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RuwanFonseka

Gateway to paradise

Gateway to paradise

This is the stone defense gateway to the Temple of the tooth.
The 70 degree angle was to make a few soldiers at the top easily attack an invading army com...
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This is the stone defense gateway to the Temple of the tooth.
The 70 degree angle was to make a few soldiers at the top easily attack an invading army coming up the stairway.
Having possession of the tooth relic was the symbol of power in ancient Sri Lanka. Hence the elaborate defense.
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

settings

settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 30/1

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2018

Views

333

Likes

+80

Awards

Peer Award

+34

Superb Composition

+10

Top Choice

+3

Absolute Masterpiece

+1

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

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Platinum

beautiful capture!

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Thanks for the review.

Platinum

Wonderful capture , nicely composed & Interesting information:-)

PRO

Thank you so much for the encouragement.

This photo makes me want to explore this site. Such an interesting place.

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Thanks for the review. Great site for photo opportunities.

Excellent capture!

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Most appreciated.

I like your picture

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Thanks for the encouragement.

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Great capture!! My eyes go right up the steps , wanting to see what is through the doorway. : )

PRO

Yes going through them transform you into a different person in a different era. Thanks for the review.

beautiful place and lovely perspective !

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Thanks so much for the review.

Platinum

You can compose your photos also realy good!!

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Thank youj so much

Great photograph and back story, thanks for sharing

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Most appreciated

beautiful photo and thanks for the explanations

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Thank you for the review.

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