Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 19, 2014340 views2 comments

Angkor Wat is one of the most atmospheric and unforgettable places I've visited.

I thought this belonged in the M&N gallery, as opposed to POP photos, because nature is an integral part of the structures at Angkor Wat: the trees now hold up many of the walls!

Taken eons ago (2005), with equipment that was inferior to what we all shoot with now... but I'm going through my archives to glean shots that I think are worth saving from my many trips abroad. I wish I could revisit all the places I've been with the gear and knowledge I have now! Alas, the best I can do is use modern re-processing software to get the most out of the images I captured... and hope for the best.

Angkor Wat - c. early 12th century Hindu (then Buddhist) temples
Near Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on April 20, 2014 at 11:19 PM

Those are some massive trees. I like the conversion as it appears to tame some of the exposure issues you have with the image. The composition works, and I like the peeks through the back doorways.

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on April 22, 2014 at 3:15 AM

Rebecka, this is a really cool looking image, must have been an interesting experience for sure. I don't believe I have ever seen a place like this before. Your B&W conversion looks great, with very good details and the sepia tone works well. My only nit would be clipped highlights at the top right of the trunk, would be worth fixing if possible.

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