Through the eyes of a travelling photographer
Decided to reprocess some of my favourites from Thailand and Cambodia – as the UK weather at the moment hasn’t been too great lately. Due to travel through Thailand for five nights during early February, on my return trip to NZ.
Railay Bay – Thailand
Angkor Wat – Cambodia
Angkor Wat – Cambodia
Siem Reap Countryside – Cambodia
Phnom Bakheng Rainstorm – Cambodia
Rain Clouds over Siem Reap – Cambodia
Made a last minute decision on Friday to head down to Hastings, as saw an opening in the weather which over the past week had been rather miserable, with rain, snow and sleet. Despite the clear skies, and what looks like warmth in the photos below, the temperature started below zero, with everything frozen.
Met up with a fellow photographer and friend, Darren, and took a walk along the Thames South Bank between Westminster and Tower Bridge, before returning for night shots around the embankment opposite London Eye. Plenty of other people out doing the picturesque walk, and came across many buskers.
Underneath Queen Elizabeth Hall, on London’s South Bank
You pay, and you get embarassed
Michael Jackons’ opposite
Generating many “what the…” looks
Not exactly Superman – Man of Steel
The only shot taken from outside the Aquarium, before being told to leave by three security staff 🙁
Shooting unhindered from Westminster Bridge
An illegal street vendor on Westminster Bridge
Shooting two zoom ranges on the same exposure
The modern Golden Jubilee Bridges, linking the West End with the South Bank have created a great walkway along London’s most breath-taking scenery. Encompassing the Thames, London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. A waxing crescent moon was also present high above London Eye.
The light pollution over London becomes more apparent on a cloudy night. Another walk around London Eye, and Westminster Bridge to get some photos, before the “tripod police” put a stop to that.
As temperatures continue to fall, the landscape around clearly shows winter has arrived. The local lake at Danson Park had almost completely frozen over, with just a puddle of water for a few of the remaining birds.
Spent the weekend sightseeing London, via a 48 hour double decker bus pass, London Dungeons, Tower of London, London Museum and Trafalgar Square.
Boat passing along the Thames
Double decker, passing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Trafalgar Square
Pigeon Hunter – Trafalgar Square
Big Ben (which is fact the bell inside ;))
St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street
St Paul’s Cathedral
Gates to Tower of London
London Museum just before closing
An icy blast reminded us how close we are to winter. With temperatures plummeting down to -5°C, it was inevitable that the lake at Danson Park would start to freeze over.
The second trip up The Storr, in just over 12 hours was worthwhile. Leaving in darkness, the light gradually came through timing sunrise for the time I reached the Old Man of Storr rock formations. The strong winds moved the clouds and light around every minute.
Snow and ice still can be seen in the early morning
Scouting a good location to shoot for a sunrise, decided to take the walk up to the natural features of The Storr.
Walking in fairly dark conditions, experienced 4 seasons in 45 minutes, with hail lashing down on the slopes, before having snow flurries at the base of the cliffs.
Viewed from the road heading North to Storr, the walk starts from the far right, and gradually the terrain becomes more steep, and rougher.
Looking in the opposite direction, across the pinnacles and same lake shown
The ruins of Duntulm Castle are located at the Northern point of Isle of Skye. The fine weather seen in the morning at Elgol, had long passed by. The low light, as dusk approached made it easier getting blurry water shots, with longer shutter speeds.
Located on the North-Eastern coast of Skye, the waterfall over Kilt Rock, is simply spectacular.
Arriving on Isle of Skye for the first time, I took the beautiful scenic drive along to Elgol with impressive views over the Cuillins.
The road to Elgol
Village of Torrin, on road to Elgol – The luckiest telephone box
Bahaaaha – Translation – “I’m stuck”
View from Elgol, over the Cuillins
The surrounding areas of Dornie are filled with mountainous views, and Lochs. The light was dark and moody, but the sun would seep through the clouds, lighting up the valley below. Meanwhile I found an eagle gracefully soaring the cliff tops, but even with my longest lens, was still a fair distance away.
Approaching the small town of Dornie, at night time – a flood lit castle, Eilean Donan captures the eye. I end up checking into a lovely Bed and Breakfast – www.rockhousedornie.com, just 200 yards further along past the castle.
The morning arrives without the sunshine, but the small castle and arch bridge still draw you in.
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