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To Angkor Wat
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Copyright: Danos kounenis (danos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3354 W: 83 N: 4825] (18364)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-03-19
Catégories: Architecture, Ruines
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 5 D, Canon EF 16-35 USM 2.8 L mk.II, B+W 82mm Circular Polarizing
Exposition: f/11, 1/200 secondes
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Carnet de voyage: Cambodia-Laos
Date de soumission: 2008-04-15 10:08
Vue: 773
Points: 118
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat),is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for 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.

Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs and for the numerous devatas (guardian spirits) adorning its walls.

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat (ή Angkor Vat), είναι ένας ναός στο Angkor, Καμπότζη, που χτίσθηκε για το βασιλιά Suryavarman ΙΙ στις αρχές του 12ου αιώνα ως κρατικός ναός και κύρια πόλη του. Σαν ο καλύτερα συντηρημένος ναός στην περιοχή, είναι ο μόνος που έχει παραμείνει σημαντικό θρησκευτικό κέντρο.Από την ίδρυσή του αφιερώθηκε πρώτα στον Hindu, έπειτα στον Vishnu,και έπειτα στον Βουδισμό. Ο ναός είναι η επιτομή του υψηλού κλασσικού ύφους της khmer αρχιτεκτονικής. Έχει γίνει σύμβολο της Καμπότζης, που εμφανίζεται στην εθνική σημαία του, και είναι το πλέον επισκέψιμο σημείο της χώρας για τους ξένουσ επισκέπτες.

Το Angkor Wat συνδυάζει δύο βασικά σχέδια της khmer αρχιτεκτονικής ναών: ο ναός βουνό και ο πιό πρόσφατος ναός. Σχεδιάσθηκε για να αντιπροσωπεύσει το βουνό Meru, σπίτι των Θεών στην ινδή μυθολογία: μέσα σε μια τάφρο και έναν εξωτερικό τοίχο 3,6 χλμ (2,2 μίλια) είναι τρεις ορθογώνιες στοές, κάθε μια που αναπτύσεται επάνω από τις επόμενες. Στο κέντρο των στηριγμάτων των ναών γίνεται ένα χιαστί και αναπτύσονται οι πύργοι. Αντίθετα από τους περισσότερους ναούς Angkorian, ο Angkor Wat είναι προσανατολισμένος στη δύση.Για την σημασία του γεγονότος αυτού οι μελετητές χωρίζονται σε δύο ομάδες. Ο ναός θαυμάζεται για το μεγαλείο και την αρμονία της αρχιτεκτονικής, τα εκτενεί ανάγλυφά του και για τα πολυάριθμα devatas (πνεύματα φυλάκων) που εξωραϊζουν τους τοίχους του.

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exis kani katapliktiki topothetisi sta antikimena poy sinthetoyn to skiniko...to fos para tis terasties antithesis to xiristikes exesia file....edoses ston xoro to megaliodes poy toy armozi....toylaxiston etsi moy les kai ego se akoyo na to les einai megaliodis topio kitaxte to..!!!
na eise kala file

nf

Hello Danos,
the man on the right is well placed to create depth beside the sort of L created by the wall. The inclusion of the people walking has enhanced even more the beauty of this placid place. Good job!
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

Hi Danos,
Amazing scene. Good point of view. Original light and colors. Good take. Well done

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Πολυ ωραια συνθεση απο μια τοσο μακρινη χωρα...Οι "σκηνοθεσια" της ειναι αψογη απο το σημειο που διαλεξες.Τοσο στην φορμα με τις γραμμες,οσο και στην προοπτικη της.Ειχες και ενα αναπεντεχο συμμαχο,το μικρο μοναχο,κατι που αυξησε κατακορυφα το ενδιαφερον.Βρισκω πολυ ενδιαφερον και το σημειωμα σου,κατι που βοηθαει παρα πολυ κατα την γνωμη μου...

Σε χαιρετω,
Θωμάς

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1589 W: 15 N: 1758] (6462)
  • [2008-04-15 13:56]

Hello Danos,

Splendid yellow tones and textures of dam wall giving good contrasts with dark water and creates splendid view with its perfectly chosen diagonal layout. Excellent addition of visitors on wall and at corner too. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

Yasu Danos,
Amazing blue, amazing colors. The clarity, the sharpness and the reflections look amazing.
Se xereto. Salvator.

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3186 W: 98 N: 2635] (9161)
  • [2008-04-15 16:55]

Hi Danos,

clean and crispy image. Your 16-35 produced an attractive perspective of the pathway. I like the inclusion of the old guy since he breaks nicely the emptiness of the lake. Great lighting and colors. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • Waylim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 66 N: 713] (2661)
  • [2008-04-15 17:42]

Danos,
Another good landscape image. Beautiful blue and saturated sky with perfect composition. Really great detail and sharpness. The man on the side look a little bit distorted, per half it's because of the wide angle lens that cause it. Thanks for Sharing

Hi Danos,
Great colors here and the diagonal line of the bridge adds a good punch to the shot. Nice details and good perspective. TFS. Gerald

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3919 W: 403 N: 6492] (22168)
  • [2008-04-15 20:20]

Hello Danos,
I like the one side perspective of the left side way to the temple, and it is well balanced by the standing man in the right corner.
Good light and sharp picture.
Greetings from Cambodia!
Laurent

Hi Danos. Beautiful shot of the Vat. Placement of the man on the left added depth. The contrast is well defined too. Enjoyed. Regards.
Partha

Γεια σου Δάνο

Εξαιρετικό κάδρο με πολύ καλή διαχείριση χρωμάτων και οξύτητας!!

Μαρίνα

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7327 W: 441 N: 10111] (51555)
  • [2008-04-15 23:33]

Bonjour Danos,
il a l'air de vraiment faire bon là-bas, la température doit être très clémente. Une photo ou une partie du charme réside dans les couleurs chaudes des pierres.
Une prise très bien exposée.
Regards.
daniel.

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2363 W: 199 N: 5551] (23518)
  • [2008-04-16 1:12]

Hello Danos,
Le pov donne beaucoup de profondeur à cette jolie photo.
Les couleurs et le ciel sont superbes. Des personnages qui animent la scène et donne une idée de la dimension du site.
Best regards
Denise

Kalhmera Dano
Omorfo POV me grammes, alla ligo skoteinos fwtismos. O an8rwpos deksia den fwtizetai, twra 8a mou peis, de blepeis oloklhrh skia dipla kai exeis dikio.
De kesrw me flash pws 8a allaze o fwtismos h ti 8a katestrefe. Edw 8a h8ela th gnwmh sou.

Xairetw file mou
Stelios

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1483 W: 120 N: 1971] (9167)
  • [2008-04-16 2:06]

Kalimera Dane
Kai afti apithani! Ekpliktiki prooptiki apithana zontana ta xromata kai o anthropos sto proto plano poli kali folkloriki parousia
filika
Argiris

Hi Danos,
well composed with this human presence, good perspective and lovely colours with this light.

Hello Danos,

Une perspective impressionante mais qui nous laisse un peu sur notre faim. Le monument est peut-être un peu trop lointain mais cela laisse tout loisir de voir dans quel environnement se situe ce lieu célébre.
A+

Dominique

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 0 N: 332] (2721)
  • [2008-04-16 4:45]

γεια σου Δάνο,πολύ ωραία πεζογέφυρα με ομορφη αρχιτεκτονική και η ενδυμασία των ντόπιων ξεχωρίζει!πολύ ωραία δουλειά!

Merhaba Danos,
Very nice scenery...
Excellent colors, light, depth with superb point of view. Best regards.
Ahmet

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1144 W: 75 N: 1125] (4391)
  • [2008-04-16 7:01]
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kalispera danos

warmth filled scenery here. interesting: the 'depth anchor' you have found in the right corner (i would have given him a tad more space at the bottom of the frame though), creating a triangular composition with angor wat at the far peak. i like it.

with warm regards,
kristaps

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9538 W: 450 N: 15213] (53332)
  • [2008-04-16 7:02]

very nice photo here Danos,
I like the pov with the good perspective here, the fine light ans the good quality, fine photojob, have a good evening.
gr. jaap

Kalispera DAnos

belle photo d'ambiance génerale des bassins d'Angkor , chaudes couleurs , les personnes sont un plus
merci du partage
Filika
Dominic

Kalimera Danos,
wonderful light and excellent depth by that POV. The man and stones in the foreground makes this impression even stronger and play just a good game with the long way to Angkor Wat.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2274 W: 207 N: 4370] (14655)
  • [2008-04-16 8:31]

Hi Danos,
unusual and rarely seen pov for this famous temple complex. The perspective is very good and the feeling of depth is excellent. You did well to include the figure on the right, anchoring the shot very well. Nice work, my friend!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

Γεια σου Δάνο.
C'est une photo bien composée avec un premier plan agrémenté par une présence humaine et une perspective sur la gauche qui indique le temple. Belles couleurs et belle lumière.
Jacques

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4419 W: 226 N: 6015] (28934)
  • [2008-04-16 10:32]

Hi Danos,
Une image bien réaliser et présenter avec la personne et une belle perspective du chemin qui nous guide vers le temple, trés belle lumiére et couleurs, compliment
Good evening for you
cricri

Hello Danos!
Lovely places! Good composition! Nice scene! Beautiful colors, lights and details!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1858 W: 0 N: 928] (8897)
  • [2008-04-16 11:36]

Geia sou Dano,
omorfi fotografia apo to entyposiako auto meros,
polu endiaferon to simeioma,o anthropos sto proto plano poli kali leptomereia,
Ta leme ayrio,
Dimitris.

Hello Danos,
Many thanks for sharing your travel experience and those lovely photos with great informative notes regarding the places, much appreciated for that!
very good pov with great depth, warm colour and superb details in the image to the far horizon!
well done always
greeting
Tony

Hello Danos:

A view with a deep, and an appropriate angle shot.

Hues are well implemented with the lighting and the character to the right, it reinforces the composition, in a very particular, very balanced. Congratulations.

John

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5190 W: 56 N: 7361] (23533)
  • [2008-04-16 14:31]

Hi Danos,
You chose an excellent POV for this photo. The wall and path through the water are great and lead the eye well to the famous temple in the background. Good inclusion of the person on the right too. And the light was very pleasant. Good work!
Regards,
Lars

Γεια σου Δάνο
Παντού υπάρχει ανισότητα πλούτου αλλά οι περιοχές αυτές που φένεται πως πρωτοπορούν. Πάντος εσύ καταφέρνεις και μεταφέρεις το σωστό κλίμα σε κάθε περίπτωση. Παρά τις ελάχιστες παραμορφώσεις του ευρυγώνιου, η μαγεία του τοπίου είναι προφανείς, υπέροχα χρώματα, αντανακλάσεις προοπτική και οι συμπαθητικές φιγούρες των τουριστών. Λίγο μακριά για να φανούν οι λεπτομέρειες του ναού, αλλά ας μείνει και κάτι να ανακαλύψουμε μόνοι μας.
Να 'σαι καλά, χαιρετώ,
Χρήστος

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1401 W: 68 N: 1313] (6807)
  • [2008-04-16 18:33]

Hi Danos,
Looks very pretty! I like the placement of the man here. Adds life to the shot.
Well done,
Shaeri

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4313 W: 4 N: 3786] (17386)
  • [2008-04-16 18:53]

Hi Danos,
Great depth due to the long foot bridge leading to the beautiful temple. The man in the foreground adds very nice scale and anchors this image very effectively. The colors are brilliant with nice details and sharpness.
Regards, Tom

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 8 N: 2649] (22114)
  • [2008-04-17 3:08]

Danos,
Excellent point of view in this beautiful colors shot. It`s a very interesting temple indeed.

Abraço

Paulo

Hi Danos,
Beautiful shot for this place with splendid composition, perspective is great. Colours are very fine and the atmosphere is great too. Note is excellent, Congratulations. Have a nice day
George

Kalispera Dano,
An original take on this famous site! I like the perspective and the lush colours. And there's also some nice story telling going on here due to the inclusion of the man in the FG and the row of touristst heading to the buildings. Nice work.
Best regards,
Bert

Γειάσου Δάνο,
λες και σου στήθηκε ο τύπος για να τον φωτογραφίσεις και αυτόν μαζί με αυτό το πολύ όμορφο μέρος, είσαι από τους πολύ τυχερούς που τα μπόρεσες και τα επισκέφτηκες.
Πολύ όμορφη φωτογραφία πάρα πολύ καλά στημένη.
Καλό απογευμα
Βαγγέλης

Excellent POV and framing, beautiful colors and special light. I like the exotic landscape with ancient temples, green trees and shining reflecting water, all under the blue sky.

TFS,
Andreea

Hi Danos,
You've positioned that man in the bottom right looking into the image well ... cleverly composed. The walls created a pleasant leading line at the same time framed part of the scene. Well captured ... excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Bonjour,
Belle et reposante étendue d'eau.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5033 W: 93 N: 3888] (25655)
  • [2008-04-18 10:38]

Interesting pov, a little far but unusual and that makes the compo original. And for that place, it's great.
Including the man was a good idea, the difference between sunny and shadow parts is ok too. I like that.
Stéphane

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2440 W: 140 N: 1409] (32273)
  • [2008-04-18 10:43]

Hej Danos!
Very curious place. I like the frame and super colors. Very impressive picture! Good work.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

Geia sou Dano

Allh mia ekplhktikh fwto sou! :D
polu kalh gwnia lhpshs me foberh prooptikh :D:D
Yperoxa xrwmata kai eksairetikh ka8arothta :D:D

Na sai kala
Despoina

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4804 W: 121 N: 472] (42165)
  • [2008-04-18 23:35]

Hi Danos,
an interesting place in Cabodia, nice temple in BG and fine perspective. Good composition with the man on FG. Pleasant colours. WS well done also. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 559 W: 51 N: 280] (3349)
  • [2008-04-19 0:58]

Γεια σου Δάνο, τα χρώματα και η οξύτητα στην φωτογραφία σου είναι εντυπωσικά. Η προοπτική επίσης καταπληκτική όπως και το φως. Η φιγούρα του άνδρα στα δεξιά προσθέτει πολύ στην σύνθεση. Σε χαιρεττώ,
Κώστας.

Kalimera Danos,
Superb POV!Great image and beautiful colours,light,reflections,details are excellent.
TFS/Regards

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6325 W: 3314 N: 7757] (28752)
  • [2008-04-20 1:22]

Yassous Danos
A big difference with greek landscapes.
I note an interesting perspective on the pier who guide my eye until the temple.
Cheers.

Γεια σου Δάνο,
nice composition and point of view here with the inclusion of the man in the foreground and the temple in the back. You did a nice job of placing the temple to one side and including the landscape on the other. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and detail.
Very interesting note as well.
Kind Regards.
Stella

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3687 W: 230 N: 4933] (15634)
  • [2008-04-20 11:40]

Hi Danos,
It's not easy to find a unique perspective of this classic place; yet you have succeeded. I never realized the size of the moat. The wonderful sky and the placid water create a very meaningful sense of peace that I've not found in other photos of this temple.

Sorry I'm so slow to respond, my Mom has been quite ill.
HLJ, Pat

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 63 N: 1755] (6090)
  • [2008-04-20 14:43]

I'm just beginning to discover your photos from Southeast Asia. This one is particularly appealing, esp. the composition and warm light. The man on the right and the colorful umbrella on the left are well-placed with the ruins in the distance. Good work, Danos! Regards,
Hakan

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3589 W: 601 N: 4732] (14426)
  • [2008-04-20 15:56]

Hi Danos,
Impressive! The way you composed it makes me imagine that I stand on the place where the man on the right is, my eyes following the borders of the lake around the image. Superb light, colours and sharpness.
TFS, egards, José.

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 675 W: 92 N: 1460] (4944)
  • [2008-04-21 3:22]

Hi Danos,
excellent POV with an impressive sight of immense depth of image. Would stand out the great quality of image and the fantastic sheen of the photography. It transmits a sensation of great peace and solemn tranquility.

Best regards, Jordi

Hi Danos
Beautiful POV and nice vivid colours in this excellent composition. I like the diagonal and reflections. Well framed with the man on right side
Have a nice week
Aires

Γεια σου Δανο,
Μια υπεροχη συνθεση που γινεται ακομη πιο ρεαλιστικη και σαγηνευτικη με την παρουσια του ανθρωπου δεξια..Υπεροχο και εξυπνο συναμα...
Σε χαιρετω,
Γιωργος

Εξαιρετική η σύνθεση σου Δάνο.
Άψογη η τοποθέτηση του θέματός σου μέσα στο κάντρο καθώς καί διαχείριση του φωτισμού πράγμα που βοήθησε στο πολύ καλό γράψιμο του νερού και των αντανακλάσεων μέσα σε αυτό.
Πολύ καλή η τοποθέτηση του μοναχού στο πρώτο πλάνο δίνει ζωή και ύφος στην όλη σύνθεση.
Εξαιρετκό το συνοδευτικό σημείωμα.
Χαιρετώ
Κώστας

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4949 W: 169 N: 7618] (24888)
  • [2008-04-27 21:00]

Hello Danos
Great perspective...the man on the right is well placed & also helps create the fantastic depth. We see Angkor at the distance, a sort of build-up to the awe inspiring sight the viewer expects to see next. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Hi Danos,
A great POV with a magnificent fugue of lines and a nice and deep perspective. I like the luminosity and the color of the photo, that they give a great quality to the image. The human presence gives a good reference.
A beautiful work.
Best regards,
Josep

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