14 March 2010
5 March 2010
Angkor Wat Dawn
I arrived at Angkor Wat at 5am in the dark. Dawnbreak was lovely but not that serene as I was joined by another 200-300 photographers/tourists. So I left the viewing spot by the lake and entered the temple compound pretty swiftly well ahead of everyone. And then the serenity and wonder of the place hit me strongly.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Labels: Angkor Wat, Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Sunrise, Temple
4 March 2010
Going to School
Although some of the young children in Kampong Phluk don't make it to school, most do. We climbed up to the classroom in a stilted house to say hello and leave a few riels in the donation box. The children enjoyed having their photos taken and viewing them on the back of the camera. The teacher made a point of telling them that we were from England and not Australia or America. Good Teacher.
Kampong Primary School
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Labels: Asia, Cambodia, Kampong Phluk, Siem Reap, Spontaneous Portraits
24 February 2010
Kampong Kids
Kampong Kids
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Labels: Asia, Cambodia, Kampong Phluk, Siem Reap
Kampong Life
A life centered on water and fishing.
Kampong Life
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Kampong Phluk, Tonle Sap, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Labels: Asia, Cambodia, Kampong Phluk, Siem Reap
22 February 2010
Bakong
Bakong was the first sandstone temple mountain (an architectural representation of Mount Meru) constructed by rulers of the Khmer empire at Angkor in 802AD. There is an active Buddist temple on the site and a few temple boys were laying up for lunch...the monks being out collecting their food donations.
Bakong
Bakong Temple, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bakong Temple, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
18 February 2010
Going Home from School
As I was wandering around the outer boundary of Bakong Temple, I was passed by several children on their way home from school. Some were on foot, but most were riding knackered old bicycles. These were adult bikes, donated by overseas charities and are well oversize for most children. But as many kids have to walk up to 10km to school they are much prized.
Going Home
Bakong Temple, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bakong Temple, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
17 February 2010
Preah Ko Temple
Preah Ko (Sacred Bull) was built in 879AD by the Khmer King Indravarman I. This was the first Khmer temple I visited in Cambodia. It is part of the Roulous group a few miles from the main group at Angkor. It's named after the three sandstone bulls in front of the temple who represent Nandi, Shiva's mount.
In the final image, Nandi is being ridden by one of the hundreds of child beggars who ply the temples.
In the final image, Nandi is being ridden by one of the hundreds of child beggars who ply the temples.
Preah Ko
Preah Ko, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Preah Ko, Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
5 February 2010
Travels in SE Asia
I'm now back from my travels in South East Asia. I have lots of great landscapes, seascapes, architectural, street and portrait photos. Over the next few months I will be sorting and processing and publishing. I'm planning to upload one a day here. Enjoy.
Ta Som
Ta Som Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ta Som Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
