Making My Living

This photo would probably be condemned for poor technical quality, but I liked it anyway. It captures two generations of Cambodian working hard to earn their living. This picture was taken on our minivan, on the way to Tonle Sap.

Going Home

I took this picture whilst touring the floating village on Tonlé Sap late in the evening. I have to assume that she was heading for home. Always a good feeling.

The River of Dreams

While in Siem Reap, you have to take a boat trip on Tonlé Sap. It's a beautiful lake south of the city and leads southeast to the city of Phnom Penh then on to the Mekong River. We knew about the trip late in the afternoon, but were still able to find a boatman and his son to take us out to the lake.

Lonely Boy

This picture was taken outside of where we stayed during our trip to Siem Reap. We just had our dinner and were on our way back to the guesthouse when I saw this guy sitting on the roof of the opposite building; watching and waiting as Mother Earth drew her curtains.

I used this picture a lot whenever I felt lonely, but perhaps it is more deserving. There's a time to "act" and left for the day. When evening comes, we go into silent contemplation and reflection. That's what it should portray!

Why does dawn symbolise hope while dusk is often associated with despair? I have always enjoyed sunsets, they remind me of rest that I desire.

Learning

This being an auspicious day (888), I shall post a more palatable snapshot of Cambodia.

We visited Siem Reap after spending 2 days in Phnom Penh, during which, we visited the famous temples of the great Angkor empire. Despite my fear of heights, I decided to join my friends in scaling to the top of Angkor Wat, and I was really glad I did. I found this scene of a professional photographer (inferred from the D2X strap and her request for a signed model release) conversing with two monks. I assumed she was on a photo assignment.

What makes this my favourite photo taken during my trip to Cambodia, was the humility to learn portrayed in this setting. Let me attempt not to sound too prejudice... the couple appeared to be from a first world country, while the monks were obviously from a much poorer and less developed nation. Even so, the lady photographer found it necessary be seated at a lower position as she listened attentively to her "teachers". Remarkable!