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photoblog image TH15: Ferocious Weight Lifter.

TH15: Ferocious Weight Lifter.

For some reason, this is a recurring feature of a lot of temples, wats loaded on the shoulders of demons/warriors. They do not appear to be actually load bearing structures but I guess there is some significance.

TH15: Ferocious Weight Lifter.

For some reason, this is a recurring feature of a lot of temples, wats loaded on the shoulders of demons/warriors. They do not appear to be actually load bearing structures but I guess there is some significance.

comments (22)

I'll be interested to see what Ray knows about these!
It's a great photo, Ayush! Love the angle!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 22 Dec 2013, 07:21
I do not know the significance but I very much like your composition Ayush
He's a splendid sight and I like how you have done this picture Ayush
A masterpiece : Thumbs up !!
  • Mary MacADNski
  • Beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada
  • 22 Dec 2013, 09:27
I think the fellow's teeth popped with all that weight.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 22 Dec 2013, 11:14
My favourite, so far, in this excellent series on Bangkok's main tourist attraction, Ayush.

These mythical characters actually come from one of the Ancient Indian poetic masterpieces...I think it might be The Ramayana.

A large amount of Thailand's colourful mythology was borrowed from this place. Traditional Thai dancing, which is very similar to Traditional Balinese dancing came from this source.

These soldiers are both benevolent and malevolent...in this case they are protectors of the temple.
This is excellent Ayush! We can feel the weight on his shoulders...
It's certainly very colourful.
  • CherryPie
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 22 Dec 2013, 22:05
A lovely perspective.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 23 Dec 2013, 07:46
It was educational to read Ray's comment on this colorful image, Ayush. I really like your POV.
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 23 Dec 2013, 08:24
This is a wonderful composition and I read Ray's comment. Great series indeed. Love the look on the protector of the temple.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 23 Dec 2013, 09:24
Wth all the glittering Christmas pictures today, this one fits in quite well.
Great angle!
Ray has given a very good explanation. I really like how you've shot and presented this one, Ayush. One of the best of the series so far.
  • Alan
  • United Kingdom
  • 23 Dec 2013, 11:32
I like your angle on this. The grimace on the face suggests a heavy load indeed.
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 23 Dec 2013, 11:57
He certainly looks the part as protector the the Temple, Ayush
what a lovely POV...a little slant aint bad after all!
Fiercely protective! A cracking shot Ayush, I like the angle smile
  • Anne
  • United Kingdom
  • 23 Dec 2013, 16:10
A great pov of some impressive architecture
Fantastic shot, lovely golden tones, great perspective!
Thailand is such a colourful country!
  • Robbyne
  • United States
  • 24 Dec 2013, 00:58
Loving the angle on this one, great capture

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