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Tanah Lot Temple, Bali

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Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot (literally "Tanah Lot temple") and a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography and general exoticism.

Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.


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bill friedlander24-Nov-2012 00:52
An incredible place to build a temple! Beautifully composed image with lovely light and colors! V
Chris Spracklen21-Jun-2011 14:46
Super shot of this awesome place, Simon.
Excellent work in every way.
Carol Rollins18-Jun-2011 21:59
Incredible colors and lighting. Marvelous composition. ~
Guest 17-Jun-2011 21:37
Looks like a very special place. Nice capture.
Sam_C03-Jun-2011 04:10
Awesome! Must've been amazing to be there. V++
Patricia Kay31-May-2011 20:35
Sunning composition and colors Simon...BV
Marcia Rules31-May-2011 13:12
what a sense of history here! nice work...V
CM Kwan31-May-2011 12:31
This is amazing, Simon! V
Tom LeRoy31-May-2011 11:59
A very beautiful composition of an interesting place!V!
Bob White31-May-2011 09:57
Excellent image the people certainly add perspective ...v
Guest 31-May-2011 05:00
Beautiful place. Looks like a place to get away from it all. Well done.
Guest 31-May-2011 03:27
That is very cool. : ) v
Sam Rua31-May-2011 03:20
Beautiful comp, Simon. Looks like a gaggle of people disturbing the serenity of this setting.
Jean D30-May-2011 23:39
Terrific capture and well captioned, Simon. ~V
Robbie D7030-May-2011 20:10
Beautiful work.
Ceya30-May-2011 19:54
Marvellous capture of this fabulous Tanh Lot Temple and rock formation.. thanks for sharing, Simon! V
Colin Storey30-May-2011 18:30
Stunning composition of this special place, superb work. v
Ken Chambers ARPS30-May-2011 18:18
I am sure that the Sea Gods are most appreciative of Nirartha's work.
regi olbrechts30-May-2011 17:33
What a special place! Great shot Simon.
Randy Adams30-May-2011 14:48
Beautiful spot and wonderful capture Simon! thanks for sharing the story! V
Walter Otto Koenig30-May-2011 14:11
Great shot of this beautiful spot. It certainly is a spectacular location for a temple. "V"
Graeme30-May-2011 11:47
A very beautiful scene that is well composed, Simon. Love the rock formation and deep blue sea.Vote
Jim Coffman30-May-2011 11:23
Simon, this is just beautiful! Deep rich tones and superb detail! BV
NealyBob30-May-2011 08:48
Wonderful shot of this beautiful temple! Looks like quite an attraction~!V
FrankB30-May-2011 06:33
beautiful take on this interesting place....V