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Temple Guards


Temple Guards
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Mark Freitag (naga_laut) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 2 N: 41] (228)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-15
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Nikon D200 DSLR, 28-80 mm 3.3 -5.6 AF Nikkor
Exposition: f/5.6, 1/125 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date de soumission: 2008-06-16 17:26
Vue: 394
Points: 6
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Looking through the doorway into the ruins of the Angkorian-era temple on Phnom Chisor, the two boys appear to be temple guards.

I was hoping to get a clear shot through the doorway, but the boys weren't moving and, now, I think this is a better shot for having the boys there. Having thought about it a bit more I've posted a workshop with a tighter crop, bringing the boys a little closer.

The Lonely Planet Guide to Cambodia has the following to say about Phnom Chisor:

"The main temple stands on the eastern side of the hilltop. Constructed of laterite and brick with carved lintels of sandstone the complex is surrounded by the partially ruined walls of a 2.5m wide gallery with windows.

Inscriptions found here date from the 11th century, when the site was known as Suryagiri. The wooden doors to the sanctuary in the centre of the complex, which open to the east, are decorated with carvings of figures standing on pigs. Inside the sanctuary are statues of Buddha.

On the plain to the east of Phnom Chisor are the sanctuaries of Sen Thmol, just below Phnom Chisor, and Sen Ravang, farther east, and the former sacred pond of Tonlé Om. All three of these features form a straight line from Phnom Chisor in the direction of Angkor. During rituals held here 900 years ago, the king, his Brahmans and their entourage would climb a monumental 400 steps to Suryagiri from this direction."

I only tried 68 of the 400 steps and decided that the King and his entourage had to be very fit to climb them ... or paused, often, to "pray".

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Critiques [Translate]

Hello Mark,

If the boys had moved away, the shot would have been dull! Now it is perfect, especially with one of them looking and the other one not.

Benny

Hallo Mark. With regarding the pictures in the gallery this photo is noticeable to me. It is interesting and worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Mark,

Good depth and framing in this photo. I agree with Benny, the shot would not be as interesting without the "guards". TFS

-Matt

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