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Shore Temple and the Mystery of Mahabalipuram's Sunken CityStanding on the edge of the Bay of Bengal, a pair of weathered granite shrines seem to grow straight out of the sand. Locals call the wider archaeological…A Weekend Guide to Photographing the Temples of PrambananStone spires rising above the rice fields of Central Java carry a particular charge for anyone standing behind a viewfinder. The first time the silhouette of…Ta Keo: the unfinished mountain temple of the Khmer EmpireRising above the Cambodian plain north of Angkor Thom, the great stepped pyramid of Ta Keo stands as a paradox in stone. Unlike the carved towers of Angkor Wat…How to Use Reflections to Capture the Taj Mahal’s SymmetryThe Taj Mahal is one of the world’s clearest examples of architectural symmetry, yet a straightforward photograph can make it look surprisingly ordinary. The…Photographing the Intricate Carvings of Ranakpur Jain TemplesIn Rajasthan’s Aravalli hills, the Ranakpur Jain temple complex offers a remarkable study in marble, shadow and repetition. Carved pillars, pierced screens,…The naga in Cambodian temple architecture: a visual guideAcross Cambodia, the naga is one of the most recognisable figures in sacred architecture. Its long body may run along a bridge, its hooded heads may guard a…Inside the Secret Chambers of the Brihadeeswara TempleAt first glance, Brihadeeswara Temple appears to reveal everything at once: a vast granite courtyard, a soaring vimana, monumental guardian figures and the…Photographing Shwedagon Pagoda’s Golden Light and DetailShwedagon Pagoda rises above Yangon as a layered mass of gold, ornament, bells, and finely worked surfaces. Its colour changes constantly: warm amber at…Exploring the Megalithic Mysteries of Carnac: A Photo WalkCarnac, on the southern coast of Brittany, is a place where photography becomes a way of looking slowly. Across fields, lanes and low hills, thousands of…The Best Vantage Points for Bird's-Eye Views of Bagan's Temple PlainsBagan is most powerful when its scale becomes visible: thousands of brick monuments scattered across a broad, dry plain, with palms, villages and the Irrawaddy…