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19 December 2011

Cambodia Part II

 More pics from Cambodia  - see part I here.  Loved this laughing dog!


Nose to nose!




Banteay Kdei - built in 1186.







 

Wasp nest.

 Back at the hotel found this Poppy light fixture made from coconuts

 Lotus blooms in the  lobby.


Stone carving.




And more beautiful pieces I'd have liked to take home with me!



The inviting pool.




 Next, quite a trek up those steps at Pre Rup!
Worth it for the view!


This is Ta Prohm - this most amazing temple has been engulfed by the jungle.  Abandoned to the elements, it was discovered in 1860.  Awesome in the true sense of the word!!









 












Spotted this root that looks like a fist holding a root.



 This is Banteay Srei - this petite pink temple is the jewel in the crown! The elaborate carvings here are said to be the finest to be found in Cambodia.   The name translates as 'Fortress of the Women' as the intricate detail here was considered too fine for the hands of a man. Stunning place to visit!





 




















Spot the ant!












Hope you enjoyed visiting Siem Reap !

17 February 2011

This 'n that

I've had a bit of artist's block recently and haven't been in my studio much. Today I spent some time sorting through zillions of photos I've taken of the area surrounding our house !



The rain forest on my doorstep.

Our house in the distance



This little chap is what we call a Scrat - a cross between a squirrel and a rat! Love that bottlebrush tail!


So much to see growing locally !

Bananas




?? Looks like an enormous apple!


Starfruit

Mango


Looks like a kind of fig!


Jackfruit


Papayas


Unidentified!

Another unidentified fruit

Unidentified open





Beautiful flowers!




Coconuts



Digitally manipulated image of palm fronds





And some seed pods get the digital treatment too



Sorry if I haven't visited your blogs lately - will try to catch up with you soon!


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