Photography

Russian Glory — ដំរី ទឹក បុរាណ មួយ

Some classic soviet muscle in the shape of a ZIL 131. This model was rolled out in 1967, and I have no doubt that this one is that old…. It offers a general visual encapsulation of all Russian vehicles; it is both intensely practical and aesthetically horrifying. In Khmer, they call these things a domrey […]

Kreung boy on swinging rope bridge

Rope Bridge across a village stream….

Last week I was working out in Taveng, a little village on a pretty big river tributary to the Mekong. This handmade suspension bridge hangs over a creek, connecting the two parts of the village. This kid was riding on the back of his friend’s bike, and hopped off for an impromptu pose for my […]

Dawn at Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap

Braving the Sunrise

For some reason, when Emily & I were temple-hopping in Siem Reap a few weeks ago, we decided to try to experience experience at Angkor Wat. Foolhardy, yes. Touristy, check. I can’t even remember why we even attempted it. Sunrise at Angkor is a mainstay for the intrepid Temple tourist; which means that literally thousands […]

moto taxi driver on monivong ave, phnom penh

Streets of Phnom Penh

Moto-Taxi driver in Phnom Penh. His old green Honda Super Cub is probably from the Seventies. For $0.80, one can get nearly anywhere in Phnom Penh on the back of one of these, and can also be reminded of how good it is to be alive when you nearly get run over by a Lexus. […]

evening clouds in Banlung

Welcoming in the New Year — ចូល ឆ្នាំ ខ្មែរ

The sky yesterday was gorgeous. I went out to attempt some cloudscapes and timelapse for the film I’m working on, and ended up shooting some still photos instead. People were taking their evening walks around the lake, and setting up picnics on matts to celebrate the coming year. It was a gorgeous beginning to the […]

About: An Asian elephant, ridden by a Tampuan man

Horton hits a hundred — ដំរី អាយុុ មួយ រយ ឆ្នាំ

I guess when you need a smoke, you light up, even if you’re on an elephant. The elephant sat and eyed us, impassively, trunking an occasional handful of sugar cane into his mouth while I talked to his human. Elephants seem so wise and sage and discerning. I asked the Tampuan driver how old he […]

An old widow begging for food and money in Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia

Blessing & Begging

This kind old yeay (grandma) smiled at Emily and me when we gave her a few thousand riels, and said “May you have many, many grandchildren.” I guess time will tell if she’s right…… So I have a short guest post on the travel blog Bucket List Publications; it’s a blog aimed at helping people […]

A carved sandstone apsara gazes down upon the millenia of ruin around her at the Bayon, Siem Reap.

Smiling through the centuries…..

Smiling down through the centuries—coy, enigmatic, inscrutable—this carved apsara contemplates the passing millenia, watching the centuries unfold and the surrounding temple decay. Please feel free to share my images—they are meant to be seen! Use them for your non-profit, on your blog, for fun and the like, but please link to www.ethancrowley.com and give credit […]

The Khmer Angorian tempel of Bayon; known as the Mona Lisa of South East Asia.

Bayon Panorama: The Mona Lisa of Southeast Asia

Stepping back from the fame of the enigmatic, ambiguous faces, the Bayon is pretty impressive from afar. 9 photo HDR panorama, stitched in Photoshop’s photomerge feature. Please share my images—they are meant to be seen! Use them for your non-profit, on your blog, for fun and the like, but you must link to www.ethancrowley.com and […]