The Next Saver Photo

Photographer’s Note

This statue is located in Kandal province of Cambodia. Take National Road 21 straight For about 50km and then take a ferry. The name if this temple is Wat Toul Reachea. The compound of the temple is imitated from the Angkor architecture. The person who started this temple is believed to be a reborn famous Khmer literature scholar, Samdach Sang or King of the Monk, Chhoun Natt. He believes that the whole world will be all gone and this is THE place where people will be saved and recreated. He gains his popularity since, probably, around 2005. People from all over the country flock there, mostly elderly Cambodians, one of them is my mother :)

There is a rumor that this person will build the other bigger Buddha statue as high as 150 meters. This statue in this picture is 120 meters in height.

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pisicutz (28) 2009-10-15 14:47

Impressive colors and good composition!
Best regards,
Sebastian

adores (15727) 2009-10-15 15:23

Hi Sothy!
Welcome back:)! Are you still in Cambodia? I guess it's the first time I'm seeing a photo of this Buddha. Seems it's really high.I like the typical architecture of the temple in background and even those little ones around the buddha. Colours are very good.

Waylim (11093) 2009-10-15 17:29

Soksabi Sothy,
Absolutely Beautiful shot, great composition, good sharpness and clarity, good depth, rich tone and colors, beautiful light. It is an impressive view of the statue of the Buddha looking over the temple as if to protect it from harm, as its Savior. The inclusion of the tree branch finished and framed the image so beautifully. Good job. I love it.
Way

HimalAnda (1066) 2009-10-15 22:23