~ sky clusters ~, a photo from Phnum Penh, West

Photographer's Note

This is the rooftop of a classical Khmer style monumental architecture on temples, palaces and important public buildings commonly seen in Cambodia. Perched on the peak of roof ridges, is the large graceful curving ornament called a chofa - an elongated s shape hornlike finial which resembles the beak of a bird believed to represent mythical creature Garuda. This set of chofa grace Cambodias National Museum building in Phnom Penh, built in 1917 during the French colonial period. Please see workshop pics.

Setting: 135 mm, 1/125 sec, F20, ISO Raw 200, 0802 hrs

Additional pictures:
Workshop1: Cambodia's National Museum building in Phnom Penh, exemplifies a classical Khmer style of monumental architecture.

Workshop2: Roof with Chofas on top of Chan Chhaya Pavilion, part of the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh

jhm, Fis2, jean113, COSTANTINO, jemaflor oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Silvio1953 (220553) 2020-10-25 2:06

Ciao Abmdsudi, lovely and original composition, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (138585) 2020-10-25 3:23

Hi Abmdsudi,this composition is genial! I thought to decorated boats before to read the note and to watch the full view in the WS. Great idea and 3 beautiful pics to show us something of khmer style,very well done! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

pajaran (114867) 2020-10-25 6:27

Greeting.
Nice roof and details, well demonstrated with beautiful colors and photos in the workshop.
Beautiful Khmer architecture.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

jhm (211734) 2020-10-25 7:21

Hello Abmdsudi

This is real additional the rooftop of a classical Khmer style monumental architecture on temple, splendid to look at.
Excellent sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Royaldevon (85606) 2020-10-25 7:31

Hello Abmdsudi,

Your w/s complement this more artistic view of the rooftops. I'm sure people looked more carefully at the roofs, having seen these on the main post. Sometimes, we need to be encouraged to look more carefully.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (169679) 2020-10-25 10:46

Witaj Abmdsudi!
A very interesting fragment of roof.
Excellemt composition, colors and light.
Good idea, wonderful effect.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

Tue (91536) 2020-10-25 12:53

Hello Abmdsudi,
A fantastic close-up of these fascinating roof ornaments. Their warm red colour stands out so well from the pale blue sky and the shapes and details are pin sharp. Very well done.
Lars

jean113 (27633) 2020-10-25 13:57

Hello Abmdsudi, an eye catching shot.
In the thumbnails I thought that these shapes might belong to boats, but then realised my mistake, they are rooftops silhouetted against the sky.
It is a simple scene but very effective, quite abstract. I like the composition.
Thank you for the w/s pictures too, lovely!
Kind regards, Jean.

PiotrF (54246) 2020-10-25 15:34

Hello Abmdsudi,
Interesting view of the rooftop of a classical Khmer style monumental architecture.
I like good composition, nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

COSTANTINO (115499) 2020-10-25 22:37

hello dear friend and have a nice day
the inspiration of a good photographer
has no limits...without your explanations
nobody can understand that here
we can see the rooftop of a classical
Kkhmer style architecture on temples
original version
regards
Costantino

ifege (46891) 2020-10-25 23:04

Hi Abmdsudi
3 good photos illustrating classic Khmer architectural features.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (146258) 2020-10-26 0:30

Hi Abmdsudi,
Great photo with a good photogenic option for such a frame, interesting and good contrast result, tfs.

kasianowak (17672) 2020-10-26 7:43

Beautiful simplicity here, there is no better canvas for this kind of architectural detail than overcast sky. At first, looking at the thumbnail, I thought they were boats. It's fascinating to discover these are elements of a roof.
Have a nice week
Kasia