This is a temple near the main wat of Angkor in Siem Reap. The sunset was going crazy and then some Cambodian security came to clear people out of the temple. I stayed on the run (sorta), ducking in and out of these little tombs when they came around in their cute little uniforms. I would have been more intimidated if they looked like Cambodian military (I don’t want to mess with those guys), but they looked like hired help… Eventually everyone was gone but me and a few security guards, making the rounds… eventually the rouse was up and my Metal Geal Solid routine had run its course.
October 22nd, 2008 21:53 | Carlos Paradinha
I really dig the clouds. I can’t seem to get the whole thing in one process – I’ve played with your tutorial, however, my equipment doesn’t behave properly and Photomatix doesn’t recognize my RAW photographs. I’m but the youngling paduan.
October 22nd, 2008 22:53 | LOVERBOY
REALLY COOL!LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
October 22nd, 2008 23:27 | Marta
WOW- Thanks for all the beautiful photos. I will probably never get most of the places shown on here.
October 23rd, 2008 01:38 | gypman
Another exciing sunset in more ways than one.
I look forward to your daily pics.
October 23rd, 2008 06:50 | HumbleHedgehog
Out of Control Sunset
Siem Reap, keeper of tombs
Bounder of hearts, and minds
Into awe-inspiring trance.
A glorious past in presence, tense
Angkor’s tattered timekeepers of sandstone face.
Human footprints continue to press
While neutrals of nature wind their way
Asking for full potential to become whole.
Angkor Wat, widening narrow crevices in a charming way
Welcoming strangers from every land.
Foreboding clouds, obscure sky painters
Rise above Angkor Wat, body of antiquity.
A late afternoon warning to those who have yet to sense
In the manifold crossings of stone worn bare
We are all obliged to nature’s temperament.
October 23rd, 2008 07:16 | Scenes of ruins « Cambodia: Details are Sketchy
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October 23rd, 2008 13:49 | nikon d90
wow.. so exciting post i like this pic very very much
October 23rd, 2008 19:02 | Paul
Trey, great pictures as always – what time of year did you goto Cambodia, all your shots are peopleless but the weather seems acceptable (apart from hot and sweaty, but not rainy seaon)
October 24th, 2008 08:16 | Amber
Most amazing! How could anyone not see someone bigger than us created such beauty? That you for spreading God’s work.
October 24th, 2008 08:22 | mechele
I Can’t wate to see what new picture is on this site every morning. All of the pic. are just beautyful and I get a little look at places that I will never be able to go and see. Thanks and keep up the great and wounderful work.
October 24th, 2008 15:37 | Dr. Electro
When we were sneaking into and out of Cambodia we kept down and tip-toed quietly as you can well imagine. But here we just stood in awe for a while before coming to our senses and moving on. It is one of those places that should have a sign that reads, “Made You Look!”
October 25th, 2008 08:01 | Craig F.
Very nice work!!! It is nice to let your mind drift into these photos and try to imagine what it must feel like to see places like this with your whole being.
Thank you for the wonderful work!!!