Tag: Phnom Penh

  • A pile of lotus buds in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

    Vignettes From Phnom Penh’s Riverside

    Carrying salmon and ivory-colored lotus blossom offerings, the Buddhist worshippers entered the crowded courtyard in front of a small temple along Phnom Penh’s riverside. Once inside, they left their spiritual contributions. The green, pink and white pile of offerings inside was apparently growing so vast that officials periodically tossed the decorated green coconuts and buds…

  • A father gazes at a landmine awareness exhibition in downtown Phnom Penh while his son curiously watches onlookers.

    A Landmine Awareness Photography Exhibition in Phnom Penh

    While walking along Phnom Penh’s riverside, we happened upon a landmine awareness photography exhibition. This child’s lively eyes and curious gaze caught my attention. His peaceful spirit contrasted sharply with the cruel creations depicted in the images at which his father was intently gazing.

  • Tuktuks pass by the exterior of Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, just before sunset.

    Photo Du Jour: Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace at Sunset

    Tuktuks pass by the exterior of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace compound, just before sunset. The opulent structure was built in the 1860s.