Kit update Some projects I am working on require flower blossom time-lapse related to the local area, South East Asia. The idea dates back to before my work, Monsoon Cambodia, featuring water lilies opening in the final scene. Realising I needed a controlled environment, my first attempt was trailed in April 2018 with a water…
Cambodia in known for it’s two seasons, wet and dry. Tourists flock to Siem Reap during the winter months to avoid the rains. However, better photo opportunities are to be had at other times of year, with the best iconic Angkor sunrises coming at the end of rainy season. Here is our step by step…
My quest to photograph the lifecycle of plant has come a step closer. The investment of a few bits and pieces to control the environment, mostly an Arduino micro controller and a grow lamp looks to be paying dividend. My interest in the pulsing lifecycle of the Tonle Sap and cyclic flood seasons of the…
Black Box one year in, I was introduced to blackbox.global one year ago. It seemed like a possible way to add passive income to my obsession of time-lapse photography. This keeps me busy and challenged during low season, my main work being Angkor photography tours. One year in, I can see things starting to work….
Blue Lotus Macro from Darren Wilch on Vimeo. So here is my 2nd attempt, which worked much better than the first trial. The main difference was blocking out the windows in bedroom, fast becoming studio. This prevented the flicker you can see in the first trial. The other main change is the use of…
There is far more to the temple complex than Angkor Wat. However it is iconic, and thats what most people want to see. Here is a list of some basic tips for good light and timing to help you with your travels and photography at Angkor. The author came to Cambodia for it’s culture and people.. Photography tours became a…
Cambodia’s building boom fuelled by property speculation, coupled with increased wealth of locals and their ability to build homes adds to demand for building blocks, keeping villagers busy in factories across the nation. Workers are drawn from around the country to work, often moving with their families. It’s team work, from small family run sites…
During our photo tours, sometimes we get lucky. Normally, during a full day day something will go right. We may start with a rainy dull day, but at some point the light is right for the situation we are in. On the odd occasion we just happen to be it the right place at the…
final cut lily from Darren Wilch on Vimeo. A bit about gear, moving from Canon to Sony for timelapse. I have been wanting to do a timelapse of the iconic red water lily’s opening for some time but with high season here in Siemreap, Angkor photography workshops have kept me busy. Now low season has…
Below a short bit of time-lapse footage from South East Asia’s monsoon season 2017. I’ve been busy with my other project on the salt fields during my spare time. It would be a shame to have missed this spectacular opportunity, and I got lucky a few times this year.