Borobudur by wysiwig
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Description
Approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta, at the western end of the Kedu Plain, sits Borobudur. This pyramid-like structure is built on and around a natural hill. Construction was started sometime around the beginning of the eighth century. In plan, it resembles a tantric mandala with six square terraces supporting three circular ones. Its been called a three dimensional rendering of the Buddhist conception of the cosmos. The square terraces are covered with carved relief's that can be read as an "instruction manual" for attaining enlightenment. The foundation is a square, approximately 118 meters (387 feet) on each side.
Comments (16)
Very cool capture and description, Mark
Fantastic plunge into the old culture.
Wow--those are a LOT Of stairs!!
excellent capture of this building !!
That is very elaborate! A bit of a climb too, eh?
I really like the tremendous 'pen and ink' quality to this print. Also the people lend a sense of the scale to the scene: when I have seen pictures of such places without people they seem much bigger. Very interesting about the meaning of the design.
Beautiful! A great journey this must have been for you- thanks for sharing! :)
Selina Photography™
This is a fantastic view it must of been an amazing place to visit thanks for the info !!
Fantastic wiev , Mark ! Excellent capture and picture !
A very impressing capture and a wonderful shot it is!
What a fascinating place that must be! I want to climb those stairs and explore.
Awsome photo and narrative!!
I love what you did with this.. nice work!
Oh my I would be dead by the time I made it to the top lol. great capture
wonderful place!
Envy is the first thing to come to mind Mark. What an experience that must have been. Great photo too! Dana