As a photographer, this is the type of light that I absolutely live for: shooting towards the sun low on the horizon, with layer upon layer of glorious hazy, golden light. I visited most of the Desert Drive viewpoints on this afternoon, but it was […]
The start of one of the most amazing and exhilarating experiences of my life! After having had to postpone my trip once because of flight cancellations, I was finally heading down into the Grand Canyon to spend two nights camping below the rim (both nights […]
One of the few remaining original feudal-era castles in Japan, the “White Egret Castle” is a spectacular sight from any angle. Here, I’ve tried to get a slightly different view by framing the main keep above a closer roof line. Camera: Canon EOS 7DLens: Canon […]
The ornate karamon gate leading to the main palace complex at Kyoto’s Nijo Castle. The palaces and gardens are wonderful places to explore, although we got the “hurry up and get out, we’re closing soon!” treatment – announcements and music over loudspeakers and attendants following […]
The Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine near Kyoto is a serene, contemplative space… once you get past the madding crowds in the first section of torii gates near the entrance. Most people don’t do the full hike up to the top of Mount Inari, so you can […]
A photo taken while walking to Odaiba-kaihinkōen station on the Yurikamome Line after visiting the mind-blowing TeamLab: Borderless exhibit (not to be missed if you are in Tokyo, though I believe it is moving to a new space by 2023). I love finding symmetry in photos, […]
Antoni Gaudí’s weird synthesis of art and architecture is on full display on the superb rooftop terrace at Casa Milà. Here, chimneys take on the form of warriors in formation against a pure blue sky. The form and subtle textures make for endless photographic opportunities […]
We only had a few hours to spend in Palma’s old town before having to head off to catch our flight to Barcelona, but we made the most of it. Lots of great sights were seen, including this stunning Art Nouveau facade near Plaça Major. […]
Ubiquitous brightly-coloured “Townie” three-speed bikes resting against a wall outside a bike tour shop. The ride offered was touristy and breezy, but it was so much fun to cruise around using the amazing bicycle infrastructure in Amsterdam! It’s no wonder that bike commute rates approach […]
A quiet stroll along Amsterdam’s canals in the early morning before the city awakens for the day. We had only arrived from Portland the previous day, so a good coffee and walk was most welcome. Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTLens: Canon EF-S 17–85mmExposure: ISO […]
A sombre, grey and foggy December morning in Venice. A vaporetto emerges from the dense mist, heading towards the Ferrovia ferry stop. I’m on another vaporetto – route no. 1 – heading towards St. Mark’s Square along the entire length of the Grand Canal, trying […]
“The most amazing thing about Pompeii is that it is an entire town, filled with all the things you’d expect to see in a big city – government buildings, places of worship, public squares, busy roads, shops, baths, stadiums and theatres, houses both big and […]