Sunday, February 20, 2011

Cambodia?

Lately my thoughts have gone back to Cambodia. I am thinking about the people, the history and even the language daily. My interest in Cambodia dates back to the first time I saw the movie "The Killing Fields", ever since I watched that movie I've been fascinated by South East Asia, especially Cambodia and Thailand.

Should I spend some time in Cambodia this year making photographs? I have between 5 and 9 weeks vacation time I can spend working on my projects, should I include a trip to Cambodia?

The American photographer Bill Burke has done some wonderful work in Cambodia and has always been an influence. One of Mr. Burke's images: