Monday, 10th August 2009
Emergence
by Wes Watkins
After the sun had set, and I was headed back into Siem Reap (Angkor Wat, Cambodia), I paused in the side chamber of the great temple to collect my thoughts. Out of the darkness emerged this saffron clad monk, who silently approached me.
Equipment: Minolta Maxxum 9 and 50mm 1.4
Wes Watkins
I am an Arkansas, USA, based nature and travel photographer. I am also a student.
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Emergence by Wes Watkins was photo of the day on Monday, 10th August 2009. It is tagged Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Ruins. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
Katherine Lee Strassburg
I don’t see a ‘ruins’. I see a remarkably aged, totally peaceful place and a dedicated gate-keeper. Wonderful photo of a place I’ll never see personally. Thanks for taking me there!
Nicolas Rakotopare
so peaceful
! really good shot, the contrast of the monk color and the ruins is great.
Richard
Wonderful capture. The contrast between the blue of the shadows and the orange robe is just fantastic.
Phil Barger
You have a great “Eye”, keep trusting your gut, Thnaks for sharing this, very nice imagery that conveys the moment.
Ashleigh
this picture really takes me back to Siem Reap, one the most fascinating places i’ve ever visited. thank you. the tranquility portrayed seems almost permeable, like another period in time where life moved at a totally different pace. beautiful!!!
Su
This looks like a place thats well worth a visit, like the simplicity of the shot. Congrats.
Chloe
The depth or this shot is simply beautiful and it is a joy to look at
Well Done
xxxxxx
Mandy Kilpatrick
What a gorgeous photo!! Thanks for sharing that moment in time with us. It is such a timeless image. Congratulations!
Pauline Jones
The bright orange against the almost monochrome background looks like a special effect but I guess its genuine.
wanda krack
Wonderful composition. At first I thought it was selective coloring. Well-spotted.
Rajib Singha
Lovely colors and framed well. Good shot Wes.
Marie Dunphy Harding
The bright garment brings attention to that beautiful temple.
Alukandra
The color of the monk clothes contrast with the environment, and looks very interesting
Sparts
I was standing in the exact same spot only three weeks ago! Except there were 4 young “trainee” monks (perhaps 5/6 years old) sitting playing exactly where this monk is standing. We visited at sunrise and managed to take some awesome shots of the sun emerging from behind Angkor Wat.
Its a magical place and well worth a couple of days visit.
Great shot
Ellen Empson
WOnderful catch!!!!!
Renee
i have to agree on the comments great shot!
mike
I love the design.
Su
Nice colour against the sombre background.
renee
Nice shot!