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Category: Photography
Rollerskating Dancer
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dance
One of the things I loved about Venice Beach when we visited last year? Dancing on roller-skates!
Waiting patiently
The photo challenge this week is Time
Using my phone, I quickly snapped this pic yesterday afternoon on the (usually busy) streets of Ubud, Indonesia. This little pup sat there as if he was waiting patiently for the traffic to pass, as if he had all the time in the world. He eventually trotted over to the other side and disappeared behind a row of scooters.
Optimistic
This week’s photo challenge is about being Optimistic
People venture to Las Vegas full of optimism, closely followed by dashed hopes, despair & empty wallets!.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Alphabet
The challenge this week is letters: I love this picture, firstly because it’s New York. But for the theme this week, I love how the glowing letters on each and every sign and slogan competes for your attention and tries to ‘out-brighten’ each other.
Memories of Venice
In April last year while in Los Angeles we ventured down to Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach for the day. As it turned out, Venice was one of my favourite destinations during our 7 week trek across the United States.
Older people rollerskated near a much younger generation of skateboarders. The hustle-bustle of tourists, locals, out-of-towners and wanderers stretched along a seemingly infinite path, casually sidestepping oncoming bicycles, scooters and rollerblades. One eye people-watched while my other eye scoured the goods laid out by an eclectic, and mostly happy group of artisans. We strode past Muscle beach, invoking images of old-school bodybuilders in daggy 80’s workout clothes.
It was bustling, but peaceful. Modern, but nostalgic. Crowded, but spacious. The entire area was a contradiction of itself and I loved it. So did my camera, although it didn’t get used to its full extent. Maybe one day I’ll go back and let the camera lead the way.
But for now, here are a few things I did capture. I’ve also included shots taken from the pier and surrounds…
A breathtaking journey…
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “On the Way.”
Broken future
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Broken.”
Intricate
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Intricate.”
Fast and the Furious
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Motion.”
I dropped my GoPro down a cenote
Unfortunately the title isn’t a metaphor. I literally dropped our recently acquired GoPro down a 160 foot (almost 50 metres) cenote here in Mexico. Continue reading “I dropped my GoPro down a cenote”
Escaping to the Rock
A day trip out to Alcatraz Island… combining my passions of travel, photography & crime. What more could I ask for?
New York, New York
So we’re in Florida now exploring the theme parks but to reflect on the fantastic time we spent in New York, here are some of my favourite photos. I could easily spend a month in this city purely taking photographs. Melting pot is an understatement…. Continue reading “New York, New York”
That park in the middle
Here are some few photos from the most amazing park I’ve set foot in… Continue reading “That park in the middle”
A taste of Thai
Here’s a quick peek at some of my favourite snaps from several trips to Thailand over the past few years.
Rule of thirds…
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Rule of Thirds.” Continue reading “Rule of thirds…”
Break the chain
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Symmetry.”
This was taken at my beloved Newcastle Beach. Continue reading “Break the chain”
Ephemeral & Fun!
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ephemeral.”
The happiest place on Earth
Vanuatu – 2011. My first venture overseas and even now I’m still convinced the Ni-Vanuatu are the happiest people on Earth. Continue reading “The happiest place on Earth”
Into the fog
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Depth.” Continue reading “Into the fog”
The size of the thing!
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Scale.”
Follow the long white cloud
May 2012. Sel got me the most amazing birthday gift. A surprise holiday away to New Zealand! She’s awesome huh? Continue reading “Follow the long white cloud”
Bewitchingly Burmese
Sel and I ventured around the gorgeous countryside of Myanmar for a month in 2013. Continue reading “Bewitchingly Burmese”
a coffee break with mike 