Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is yet another image from the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh.

Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace complex is the finest example of buddhist architecture in Phnom Penh. To a certain extent it resembles its counterpart in Bangkok (but it gets far less visitors, which allows for a more private experience). There are several buildings surrounded by beautiful gardens where you can wander around. The complex dates back to the end of 19th century, and was partly preserved by the Khmer Rouge to demonstrate that they concerned about Cambodia's cultural richnes, so it is one of the few places in Cambodia where the traditions and richness of Khmer civilisation can still be seen.

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leo61 (43438) 2008-12-10 10:59

Hi Michal!
Great shot of this fantastic building.I've been there exactly one year ago for the second time but I was not lucky with the weather like you.
Great POV!!!!
It's an nexcellent exposure with great sharpness overall and very well contrasting colors.
Regards,Leo

ajayrawat (268) 2008-12-10 11:01

This is like a dream place. Very good colors with crisp sharp picture and a wonderful POV.

Manamo (3474) 2008-12-10 11:02

the yellow of the flowers are a nice touch and fit with the color of the palace. It's a chance that you were able to shoot without any tourist in the frame.
which did you prefer? Silver Pagoda or the Palace?
see you!
Marc

Waylim (10909) 2008-12-10 17:59

Michal,
Compositionally this one is much better than the last post. I like it, good quality technically, good sharpness and better management of light. Excellent details overall, I still feel that there is a little too much yellow tone. Maybe that just the way it is. I'll get over it :) Beautiful.
Way

Clementi (44457) 2008-12-11 15:38

Ciao Michal,
very nice shot,marvelous building color gold. this photo is a triumph of color and beauty.
compliments
Giorgio

Colombiana (2544) 2008-12-11 19:02

Hola Michal,

This is lovely!
This palace building is absolutely gorgeous. You composition and perspective is tremendous—the garden with the yellow flowers in the f/g complement very gracefully the whole scene. Superb clarity and definition.
I like this one a lot. Compliments :)

Maryori :)

everlasting (10918) 2008-12-12 2:23

Good POV Michael, and the complimenting coulours of the roof and flowers are very nice.

dprowannabe (52) 2009-01-08 10:45

Great shot, great place yet it's not great to represent cambodia... many know cambodia thru: royal palace, the monument, kids at steung meanchey, angkorwat but i dont see any of the photographer tries different thing or at least different angle of the pic... it's just always the same thing... sorry but this just my comment!