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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.

 

 

 

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Sanskrit writing on a pillar in Angkor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sanskrit writing in Prasat Kravan temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Intricate details of a pillar in Angkor Wat temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Detail of a lintel in Koh Ker temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Detail of a demon carving in Koh Ker temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Demon carving in Banteay Thom temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful Apsara dancers carving at Bayon temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bas relief detail in Bayon temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apsara dancer carvings in Preah Khan temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Detail of an aspara’s hand in Banteay Thom temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apsara feet close up in Ta Prohm temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Buddha carving covered in moss in Preah Khan temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carving in sandstone blocks in Bayon temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Angel carving in Preah Khan temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

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