Photographer's Note
Wat Xiengthong or Golden City Temple is one of the loveliest religious buildings in the royal capital of Luang Prabang dating from around 1560. The wat overlooks the Mekong river and was the site for coronation of early Lao kings. There have been many renovations and restorations over the years.
Compared to other temples in Thailand or elsewhere, it still looks small, however the difference lies in its unique architectural style with its multi-tiered roofs sloping almost down to the floor and elaborately decorated interior columns.
The traditional method of construction and the picturization of stories from Buddhism on the walls and decorated with natural colours are fascinating. It's an outstanding example of the typical classic Luang Prabang style.
Setting: 44 mm, 1/100 sec, F14, ISO Raw 200, 0925 hrs
Additional pictures:
Workshop1: The magnificenf 'Tree of Life' mosaic adorning the main facade relates to a legend surrounding the foundation of the temple.
Workshop2: Elaborately decorated entrance
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snunney
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(130967) 2017-10-02 7:25
Hello Abmdsudi,
Well chosen point of view on this beautiful and ancient temple. I like very much the lights and colours and the well rendered textural detail to be seen in the unusual roof. The workshops showing the internal decoration are very well realised and nicely round out the presentation.
Nicou
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(193806) 2017-10-02 7:37
Hello
quel beau temple et vue avec ces vagues de toit fantastique et la décoration tout en or au sommet ce cadrage avec la végétaiton mervielleux.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
pajaran
(114801) 2017-10-02 8:06
Dobro vece,
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak. Lepa stara arhitetura, lep Golden City Temple.
Zelim vam mirnu noc, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
Paja.
Good evening,
Nice view, good text ...
Good work with nice photographs in the workshop, beautifully shown, good contrast and sharpness, nice colors, nice caught moment. Nice old architecture, beautiful Golden City Temple.
I wish you a quiet night, all the best in the new week that started, happy.
rychem
(72187) 2017-10-02 8:09
I like the architecture of the temple, it is really a beautiful building with interesting roofs, very well presented
regards Ryszard
Fis2
(169609) 2017-10-02 9:04
Witaj Abmdsudi!
Very interesting building, I like roofs.
Good frame and colors.
Excellent light and composition.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof
Cricri
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(176) 2017-10-02 11:27
Hi Abmdsudi
Belle image sur la beauté du temple, bien cadrer, beaucoup de détails et contraste des couleurs,
bonne note info et deux beaux WS montrant les décorations qui sont très jolies
best regard
cricri
dta
(98848) 2017-10-02 12:15
Hello Abmdsudi ,
Not really in your style (more similar to mine ;)) ; but an excellent presenation of this amazing til roofed temple , perfectly framed with the dark leaves on the top .
Regards
jemaflor
(146190) 2017-10-02 13:59
Hi A,
Interesting and beautiful architecture,well framed with trees and leaves, perfect colors and sharpness, tfs.
lucasgalodoido
(27698) 2017-10-02 16:00
Olá Abmdsudi,
mu8ito bonito esse templo mesmo, principalmente o telhado, que chama bastante a atenção. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas
dkmurphys
(79209) 2017-10-02 23:41
Hello,
Fine capture of the old temple. The golden ornament from the top is very attractive. Good catch!
Daniel
Silvio1953
(220465) 2017-10-03 0:49
Ciao Abmdsudi, great view of fantastic architecture, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
ChrisJ
(171146) 2017-10-03 1:36
Hi abmdsudi
I've been there in the late 90's. Cheaper and more laid back than Thailand. Good profiled view of the temple and the people at right add scale. Tfs!
Tue
(91478) 2017-10-03 1:54
Hello Abmdsudi,
Great view of this temple, very impressive roof structure with a very nice pattern of the many dark orange roof tiles. The golden part on top looks great too, standing out from the blue sky. I like how you included the overhanging leaves too. Excellent photo work!
Lars
jhm
(211734) 2017-10-03 4:53
Hello Abmdsudi,
The roofs of Golden City Temple makes your picture attractive.
Nice colours and you play excellent with light and shadows.
And excellent captured en lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regard,
John
alvaraalto
(42804) 2017-10-03 4:53
Hello Abmdsudi
Great picture of this temple with its golden crown above the layered, curved shapes of the red rooftiles. Lovely blue sky and a good inclusion of the silhouettes of the leaves above.
Excellent work.
Have a nice day. Groet Rob
adramad
(72526) 2017-10-03 7:32
Hi Abmdsudi.
Wonderful image of this temple, along with the two other images of the TE, the architecture reminds me of some temples I saw in Thailand when I was there; elaborate and beautiful designs in the interiors.
Great color, which gives a lot of force to the image.
Very good brightness and perfect sharpness.
Well done. I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.
PaulVDV
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(62752) 2017-10-07 21:01
Hello Abmdsudi,
A very beautiful temple whereby especially the roofs are eye-catching.
While the temple and the palmtrees behind it are nicely sunlit, you framed the picture on top with foliage in the shade.
Best regards, Paul
mcmtanyel
(67529) 2017-10-09 20:44
Hello Abmdsudi,
The interesting shape of the roof and the golden decoration on top of it make this a splendid temple. Well seen and rendered.
Regards,
MT
jmdias
(114170) 2017-10-30 15:25
abmdsudi
very nice this lateral view with these big roof and its adornments well presented. curious how these roofs are similar with those in ancient architecture of norway.
hugs
jorge
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(95869) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2007-01-16
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D70s, 18-70mm AF-S DX 3.5 - 4.5 Nikkor, ISO 200 RAW, 77mm Cokin Circular Polarizer
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2017-10-02 7:16
