Travel
I'm lucky enough to travel a lot but I also aim to understand a place in some depth. So I like to find out about the local history, sociology, wildlife and local arts. I prepare for a trip by looking up photos of the famous sights, they're usually a good guide both about the local visual interest and also a warning of what has already been done or over-done.
I try to use the tools of modern photojournalism and photography to communicate how I feel about a place. You’ll see that I have used Portrait, Street, Interior, Historical, Abstract, Landscape, Historical, Wildlife, Phone-camera and Selfie genres at different times for specific effects.
A train ride across the border to Ventimiglia from Menton. You know you’re in Italy when the streets are lined with scooters. Ventimiglia’s renowned traffic congestion was enlivened by a rally of Ferraris passing through while we enjoyed a real Italian coffee with interesting ice cream.
Seen from above, the Grand Canyon of the Verdon is a huge crack in the limestone rock of Provence. The Route des Crêtes runs to the highest point (1319 m.) on the north rim, allowing a panoramic view of the surrounding topography and the Verdon flowing 800 metres below.
Another fantastic clear early morning but the clouds and then the rain came along quite soon.
More photos: Crack in the rock: Grand Canyon du Verdon - Alpes-de-Haut-Provence 2
Dawn with mist in the Grand Canyon of the Verdon
Journey to the sources of the River Verdon at the Col d’Allos (2240 m.) touring the Alpes-de-Haut-Provence. Fine weather in the morning but stormy in the afternoons.
More photos: To the sources of the Verdon - Alpes-de-Haut-Provence 1
Lunchtime at Bosham Quay in West Sussex. Beautiful setting with lots happening, on and off the water.
