensity and makes the scene even more spectacular. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
Ourania

mcmtanyel (69384) 2016-05-09 19:54

Hello Stephen,
These ornate sculptures are amazing. And to think they were made without the benefit of any mass production facilities!
Regards,
MT