Karen Xavier's Photography: Mahabalipuram: Rock Elephant

Friday, October 7, 2011

Mahabalipuram: Rock Elephant

Imagine carving this out of a solid chunk of rock... Aaron Ralston would appreciate the effort that has gone into this ancient sculpture. Check out the folds on its ears, do click on the picture for a better view.

Other pictures in the Mahabalipuram series..
First Glance
Graceful Sentries
Temple Carvings
Temple Entrance

3 comments:

Gemel said...: Amazing, it has such a gentle energy radiating from it.
Where is it taken?; October 7, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Randy said...: That is really awesome!; October 8, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Arti said...: Never been to Mahabalipuram.
On my list now!
Quite exquisite piece of craftsmenship.
Have a fabulous sunday Karen:); October 9, 2011 at 1:56 AM