Hpo Win Daung, a photo from Sagaing, North

Photographer's Note

The old temple complex of Hpo Win Daung, close to Monywa, have almost 500 Buddha chambers/caves which are carved into the surrounding soft limestone hillside.
The chambers dates from the 14th to the 18th centuries and as well as the Buddha images in the caves, some of the larger ones are also painted with fabulous colourful murals telling local Buddhist legends.

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ikeharel (101053) 2020-03-26 0:46

Good morning Elaine,
Amazing how those statues, rooms, and temple in white marble were built onto the brown giant rock.
Picture taken from a superb POV, beautifully shown to the smallest details.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

Silvio1953 (195904) 2020-03-26 2:32

Ciao Elaine, great view of fascinating place, lovely composition with beautiful trees, wonderful natural colors, splendid light, fine details and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ktanska (37327) 2020-03-26 12:00

Hi Elaine,
Such classic arches are quite surprising as an entrance to caves. Fascinating old details of worship, calm green environment. And no crowds!
Kari

abmdsudi (84231) 2020-03-27 8:31

Hi Elaine
What an amazing sight of an ancient temple complex with fantastic sublime details and lighting helped by deep blue sky. It's so effectively framed across, with extra beauty of the brightly lit structure. Definitely an eye candy shot, Congrats
Best wishes