Wat Thaworn Wararam, a photo from Kanchanaburi, Central

Photographer's Note

‘Kanchanaburi - Wat Thaworn Wararam’

This temple is the building you saw in my previous photo (the middle of the three on the other side of the river).
Very difficult to find some information about it.

One source on the internet stated that the Wat Thaworn Wararam is a Mahayana Buddhist temple considered as the first Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Kanchanaburi.
It would have been built in 1834 during the reign of King Rama III.
That ‘s what you can read on:
https://www.facebook.com/Thailandbyme/posts/wat-thaworn-wararamkanchanaburi-wat-thaworn-wararam-is-a-mahayana-buddhist-templ/1831169947169100/

Strange that a temple from 1834 was not mentioned in my travel guide.
In the WS other temples in the immediate vicinity.
All located in a park-like landscape near the river Kwai. No certainty whether they all belong together.

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Silvio1953 (205581) 2020-10-17 4:07

Ciao Paul, great view of fantastic architectuire, wonderful bight colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ktanska (40035) 2020-10-17 4:24

Hi Paul,
I guess there are lots of temples in that region, if such a masterpiece is not included in a travel guide. There's so many details on that brilliant structure. Excellent shot on sunny afternoon light and deep blue sky. I would like to get a close look of those details.
Kari

jhm (202883) 2020-10-17 4:39

Dag Paul,

**Antwoord op mijn foto, inderdaad daar woon t geen landbouwer, maar uitgeweken stedelingen met meer geld dan ik, maar ik ben al blij want deze mensen onderhouden en restaureren deze hoeven heel mooi**
Deze foto van jou is opnieuw een beauty met de blauwe hemel
Het gebouw is werkelijk mooi gefotografeerd.
Scherp en duidelijk, met alle details erbij.
Wanneer ik toch een opmerking moet maken ik zou het gebouw op een derde plaatsen en niet in de midden. (spijkers op laag water)
Mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Prettig weekend,
John.

Royaldevon (75284) 2020-10-17 4:42

Hello Paul,

I suppose we have to accept the limitations of the Internet. If no-one has bothered to record it, there will be no information.

This is a lovely, colourful photograph, taken when the sun is quite low in the sky, so the shadows are long and the colours are brightened. The surrounding trees make a very effective, natural border.

Your w/s add some further colourful records of the buildings. The one with the water reflections shows good use of the tree trunks to frame the scene.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (103446) 2020-10-17 4:43

Bonjour Paul,

Les arbres cadrent bien le temple. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du temple Wat Thaworn Wararam. La lumièere met en valeur la beauté des couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

ikeharel (105841) 2020-10-17 5:14

It looks as Thailand is all about temples, and each one is very different from another, Paul.
Also, they are all colorful, unique designed and good subject to take photos of.
A well lit picture, vivid and sharp.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

holmertz (92774) 2020-10-17 5:40

Hello Paul,
I like the three roofs and the exquisite decorations that to my Western eyes look far less kitschy than some you have shown before. The time of the day was ideal. The warm light really makes the best of the colours. The temple in WS #1 makes me think of an American drive-in church, Thai style, but the one in #2 is very nicely situated by the river. That's also a good composition with well used trees as frames.
Best regards,
Gert

dta (98518) 2020-10-17 7:10

Bonjour Paul ,
Dans le beau bleu du ciel , parfaitement encadré par les arbres bien verts , ce temple est une merveille.
Amicalement

foxy (2059) 2020-10-17 7:25

Hello Paul,
I'm so thankful that the effort you've given in each photos accompany with very useful notes. You've given me an idea what to look in Kanchanaburi when I'm happen to be there again.
I don't believed that you were walking sight-seeing along the banks of River Kwai in the heat as well as humid condition. You've done yourself proud with these amazing photos. A truly masterpiece in every details - colours and shapes.
This main photo is small version of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing I saw. Equally attractive but surprisingly this one looks even more Chinese considering it's in Thailand. My favourite is the WS2 - it's kind of small and peaceful. A Perfect place for meditation and the mellow sun-light shone to it.
:-) there are so many temples in Thailand. It's not strange to me that it was not mentioned in your travel guide. If the temple are solely for the Thais people. IMO.
Thanks for sharing this 'walking-trip' photos.
Loong

Fis2 (155519) 2020-10-17 8:02

Witaj Paul!
A very interesting building.
Good POV, light and super colors.
Very impressive picture!
NIce weekend my friend.
Krzysztof

jemaflor (135326) 2020-10-17 8:50

Salut Paul,
Bien cadré the temple particulièrement ornementé et coloré, la luminosité est bien gérée comme la saturation des teintes, intéressant post, merci du partage.

lousat (129885) 2020-10-17 10:47

Hi Paul,not a lot of info about this temple but for me the pic is enough for a stop in your gallery,the style and the decorations are amazing,very elegant and well preserved,useful close up after the large view of your last post,i like the 2 WS too with especially the other small temple. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Ilonka1974 (9301) 2020-10-17 10:53

Hi Paul,
What a beautiful and impressive image.
Excellent quality and composition.
A real pleasure to view.
Best regards
Janusz

Tue (82146) 2020-10-17 10:54

Hallo Paul,
Een uitstekende foto met helder licht en goede scherpte, die de vele kleurrijke details op de ronde toren uitstekend laat zien. De blauwe lucht en de omringde groene bomen zorgen voor een heel aantrekkelijk contrast met de veelal rode kleuren in het midden.
Lars

mkamionka (61122) 2020-10-17 11:12

Hi Paul,
beautiful temple indeed. I have recognized it from the previous photo the three dark blue roofs reminded me the famous Temple of Heavenly Peace (Tianningsi) in Beijing.
It is so nicely decorated and thanks to beautiful light the colors are very well emphasized. Wonderful weather day too.
You must be buying quite old guidebooks from before 1834?
Beautiful work,
M

clic (23760) 2020-10-17 11:39

Bonjour Paul
Vous avez trouvé le moyen d'enrichir la somptuosité du monument de la symétrie du décor pour rendre une contenance majestueuse à l'ensemble.
Présentation magistrale!
Amitiés

jmdias (102802) 2020-10-17 13:13

paul

I can be wrong, but I guess it was a smaller version of the heaven temple from beijing. there are many similar details here.
a very beautiful building with many colors and shapes and your photo is perfect.

take care

jorge

jean113 (21983) 2020-10-17 13:24

Hello Paul, the Temple is so colourful; so full of decoration, a totally different mindset to churches in the west.
Interesting that one has to climb a set of stairs to access the entrance.
I like workshop two with the reflections on the water, that could have been a main post too.
Here the shadows in the foreground naturally lead our eyes into the picture.
Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.

PiotrF (52330) 2020-10-17 14:24

Hello Paul,
Interesting view of this temple with fine details.
I like good composition and wonderful colours.
Interesting photos in WS.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

COSTANTINO (104051) 2020-10-17 22:47

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
all your last photos offer
a pleasant continuation
of impressive sight seeing...
this temple is too impressive
taken from a different point of view
and creating contrast with the
amazing blue one
regards
Costantino

emka (152102) 2020-10-18 0:32

Hello Paul I wrote quite a long ciritique of this photo but I don't know why it was not saved. It happens to me sometimes. Usually I check it, but this time I have forgotten it. One of many bugs on TE.

I made a virtual walk in Google map and also tried to find out more and I am not sure if this is indeed Wat Thaworn Wararam. Maybe the bigger temple or the whole complex. Not that it would be of any importance.
This temple looks like a copy of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Three tiers, the same blue tiles, also the stairs with something in the middle (usually the dragons) are typical for the Chinese temples. Fantastic composition. I saw in my walk that there is an extremely kitschy Buddha staute nearby.

Best regards Malgo

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-10-19 0:26

Bonjour, cher Paul,
C'est splendide de pouvoir contempler les différents Temples aux formes architecturales si particulières.
Un art précieux qui semble beaucoup plus ancien que mentionné dans la note d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

BennyV (32570) 2020-10-19 11:25

Een bizarre tempel voor Thailand, Paul. Dit ziet er héél Chinees uit. Is het een oude tempel uit 1834 of een nieuwe versie van een tempel uit 1834?? Intrigerend...

Benny

cargus (13363) 2020-10-19 13:13

Une belle photo,de belles couleurs, bien encadré et rendu, image bien fait.!!
Cordialement
Adrian

ricardomattos (15024) 2020-10-19 18:58

Hi Paul,

Hi Paul,

Three beautiful pictures of these temples in Thailand, Kanchanaburi. The main photo was very beautiful in this evening light. Very good colors, sharpness and framing. The three photos are excellent. I'm almost asking you to post the second photo later as the main photo because it is lovely. A gorgeus and inspired photograph. Very well framed by the trees.

Congratulations

Ricardo

ChrisJ (159946) 2020-10-20 8:57

Hi Paul,

It looks like a miniature replica of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Wonderful colour and saturation with good sharpness and framing. Tfs!

adramad (66950) 2020-10-21 11:27

Hi Paul.
When I saw this image, it seemed more like china, once I read your note I understand its Buddhist style, its circular shape is curious, but it is very beautiful surrounded by large trees.
The photos of the WS are a good sample of the temples in the area.
The color and light management are magnificent, highlighting the beauty and sharpness of the image.
Very well done. I like it
Have a good day.
Warm Regards.
Luis.

worldcitizen (14266) 2020-10-28 13:51

Hello Paul,
This is a top-notch scene. The colors are great, and the temple has so many artistic details to enjoy. I also like the long shadows on the ground. With no people in the frame, the temple can have all the attention it deserves. :-) Take care!