Today started out pretty poorly and didn’t seem to get much better. Around 9:00 am, I left my ATM card in the ATM machine at the airport in Danang and didn’t realize it until I got to Hanoi. Then I set out on our afternoon photo shoot with what turned out to be, not one, […]
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Following up on a Promise:
During last month’s SEAsia photo tour, I promised everyone that I would post one of their images on the blog. Well, here in Hoi An, Vietnam, I have a free day, so I am starting to place some of the pictures. If you were a participant on the trip and you’re reading this, please email […]
Our First Day in Hoi An:
Yesterday we arrived flew from Saigon to Danang. Upon arrival we drove to Hoi An, and along the way made a short stop at China Beach for sunset. Today we spent the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site. The photo opportunities here in Hoi An are amazing and we took full advantage of them! […]
Afternoon In CanTho, Vietnam
After our morning shoot at the floating markets, we had a photography lesson, including topics like exposure compensation, focus techniques, and “looking for the light”. Additionally I gave a quick lecture on my technique for downloading, editing, backing up and batch renaming images. Guests were then given a few hours off to work on the […]
Down into the Mekong Delta
Yesterday we spent 6 hours on the Mekong, traveling from Saigon to CanTho, the busiest warf in the Mekong Delta. In the evening we shot the market which was chock-full of fruits, vegetables and fish vendors selling their products. The atmosphere here is quite less frenetic than Saigon, and we are all struck by the […]
Vietnam Photography Tour Off To A Great Start:
This is our first year to run a Vietnam photo tour. All guests arrived in Saigon and met for an orientation meeting last night and today we set of to explore and photograph the frenetic activity of Saigon! Our first stop was the bustling market in Cholon (the Chinese district). The photo […]
The Spider Holster: My impressions After 2 Months of Daily Use
Let me start out by saying that the Spider Holster is the most significant piece of camera gear that I has come out in the last few years. Rarely do I get this excited about a new product, but I must say that the Spider Holster, has for me, forever changed the way I carry […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
We arrived in Phnom Penh yesterday evening after our drive from Siem Reap. Along the way we made several stops, including our “standard” spider photo shoot in Skun. Tarantulas were subjects of our photos and also tasty treats for Cambodian travelers. As usual, the hairy arachnids made some squeamish, but after some time, most group […]
Angkor Thom, Bayon
Apsara photo shoot. Angkor Thom: Angkor Thom was established as the capital of Jayavarman VII’s empire, and was the centre of his massive building programme. One inscription found in the city refers to Jayavarman as the groom and the city as his bride.
Group Arrives Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Yesterday we arrived at Angkor Wat. We are very excited to be here at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. We are eager to experience new adventures and see what the future brings.
