Cambodia - Guardiens of Angkor Wat
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.
Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. 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.
I was happy to meet two Buddhist monks there (besides the trillion tourists from all over globe) to be able to add timeless feel to this magnificant place.
PENTAX K20D, f/3.5, 0.067 sec (1/15), ISO 800, 20.6 mm
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paulopaiva (42 months ago | reply)
om mani padme hum
Kev Palmer (42 months ago | reply)
Great image, a National Geo shot if ever there was one Lucie.
jbratt (42 months ago | reply)
fantastic as usual, Lucie
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onurcan tarcan (42 months ago | reply)
very impressive capture
and a detailed description
T P M (42 months ago | reply)
Great perspective
Glen Ballis (42 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
HIROYUKI.INC (42 months ago | reply)
Great!!!
J.^2 (42 months ago | reply)
Nice orange, always a sight with the monks in the temple.
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|sumsion| (42 months ago | reply)
Lucie - I love the texture and feel to this shot. I also love that you provide such great information about the places you visit and share with us. Thank you.
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Tony Tanoury (42 months ago | reply)
Great photo! Please visit my Photostream, thanks!
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**El-Len** (42 months ago | reply)
Great perspective. Beautiful shot.
thierry.courosse (busy !!! totally !!!) (42 months ago | reply)
Beautiful picture !!!
Erix Images (42 months ago | reply)
Totally awesome. Nice tame tones behind the vibrant orange of the monk's robes.
khaldoon Saleh [deleted] (42 months ago | reply)
you keep impress us... by the way.. do you need assistance.. ? ;)
Michal Čejchan (42 months ago | reply)
Keep up the great job! -instant fave
hs4ever (42 months ago | reply)
Actually, the Angkor Wat is a Hindu relic.
David Chin89 (42 months ago | reply)
Really Nice!!!
Antonio Moreno Salmoral. (42 months ago | reply)
WOUUU"" de color genial, y de tonos reales, del lugar por su luz...
h.delic (42 months ago | reply)
One of the best I've seen from Angkor Wat. I admire your creativity.
Cjasar (42 months ago | reply)
Amazing photo.
Svedek (42 months ago | reply)
Unusual perspective and great color contrast.
Krásné Vánoce, Lucie
Apiko (42 months ago | reply)
Nice...a real story teller !!!
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Chuck & Pat Harkins (42 months ago | reply)
Nice color and angle...Chuck
Cosimo Marino (42 months ago | reply)
Very great work.
Congratulations.
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Dave Schreier (42 months ago | reply)
That's a beauty!
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Rodaina (42 months ago | reply)
wonderfulllll lighting
well done
MOHAMMAD ALATTAR (42 months ago | reply)
Beautiful
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Lupis - 2008 (42 months ago | reply)
Such a great picture, the colors, texture, angle, and I love that you walk us through with your history,comments and descriptions of all these fantastic & beautiful places you have visited.
You are a very talented photographer, I just discoverd you yesterday and I am happy that I did.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your photos.
TJ Scott (42 months ago | reply)
Absolutely Stunning Composition and Processing - and the Historical Context is a Wonderful Supplement. Bravo!
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excellent photo, great angle and colour contrast
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pokoktom (42 months ago | reply)
很期待在踏上那些石级。。
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