Driving from Prague to the Black Forest of Germany was a long day behind the wheel. We got up, did some writing, fast photo editing and had a bite to eat before leaving Prague. I loved Prague and wished we had more time to get to know the people and the place, so we added…
Tag: around the world
Langos and Driving from Budapest to Prague
Budapest was beautiful and interesting, and the river views from the hills of Buda were spectacular. We had a nice breakfast at the hotel. I sat and wrote in my Traveler’s Notebook and made a drawing using the handle of my fork as a stylus and my cup of coffee as ink. Drawing in my…
Around the World Part 3, The Grand Adventure
We’re off on our next Grand Adventure. The trip to the airport was uneventful. Along the way we stopped and picked up a new lens, a Fuji 50-140, about a 70-200 equivalent on full frame. More on the Fuji system later. The first leg of our journey had us flying to Frankfurt, Germany. Our plane…
Blue Boat and the Call to Adventure
It’s that time. The call of the wind and the waves and the sea, the call to adventure.
Still life with Coffee and Tea
Some of the most wonderful photographs and memories are often the simplest. I’m known for dipping a spoon into my morning coffee and using it to making a little drawing in my travel journal. This quirky ritual has given me many of my longest lasting travel memories. The still life is underrated in photography and…
Photographing Ankgor Wat
Everybody wants to travel to Cambodia and experience the beauty and grandeur of Ankgor Wat. The area is quite large and crowded so be prepared to do a fair amount of walking to explore the complex of lakes, moats, out buildings, and main temple. Sunrise photography seems to be the thing to do. Guide books…
Outside Studio Ghibli
On our most recent visit to Japan, we visited the Studio Ghibli Museum in the town of Mitaka. There aren’t any cameras allowed inside the museum and that’s completely understandable, so you’ll just have to take our word that a visit to the museum is a must and well worth the trip. I managed to…
Buddhist Monks of Laos
The saffron robes of buddhist monks are gorgeous, but even more beautiful are their serene faces.