That Makmo, Luang Prabang, Laos

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The stupa at Wat Wisunarat in Luang Prabang. This is known locally as the Watermelon Stupu (due to its shape), construction of which started in 1503. An infrared shot made on a modified Nikon D50, using a custom white balance.

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Size: 4961px × 3508px
Location: Th Wisunarat, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, South East Asia
Photo credit: © Redshift Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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