Cambodia in known for it’s two seasons, wet and dry. Tourists flock to Siem Reap during the winter months to avoid the rains. However, better photo opportunities are to be had at other times of year, with the best iconic Angkor sunrises coming at the end of rainy season. Here is our step by step…
There is far more to the temple complex than Angkor Wat. However it is iconic, and thats what most people want to see. Here is a list of some basic tips for good light and timing to help you with your travels and photography at Angkor. The author came to Cambodia for it’s culture and people.. Photography tours became a…
Cambodia’s building boom is being fueled by expectation of increased tourist numbers to Angkor Wat and property investment speculation. This, coupled with increased wealth of locals and their financial ability to build homes adds to demand for building blocks, keeping villagers busy in factories across the nation. Workers are drawn from around the country to…
During our photo tours, sometimes we get lucky. Normally, during a full day day something will go right. We may start with a rainy dull day, but at some point the light is right for the situation we are in. On the odd occasion we just happen to be it the right place at the…
Angkor Thom photography tips Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 (although the roads in and out of here are open before sunrise and after sunset) Tripod restrictions – No (not at time of writing) The impressive city of Angkor Thom holds a delight for the photographer, it’s center being the iconic multi faced Bayon. A host…
Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 Tripod restrictions – yes Located 40km north of Siemreap, Banteay Srey, ‘the city of the women’, is the best preserved temple in Cambodia. For this reason, the ‘lady temple’ sees many visitors, especially December to March. In High season, taking this temples popularity into consideration, the only time to visit for photography…
Located nearly 40km east from Kampot, Kampong Trach offers beautiful limestone formations with a scattering of caves set in lush countryside. This place is well worth exploring. Kampong Trach town is a rather dusty affair, nestled either side of the highway. Get beyond this and its a nice place offering great photo opportunities. Once in…
Opening Hours 7.30am – 5.30pm Tripod – no restrictions Located 4km north east of Angkor Wat within the archeological park, Banteay Kdei is a little gem of a temple. It dose not have the draw of the more popular temples making it less crowded and more relaxing. Banteay Kidei, built on a single level, is…
Opening hours – 7.30am – 5.30pm Ta Prohm, well known from the film Tomb Raider and Lara Croft played by Angelina Jolie. Due to the temples popularity, the best time to visit is early in the morning keeping ahead of the crowds, especially during high season, November through to March. Late afternoon can also sees…
Angkor Wat photography guide – Bayon Opening hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm Angkor Thom, the temple of 216 faces, second on most visitors list to Angkor Wat, a delight for photographers. Due to the temples popularity it gets quite busy during the day. Is’s on the common ‘small citcuit’ and ‘grand circuit’ used by many of…