Ta Prohm by Matt

If a temple is abandoned in the jungle the plants reclaim the site and erode the ancient stone work. At Ta Prohm huge trees have rooted amongst the buildings, becoming part of the temple, constantly changing its shape.

It's a perfect mix of man-made and nature, the massive trunks and their roots twisting into the walls of the temple. An extremely photographic place, it has also featured in Tomb Raider. I thought it was used in Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, but that is a myth. In any case, the area would have been too dangerous in 1984 as there was still a civil war raging after the collapse of the Kymer Rouge.Read more