The people of Cambodia are some of the warmest/friendliest folks I’ve encountered in my entire life. Khmer smiles is a five part photo essay documenting the radiant faces I captured while touring places such as Battambang, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.
Love the photos! Such a sad past but such lovely people.
Thanks! All very beautiful and there is no need to compare with other regions.
That’s a good point. I don’t need to compare but I do find the locals in Cambodia especially friendly.
Great photos! We loved Cambodia when we were there 4 yrs ago.
Thanks Don, it’s a great country to visit IMO. I’m hoping to go back again soon 🙂
Lovely shots Sam! You have a talent to capture some amazing reactions. Well done!!
Thanks Pete, I really enjoy taking shots of people more than anything else.
There mus be a lot to smile about in Cambodia these days because even the statue is smiling. Wow! Great way to capture its people.
Thanks Sherry, I thought I’d throw in a few inanimate objects for good measure 😛
Great shots! I definitely agree with you. The Cambodians I met (in the north, along the Mekong) were some of the friendliest I’ve encountered in all of southeast Asia (and even the the world). Also they were kind to me and treated me honesty. Many of the people I met didn’t have a lot of money, but they did have a lot of dignity.
Hey Stephen, I totally agree with you. I also felt that way in Bangladesh as well. It’s such a rewarding experience and I found it rubbed off on me as well – feeling a lot more relaxed and easy going.
Good to hear that about Bangladesh. It’s one of the places I most want to go to .
These are great photos! You captured some very genuine smiles.
Thanks Steph 🙂
Can’t help but smile looking at those shots. Beautiful work!
Thanks Pete!
As always, beautiful portraits 🙂
Thanks Sophie 🙂
Aww.. how cute! I love the one of the girl sticking out her tongue.
Yeah, that’s also probably my favourite one from the gallery 😛
Nice to see this compilation of smiles from different ages and walks of life…. and statues hehe
LOL, I thought I would throw in a statue for good measure 😛
Wonderful dose of happiness! I like the diversity of shots you mixed in. 🙂
Thanks Christy, I did try my best to take photos in diverse situations – glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Lovely, kids are super sweet 🙂
Angela, they really are cute!
Great shots. I love how you included the statues too. Looks like they’ve been smiling for thousands of years, even with all the crap they’ve been through. Inspiring.
Thanks Matthew, I can’t think of too many countries in Asia (aside from possibly Vietnam and Korea) than have been through as much as they have. They’re a very resilient people.