Tonle Sap Lake
This shot was taken during my recent trip to Cambodia at Tonle Sap Lake, commonly translated as the Great Lake. It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia. I have spent a bit of time compiling some pictures of the place with some personal illustrations written on each of the picture. Do take time to browse through it. I have especially compiled it as such that you can read it like a travel photo blog (my personal experience).
In Solitude
We spotted this monk sitting on the ruins, outside the surroundings of the temple (Phnom Bakheng). When he saw us approaching him with the camera(s), he moved his sandal away which was obstructing the shot. He sat in the lotus position and meditated. He had the most peaceful facial expression in his face. After the shot, he stopped meditating and continued his admiration of the temple surroundings.
The Human Tripod
This couple caught my attention at the top of the hill while we were waiting to shoot the sunset. I suppose he didn't bring his tripod and requested his wife to become one instead. She stood there for a very long time while he waited for the moment to come.
The Monk & Teddy
I thought that this image is pretty unique. Take a closer look....have you ever seen a monk holding a teddy bear? I purposely requested the monk to hold the teddy bear (mine of course). Initially he was speechless and probably thought I was `crazy' to ask him to hold the bear. Fortunately the group of monks were `young monks' (probably on their 2 years `pilgrimage', after some will go back on the road without the orange robe). I suppose one of them found it `cool' and actually took out his camera and took a shot of this monk holding Teddy. I wanted to take more shots, again I didn't want to push my luck too far! This was taken at the inside of Angkor Wat.
Wanna Go Shopping With Me?
Ain't she cute `holding' the piggie bag on her mouth. She looks so adorable as though she wants to go out to do some shopping. Check out her cool sunglasses and hairband. Wow! I am in love with DOGs. Going to buy me-self a puppy! Rolf!
Smile! I Am On Candid Camera!
One of my photography passion is taking candid shots of people. It's always easier with my Sony camera as the lens can be flipped in any direction, so I can pretend that I am video filming and most people don't take too much notice if compared when I use my Nikon D80 camera! Ah...that is a threatening gun! What I fear most while taking candid shots is having either my camera thrown or myself whacked instead :D.
I particulary enjoyed taking this young lady's photo and I was fortunate enough that she was absolutely too distracted enjoying taking her own self potrait to be bothered about me taking her photograph(s).
