Comment from photoman12
So the roots caused the building to crumble like this over time? Very interesting. This was a church?

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015

a huge temple; one of the most visited;
many thanks again

Comment from l.l.heart
Not a subject I would have thought of myself but a very powerful image. I agree Suzan's description is wonderfully appropriate. All technical is well done. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015

thanks so much

Comment from trishgoody
You always come up with interesting shots, you must be a well travelled man supergold and most certainly a prolific poster of work!
Again , an interesting shot wit rather drastic repercussions from a tree riot .I totally concur with your quote from Susan
" consuming the temple in the manner of a python by slow strangulation and digestion"

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015

thanks a lot

Comment from Shamblen
I just can't get enough of this series. Great tilte on this group as it truly shows the power of all living things. Well one!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2015

thanks so much for your nice comments;
I have more, for the next days

Comment from Jairos
Good work again, the roots are Big, Great Impact, Good frame and Nice power of nature, Great Initial impact, Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

thanks a lot amigo

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful eye pleasing image. Like the details and the textures. Very interesting story to tell. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

thanks so much again

Comment from NancyJTubb
Very good photo with excellent lighting and depth of field. Susan said it just right. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

thanks so much nancy

Comment from DavidP
That's a good description of what is slowing happening at this site. I can see how thos big roots can destroy a stone structure like this. Heck we see in in the foundations of homes around here when a tree gets too big in the yard. Amazing photo that really tells the story of nature taking over.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

tanks so much again

Comment from phalgunikar
This is the problem with trees very near to buildings and once the roots pierces the foundation, it is difficult to revive the structures. Lighting, focus, colour and composition are good.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

many thanks again

Comment from gidavidson
Yes, love Suzan's description, fits so well. Nature sure has control as we can only watch. Very good focus and frame with a panorama frame to show the power in progress.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2015

thanks a lot george
have a look at seshadri suggestion....