07.01.07
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Dawn arose, for an early start from Siem Reap to the majestic Angkor Wat temple. It’s the worlds’ largest religious building, with more stone than the Great Pryamid of Egypt. Words or even photos cannot describe the scale of the building and surrounding walls and moat. More info can be found on Wikipedia.
Hundreds of tourists littered the walkways, and by the cliched sunrise photo position by the small lake. This made photo opportunities very limited, however crowds soon dispersed within 30 minutes. Few dared to climb up the dangerously steep rock walkways, which gave impressive views around the area.
Lack of a sunrise, but the structures certainly make up for it
Note the restoration taking place (was edited out in first photo)
North-West tower of the inner gallery
Looking North from the inner gallery
Another view, the scale simply cannot be imagined
Westward to the entrance of Angkor Wat
Thick jungle surrounds the outer buildings
Luke Carpenter said,
July 31, 2007 at 8:14 am
Love them man! Your photos just keep getting better
Candace said,
July 31, 2007 at 8:40 am
So awesome big bro! Cant wait to see all when u come home!! 🙂
Warren Williams said,
July 31, 2007 at 8:49 am
Thanks Luke, I don’t think it’s me.. It’s the locations getting better and better 🙂
Thanks Sis, I shall pop home some stage next year.
Candace said,
July 31, 2007 at 9:10 am
Haha that sounds funny… NEXT YEAR!
John Williams said,
July 31, 2007 at 11:46 pm
Its not just the locations getting better, it’s your eye, and experience!! Better things yet to come!!
Warren Williams said,
August 2, 2007 at 4:11 am
Thanks John, been good to catch here! You’ll have to drop by Cambodia some time 😉