Artist's Description
The Golden Arms of Buddha

From the four iconic images I've taken so far of the Old Bridge, or 'ស្ពានឥន្ទនូ' meaning 'Rainbow Bridge', a young, beautiful local lady said, "Wow, it looks like the golden arms of Buddha are reaching out to protect it".
I was really enamoured with her suggestion; it made perfect sense. I now see the fiery red fingers hovering over it as if to ward off any dastardly intentions that may befall it.
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Technique: Long exposure with two polarising filters

Camera: Nikon Z7 2

Lens: Nikkor S 14 - 30mm

Print worthy because:

This photograph of the old bridge has a timeless charm—the way the arches and the river interact creates a sense of depth and nostalgia. In a large print, those details really come alive—the texture of the stone, the play of light, and the subtle colours. It would create a focal point in any space, drawing people in and sparking conversation.

Not only does it have depth and nostalgia, but the vibrancy of the colours—whether it's the warm tones in the stone or the cool blues and greens of the river—would really energise the room. The large scale would let those rich, vivid hues dominate the wall, adding both personality and warmth to the entire space.

3 Comments

Please take a look at the home page on my website and my other collections. https://www.gerardmilesmckinnell.com/

Great image and story. I can see this hanging in an office or my front room

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