Congratulations Jurek! With over 60 photos to choose from, yours received the highest rating among members. You’ve not only brought honor to the Southwest Florida chapter, but you have won a year of free dues for yourself. Thanks to everybody who submitted their wonderful “Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam” theme photos for the December contest. They can still be seen and commented on by visiting https://pollunit.com/en/polls/tcc-2026-march.
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Srah Srang Baray is an ancient 12th-century reservoir, located near the famous Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. Set against an unusual backdrop of fog illuminated by the rising sun, locals practice traditional fishing methods. We set out early in the morning for Ta Prohm — a temple with ancient walls overgrown by encroaching jungle. When we stopped at the edge of the Srah Srang reservoir, we were initially disappointed by the thick white mist obscuring the view. However, the fishing activity we observed proved fascinating and ultimately resulted in this interesting image.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Lucy Hsu, San Jose, California
Arriving at the wee hours of dawn, I witnessed the iconic, perfectly mirrored view of the world’s largest religious complex, Angkor Wat. Above the glistening reflecting pool, the temple’s towers stand symmetrically against the shifting, vibrant shades of the sleepy morning sky.
Drew Hyman, Vancouver, Washington
When I walked into the Cao Dai Cathedral, I couldn’t help but feel like I was having an out-of-body experience. The beauty of the detail and colors of this magnificent structure was only superseded by the melodic sounds of a chanting congregation seated crossed-legged on the floor in a beautifully structured formation.
