Comment from refman
I like angle of the photo.Good clarity.So good that the mines have been removed and people can access it.Love the tree growing at the top.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2015

many thanks

Comment from suzannethompson2
Interesting notes accompanying this lovely shot of the beautiful old temple. What a shame that the vegetation overcame it but good now that the mines have been cleared and people can come to see what's left of it. I like the angle you used for this.

Lighting and focus very good showing excellent detail. Very good composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

thanks a lot suzanne

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous amazing ancient great journalistic shot and scene.Thanks for it.I think this is a very ancient temple scene.Ancient tree and roots,ancient signs include temple and details,man made lot of design stones and all the details are gorgeous great and make a wise ancient great journalistic scene and story.Artist note help for it very nicely.I like this talent work and ancient scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks. { Wish your talent.}

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

many thanks sam

Comment from lulube
still, goes to show ya, who's the better builders? then or now?
imagine how powerful a trees rooting system is, to be able to eventually separate the stone so much that it crumbles. WOW
great detail, great focus, good color and framing.
Love your notes, so informative. never knew, never been

lulube

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2015

thanks a lot for your nice comments

reply by lulube on 08-Jul-2015

welcome
lulube

Comment from phalgunikar
The ruin and tree on top indicating natural destruction of the temple captured nicely. Lighting, focus, colour and composition are great.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2015

thanks so much

Comment from victoreahh
You post some of the most interesting photographs. This is no exception. What history! This is a great shot with crystal clear clarity, color, perfect lighting and framing. Wow!

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

thanks a lot for your lovely comments
I try to do my best

Comment from Paul G.
Were the mines left over from the Viet Nam conflict in the 70's? If so, shame on us for leaving them. I am truly happy that this piece of history was found and you were able to share it with us. Good focus...but sorry that it is in such a sorry state. Thank you for the history and for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

Americans too, but most by the Khmers rouge during the civil war in the 1970 ths

Comment from bubblytoes
Beautiful in ruins! I like the angle you shot this from, it gives the rocks and the temple a nice warm glow to it. The vegetation around it contrast nicely with it.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

thanks so much

Comment from thriver50
I wish they would find ways to save these historical ruins. That said, I am glad you search out these unusual places to share. I also love the history lesson. The detail on the part of the temple standing is good. Showing the rubble in the foreground makes a sad statement. The color and contrast are good. A very interesting photo.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

thanks so much

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred, A beautiful picture of the ruins of this once beautiful Temple being taken over by Nature taking it's revenge for the destruction of itself by Man over the Centuries & a visual demonstration if needed of "Man's inhumanity to Man" Beautiful composition, framing & soft lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2015

merci suzanne