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About Wat Phutthai Sawan, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Wat Phutthai Sawan or the Monastery of Lord Buddha of the Heavens is located on the south bank of the Chao Phraya River in an area presently called Samphao Lom (the Capsized Junk sub-district), east of Khlong Thakian. It is situated opposite the mouth of Khlong Chakrai Yai, also called Khlong Tho, a canal linking the former Lopburi River (present Khlong Mueang or northern moat) with the Chao Phraya River and runs adjacent the former Royal Palace grounds. The temple complex faces east and is bordered on the north by the Chao Phraya River.
Wat Phutthaisawan temple was built in 1353 AD (715 CS) by King Ramathibodi I at the royal residence of "Wiang Lek", the site where he first settled before establishing Ayutthaya as the capital city in 1350. The temple was constructed after his elder brother (the ruler of Suphan) defeated the Khmers and brought them back under the control of Ayutthaya in 1352. The temple was likely built by the large number of enslaved Khmer inhabitantsforcibly removed from Angkor to Ayutthaya at that time. The monastery was one of the first temples constructed and had a preaching hall and a great holy reliquary.
The old temple complex was enclosed by an outer wall measuring 192 meters in length and 92 meters in width. The vihara has its entry to the east and measures 48 meters in length and 16 meters in width. The main Khmer-style prang is surrounded by a square cloister. The cloister is enclosed by an outer wall, which along with the pillars inside supports the roof. The floor of the terrace is one step higher than the court. The inner wall of the cloister houses rows of Buddha images on decorated bases. Porticos lead into the gallery of seated Buddha's.
The prang, representing the cosmic Mount Meru, is located in the middle of the ancient compound and is built on an indented pedestal protruding towards the north and south, resulting in a wing-like formation, which was characteristic for prangs of the early Ayutthaya period. The "cella" or central small hall inside the prang, can be accessed through a porch, located in the east and only by climbing stairs. The prang has two staircases on the east and the west side. Over the cubic "cella" rises the central tower, the bud-shaped prang. The "cella" houses a Buddha image. Decorations of the ceilings of the porch and "cella" are still visible.
Inner Collarstand, Hand-felled to the top-collarstand. Also note the hand-felling on the front placket.
This reminded me of the iconic football shot of the player about to enter the stadium, and he is inwardly contemplating the moment, a glimpse at his inner strength
31Oct2009
Bleak and cold was the day outdoors, lightness and warmth to be found indoors.
strobist info:
Canon 580EXII @ 1/128 camera front w/ 1/8 grid.
Triggered via Elinchrom Skyport.
camera info: G11 | ƒ/2.8 | ISO 200 | 1/250s
In winter's depths is kindled
True spirit life with glowing warmth;
It gives to world appearance,
Through forces of the heart, the power to be.
Grown strong, the human soul defies
With inner fire the coldness of the world. #rudolfsteiner
Watercolor/Oil Pastel
Microsoft Inner Circle Summit. Channel Cat. Santa Barbara Harbor. October 25, 2018. Santa Barbara, California. Photo: ©2018 Isaac Hernandez Herrero copyright
Microsoft Inner Circle Summit. Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara, California. October 24, 2018. Photo: ©2018 Isaac Hernandez Herrero copyright Personal usage rights granted to attendees. Online usage rights granted to Microsoft.
I really liked the light in this panorama picture The sky's colors are beautiful. It was the best one I took during our 10th grade China Trip to Inner Mongolia - a fun trip! We can kind of see the rule of thirds and I like that you can see the road and how it goes forward, positioning. The mountains also give us lines so the eye wants to look at the peaks further away. I also like that you can see the wall in the right corner, that makes it more alive I think, you can easier relate to where I was the moment I shoot the picture(s). This picture is from the beginning 6 different pictures that are stitched together.
After roughly 20 weeks of waiting we have finally got the upper part of the inner skin of glazing - despite the gale force 8 winds last night. It went in very smoothly thanks to Tim Abbott and a team of helpers.
Brian (our foreman) is in the photo despite the fact that he retired last friday - Thanks Brian!
The lower parts will go in on wednesday.
A selection of Fanart models from the Stargate SG1 world, all designed and built for 3D Printing. For more info contact info@inner-leaf.com