Monk business

Artist: Trevor Needham
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Monk business

Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Cambodia

Built in the late 12th century or early 13th century as the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom. Following Jayavarman’s death, it was modified and augmented by later Hindu and Theravada Buddhist kings in accordance with their own religious preferences. (Thanks to Wikipedia).

Here you see a Buddhist monk surveying the temple ruins. Six hundred years ago a similar monk may have stood here surveying the newly built temple.

Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED

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fauselr

great shot
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks. That was quick, I only signed up an hour or so ago!
khosie

This shot is stunning. The contrast of the single monk in the bright robes against the old temple is just beautiful!
Trevor Needham replied

Why thank you, khosie!
outsider

you’d have to be happy with this. nice one
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks outsider!
coachpotato

Great shot!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks, mate.
Lys •

fantastic composition! that soft orange definitely stands out against the rough grays;
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Lys, this image is a favourite of mine.
Anne-Marie Lad...

Fantastic composition and contrast – great capture! :)
tamanna

This one would “twin” brilliantly with a little gem from khosie, I love the stare and the contrast between colour and grey, keep up the good work.
James Godber

Great work!! It’s a favorite of mine as well as yours!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks James, glad you like it!
Dayonda

A very young monk. The photo is amazing in the antiquity of the building vs. the youth of the monk. And the gray-green of the building vs. the monk’s robes. It’s an excellent composition!
Dayonda

There’s a new Group that might like this photo:
Unwanted, Abandoned or Worth Saving, and
Dilapitated Buildings.
cheers- D
lallymac

I love the way that it almost looks like you used selective colouring but you didn’t:)

Great photo!
inAWE

beautiful amazing image….the old and the ancient….. (old soul and the ancient history…...)
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks – ancient things really stir my soul …
inAWE

I agree!
Eyal Nahmias

Gorgeous image. The cold and gray tones of the ruins creates a wonderful backdrop and contrast to the monk. beautiful color and feel. well done.
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Eyal, much appreciated
Mark Lyons

Amazing Contrast and Character… Grat Shot.. Well Captured
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Mark – I appreciate the comment
Jennifer Vickers

stunning he pops right out but doesnt take away from the beauty of the ruins
Trevor Needham replied

Hi Jennifer – thanks for looking and commenting!
Meike

Really pretty capture, I like the contrast colour grey / orange and the way he stands there ;)!
Trevor Needham replied

Thank you Meike – this is one of my personal favourites
deb cole

This is a wonderful image with a history!! Was he actually posing for you? Or does he always just stand that way and you grabbed a great candid? Either way, I really like this one, Trevor!!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Deb, for a great comment. He was just standing there looking dreamily into the distance! A bit later on he had walked down closer to us and I asked him if I could shoot his portrait. He was more than happy to let me.
roseduggan

Good shot !!,:)),
Trevor Needham replied

Many thanks, Rose :-)
mlynnd

Wonderful image!
Trevor Needham replied

Thank you Lynn! :-)
Scott d'Almeida

fabulous ;
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Scott
Marion Cullen

A truly arresting image, extraordinary.
Trevor Needham replied

Many thanks. Arresting is a good word – that’s how it was for me the whole time I was walking around this amazing temple.
Sharon Mau

This is a beautiful image Trevor, it must be wonderful to see the ancient architecture and explore this fascinating culture!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Sharon. It certainly was wonderful. So much to see and so little time, as they say!
Carmelh

Great image….and so love the pose. Its such a photographers dream there hey. Here is one of mine from there that thought you may like. link
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Carmel. I took a look at your link – a great image and a fascinating place; I could have spent a lot longer there.
Shane Viper

There is something about this shot that says whoa, very nice. Not sure if it is the colour or texture a combination of oth, well captured.
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Shane. Sorry for the delayed response – I’ve been away for an extended holiday!
Kimba Vetten 29 days ago

Stunning shot!
Trevor Needham replied 24 days ago

Thank you Kimba!