The Faces of Avalokitesvara

Murray Newham

The Faces of Avalokitesvara

From Bayon, one of the many Khmer temples at Cambodias Angkor, dating back to the 13th century. Theres some 200 or so of these faces at this temple. It’s believed the faces are of the king Jayavarman VII, incarnate as the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Regardless, it’s a moving, eerie place, where serene, smiling faces are watching you at every angle.

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The Faces of Avalokitesvara by Murray Newham
The Faces of Avalokitesvara by Murray Newham
  • Old World Sparrow

    Old World Sparrow

    That iS a nice image. ::
    it inspires me to paint a similar perspective. ;-)

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    I also loaded up an image from the Bayon a few days ago. Such a great place for photos. I want to go back!

  • Damien Mason

    Damien Masoncommunity host

    Ah, this is a wonderful image.

  • Ruth  Kennedy

    Ruth Kennedy

    i totally agree stephen, we captured a similar photo.

    Mren i love the close up photo’s you have captured

  • frogster

    frogster

    Wonderful shot.

  • Ozcloggie

    Ozcloggie

    Impressive. I can understand how it must be such a moving experience.

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare

    Excellent composition!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Great image.

  • Nicholas Averre

    Nicholas Averre

    Smashing image !! I love the angle you have used. Nice work!!

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