This blog post is a follow-up of our previous post Angkor UpClose as they are many more amazing we discovered and captured during our photography tours in the temples of Angkor. This series of pictures were taken in the temples of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Phnom Bok, Beng Mealea and Prasat Thom in Koh Ker.
Elephant carving at Beng Mealea temple
Bas-relief at Angkor Wat temple
Delicate carving on a door frame in Beng Mealea temple
Visiting the temples of Angkor can be overwhelming. The structures are quite massive that most tourists focus their attention solely in watching the breathtaking grandeur of the fortresses against the picturesque landscapes. More often than not, the elaborate details of the temples are inevitably missed or neglected, for some reason.
But the beauty of Angkor is revealed on its exquisite elements: intricate carvings of Apsara dancers, Devatas, Buddhas, guardians and demons, bas-reliefs of battles or everyday life scenes. The minute details are actually the ones telling us fascinating stories of the bygone era.
Uncovering interesting details can be a challenge for most as quite a lot are hidden in the dark corners of the temples where only the curious dare go while others are covered with moss.
People who have visited Angkor temples for first time could not seem to get enough so they tend to come back for more. Even if they have been to the temples several times, each visit is just as stimulating as the first time. Every visit is an opportunity to find something new and unique.
If you want to see the awe-inspiring intricacies of Angkor temples with your very own eyes, please check our website at www.angkorphotographytours.com to know more about our photography tours. You might just spot an angel, on your lucky day.
Sanskrit writing on a pillar in Angkor
Sanskrit writing in Prasat Kravan temple
Intricate details of a pillar in Angkor Wat temple
Detail of a lintel in Koh Ker temple
Detail of a demon carving in Koh Ker temple
Demon carving in Banteay Thom temple
Beautiful Apsara dancers carving at Bayon temple
Bas relief detail in Bayon temple
Apsara dancer carvings in Preah Khan temple
Detail of an aspara’s hand in Banteay Thom temple
Apsara feet close up in Ta Prohm temple
Buddha carving covered in moss in Preah Khan temple
