The monk, a photo from Siem Reab, Ouest

Photographer's Note

A monk inspects the ruined staircase leading down from this doorway and Angkor Thom.
Angkor Thom (Big Angkor) is a 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian empire. After Jayavarman VII recaptured the Angkorian capital from the Cham invaders in 1181, he began a massive building campaign across the empire, constructing Angkor Thom as his new capital city. He began with existing structures such as Baphuon and Phimeanakas and built a grand enclosed city around them, adding the outer wall/moat. He then constructed some of Angkor's greatest temples including his state-temple, Bayon, set at the center of the city.

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snunney (130967) 2014-03-24 3:49

Hello Chris,
The ruined doorway makes an excellent frame for the brightly colthed monk. I like also the tonal contrast offered by the background shrubbery. Excellent rendering of the textural detail in the architecture. Fine technical presentation.

Kamilutka (8107) 2014-03-24 4:42

Hi Chris,
I like how you presented the monk right in the stone door arch - it frames him nicely and makes the composition more interesting. The orange robe adds some contrasting color which diversifies the scene.
Well spotted and executed.
Thanks for sharing
Kamila

lousat (138623) 2014-03-24 15:27

HI Chris,you were lucky with the light,the sun burn the orange of monk to create a very special effect,very nice composition and excellent quality,a nice sensation of peace and quiet too.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2014-03-29 1:53

Hello Chris,

A lovely clear picture with the monk as real eye catcher in the opening.
Excellent composition, lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.