Wat Chedi Luang

This is Wat Chedi Luang, built in 1391 during the reign of King Saen Muang Ma, eighth ruler of the Mengrai dynasty.

This picture is framed by a massive tree to the left of the temple with a burst of late afternoon light creating a spectacular glow. It is said that should this same tree ever fall, a great catastrophe will occur…

Temple of the Dawn

This is Wat Arun at dusk. Contrary to its name which means Temple of the Dawn, the popular tourist attraction is at its most magical when night falls.

Angkor What?

Can you guess where this picture was taken? No, it’s not the zoo or Singapore Turf Club. The correct answer is Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Angkor Wat is one of the most photographed tourist-infested attractions in the world. And many photographers have taken countless pictures of it at every conceivable angle that Angkor Wat has somehow lost its magic and its images commonplace – “seen that, done that, shot that”. So I think this picture of a horse grazing in the temple grounds is a refreshing change.

The Mistique of Borobudur

The area surrounding Borobudor is shrouded in mist every morning. It adds an air of mystery to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where millions from around the world visit each year.

As the weather was mostly cloudy during the four days I was there, I couldn’t capture a sunrise shot of Borobudur. And it was difficult to shoot with many tourists hovering around. I felt like I was in Disneyland…