Kampong Chhnang (translation: port of pottery), famed for it’s golden clay & potteries has more to offer for the passing tourist and photographer, which vibrant floating Vietnamese village and a colourful night market. It’s distance from the capital makes for an excellent side trip, overlooked by the masses. Potteries From Kampong Chhnang, it’s a ten…
About Banteay Chhmar is located in the north west of Cambodia, 160km from Siem Reap. At the time of writing, access roads from Sisophon and Anlong Veng are good. Some tour operators are offering this as a day trip. In my opinion is it’s better to over night here as tempeling in the mid day…
I’ve revisited Preah Khan Kampong Svay recently doing research for a multi day photography workshop. It’s a magical place. Historically this place has been difficult to get to. Over time the dirt roads have improved. Now, roads are mostly sealed. This development may open up the sight to tourism. Still, it takes an effort to…
Rainy season brings out the best here in the Angkor temples. From moody storm clouds to soft side light of the setting sun, theres lots on offer for photographers and tourist alike. Even the simplest footpath can come alive with colourful moss, becoming a subject of it’s own. Majestical moss covered carvings are waiting…
Shooting these divine dancers would be the envy of many photographers. Add a young princess and the majestic setting of Angkor Wat, you are in celestial heaven. How it happened. I’ve been working on a photography project with photographer James Mills, for a while now. By chance James met Chhoem Sakada, a Khmer actor, who…
Sambor Prei Kuk, a small temple complex, 3 hours from Siem Reap, 30 min north of Kampong Thom, Dates back to 7th century. With it’s red brick structures and forest location, this sanctuary offers a completely different environment to that of Angkor for photographers. About There are three groups of temples with varying degrees of…
Devata, Intro 2nd to Angkor Wat, Cambodias most known and photographed temple, is Bayon at centre of Angkor Thom. The Bayon is known for giant buddha faces, perhaps depict King Jayavarman VII. These faces are not the only characters to appear. Visitors to Angkor will soon notice an abundance of exquisite lady dancers, known as…