The light in Italy
I had to get up from our dinner to go shoot this, but who can focus on a meal when this is happening??
This was an amazing sunset (I guess that is pretty obvious though). We were dining in Praiano, Italy along the Amalfi Coast, and sat on a terrace overlooking this beautiful area. As the light began to change, I got more and more twitchy until I just had to get up, leave dinner, and take photos. I just couldn’t miss something this spectacular. This is definitely in the top 5 sunsets I have ever witnessed, maybe top 3. Just so gorgeous!
Covent Garden
Night in London, and I was out shooting at Covent Garden…
Ah, lovely London - so much to see, so much to shoot! I do love London, and each time I visit I try and stop by Covent Garden for a least a quick visit. I find the main structure (pictured here) as well as the surrounding area to be quite beautiful and photogenic. I captured this on my trip there a couple of years ago, and did edits to this photo in On1 Software.
The stunning city of Prague
A gorgeous view over the equally stunning gorgeous city of Prague…
There are few cities more beautiful than Prague - perhaps none. Sure, Paris is gorgeous, but that’s probably the only other city that even comes close to matching Prague’s beauty. This is a famous view in Prague, looking over Tyn’s Church from the top of their city hall. It’s just such an amazing sight to behold!
The streets of Chicago
Blue hour in Chicago and I am wandering the streets…
Nothing I love more than wandering around the streets of a city, camera in hand. On my recent trip to Chicago, I had a few hours one evening to do just that, and came away with a few images that I really like. Despite a little rain here and there, I still got it done. :-)
Face in the fountain
Blue hour descends on Crown Fountain in downtown Chicago, IL…
On my recent trip to Chicago, I made a point of getting over to Crown Fountain, which sits on the edge of Millennium Park. It has these awesome big video screens with fountains that flow out of it, even from the mouths of the faces. It’s pretty fun, interesting and definitely unique. These kids were splashing all around in the water and having fun, so I couldn’t resist capturing them as they strolled around in the inch deep water.
60 Seconds in London
Here’s a mini-film that I compiled from footage I captured recently in London. Hope you enjoy it!
While I was in London recently, I kept my DJI Osmo Pocket handy and captured quite a lot of video footage as I wandered around the city. It was great fun. But truthfully, I didn’t know what to do with the clips I captured. I had intended to make a vlog, but since I was running around here and there with my daughter, I just never got around to it. So instead, I ruthlessly whittled the footage down to this little 60 second mini-travelogue, which highlights a few of the places we visited while there. It was fun to make, and I think I will do more of these on future trips. Thanks for watching!
Chicago nights
A rainy night in Chicago, and I was downtown grabbing some shots of their iconic theater…
I was in Chicago recently, and one evening after a little rain, I wandered over to the Chicago Theater to capture a shot of that iconic spot. I have seen plenty of pics of this over the years, and always wanted to get some. I was traveling light, with just a prime lens, but what I lacked in versatility I gained in mobility. I took quite a few shots while I was standing there, and loved every minute of it!
Like a fairy tale
A little fairy-tale teahouse and bridge from Llanrwst, Wales - such a beautiful little spot!
When I was visiting Wales recently, I made it a point to stop in the little town of LLanrwst, simply because I wanted to see this bridge and the little tea house across the river from it. I had seen a lot of pictures of this place, and it was just something I had to see. It’s very quaint and beautiful, and immediately made me think of something you would find in a fairy tale. When it came time to edit the image, I just ran with that whole fairy tale theme and had a lot of fun with it. That’s the beauty of digital photography - you can do just about anything to your images. It’s so fun!
Morning on the Charles Bridge
Sunrise in Prague and I was on the Charles Bridge, firing away happily…
This morning in Prague started EARLY. I got up about 4:30am in order to get out and walk to the Charles Bridge, with plans to be in place before sunrise. Luckily, that was plenty of time and I nearly had the bridge to myself, which was exactly what I wanted. There were a few people here and there - mostly those returning from an extended night out - but otherwise it was blissfully quiet and I had some fabulous light, too. All in all, a wonderful way to start a day in Prague!
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!
Vlogging my way around Wales!
A series of vlogs I did from my recent trip to Wales…such a lovely country!
I’m just back from Wales, and it was fabulous! We spent a lot of time hiking and photographing in and around Snowdonia National Park. If you haven’t seen them yet, check out my vlogs about it on YouTube…
I had a lot of fun filming these and taking the photos while there, and really enjoyed the area. Wales is beautiful, there is so much to see, and of course the people are incredibly pleasant as well. Follow along on my little adventures, and plenty of photos to be shared as I get them edited! Thanks!
Inside the Ferry Building
One of my favorite spots in one of my favorite cities…
Every time I visit San Francisco, I make a point to get over to the Ferry Building. It’s just a lovely structure and something about it just draws me in, every time. I have shot here before sunset and after sunset, and at all times in between. Regardless of the time of day or the associated crowds, it’s just a lovely place to see and photograph. Highly recommend if you are visiting this beautiful city!
A sunset in Seattle
A lovely sunset from Seattle…
From a recent trip to Seattle, when I got out around sunset and stumbled upon this little marina over in Ballard. The light was just right, and I loved the look of this boat.
Looking down on Cannon Beach
An aerial view of Cannon Beach, OR…such a beautiful stretch of coastline.
I really don’t fly my drone very much these days, and keep thinking that I might just sell it. We will see. But my suspicion is that if I get back into it, I may be able to get a smaller drone that is just as good, if not better. Regardless, that’s not what you cam here for. :-) This was captured while flying over Cannon Beach, OR which is just a stunning location, airborne or on the ground. It’s just about my favorite spot in the US.
Beautiful Moraine Lake
The stunning beauty of Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, Canada…
This place is just so stunning. I can try and write up a bunch of superlatives to describe how gorgeous it is, but they would all fall short. Just go. You will not regret it.