Reaching the mid point of the Vietnam photo tour, we continued our journey, leaving Hoi An to fly north to explore Vietnam’s bustling capitol, Hanoi and then further afield to beautiful, Halong Bay. Hanoi is the current capital of Vietnam and the country’s second largest city. Hanoi was the most important political center of Vietnam [...]
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Vietnam Photo Tour: Hoi An In Sepia Tone
Well what the hell, it’s April Fools’ Day, what better time to post something out of the ordinary. Having read some recent blog posts about the need to experiment and push the bounds of one’s typical style, I was inspired to post some images that are a departure from my “normal” type of photography. So [...]
From The Cutting Room Floor
Sorting through and editing images while traveling, in order to create blog posts, is a fast, furious and often “messy” process, given the fact that there’s such limited time to work with. From my days working as a stringer for newspapers in Southern California, I’ve learned to be somewhat “brutal” in my selection of photos [...]
Holiday Gift Ideas For Photographers
Once again it is that time of the year for me to post my holiday gift suggestions. The following items are things that I use on a daily basis and highly recommend. I hope this list will help you purchase the correct gift for yourself or a friend or family member. Eneloop USB charger: [...]
Mandaue City Philippines: In Search of the Next “Manny Pacquiao”
In the Philippines, boxing has become somewhat of a national sport. As common as sweet mangoes, the spicy local Bicol Express and as ubiquitous as the Philippine Jeepney, boxing plays an integral part in Philippine culture and pride. All of this, thanks mostly to a small guy from General Santos City named Manny Pacquiao. Manny [...]
Philippines Photo Tour: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, offers a glimpse of the Philippines’ colonial past. This is evident in the mixture of European and Asian architecture of the ancestral houses, churches and other structures that are well-preserved around the city. We travel here via a flight to Laoag, then a 2 hour bus [...]
Joy, Happiness & Peace To You & Yours
Thank you for following along this year. You are the reason that I share images and stories on this blog, and so, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how much your participation, comments, compliments and encouragement are appreciated. I know that it has been a busy year for all of [...]
Ten Holiday Gift Ideas For The Traveling Photographer
Efficiency, usefulness, functionality, convenience and comfort; all considerations before I pack anything in my bags. The following items make my job easier, more comfortable or more convenient, so perhaps they will be good gifts for friends, or even for yourself. For carrying pocket cash and credit cards I use the “World’s Thinnest Wallet”, the bulk [...]
Philippines Postage Stamp
As I write this post, I’m working on a myriad of last minute details for the upcoming Angkor Photo Workshop. Last week, I finished my first ever Philippines photo tour, and my brain is still in “Philippines mode” so I thought I would share some “Philippines news” with all of you. Drum roll please………..this is [...]
Unlocking the Secrets of “Finding the Llight”
After our morning boat ride on the Ganges, we had a quick breakfast and then took to the streets for what I consider to be some of the best street photography opportunities in India. We worked on “finding the light” and positioning ourselves to capture the best image possible.
