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Hunt: Angkors lonely jungle-giant


Hunt: Angkors lonely jungle-giant
Photo Information
Copyright: Wishnu Garuda (wishnugaruda) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1933 W: 73 N: 2867] (15048)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-26
Categories: Nature, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Minolta Dimage Z3
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Trees [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-28 6:12
Viewed: 1917
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This post today is my contribution for the Hunt: lonely tree.
OK, you only see the gigantic roots of a banyantree spreading over the roof of the temple Ta Prohm - Angkor. It's realy an old lonely jungle-giant.

Angkor in Cambodia was the heart of the Khmer Empire for about 550 years (9th to 15th centuries) before overpopulation and environmental degradation lead to its abandonment. At its peak, the city spawled over an area the size of Los Angeles and supported more than a million people. This picture shows Ta Prohm, a buddhist monastic complex where some of the original vegetation has been left uncleared by archaeologists.

It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
chrisJ, Fisher, WALTERito, law, Janice, jan515 has marked this note useful
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To marjan: 2 same shotswishnugaruda 1 11-30 15:09
To jcandeli: Ta Prohm - so wonderfulwishnugaruda 1 11-28 09:24
To chrisJ: Sepiawishnugaruda 1 11-28 06:23
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Hi Wishnu

The classic shot of Angkor Wat. Would also look good in sepia tones. Good work.

Hi Sabine,

Cool shot and well done on the composition.

Mike

Great photo. Very strongly speaking example of nature's power. tfs

Marek

hahah. I posted almost the same exact photo here a long time ago. Check it out in my gallery if you want. :)

I love this place. nice shot! JP

Hello Sabine, this is really one kind of a tree! Good composition and pov. But I am not so sure on the colour on the ground. Good texture on the roof.

But this is a great entry for the hunt :)

Take care, Yan

Good shot
Very interesting image
looks as if its something out of Jurassic Park or something of that nature.
Very well done I like it very much
TFS

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 629 W: 68 N: 746] (5423)
  • [2005-11-28 21:21]

What a shot! Those trees look like aliens from outer space. This is a place I want to see also because of it's architectural ruins. Very nicely done.

Also, I want to thank you for your comments on my photo, "Fire Escape".

Andre'

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  • law Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 75 N: 80] (1764)
  • [2005-11-29 20:02]

Hi Wishnu, nice shot. The colors are good and great details captured. :D

really good, i never seen like this. i think this tree approx. 200yrs. old.

reagrds,
yogesh

Fantastic picture, Put it on TE and make us happy.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7755] (33082)
  • [2005-12-01 13:52]

Hi Sabine, I have seen many photos of this place, but here you are emphasising the tree - Good job! It is a little OE but you show it well. Thank you...
Janice

good shot wishnu :)
good composition and texture in the shot

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  • runs Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 71 W: 12 N: 22] (347)
  • [2005-12-05 15:12]

Superbe photo ! Vraiment pas banal ! Un très belle oeuvre de la nature qui prend toujours le dessus !

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  • shahx Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 34 N: 58] (656)
  • [2005-12-07 0:40]

Namaste Wishu,
This is a very well balanced pisture and the colors give a very dramatic effect to the composition. I wish I clould take some pics of this giant. The contrast of yellow on roof and the old dark windows is awsome.

Good one,
Regards,
Shahid

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2735 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-12-07 21:09]

What a strange and beautiful picture,Sabine! very interesting notes! Tfs! Michel

Salut Wishnu.
Tu a photographié très exactement l'endroit que je préfère dans toute la cité d'Angkor. Les branches de ces fromagers qui envahissent les ruines sont un souvenir mémorable. Merci pour le partage. Amitié, Patty.

A Special picture from a Special place.
Very well taken.
Jan

I have been to Cambodia 6 or 7 times in the last 3 years and never got to Angkor, will make it one day. A good shot here.

This tree looks like some giant octopus wanting to destroy everything within its reach. Amazing place and imppressive photo. Maybe just a little bit too bright?

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2006-07-23 10:46]

Hallo Sabine,
die Baumwurzeln sehen aus wie eine kalte Lava, es ist einmalig. Ich kann mir vorstellen wie groß der Baum ist.
Ein wunderschönes Bild, auch die Reste der Buddhisten Klosters
Herrlich So bekommt man zu sehen die Schönheiten der Welt.
Schöne Grüsse
Janusz

Hi!
schönes bild!tollle fraben und passende helligkeit.schönes motiv....
zepter

Is the tree guarding the temple or is he trying to destroy it? Thanks that the archeologists did not clear all vegetation, This scene is unique

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