900+ photographs later, here are just a few – about 120 photos for online viewing (low resolution versions). Choosing favorites was quite difficult as there are so many photo essays and stories in there that I’m still compiling – View 2009 Nigeria Gallery. I haven’t added captions at the moment but do let me know …
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, …
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!
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 …
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.
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 …