Angkor Wat. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Walking though this ancient temple in Siem Reap is easily the most memorable moment of my trip to Cambodia. It is believed to have started construction in the 12th century (1100s), and it blows my mind that its still stands today. Inside the temple were these intricate wall carvings which adorned every wall from top to bottom, and numerous stone statues lined the hall and passages.

Angkor Wat is a truly magical place. You can feel its rich history and culture as soon as you see it in the distance, and it almost overwhelms you as you step foot on its grounds. It's the pride of the Khmer people and I'm very grateful I got to experience it first hand.

I highly recommend visiting Cambodia now while its still emerging as a top tourist destination, it wont be too long before it gets too commercial like it's neighbour Thailand. It is a country still recovering from a brutal civil war not too long ago, and I'm sure the people will appreciate the support as they rebuild their lives.

Capture: Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 Wide Angle @ 10mm, f/14, ISO100, 1/60sec

• Adjusted the temperature and made it cooler
• The usual exposure, contrast, brightness, vibrance and saturation adjustments.
• Gradient blue filter for the sky
• Gradient exposure and contrast filters from the edges
• Darkened the shadows and stains on the walls
• Brightened the middle section to create a path along the ground