Golden Guardians

Two ornate Thai guardian deities, known as yakshas, stand guard on a golden temple wall in Bangkok, Thailand. Their intricate mosaic armor and fierce expressions serve as a decorative element, designed to ward off evil spirits.

Details

Camera & Exposure

Camera: KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 7D
Aperture: 8/1
Shutter: 1/750
Focal Length: 1000/10
Flash: 16
Exposure Program: 1
Metering: 3

Image

Dimensions: 2000 × 1330 px
Date Taken: June 8, 2008 at 4:33 AM
GPS: 13°45'23.4"N 100°29'36.1"E

Keywords

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IPTC Metadata

Location

City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand

Credits

Author: Evgeny Drokov
Credit: Evgeny Drokov
Source: Evgeny Drokov

Content

Headline: Golden Guardians
Title: Golden Guardians

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