Mekong and More 2014
Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Bayon temple within Angkor Thom is surrounded by jungle and highlighted by more than 200 large faces carved into the tops of more than 54 towers.
Siem Reap, Cambodia. Banteay Srei: "Citadel of the Women". This temple, constructed uniquely among Angkor temples of pink sandstone, is exquisitely decorated and well-preserved.
Siem Reap, Cambodia. Banteay Srei: "Citadel of the Women". Close-up of an intricately carved and well preserved pink sandstone structure.
Luang Prabang, Loas. The Haw Pha Bang temple in the Royal Palace complex was built to house the Phra Bang Buddha image after which the city is named. The image likely dates from the 14th century, but the temple was finished recently, under the Lao Communist regime.
Luang Prabang, Laos. Restoration work on a part of Wat Xieng Thong, a jewel among Luang Prabang's dozens of temples.
Luang Prabang, Laos.
Luang Prabang, Laos. School children waiting for classes to begin and finding a diversion in the meantime.
Luang Prabang, Laos. A vegetable vendor carries her produce.
Luang Prabang, Laos. A monk accepts rice from one of the devout during the early morning tak bat. During the tak bat, starting at dawn each morning, a line of monks moves silently along the streets, accepting alms (usually sticky rice in Luang Prabang). The ritual confirms the symbiotic relationship between the monks and the almsgivers who maintain them. Almsgivers gain merit and the monks gain needed food.
Luang Prabang, Laos. Looking up the Nam Khan river from the vantage point of Mount Phu Sia, in the heart of Luang Prabang's old quarter.
Luang Prabang, Laos. A photographer captures a sunset from the summit of Mount Phu Si, a 100 meter hill that dominates the old quarter of Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang, Laos. Sunset captured from the summit of Mount Phu Si, looking across the Mekong River.
