bumblebee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So I hear you say, what does this place called Phnom Penh look like that a few FMs keep going on about. First off it is a fairly smallish city, well the part that concerns most of us westerners. One of the most popular places for visitors to stay is on the Riverfront area on Sisowath Quay, which faces the Tonle Sap river, which in turn merges with the Mekong here also. It has a wonderful promenade, great for a late afternoon/evening stroll, just watch out for those pesky Filipino card scam artists. When I was last here in 2009 it was being redeveloped, and a fine job has been done since. For most of the info you need on PP, check this link. http://wikitravel.org/en/Phnom_penh So having plenty of time on my hands, I have been snapping away around town and maybe some of you might be interested in what the place looks like, get a feel for it and maybe even visit some day. First off the Promenade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 More of the prom area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The combo of a picturesque city and great photographer produces the above result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTel Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Lovely shots there Bumblebee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Thank's for the pics Bumblebee. Taking recent history into account your pics give me the impression of a city reborn and determined to grow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randiuno Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great shots BB. Man makes me nostalgic and I was just there in December....Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMAC Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great pictures. Looks like a very relaxing atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. I was not sure if this thread would be popular, a good start so far, let's see how it goes. PP is a very colourful place, so most times I have the camera in Vivid mode to get the best out of the surroundings. The Cham make up the majority of the less than 1% Muslim community here in Cambodia. A percentage earn their living from fishing and selling their catch in the markets off the quay here in PP. When their boats come in it can look like a scene from water world or something straight out of the bible (ironically for Muslims) http://www.omniglot.com/language/articles/chammuslims.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Time for prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williethepimp Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 just great great pics BB-Thanx for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 just great great pics BB-Thanx for posting. A labour of love Willie, good to catch up with you earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimslim Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Lovely pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Lovely pictures Cheers James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'll probably do this thread in themes, and inject random out and about photos also. Here is the first injection to give you a flavour of what you can see while strolling around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Udong/Oudong was the capital of Cambodia from 1618 until 1866 when Phnom Penh became the new one. It is about an hour and 15 minutes from the city by tuktuk, $20, and makes for a nice afternoon day trip. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Some more random out and about shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Awesome snaps BB! A crowded truck with people pressed up against each other is quite common in PP. Never saw a guy with a bass on the back of truck though. World Toilet Association, could have used them on a certain crazy night in Snooky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanOfTS Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So good to see PP again thru BB's photo eye! A real asset to this forum --- long life and happy adventures, BB! :goodjob: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks gents. It's a great city for photography, makes it so easy to capture. Plenty more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 So good to see PP again thru BB's photo eye! A real asset to this forum --- long life and happy adventures, BB! :goodjob: It was your encouragement, while we were strolling around one day, that got me to start this thread, cheers. Some shots of the buildings alone the Riverfront, the area where many visitors to the city stay, facing the magnificent promenade covered earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Another selection of general shots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdogg Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 It's a great city for photography, makes it so easy to capture. I agree. PP has photogenic charm for sure. A wonderful city! Fir you guys making visa runs, rather than a van to the border, consider flying to PP. BB is showing many reasons why in this thread. Some nice ladyboys too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Some of the most ubiquitous sights in the city are the mainly saffron robed monks going about their daily business. They seem to be everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williethepimp Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Great pics as usual BB......as P.Dogg sez,a little sideline visa run to Phnon Penh is a great way of doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Great pics as usual BB......as P.Dogg sez,a little sideline visa run to Phnon Penh is a great way of doing it. Thanks Willie, see you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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