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04/05/2010 09:51:07 AM · #1 |
I was wondering if any one on DPC had any recommendations for taking photos in Cambodia. Other than the amazing Angkor Wat temple. I am leaving tomorrow.
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04/05/2010 09:52:05 AM · #2 |
| I'm told the monkeys bite. Have a fantastic trip! |
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04/05/2010 10:14:49 AM · #3 |
Hi Alex,
As I'm sure you are aware, Angkor Wat is just one of the many temples in the Angkor complex. I have been to the following temples: Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm*, South gate of Angkor Thom, Bagon*, Elephant Terrace*, Loperking Terrace, Angkor Wat*, Preah Khan*, Ta Som, East Medon and Pre Rup*. * = My favourites
Strongly suggest you get an early start each day. Take loads of water and a towel with you. Head back to the hotel around 11:00. Swim, have lunch and a siesta. Head back out again around 15:30. Angkor Wat at sunrise is well worth it. One of the temples (not sure which one) is up on a hill and is amazing for sunset.
In the town of Siem Reap there is a great market. Lots of colours and interesting people.
That is my two cents worth based on my experience there is Nov. 2004.
Enjoy and travel safe!
Anthony |
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04/05/2010 11:17:48 AM · #4 |
| cheers for the info. do you go back to Siem reap between each sunset and sunrise. or is there somewhere closer you stay? |
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04/05/2010 11:25:34 AM · #5 |
| I went to Cambodia in 1997. It was amazing! I can't wait to go back someday. Perhaps Tol Sleng prison in Phnom Penh? Or, the killing fields. Lot's of mines there, you could do something with a mine field, but watch your step. |
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04/05/2010 11:45:31 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by AlexSaberi:
cheers for the info. do you go back to Siem reap between each sunset and sunrise. or is there somewhere closer you stay? |
Siem Reap and the Angkor complex are basically the same place. All the hotels are in Siem Reap. Not sure if there are any near the complex itself. If I remember correctly it took less than 30mins from the hotel to the complex |
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04/05/2010 12:27:09 PM · #7 |
| Shoot people...people...people and more people. |
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04/05/2010 02:42:37 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Shoot people...people...people and more people. |
and hopefully not get shot myself. Been reading about the serious gun crime in phnom penh :-( |
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04/05/2010 02:49:19 PM · #9 |
Alex,
Bayon, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat are must sees.
I went in 2007 and would love to go again.
Have fun! |
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04/05/2010 10:57:25 PM · #10 |
Wow what a coincidence I just got back after a one month stint around Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Be prepared for the oppressive heat and humidity, plus you are getting close to the beginning of the rainy season. We got a taste of the torrential rains already! Here are a few shots I have had time to process:
   
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04/06/2010 03:15:40 PM · #11 |
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04/06/2010 03:41:25 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Be prepared for the oppressive heat and humidity, plus you are getting close to the beginning of the rainy season. We got a taste of the torrential rains already! process: |
Not that into the heat and humidity BUT I'd saw off both off my legs to shoot in that weather, regardless. |
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04/06/2010 04:07:29 PM · #13 |
Love Cambodia !! You will have a blast, so much to do and see and shoot.
Allow at least 3 - 4 days for Angkor Wat. Book the same Tuk Tuk driver for the whole time and he will look after you, even send you wake –up calls in the morning and in my case I was able to visit his family village.
I arranged for a car and driver through my hotel to take me from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (very cheap) make sure your driver has good English and get him to stop at any little township along the way, great way to get in and mix with the locals but you may get a huge crowd following at times.
You MUST visit the killing fields and the genocide museum once in Phnom Penh.
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04/06/2010 04:10:43 PM · #14 |
I was there in October last year and had the most amazing time!
For Ankor it is just hard to take a bad photo, make make certain you do get out there for as many sun rise and sun sets as possible.
The Phenom Phen definatley go to the russian market (not the new markets) and a visit to S21 can not be missed.
Use a local guide. They cost very little and are incredibly helpful. Cambodia seems to be missing the Bangkok rip off guides so far.
The night markets and surrounding resturants at Siem Reip are also a must. Great food and very safe. Definatly try Doctor Fish! Great on the feet after a long day of photograhy.
Have a great trip.
Message edited by author 2010-04-06 16:29:58. |
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