Siem Reap 2

After pondering my photographic nightmare I did the best I could with the limited access I was given to the complex. One could gain access to the inner courtyard which provided a few interesting shots. But again, not without the throngs of tourists drifting in and out of my view finder with every shot.

I lingered around the complex the rest of the afternoon. Siem Reap was hot and muggy. This was the first deep heat I had experienced. I could only handle the heat, even in the late afternoon, for periods of time before re-treating to shade and guzzling more and more water to stay hydrated. I'd then venture out to shoot series of shots in different spots and finally found a perfect spot in front of the temple that had a palm tree I was able to use to block out the dreaded scaffolding in the front allowing me to get some good shots of the facade at sunset which glowed a stunning pink and and orange as the sun sets facing the temples while it rises behind its walls. The front lighting at dusk made for some nice shots and day 1 was in the bag.