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Sihanoukville, Cambodia (Part II) [16 IMG]
Lens: DA 18-55 WR + DA 55-300 Camera: K-5 Photo Location: Sihanoukville, Cambodia ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/350s Aperture: F8 
Posted By: Ash, 05-24-2011, 03:33 AM

This the second part of the Cambodian series, carrying on from Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Part I. The children on the streets make fun whenever they can, and it's great to see.

Laughter


Hair do


Boys playing after a torrential downpour


I did, unfortunately, witness on more than one occasion middle aged ex-pats with crooked smiles on their faces approach groups of children playing innocently, engaging them in something only God knows about. I found it difficult to believe for the best in those situations.

I was moved by how humbly the Cambodian men and women have to live their lives and raise their families.

Social interaction


The destitution is pervasive, yet the spirit for joy and laughter strong. Down a road less travelled by tourists, this older lady was busy on the floor giving it a scrub and clean. I asked her for a photo, which she obliged graciously. She had character even without being able to communicate with her. A small donation was all I could offer her in kind, and yet she was very grateful with a big smile on her face.



Lunchtime


Pyjamas are for going out (well, they are in Cambodia...)


The markets are a hub of activity, day and night. They even have a dedicated section of the market for jewellery makers - made from scratch! Food is relatively cheap, and despite the poverty, generally there is little malnutrition or starvation. The population is educated reasonably well through radio (and for those who have it, TV) using media campaigns for healthy eating and infectious disease prevention.

Fruit seller


Grassroots jewellery


Motorbike trailer (held on only by passenger arms...)


How's the chicken doing back there?


End of a long day


Afternoon siesta


The country has hope, but it has a long way to go as well. I spent 2 days in Sihanoukville and got to see the above scenes in the flesh (More here: Ash's Album: Sihanoukville, Cambodia - PentaxForums.com) I can only wonder how much more there is to the country over a lifetime...

Finally, chicks dig bikes in Cambodia


I have no idea what this means:


And... hellooo? Any of you forum members in here?


Thanks for viewing the series.

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05-24-2011, 04:10 AM   #2
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Excellent series mate! Very captivating
Each shot has its own story to tell, I enjoyed it alot, thanks for sharing Ash
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One of your best Asian trip series, and all are excellent! A good number of the pics here are precious. A pleasure to see them.
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Another great travelogue, Ash. These people shots are just terrific - when I was in officer's basic training in the Army in the early '70s, I worked with two young Cambodian officers - they were so kind and friendly. Knowing what they were going back to after training, I felt badly for them. The Lord only knows what happened to them.

Anyway, now I know where to go when I either want to take a fashionable disco flight or rant about something!

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Thank you Simon, Stefan and Jer.
The stories from each subject are intriguing, and I always wish I could have captured that story better in an image.
Cambodians are lovely people, and the women I am told are totally devoted to their husbands. We could take a page out of their book on contentment.
The Cambodian sailors get the order of $30-$60 equivalent per month, and have to support their families with this income. Officers have it much better: $60-$150 per month! The Cambodian Navy medical officer, of quite high rank, earns $120 per month. He has 3 children himself, and has to live in Sihanoukville while his wife has the kids in Phnom Penh.
There is much to be thankful for, isn't there?
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I love that "Afternoon siesta " shot Ash. Great series of photos mate.
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Ash great series, place's can only to dream of going to .

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Thanks to you both.
Was a pleasure to present.
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Lovely series, Ash.
A treat for the eyes.
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Thanks Jools.
I can say for sure the K-5 made many of these motorbike shots a reality. It kept up with the action very well.
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Very nice. My favorite is the first one.

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Great series!
"Laughter", "hairdo" and "afternoon siesta" are exellent and stand out to me!
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Thanks for sharing Ash not only the moments but also your personal view
The street portraits are terrific but "afternoon siesta" is a great photo IMHO
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Thanks guys.
This trip was definitely a challenge to 'look for the light' to get these results (i.e. all ambient light captures).
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Nice series Ash, I've not been to Cambodia, your pics just show the friendliness of the people there & also the culture, I enjoyed viewing them.
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