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Cambodia: A colorful Buddhist temple in Siem Riep
Wat Preah Ang is alive with color and life. The detailing on the roofs reminded me of flourishes at the end of calligraphic strokes. And the maximalist approach to decoration was a delightful change from the subdued palette of weathered rock at the Angkor … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhist, cambodia, colorful, location drawing, monk, siam riep, stupa, suhita, temple, urban sketch, Wat Preah Ang
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Cambodia: Angkor Wat
If the temples of Angkor are huge, complex, and really hard to capture, then Angkor Wat just takes it to another level. We’ve all seen this iconic structure in photographs before. But walking in through those gates is overwhelming. So overwhelming, … Continue reading
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Tagged angkor wat, architecture, cambodia, location drawing, monk, siam riep, suhita, temple, urban sketch
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