12.23.09
Posted in People, Transportation, Travel at 2:44 pm by Warren Williams
After hearing about the weekly flea market in Anjuna, we decided to head along on another hot Wednesday. Riding our favourite mode of transport, Rickshaw, we skimmed past the traffic and arrived in the massive field filled with hundreds of market stalls. Knowing there would be large crowds, I left the camera bag back at the apartment, only taking the Canon 1DIII and 85L lens for dreamy shots.
Rickshaw Driver
Rickshaw Horn – great importance đŸ˜‰
Escaping the market jam, ventured onto the beach for a restaurant
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12.20.09
Posted in Animals, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 10:00 pm by Warren Williams
White sands stretch 7km southward from Baga, through Calangute, Candolim and finally Sinquerim. Nestled in the southern end of coastline between Candolim and Sinquerim lies the Merchant Vessel, the River Princess. After running aground ten years ago, it has caused environmental issues, such as rusted shards of steel on the beach. It does however make an interesting photo subject!
Lifeguards on duty in Calangute
Fisherman, untangling his nets
Selling fresh fruit on the beach of Calangute
Later in the day, Angus and I decided to hire a taxi from Calangute to the River Princess shipwreck. Frustratingly, taxis aren’t metered in Goa, and they usually offer exhorbitant cash amounts up front. Several times the cost than in Mumbai! After finally negotiating a van driver down to just 200 Rupees ($6), we took the 10min trip further along the beach.
More cows đŸ˜›
Stray dogs give the cows some problems, as we witnessed on various beaches
Whilst other cows must be wary of their own kind
Parasailing across Candolim
Jet skis near the stern of the River Princess
River Princess silhouetted
Bow of the River Princess, with the sun setting through the hazy sky
Several exposures with the incoming tide
Jumping fun (shot by Angus)
As twilight set in, I shot a few long exposures with various filters:
No filters
Two graduated ND filters on top (.6 hard and .9 soft)
5 minute exposure
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12.15.09
Posted in General, People, Transportation, Travel at 8:29 pm by Warren Williams
After finally receiving some more adequate sleep, Angus and I ventured off via taxi to the north of Mumbai, to his family home in Evershine Nagar, Malad West. What a way to experience true Indian traffic firsthand! – The fairly short journey took a whopping two and a half hours, so I managed to admire the surroundings in the scorching street heat and snap a few shots.
Rickshaw driver
Our taxi being filled with CNG – commonplace in Mumbai
Pun of the recent movie “3 idiots” on the back of a rickshaw
Clearly on a road with no traffic
Once we had reached the neighbourhood of Evershine Nagar, Angus and I decided to have a quick wander around the small local streets.
Ripening bananas
Heavily loaded bicycle
Fresh pineapple
Street stall through a large drainage pipe
Friendly dog outside the apartment
Sunset from the 4th floor of the apartment
Right at this moment, we made a hasty getaway to the highway for our bus trip to Goa. Simply put; the WORST trip I have ever done. 7pm until 9am the following morning, as we traversed what seemed like the windiest roads possible on the journey south. Sleeping wasn’t possible amongst the winding roads, and bopping to the ring-a-ting-ting Bollywood movies on offer, with treble echoing around the bus. I strongly recommend anyone to fly down – or even catch a train.
Coca-Cola 3-wheeler truck whilst waiting for our bus
Zooming Rickshaw
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08.14.09
Posted in Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 4:00 pm by Warren Williams
We flew out again with Ryanair, who tried to charge me excess baggage for being just 0.6kg overweight. With no weight restrictions on carry on, ended up stuffing more gear into my backpack to get by. Leaving Alghero in the morning, bound for London Stanstead, was another great flight, with blue skies and great views over Nice and the Alps.
La Mariposa campsite along the beach front with trees
Isola Piana, Sardinia
Nice, France
Lac de Serre-Ponçon – Southeastern France – One of the largest artificial lakes in Europe
The race is on
Northern France and the English Channel
Arriving back to London for a BBQ
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07.25.09
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 10:30 am by Warren Williams
After a days rest back in London, Peter and I were off again, continuing our travel and photography addictions with a four day trip to Paris. Despite living on the doorstep to France, it was my first trip there in the two years I’ve been living in London. Catching the 10am Eurostar service to Paris, we arrived shortly after 1pm local time, immediately meeting up with another long term school friend, Jason.
St Pancras Station, London
Inside the modern St Pancras Station
All aboard!
After meeting Jason at our hotel in the 15th Arrondissement, right next to the Eiffel Tower – we decided to venture over there for a picnic in Champs de Mars, underneath the mighty tower.
Eiffel Tower from the Lower Level
Eiffel Tower Telescope overlooking Trocadero
Stunning views over Trocadero and La Defense
Looking south along the River Seine.
Parc du Champs de Mars – a beautiful spot for a picnic
Peter & Jason – Great school friends from Avondale College, NZ
A very long arm..
Watching the long casting shadows over the Paris architecture is truly remarkable
After spending the next hour on a cruise of the River Seine, (which didn’t produce any good photos), we ventured up to Trocadero for a brilliant view of the Eiffel Tower at sunset and twilight.
Water Fountains over Eiffel Tower
Magical moments seeing the fountains and Eiffel Tower from Trocadero
Twilight ovr Eiffel Tower
The hourly display of dazzling lights come on after dark – This case being 10pm
Following the great display and afternoon spent around Eiffel Tower, we walked along to the grande Arc de Triomphe
A great way to finish off the evening, after pizza at a nearby restaurant, and 30 minute walk back to the 15th Arrondissement
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07.23.09
Posted in People, Transportation, Travel at 5:30 pm by Warren Williams
The very last leg of our tour was catching the ferry from Calais to Dover, and connecting to a coach to take us along the A2 into London. Ironically, we passed my home in South East London/Kent, but had to continue into the city traffic before catching a train home a couple of hours later.
The ferry was smooth sailing, although a fairly strong wind on top deck, stopped many from enjoying the views of the English Channel.
View of Calais from the Ferry – not much on offer
Clear days, good great views
Warren & Peter, approaching the White Cliffs of Dover
Matt & Erin, two of the many new friends made on the Top Deck tour. Thanks everyone!
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03.15.09
Posted in Aviation, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 7:25 pm by Warren Williams
Thanks to my friend Katie, managed to secure a helicopter flight from Ardmore, tracking north up to Kaitaia along the beautiful coastline.
Rangitoto Island
Cliff between Mairangi and Rothesay Bay – North Shore
Mansion House, Kawau Island
Stunning clear waters, just south of Bay of Islands
Lighthouse at Cape Brett, Bay of Islands
“Hole in the Rock” – Cape Brett, Bay of Islands
Cape Brett
Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands
Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands
Taupo Bay Aerial
Taemaro Bay
Matai Bay
Matai and KariKari previously seen here
Filling up 416 litres of A1 jet fuel at Kerikeri airport
The Bell 206L on Pakiri beach, (l-r: Warren, Kate, Katie, Mark – our Pilot)
Katie & Warren enjoying the view from the rear
Rain over Whenuapai
Eden Park and Auckland City
Beautiful Auckland City, with Albert Park
After some great fish and chips in Kaiaia – Firth of Thames, flew back north over Hunua Ranges
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12.20.08
Posted in Landscape, People, Transportation at 6:30 pm by Warren Williams
The Great Ocean Road offers some of Australia’s best scenic coastline drives. During the weekend, spent much of it driving along this beautiful 243km stretch of road between Torquay and Warrnambool.
Port Fairy – as a yacht sets sail
Surfer at Warrnambool
Floating over the surf – Bay of Martyr
Josh, previously featured
The Grotto
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09.21.08
Posted in Transportation, Travel at 12:00 pm by Warren Williams
Took a local boat trip around the Avon River, to catch a glimpse of some historical buildings and bridges along the water.
Our skipper and guide takes us close to the weir and Pulteney Bridge
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08.02.08
Posted in Aviation, Motorsport, Transportation at 10:35 pm by Warren Williams
The London Motor Show at the Excel events centre was my first taste of a true large scale motoring show. Filled with plenty of concepts, exotics and test drives, enough for everyone to enjoy.
Lexus LF-A Concept
Bugatti Veyron
Drift Demos
Ford GT – remake of the classic GT40
Chevrolet Camaro
Nissan GTR – supercar performance for a reasonable price
Meanwhile outside, the Red Bull London Air Race qualifying was happening
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