Up and Down (Best view larger)

Look at the thin metal rail coming down, there are no rails going up

and some people fall and die here. That's how dangerous it is. The

limestone steps are well worn off.

Oooh.... makes me dizzy! Super perspective view & exposure with great detail!

Superb composition,stunning perspective,vibrant colors and details of a great heritage site. I have never seen any image of Angkor Wat from this angle before.Side light has illuminated the steps with golden hue.Thanks for sharing,Alec.

the angle communicates well the precariousness of the climbers

those suffering from vertigo must love this place:). great angle, excellent light and colours.

I love this. Great view.

Excelente luz y color , un bello encuadre, saludos cordiales Alec.

WOW! Excellent Alec! This can be called "The Ladder of Heaven"...you can't ascend it only by your own powers, and you must take care in this spiritual ascendind at every step, or you could fall ...sometimes fatally. Great work! Alin

Very good angle, composition and context making.

excellent angle Alec, justifies the struggle to climb...

 

are they steps or just a part of the architecture we mistook for steps ? Why would they make it so steep ?

Thanks guys for coming here. Kalaga, the purpose of the Angkor Wat (12th century AD )was for the king to worship and pray for the protection of his people and kingdom. The temple complex was dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu Sun God.

 

The whole complex occupies an area of 1,950,000 square meters. The numerous temples found there were built with granite and sandstone. Not a single metal bar was used. The rocks used for building came from a place called Plon Klon Mountain, 40 km away. As you know sandstone erodes in time and that is why the steps are practically worn off.

 

The steps are narrow and uneven in width and height - rather dangerous, quite easy to go up but difficult to come down. For those who are adventurous enough to climb to the top, they will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the whole area covered by Angkor Wat.

 

Alec, good perspective that gives a good clue to the Angkor Vat Temple. The diagonal crop is helping to understand the difficulty of the climbing. Pnina

Excellent angle of view.

 

Regards...

Talk about perspective, you nailed it. Great job Alec.

Great shot Alec. Physical fitness?;) DDD

Excellent composition and perspective, it looks really steep! The light and color is very nice.

Great job: this point of view is perfect!

I've been there last year and I still remember how much I was scared climbing some temples, especially Angkor Wat!

Pictures in your gallery are so beautiful, I will stop again :-)

gloria