That famous tree in Llanberis
A famous tree in Wales that I just had to shoot…
Prior to arriving in Wales, I did a bunch of research on places I wanted to photograph, and of course came across some amazing shots of this tree. It stands on the edge of Llyn Padarn in the little town of Llanberis, somewhere off in the wilds of Snowdonia National Park. Although I had directions to it, it still took me about an hour to locate it. I kept having to move the car, park and walk, then go back and try another spot. Apparently I am no good at following directions. :-) Regardless, I found it and got some shots, despite the weather. And it was well wroth it!
Night in Heidelberg
A lovely night begins in Heidelberg, Germany…
I really love shooting cities as darkness descends on them. The lights come on and they just sparkle. Throw in a river running through it, and that is a recipe for a really happy Jim! I captured this one evening in Heidelberg, Germany. Such a gorgeous town, made more so in the fading light.
Borough Market
Evening at the Borough Market in London…
From my last visit to London - the interesting and beautiful Borough Market. I’m visiting London again soon, and hope to pop over here for some shopping and a few photographs as well.
A Venetian scene
A daily scene in Venice…so lovely there!
Just a quick snap from lovely Venice, Italy. I was passing over a bridge, and could see the front of this gondola coming around the bend. I only had to wait a moment for it to get into position, and I fired away. It doesn’t get much easier!
A great view in Prague
A stunning view over the equally stunning city of Prague…
Prague is just a gorgeous city - I think it rivals Paris as possibly the most beautiful city I have visited. So much amazing architecture, street scenes and more. This photo was taken from atop their City Hall building (also known for it’s astronomical clock). You buy a ticket, ride the elevator, and then walk out onto the area around the tower - giving you the ability to view the city from all sides. But this view is the most popular, and you can see why in the photograph. That gorgeous church sits there down below, just looking stunning and photo-ready. I went up there twice in the 5 days I spent in Prague. I would love to return and shoot it again, even though I have a lot of photos from this spot already. Such an excellent view!
Covent Garden at night
A night shot of a musician at work in Covent Garden, London…
From my last visit to lovely London…I captured this gentleman playing music in Covent Garden while wandering over there one evening. It’s a beautiful part of London and one well worth visiting. I will be returning to London soon and hope to pop over here for a little while to check it out again!
The Tower Bridge
A long exposure of the Tower Bridge in London…
I’m excited to return to London really soon! London has been my favorite city for a long time, and I will return soon and wander those beautiful streets once again. I captured this on my last visit. I put on my 10 stop filter and took a long exposure here of the Tower Bridge. That long exposure helped smooth out the choppy water of the River Thames and gave it a nice, peaceful look.
Underneath London
Underneath a couple of train stations in London, this tunnel is quite fun to see and shoot!
I love London, and am looking forward to visiting again in a few weeks. I plan to take some pictures. :-)
I took this on my last visit. It’s a walkway that runs underground between two train stations - Kings Cross and St Pancras. I had seen pics of it online before my trip, and just kept wandering around until I found it!
Last light in Bavaria
A lovely sunset in Bavaria, Germany…
We were driving back to our hotel in the little town of Fussen, in the Bavaria part of Germany, and I could see the light was just starting to get awesome. So I pulled over next to this river, looking for something of interest to capture during what I hoped would be a nice sunset. I found a little footbridge and starting shooting away. The light turned really gorgeous, and then a swan swam into the frame. Perfect.
The Shad Thames
An interesting section on London known as the Shad Thames…
This is an interesting part of London, just south of the Tower Bridge. I spent some time wandering there on my last trip, and plan to revisit this spot again when I visit London again in August (so excited!). It’s sort of a dockworker area, right next to the river, full of old buildings that I believe used to be warehouses and things like that. Nowadays it’s some stores and restaurants, etc but still interesting and beautiful.
The Moulin Rouge
A long exposure taken at the Moulin Rouge in Paris…
Such a great spot for night photography! We were in Paris and sorta near this part of town one evening, and I just had to pop over here and get some long exposures of the spinning wheel at the Moulin Rouge. It’s a colorful part of the city and one worth exploring. Then again, the whole city is just amazing. In other words, if you are planning a trip here, be sure you make it a long one! ;-)
The Charles Bridge
A lovely view of the Charles Bridge in Prague…
When you are in Prague, you cannot avoid the Charles Bridge. Not only is it a huge tourist draw (see all the people?) but it also connects two beautiful and interesting parts of the historic town center, and it’s very likely you will cross the bridge at some point. I recommend paying the small fee to climb the towers on both sides so you can get a commanding view of it, and take some photos as well. It’s a stunning view!
A view in Praiano
A view from our hotel deck in Praiano, Italy…along the Amalfi Coast
When we were visiting the Amalfi Coast in Italy, our hotel was in the little town of Praiano, which is a mile or so from Positano. Just a quick bus ride and you are in the thick of it, but in Praiano you have the benefit of a little quieter spot. Our hotel had a rooftop deck with a pool, and I went up there one night for this nice view of the little church next door. I couldn’t resist a little blue hour shot from up there!
Checkpoint Charlie
A quick stop at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin…
I have been to Berlin twice now, and find it a bit fascinating. On both visits I went by Checkpoint Charlie and of course grabbed a few shots each time. It’s an interesting spot, full of history. Well worth a stop if you are near!
Sunset at The Mermaid Inn
The Mermaid Inn, in Rye, England during blue hour. It’s just so beautiful there!
I was down in southern England with a couple of my photo buddies, and we went into the little town of Rye to shoot the Mermaid Inn. The area is quaint and beautiful, and we really enjoyed our visit there (which was all of a few hours). Since we arrived before sunset, we sat in the pub inside and hoisted a few pints while we waited for the light to change. Then we popped outside for some quick shooting. All in all, a great way to spend an evening!