Blog posts : "General"
Christmas 2018
Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2019!
Rocks and Stars
Just the other night I couldn't sleep, so I went outside to look at the view from outside my house. It was something like 3am when I went out there.
I'm very fortunate to live right by the sea, and this particular evening was clear and calm. I could just make out the boats on the water, and the m…
Thirassia Island
Santorini's best kept secret
With spectacular views back to Santorini, and just 150 residents, Thirassia island is like stepping back in time to the 1950's.
Just a short boat ride away, it's a huge leap back in time.
Thirassia is a wonderful place to explore - a photographer's dream o…
Shoot for the stars!
I stayed at a Parador (hotel) on the plateau of Mt Teide, here on Tenerife. The hotel is situated at 3270 metres (10,728 feet) above sea level.
Not only is it a spectacular hotel with amazing views of the mountain peak directly out of your window, but it is also one of the best places in Europe …
Did You Know?
Apparently the best time for star photography is when there is no moon. Just for fun, and because I am Curious (remember the three 'C's !), I went up to Mt Teide on another evening and tried to photograph the stars during a full moon.
Quite a different look, but I still like the photo. The amazin…
Sunset really is a good time to photograph!
While it's true that around sunrise and sunset the light is directional and soft and warm, those of you that have been on a photo tour with me on Santorini will know I am just as happy to shoot in the middle of the day.
One of the skills of being a great travel photographer is dealing with the li…