Bayon, Angkor Cambodia
One of the many towers of the huge enigmatic faces carved and sculpted on stone blocks, looking out in all directions.
Each face has individual features, some appear to have their eyes closed, others appear open. Each smile is different. The changing light and shadows change their perception - sometimes slowly, sometimes fast - it feels almost like the temple is moving and alive around the visitor. Common is the impression they make on everyone, once you have seen these giant faces you won’t forget.
This shot is from 2011, it was so early there were no other tourists yet, the only sounds came from the jungle around. Have you experienced Bayon so serene? What was your impression?
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Bayon, Angkor Cambodia
One of the many towers of the huge enigmatic faces carved and sculpted on stone blocks, looking out in all directions.
Each face has individual features, some appear to have their eyes closed, others appear open. Each smile is different. The changing light and shadows change their perception - sometimes slowly, sometimes fast - it feels almost like the temple is moving and alive around the visitor. Common is the impression they make on everyone, once you have seen these giant faces you won’t forget.
This shot is from 2011, it was so early there were no other tourists yet, the only sounds came from the jungle around. Have you experienced Bayon so serene? What was your impression?
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☞ more from Angkor
© All rights reserved. Please do not use my images and text without prior written permission.