The Lost Hindu Temple in the Jungle Mist

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I took an afternoon hike in the remote area of Java just outside the town of Jogjakarta to explore this temple. It's called Prambanan, and it was built around 850 CE.

The rain was pouring down, which left me and Will there pretty much alone, except for a few wild deer in the area. I waited through the rain because I knew if it cleared there would be a great sunset. I had a little baggy over my camera to keep it dry until everything passed...

While waiting on the rain to stop, I walked around and did more up close exploration of the temples of Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, which were three of the largest in the complex. All the temple blocks were on the edge of collapse, after many centuries of Indonesian earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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blakelipthratt says:

sa-weeeeeet.

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FlorinC says:

Very cool, especially the glow around the cones.
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villy21 says:

Awesome , thank you for sharing
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jmberman1 says:

Amazing!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary Wong Photography says:

it was worth the wait....
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

wjeffries says:

Beautiful shot....definitely worth waiting for.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

That's awesome. Seems like you're always in the best and coolest locations. You travel for work or what?!@
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mbshane [busy as hell, but back soon!] says:

And just like that, you've made my day.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

CantikFotos [deleted] says:

Prambanan is one of my favorite places on Earth. Excellent image.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

prasad_mahale1 says:

Wow! Superb work!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

wow, you are so good, trey
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MadArtjewelry says:

Incredible image, boy do you get around!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony W (still sick) says:

wow...another great shot
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony W (still sick) says:

thanks for posting great shots....i use your shots as backgrounds on my computer.....always a fav
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

m dee- on & off... says:

no words....wow...stare and drool.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

proxygeek says:

Awesome HDR!
Great tones. Looks every biut as mythological as its history :-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Rut Kara says:

Perrrrrfect!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Max Loxton says:

Awesome..
A great shot and good treatment in HDR.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

rula says:

ohh this is gorgeous!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

This must have been a fun outing, wow.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Omar Junior says:

great stuck!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Casperonian! says:

The halo around the temple is a bit distracting. Anyhow, this is still a very good shot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

tjunkie (Art is never finished, only abandoned) says:

Simply awesome
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

kebursaw says:

Amazing!!! I'm soo jealous...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

NYC Comets says:

Amazing shot and structure.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan The Hutt says:

Fabulous capture!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

John F Hark says:

Another great shot. Well worth the waiting you did. Thanks for posting.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

azzuphotography.com says:

wow
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

AlaskaTeacher says:

Magical!!! Magical!!!! Magical!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

evantravers says:

Man, you come through again. That is amazing. So impressive.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Beautiful Trey! Good things come to those who wait.....!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

WNG555 says:

I am awe struck! Very moving, especially for this atheist. One of the best pics I've ever seen.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

opimentas says:

Wonderful composition
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all! :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

RCAGUIAT / Rodel Caguiat (Happy New Year) says:

Awesome shot!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

maria_daniela says:

this is so spectacular, instant fav!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

veltro23 says:

Wonderful
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

one♥two aka gudrun says:

beautiful capture seen in

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Suwanee says:

AMAZING! One of the places I wish to visit. Do you travel with your tripods or mostly hand held?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Vittorio Ubertone says:

fantastic
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

marce_garal says:

Awesomeeeee!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

iPhotograph says:

Beautiful shot, great light!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

kercam21 says:

all of the above :))
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ventura Carmona says:

Majestuosa. Un saludo

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

electricpeak7 [deleted] says:

simply amazing
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Clinch [gobgimmick] says:

Temples don't sweat, they glow... Awesome shot.

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neilalderney123 says:

very nice Trey. Sounds like you got a little wet too ;-)

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ibrahem N. ALNassar says:

Awesome!!!
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dani.Co says:

Fantastic light

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Weaselmcfee says:

What a lovely photo...and nice story..sounds like you needed a warm bowl of soup at the end of the day:)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Blu3_sky777 says:

very beautiful!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikkichick88 says:

amazing shot! its beautiful
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

davhor says:

Beautiful scene. Love the composition and the colours.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea&Mike@Flickr says:

The colours are very good! Wonderful treatment and capture!

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icedsoul photography .:teymur madjderey says:

one of your most impressive pictures, if not THE most impressive! just amazing!

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avarith says:

i would say this is one of your best...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

figalandia says:

mamma mia!!!
stunning, smashing.
nice description too, indeed
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

chemation says:

Espectacular!!

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haukur, says:

The light is simply amazing!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

This really is stunning.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

xamad says:

what a work! :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

chop1n says:

Absolutely beautiful! Great atmosphere.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

_Blaster_ says:

stunning!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

enteo botus says:

wow man... amazing view.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

varun2911 says:

brilliant!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

zombola photography says:

lovely!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

enbiiii says:

perfect
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ampbees says:

splendid!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Haggis Chick says:

Such a great shot and of course fantastic processing.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

a.mori74 says:

Non
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Gianfranco_R says:

simply awesome!!
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Digitaler Lumpensammler says:

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Andy M Canada says:

Lovely shot and great work
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

nineball2727 says:

Very nice.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Hulya in Portland says:

beautiful and impressive... worth waiting in the rain for...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Orban 2007 says:

nice shot!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

太奇异了～
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Internet Sucks [deleted] says:

fuckin crazy!

...uh, i mean... great capture i like it allot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

felito65 says:

Maravillosa vista...!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

williewonker says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called temple of Java-Indonesia, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Beautiful shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Messié says:

Wooow, this is a fantastic shot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

A-d-W says:

Stunning.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony's Adventures says:

beautiful job :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Luthien86 says:

wow!!
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Lisa-S says:

Wonderful.

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aatishbaaz says:

Nice & beautiful.
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jonathenharty says:

Wonderful Image. As usual!
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Sean Mantey - http://www.seanmantey.com says:

Great picture.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

darkfusion42 says:

absolutely amazing! i am in awe.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Mixmar says:

Impressive.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

tyweldishofer says:

OMG! what a shot!
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Erroba says:

Awesome !

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andie.smith says:

stunning!!
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Rejin JayaraJ says:

great shot!
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hannes.steyn says:

Awesome shot. I can see why it reached #1
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Nick Owen's Poetry and Pictures says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Poetic Landscapes, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

futurearchitect_ says:

beeeeautiful. ;DD
add you ok?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

greg mortimer says:

that is an amazing sunset and setting!
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dbarronoss says:

Very nice....congrats on Explore

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Martinca says:

WOW, out of this world!
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The Lost Hindu Temple in the Jungle Mist

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