Rooted in antiquity (1)

Artist: Trevor Needham
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Rooted in antiquity (1)

The ancient buddhist temple of Ta Prohm, east of Angkor Thom, Cambodia.

This amazing structure was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in the Bayon style. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors (thanks Wikipedia).

This temple was used as a location for filming of the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

The tree in this shot is, I believe, a silk-cotton tree (Ceiba Pentandra). Please correct me if I’m wrong!

That’s me centre-field. I set up the shot then got my wife, Carol, to click the shutter.

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Rooted in antiquity (1) by Trevor Needham

Phil Threlfall

Great shot
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Phil!
inAWE

This is truly amazing…! the age of this scene is mind boggling…..so ancient and so full of mystery…... Cambodia has such a dark and stormy history, but is so beautiful too…...I would love to go there one day…
Trevor Needham replied

Well worth the effort. There is so much history there it is hard to take it all in. This was one of the most amazing days I have spent anywhere.
Rachael Macleod

wow what an amazing sight! Im hoping to travel there myself so will make sure I have plenty of memory cards with me!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Rachael – I thoroughly recommend a visit to Siem Riep – there’s a lot more than Ta Prohm to see, though it is definitely one of the highlights.
DeviousLili

Congratulations! This image has been Featured in Nature’s Reclamation
Trevor Needham replied

Hi Stephanie – thanks so much for featuring this pic, it’s always been one of my personal favourites despite the slightly touristy aspect!
Anne-Marie Lad...

Wonderful shot of an amazing tree with an interesting history too! :)
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks AnneMarie! I’ve been lax – only just saw this comment!
ldeiter78

Wow – that is an awesome photo and scenery!!! Congrats on your feature!!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Ideiter – much appreciated!
JKKimball

cool!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks JK
Katherine Meyer

wow that is amazing!
Trevor Needham replied

Thank you Katherine – for looking and for commenting!
Paul Navarrette

This is an amazing photo, I find it facinating how a tree can take over a house. ?
Trevor Needham replied

Hey Paul – thanks for the comment. You would find the entire temple of Ta Prohm fascinating then because there are sights like this all over it!
Shaun Swanepoel

Just joined the group, and found this photo. All I can say is “The power of nature” Great shot.
Trevor Needham replied

I know what you mean – I was entranced the whole time I was there!
billyboy

No WAY!!!!
Trevor Needham replied

Amazing, isn’t it? And there are trees doing this all over this temple!
Mojca Savicki

wow, magnificent tree!
Trevor Needham replied

Thanks Mojca!