Just returned from Angkor Wat, Saigon, etc. Your pictures are very representative.
— Irving, April 1, 2004

Nice
I do like your pictures. i did find you trough the pBase site. I know Indochina a littlke bit, and I love the way you are showing it. By the way, I am discovering your site, nad I have to say that I like it a lot... take care, Claude
— claude Renault, December 2, 2003

beautiful pictures. I am coming here often to enjoy them
— gsjaa, November 10, 2003

Hindu god siva in buddhist robe,Hmm! May be an orange robe if at all. Appealing picture though! Guess your eye will catch lot of color and art in my country, India. Welcome! And there is lot of budhism in my country too.
— dr_gs, October 17, 2003

On 'Setting sail, Nha Trang Harbor' one effect I read of that might be useful here is to make a print of the photo first then scan that, to avoid pixelizing. Great, great photos, enjoyed seeing Vietnam up close especially.
— jcwst1, August 28, 2003

Thanks, Weng
I greatly appreciate your comments on these photographs. Color is an important part of the language of photography, and I am always looking for ways to use it as a key element in my own imagery. I am delighted that you recognize this in my pictures, Weng. Thanks again.
— Phil Douglis, April 8, 2003

what a beautiful caption of indochina, and for sure, you have presented them in a perfect way too. i love the colour of the pictures very much.
— Agustinus Wibowo, April 7, 2003

Thanks for sharing pictures, especially those taken in Vietnam. It reminds me a lot of memories since I'm a vietnamese and I left my homeland more than 12 years and never had a chance to come back.
— Michael, March 5, 2003

Thanks, Jim
Thank you, Jim, for your kind comments on my Indochina pictures. They were all taken with a three megapixel camera. I learned a lot from this trip, and I tried to apply what I learned on my most recent trip to Alaska and Russia this summer, this time using a four megapixel camera. (Links are at bottom of my previous comment.) When I shoot, I think color all the time, and whenever I find it, I try to use it to help tell the story. I'm delighted that my pictures are able to help you become a better photographer yourself. Happy travels and even happier shooting.
— Phil Douglis, September 7, 2002

This collection of digital photos are by far some of the best pictures I have seen!! The colors are so vibrant. I feel as though I was back in SEA viewing these scenes with my own eyes. Though I must say I'm a bit depressed at the fact that your photos are so brilliant and mine are so ordinary. Thanks for the inspiration..I'll be practing up on my digital camera techniques on my next visit to SEA in November. Happy travels, James
— James Bierman, September 7, 2002

Thanks
Thanks for your kind comments on my Southeast Asia pictures. They were taken with a three megapixel Kodak DC4800 digital camera. I recently added a four megapixel Canon G2 digital camera and look forward to posting photos I plan to take on a cruise around the Bering Sea this summer.

Phil Douglis

(I have returned from the Bering Sea and posted two articles about this trip on worldisround.com.

For Alaska pictures, go to http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12057/index.html

For Russian pictures, go to http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12056/index.html
— Phil Douglis, January 13, 2002

What beautiful shots! I enjoyed every single one of them. I used a digital camera (olympus) as well during my trips. Thanks for sharing your nice pics.
— Henny Nguyen and Dirk Lotter, January 10, 2002

Les:

Thanks for your kind comments. I am sure you will find the DC4800 a good fit for most photographic situations. Be sure to get the telephoto and wideangle accessory lenses -- they are essential. About the only thing that's missing from this camera is greater telephoto "reach" -- even with the optional 2X lens, you only get about 170mm, which is a bit short for small subjects are greater distances, such as birds, etc. As for it's wideangle capabilities, it is the best buy on the market today.
— Phil Douglis, June 13, 2001

Your Photos / Article
Picked up the link to this on DPReview.

I bought a 4800 very recently and although I have some photography experience I'm entering a phase of really wanting to get better at it and really exploring the digital medium. I loved your photos and although my research encouraged me to go for the 4800 it was great to see such fine results and what can be achieved.

regards

Les Mann
— Les Mann, June 13, 2001

What wonderful shots! Particularly of Angkor. I've been sceptical about going digital, but it looks like it's definitely the way to go. Cuts out the developing errors as well as scanner deficiencies.
— Alison, June 9, 2001

Ooman:

Thanks for the kind words on the pictures. Have a great trip to Bali and Hong Kong with your DC4800.

I printed all of these pictures sized roughly at 6x8, 7x9, and 8x10 -- depending on cropping and detail. Print quality varied with paper used, resolution quality of orginal picture, and the resolution I used on my Epson 870 printer. All are on Epson Heavyweight Matte paper, which should keep prints from fading for at least 25 years. Prints are kept in archival plastic sleeves, in archival plastic box/binder. Detail in prints holds up well, even when I crop and enlarge only part of a picture. It took experimentation to figure out settings for picture quality in Adobe Photo Deluxe (my picture editing program) and for the Epson inkjet printer, but eventually I found those that work for me. Good luck with your own pictures.
— Phil Douglis, April 23, 2001

Fantastic shots. I just bought a DC4800, and we're planning a trip to Bali 7 HK in October. You've given me a lot og great tips & much insperation!

Have you had a chance to have any of these shots printed? If so what the quality like at various sizes?

Thanks, you got the old juices flowing!
— OOMAN, April 22, 2001

Wonderful! I found myself back in one of the Douglis Visual Workshops -- only this time, instead of profiling the works of others, Phil showcases his own work and teachings. What an inspiration to go out and "make" images.
— Ron Lee, March 19, 2001

Brilliant
Brilliant Photography I especially like "At ease, Hanoi, Vietnam"
— John Karsten Moran, March 13, 2001

I may go just to see the banyan tree on the temple. Excellent photography!
— SallyElvart, March 9, 2001

Great photography and compositions,thank you for sharing your trip with valuable comments.I am also very impressed with the results of the dc 4800.have also shared this with friend who owns a 4800.
— David Fam, March 4, 2001

Your pictures are magical, amazing! Thank you
— anonymous, February 26, 2001

You've great photos and articles
— Gary, February 26, 2001

your's the best
I think your article and pictures are the best so far ! I love all of your pictures.
— Togap Siagian, February 23, 2001

Philistine Photographer
Dear Phil, The article and cutlines truly illuminate your trip. I was surprised to learn these images were made with a digital camera. I figured your G2 was still your camera of choice for travel.

I too have been using a point and shoot digital camera as a tool to learn the new medium. I also love the instant feedback and chance to improve and perfect my vision before moving on.

I'll e-mail you a couple of my most recent images. I've fallen in love with flowers and have taken to photographing them in all sorts of ways. Outdoors, indoors and as slides projected on the human form.

I am working with a high school photo class in Gulfport and use the digital in class to demonstrate technique and to jump start their imaginations.

I will share this article and website with them in attempt to expose them to the best photo teacher in the world.

Regards, BD
— Billy Dugger, February 21, 2001