20 April 2016 – After a fourteen hour flight onboard Emirates from Sydney to Dubai and a further eight hours from Dubai to London (following a two hour stopover), my wife and I finally arrived at Heathrow for the start of our UK adventure. While our initial plan was to rest, I figured it was…
The Fairy Pools Walk on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
3 May 2016 – Following an eventful hike up to see the Old Man of Storr, my wife and I headed out to the next destination on our list – the Fairy Pools of Skye. Located at the base of the Cuillin Mountains, the pools are a popular attraction for walkers as well as photographers. The…
Photographing Buachaille Etive Mòr – Scottish Highlands
4 May 2016 – The flow of a gently cascading waterfall in the foreground…check. Imposing pyramid shaped mountain in the background…check. Ominous dark rain clouds up above…check. A cup of hot chocolate and a toasted croissant…nope. Said beverage and food item aside, it seemed that my wife and I had all the right elements for…
The view from Calton Hill – Edinburgh, Scotland
28 April 2016 – As it turned out, the night was indeed dark and stormy, though not dark and stormy enough to keep the shutterbugs away! It was no surprise to see other photographers there when we arrived at the Calton Hill lookout just before sunset; after all, the popular public park does offer arguably the best…
Art and about in Spitalfields, London
Firstly, my apologies to anyone with an aversion to puns; the title above was the best I could come up with! The following are some photos taken in and around Spitalfields during May last year – much like Spitalfields itself, this post is an eclectic mix, with some captures of street art thrown in with candids from…
A stop at St Pancras International Railway Station, London
24 April 2016 – Though the classic car of choice to see outside St Pancras station would have to be Mr. Weasley’s flying blue Ford Anglia, the Nissan Figaro was nevertheless a worthy alternative. The colourful vehicle was simply calling out for attention as it stood there perfectly positioned against the stunning Victorian Gothic backdrop, prompting us…
On the Road to Staffin – Abhainn An Lethuillt, Isle of Skye
3 May 2016 – Being swept off your feet might seem a romantic notion, unless you happen to be standing near the edge of a cliff and the one doing the sweeping happens to be the wind… Having been spurned by the Old Man of Storr earlier that morning (as shared in an earlier post), my wife…
Beautiful Burford in May
12 May 2016 – The following are some photos taken during a day-trip to the picturesque medieval town of Burford, the gateway to The Cotswolds in England (you can view the photos as a slideshow by clicking on any image). We took a walk along The Hill, and spotted a curious black cat on a window sill.…
A Joyful Sunrise – St Paul’s Cathedral and The Millennium Bridge, London
15 May 2016 – The photos on this post hold a special place in my heart. It’s not because they are particularly good, or unique, but rather because they serve as a reminder of the reasons why I love photography. As with any creative pursuit, there will be times when we feel uninspired or unmotivated…
Visiting the Kelpies in Falkirk
30 April 2016 – A couple of years ago, while researching Scotland on the web, I stumbled across an image I found fascinating – it was of these two enormous horse head sculptures, dramatically and colourfully lit up against a deep, dark blue sky. It was an image that stayed in my mind and made…