The Palace and The Pedicabs Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took this picture during the last days of my trip in Cambodia. I was impressed by the contrast between the glorious Kingdom's Palace and the gloommy pedicabs. I was lucky because there was full moon at that time. For me, this moment symbolized the current state of Cambodia: rich in culture, but still have to struggle against poverty and corruption. Please comment..

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t_wullems (292) 2004-10-12 7:39

Good shot, Tomi!
Very gloomy as you say. I agree on your comment. Although I did not go to Pnom Penh, I got the same feeling when I was in Siem Reap.

rich (1199) 2004-10-13 12:01

A nice balance of elements - the moon, though not central, adds a lot to this image.

hantulaut (3396) 2004-10-15 12:47

The key succesfull taking pic of the building with many bright lamp, is chosing the perfect time: at late noon when u see the building lamp were on, and the sky still have a slighty skylight (dimm light).
This pics, we could only see the building light, and the sky are totally dark.

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sohrab (7423) 2004-10-22 3:33

i know what you mean. theres a lot of it in india as well...
your photograph compliments your note vwey well which is also very nice:)
take care