Michael Perry#today I spent a few hours at the Siem Reap International Airport. Waiting for a delayed or rescheduled flight from Bangkok. It took some patience and I got to look at the funny little things which always get me going.
Dag-Rune ZColourful food in colourful fields
Looking for bright colours is easy in a tropical area. But finding exciting colour contrasts are the real fun.
Along the small inlets and in between the rice fields along Siem Reap river down to Phnom Krom and the Tonle Sap lake, some local restaurateurs build these small huts on stilts in the background. A family or travel party can order food and drinks, and relax in the shadows with a view to this tranquil landscape.
It really is a soothing experience with the hammocks provided.
Or maybe guests can have a small walk pre or post lunch, just to look for colours, shapes, flowers or plants, and birds or other animals.
Alive or not.
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Looking for bright colours is easy in a tropical area. But finding exciting colour contrasts are the real fun.
Along the small inlets and in between the rice fields along Siem Reap river down to Phnom Krom and the Tonle Sap lake, some local restaurateurs build these small huts on stilts in the background. A family or travel party can order food and drinks, and relax in the shadows with a view to this tranquil landscape.
It really is a soothing experience with the hammocks provided.
Or maybe guests can have a small walk pre or post lunch, just to look for colours, shapes, flowers or plants, and birds or other animals.
Alive or not.
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Now, that is a ladybird beetle with an attitude
This large ladybird beetle was a visitor on the plant next to me enjoying morning coffee in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
I consider such visits as a forecast of a lucky day. Well, I was in Siem Reap, heading out to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park. That is always a happy experience.
Lucky biodiversity
There are 15 registered variants of Ladybug or Ladybird beetles in Cambodia. Probably there are many more. Neighbouring Viet Nam has 220 variations of Ladybugs registered so far. And the nature, flora and fauna of those two countries are equally rich and exciting.
When it comes to biodiversity, Cambodia is a well known hotspot in Southeast Asia. And there are still discoveries to be made.
Like in most of the world, these Ladybugs are considered to be a sign of good luck here too.
Natural pest control
Unless of course you are one of the insects lady bugs like to feed upon, as they are natural pest control animals. Aphids, scales, mealy bugs, white flies, mites and thrips which often is a threat to flora and micro fauna can be effectively controlled and kept at an acceptable level when lady bugs are taking action.
They are an amazingly effective natural way of handling and reducing the threats from pests.
The family Coccinellidae is a large family of lady beetles. Globally there are 6 000 variants divided into 360 under groups.
And this one was on the larger side.
#2019CE #animalphotography #art #beetle #biking #Cambodia #citylife #coccinellidae #fortune #goodluck #Harmonia #axyridis #insect #visitcambodia #khmer #ladybird #Ladybug #macrophotography #marihøne #roadtrip #SiemReab #SiemReap #southeast #asia #southeastasia #visitsiemreap
This large ladybird beetle was a visitor on the plant next to me enjoying morning coffee in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
I consider such visits as a forecast of a lucky day. Well, I was in Siem Reap, heading out to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park. That is always a happy experience.
Lucky biodiversity
There are 15 registered variants of Ladybug or Ladybird beetles in Cambodia. Probably there are many more. Neighbouring Viet Nam has 220 variations of Ladybugs registered so far. And the nature, flora and fauna of those two countries are equally rich and exciting.
When it comes to biodiversity, Cambodia is a well known hotspot in Southeast Asia. And there are still discoveries to be made.
Like in most of the world, these Ladybugs are considered to be a sign of good luck here too.
Natural pest control
Unless of course you are one of the insects lady bugs like to feed upon, as they are natural pest control animals. Aphids, scales, mealy bugs, white flies, mites and thrips which often is a threat to flora and micro fauna can be effectively controlled and kept at an acceptable level when lady bugs are taking action.
They are an amazingly effective natural way of handling and reducing the threats from pests.
The family Coccinellidae is a large family of lady beetles. Globally there are 6 000 variants divided into 360 under groups.
And this one was on the larger side.
#2019CE #animalphotography #art #beetle #biking #Cambodia #citylife #coccinellidae #fortune #goodluck #Harmonia #axyridis #insect #visitcambodia #khmer #ladybird #Ladybug #macrophotography #marihøne #roadtrip #SiemReab #SiemReap #southeast #asia #southeastasia #visitsiemreap
#Today is new coffee place in #siemreap I had seen Napoly coffee being built and always am so happy to find a new place on this side of town. It’s clean and beautiful with nice chairs and decent coffee prices.
I think originally from Vietnam. I was just thinking of there so going to a place lets me revel in the memories. Gonna be a nice day. Walking felt so good here. Bought some cheap pastries. $0.25 for two. Don’t know if I can afford that 😀.
Next thing you know I’ll write a blog post about coffee. Totally possible. We are blessed here with a wonderful coffee culture. I do miss Hanoi and a few spots I will get back to plus thousands more. It’s said there is a coffee shop on every corner in Hanoi. I believe it. Here we have the little coffee shacks. It’s all the best.
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I did a nice walk in the cooler temps today here. Started out so beautiful and at 26. Now warming a bit and I finished my beautiful walk at Starbucks. That’s just #today. When tomorrow becomes today something else. Thanks #siemreap and the beautiful day #cambodia gave me. When I go home my wife says Khmer curry. I’m spoiled.
mock@FotoVorschlag eingefrorene bewegung
#fotovorschlag #mockfotos #photography #travel #siemreap #kambodscha
A bad frog day: Trade my pet for your camera, sir?
This young gentleman follow me around while I was visiting Preah Ko in Roluos the first time. After figuring out I was friendly, and being fascinated by my camera, he was offering a trade.
I had much more need of my camera than a highly annoyed frog, so I declined. He wasn’t that pleased, but his mom come over, preventing a possible meltdown.
Sometimes the care and maintenance crew from the Apsara authority bring their kids to work at the Angkor sites. Earlier it was common to use this as an opportunity to learn some English for the children, but instances of begging and worse has reduced this kind of contact in several of the sites.
Maintenance of the first temple
Preah Ko was the first Royal temple in the first larger Angkor capital Hariharalaya, appx 20 kilometre south-east of the more famous Angkor Thom city and Angkor Wat temple. The “bull temple” was honouring the Hindu deity Shiva, and was consecrated in 879 CE.
Three kneeling bull statues are in front of the main five buildings, and Ko/Go is a Khmer word for bull. Funny enough, “Ko” is the Danish word for cow, in Norwegian the word is “ku”. Making it easy for northerners to remember the name of this six tower temple.
For anyone interesting in parallel historic timelines, 878 CE was the year of the first unification of the kingdom of Norway under one king. This was the first kingdom in what would become the three kingdoms of Scandinavia today. Denmark got unified in 935, and Sweden a couple hundred years later.
#hariharalaya #roluosgroup #temple #Roluos #Group #Roluos #រលួស #2011CE #879CE #angkor #angkorpark #angkorwat #annoyedanimals #architecture #Cambodia #oldcapitalcity #Empire #entrepreneurship #frog #hariharalaya #hinduism #Kampuchea #khmer #khmerboy #lolei #portrait #roadtrip #rolousgroup #SiemReap #Province #trade #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia #cameratrade #Nikon #NikonD300 #Nikkor #Nikkor24mm #worldculturalheritage #cultural #heritage
This young gentleman follow me around while I was visiting Preah Ko in Roluos the first time. After figuring out I was friendly, and being fascinated by my camera, he was offering a trade.
I had much more need of my camera than a highly annoyed frog, so I declined. He wasn’t that pleased, but his mom come over, preventing a possible meltdown.
Sometimes the care and maintenance crew from the Apsara authority bring their kids to work at the Angkor sites. Earlier it was common to use this as an opportunity to learn some English for the children, but instances of begging and worse has reduced this kind of contact in several of the sites.
Maintenance of the first temple
Preah Ko was the first Royal temple in the first larger Angkor capital Hariharalaya, appx 20 kilometre south-east of the more famous Angkor Thom city and Angkor Wat temple. The “bull temple” was honouring the Hindu deity Shiva, and was consecrated in 879 CE.
Three kneeling bull statues are in front of the main five buildings, and Ko/Go is a Khmer word for bull. Funny enough, “Ko” is the Danish word for cow, in Norwegian the word is “ku”. Making it easy for northerners to remember the name of this six tower temple.
For anyone interesting in parallel historic timelines, 878 CE was the year of the first unification of the kingdom of Norway under one king. This was the first kingdom in what would become the three kingdoms of Scandinavia today. Denmark got unified in 935, and Sweden a couple hundred years later.
#hariharalaya #roluosgroup #temple #Roluos #Group #Roluos #រលួស #2011CE #879CE #angkor #angkorpark #angkorwat #annoyedanimals #architecture #Cambodia #oldcapitalcity #Empire #entrepreneurship #frog #hariharalaya #hinduism #Kampuchea #khmer #khmerboy #lolei #portrait #roadtrip #rolousgroup #SiemReap #Province #trade #visitsiemreap #visitcambodia #cameratrade #Nikon #NikonD300 #Nikkor #Nikkor24mm #worldculturalheritage #cultural #heritage
Throwback to a giant puppet parade a few years ago.
One of the great yearly events in Siem Reap in February is the Great Puppet Parade. It is normally just after sunset on the 3rd Saturday.
The puppets in the parade are made and showed off by local school children and teenagers. The effort is organised by local NGOs. Supported by professional artists and designers the result is mind-blowing. Local businesses sponsor the activity and materials over several months.
Along with the puppets, there are live performances by artists and musicians. Showcasing what a vibrant art and culture scene the second largest city in Cambodia have. Siem Reap have a lot to offer in addition to the World Cultural Heritage site of Angkor Park.
The sunset parade along the riverside gathers close to 20 000 spectators.
After the parade, the puppets are exhibited in parks and at sponsors places for everyone to enjoy, even if they lost out on the parade itself.
This year the theme is Wildlife, celebrating Cambodia’s spectacular nature and fauna.
Earlier years this Apsara Dancer Lady in the photo showcased the ancient art of the Angkor Empire.
#art #puppetparade #culturalscene #visitsiemreap #vibrantcitylife #angkor #worldculturalheritage #architecture #archive #art #Asia #bike #bikefriendly #Buddhism #Cambodia #life #Empire #puppet #design #greentourism #Hinduism #history #imperial #khmer #siemreap #southeastasia #visitcambodia
One of the great yearly events in Siem Reap in February is the Great Puppet Parade. It is normally just after sunset on the 3rd Saturday.
The puppets in the parade are made and showed off by local school children and teenagers. The effort is organised by local NGOs. Supported by professional artists and designers the result is mind-blowing. Local businesses sponsor the activity and materials over several months.
Along with the puppets, there are live performances by artists and musicians. Showcasing what a vibrant art and culture scene the second largest city in Cambodia have. Siem Reap have a lot to offer in addition to the World Cultural Heritage site of Angkor Park.
The sunset parade along the riverside gathers close to 20 000 spectators.
After the parade, the puppets are exhibited in parks and at sponsors places for everyone to enjoy, even if they lost out on the parade itself.
This year the theme is Wildlife, celebrating Cambodia’s spectacular nature and fauna.
Earlier years this Apsara Dancer Lady in the photo showcased the ancient art of the Angkor Empire.
#art #puppetparade #culturalscene #visitsiemreap #vibrantcitylife #angkor #worldculturalheritage #architecture #archive #art #Asia #bike #bikefriendly #Buddhism #Cambodia #life #Empire #puppet #design #greentourism #Hinduism #history #imperial #khmer #siemreap #southeastasia #visitcambodia
Jorgen Henrik NielsenAnkor Wat - Verden største tempel
Angkor Wat er et tempelkompleks ved Angkor i Cambodja, der ligger nogle få kilometer nord for den moderne by Siem Reap.Angkor Wat blev optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste den 14. december 1992. Ved samme lejlighed blev hele det arkæologiske område omkring Angkor, som omfatter hundredvis af templer, inkluderet som ét samlet verdensarvsområde.
Templet er bygget til kong Suryavarman 2. i begyndelsen af det 12. århundrede.
#AnkorWat #byjnphoto #Cambodia #SiemReap
Angkor Wat er et tempelkompleks ved Angkor i Cambodja, der ligger nogle få kilometer nord for den moderne by Siem Reap.Angkor Wat blev optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste den 14. december 1992. Ved samme lejlighed blev hele det arkæologiske område omkring Angkor, som omfatter hundredvis af templer, inkluderet som ét samlet verdensarvsområde.
Templet er bygget til kong Suryavarman 2. i begyndelsen af det 12. århundrede.
#AnkorWat #byjnphoto #Cambodia #SiemReap
