From Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to Siem Reap to Sojourn (the 3 Ss)
Here we are, back at Sojourn the place Anthony, Fiona and Rachel built - and now Beck has joined the team. We fell in love with Sojourn last year so here we are again.
The way to Sojourn
Welcome to Sojourn - early morning sun
The in gate and reception - early morning sun again
Each morning I like to watch the sun rise - about 6:30 am. Here is an early morning rice field
Another view
Reflections in an early morning rice field
Meanwhile, the ice plant is making ice - here is the steam from the condensation tubes
Early morning bicycle to work
Beware of the dust
Walking to the temple area, Wat Atwea
Here is inside the working temple
From the front. I had my tripod so no flash needed
This is my first HDR (high dynamic range) attempt. This is a composite of two exposures - one with proper sky exposure and one that over exposes the sky in order to show the details around the door. I like this
Looking at the Stupa - a monk cleaning leaves
The temple from the outside - Thai style
Entering Wat Atwea
Details of the stone work. Note no arches
Looking up
Another structure
Looking out
Through the window
Wall carving
Wall carving (probably Hindu)
Wall writing and an elephant
The back of the temple area
Rice field
And a friendly dragonfly
Another position
Dragonfly eyes
Dragonfly face
Making duke food - shaving the stalk of a banana plant
A family
A little kid
Into town for an ATM fix - and the sign to the night market
C. Frank Starmer