angkor document
Very little is known about the organization of the city of Angkor Thom, with its light-weight dwellings. Centered on the Bayon (Central Temple), it was divided into four quarters by four axial roads that were probably bordered by moats. A fifth similar road was set on the axis of the Royal Palace, leading to the east.
Corresponding to these avenues are five monumental gates. From the exterior, the crossing of the moat is made, as previously described, on a causeway. These meditative sculptured faces line the causeway leading up to the gates.
This is an excellent documentary:
City of the Gods - Angkor, Cambodia
on the architecture and cultural history of Angkor.
Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Redroom Studios (61 months ago | reply)
very nicely framed! With the dark treatment it has a very ominous feeling, a great sense of history and reverence.
dyozi (61 months ago | reply)
Nice composition & the muted colors go nicely with this shot
annpar (61 months ago | reply)
lovely David...this welcoming committee of buddahs look very contemplative.... :-)
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Excellent and dramatic perspective!
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Love the framing and all the details in the picture.
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Gregory Pleau (61 months ago | reply)
Fabulous framing! Makes me think the tourists turned to stone waiting for their turn :)
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Je Répondrai (61 months ago | reply)
Fascinating...
babasteve (61 months ago | reply)
nice shot...
viscidlyphotography (61 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot!
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LadyExpat (Back in Daejeon) (61 months ago | reply)
nice ankgor capture!
S'Murf (61 months ago | reply)
Visually and historically rich! Nice one, David.
LaserGuided (61 months ago | reply)
Beautifully composed! Such an interesting and mysterious place.
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Beautiful and enchanting scenery!
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Flying Fin (61 months ago | reply)
lovely deep and rich colour and tonality! nicely rendered.
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pixability (61 months ago | reply)
These original architects were working on some grander plan then we've ciphered. Well composed, dramatic, image.
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great perspective
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Farl (61 months ago | reply)
the angle works a lot in allowing us the view of the gate and the fabulous carved fence
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classic shapeshift :)
gorgeous picture- I love the balance
Pandora Vancouver (61 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition. Like this image very much.
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shantaya ~ dannie (61 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. Shows mystery and reverence.
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David J. Allen (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot
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BENID (61 months ago | reply)
nice!
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Very powerful -- great shot.
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Love your travel photos. The faces are magical.
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Gotta love the smirks, not to mention the excellent redering!
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Outstanding shot!!
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Nice perspective shot ^^~ Beautiful framing
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LadyExpat (Back in Daejeon) (60 months ago | reply)
excellent! My favorite temple at Angkor.
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