NG Adventure Front Page and Other News

Some quick news while traveling. [ Photography ] – As part of its Adventure Photo Challenge, National Geographic Adventure featured one of my shots taken in Fiji on its main page. – Was one of five winners of the Pikeo “Moments of Togetherness” competition. [ Writing ] – In the July/August issue of Budget Travel, …

Postcard: The Beginning

One traditional engagement in Lagos down, one white wedding in Sweden to go. The last 9-10 days have been surreal with such a rush of activity. Lots of stories. Lots of photos. Once I get back to Stockholm next week, I’ll definitely be writing a lot!

Postcard: Rotund Oxford

I kind of miss my detachable $40 (yup!) fisheye lens used with the old Nikon 40. It attaches itself to the end of another lens, and distorts the view. Shot during a trip to Oxford for a wonderful wedding, the rotund shape of Radcliffe Camera lends itself nicely to the convex view from a fisheye …

Postcard: Hide Or Seek

After a couple hours along the Inca Trail, our exhausted group finally flopped down for a break on some rocks. Hiding behind one of the red, dry rocks was a toddler in the most vibrant colors – a blue vest with a stripped shirt and red slacks. They really don’t come any cuter.

Postcard: Perspective

One of my favorite travel portraits, this was captured in Riga, Latvia. I could have easily shot the stunning glass windows and architecture as is, but I waited for at least five minutes, waiting and watching the old Latvian lady as she slowly walked by with her cane. Bringing her into the frame not only …

Photography News – Fresh M.I.L.K

After pouring through 35,000 entries from 112 countries, the Fresh M.I.L.K competition, one of the most lucrative has announced its $50,000 grand prize winner. While the 50 grand went to Victoria Skirutiene’s (from Lithuania) timeless shot,  I am happy to report my image above is one of the 150 winning images also awarded prizes along …