A recent attempt at star photography. It’s quite amazing what the camera will pick up – even a few shooting stars. Perhaps a little less time on the shutter would have been better, but overall I was pleased. Camera: Sony A7R Lens: Sony/Zeiss 16-35mm
This past December, while in Cuba, we decided rather spur of the moment to visit Santiago de las Vegas, a small town about 30 minutes from Havana. This coincided with the Pilgrimage to Rincon – the feast day of San Lazaro. Interestingly, the pilgrimage is…
While visiting Havana, I had a nice chat with one of the trainers at this small gym. It was a chance encounter as the day was nearly done and the legs were about to give in for the day! He was kind enough to invite…
With the recent news that the United States has started to renew relations with Cuba came as a thunderous sigh of relief for many, and a bag of mixed emotions for others. The immediate concerns and benefits are clear – on both sides. The introduction of…
I’ve been absent from the blog for a couple of weeks now and thought it was about time to return. Sometimes it’s necessary to take a break from the things you enjoy; even if only for a short time! I’ll be sure to run by…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination with old doors (hey, we all have our things!). Especially the ones that are a bit worn, weathered and in need of a fresh coat of paint. They have character and can quite often…
I noticed this woman from across the street and quickly ran over and approached her; I liked how she was framed in the door way. I asked if I could take just one photo and she gave me a smile and nodded. I was happy…
I like seeing people going about their daily lives. Scenes that some might walk by and not think anything about, I like to stop and capture. These big cities are filled with endless opportunities for capturing people just being people. Have a great weekend everyone!
In a city as big as Beijing in a country with a population as massive as China, it can be really fun and interesting watching people. Here in Winnipeg, with our comparatively small population, variety of life can be difficult to capture at times –…
I’m back from another adventure; this time in China! Was an excellent vacation with many new memories made. A few photos from Beijing and Xi’an below. I have a great deal to catch up with as it was not possible to do so while travelling. Over…
Have I already given up on my film photography adventure!? Not at all! I still have a few more frames remaining and it has been brutally cold the last couple of days so I’ve just stayed in. As I’ll be getting a new camera system…
This photo was taken in Matanzas, Cuba. A moment when you simply just have to go for it when the moment presents itself! I for one am looking forward to a relaxing weekend! This past week has been a tiring one – mostly because of…
Continuing on with the tour of Sukhothai Historical Park, we find ourselves slightly outside the main park at a temple known as Wat Si Chum – The Temple of the Bodhi Tree. This 13th century temple is one of the most significant in Thailand and…
Thailand is a country of incredible beauty, culture and history and in this first instalment of A Journey To, we’ll be setting off to the stunning capital of the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom, a UNESCO world heritage site. My wife and I visited Sukhothai in 2011 and stayed…
I met this wonderful woman near the Myanmar border. She was descending a rather steep set of stairs (it was amazing she didn’t tumble down) when I decided to assist her. At the bottom I tried speaking to her. I pointed to my camera while…
It isn’t difficult to find interesting subjects to capture in such a unique place as Cuba. The streets of Havana are a street photography paradise and it is a challenge to keep the camera down even for a minute. That said, one could easily suffer…
At the Plaza de San Francisco. Cuba has always been a fascinating destination for me. The architecture, people, automotive history, culture and music, beautiful scenery; it is a wonderful blend of elements. There are scenes unfolding all around and at times they can be quite…
Every day, the enthusiasm I have for street photography continues to grow. I’m sure anyone who has taken on a specific type of photography (or any thing else for that matter) feels the same way. I feel driven to record these scenes and faces, to…
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