Tahrir Square

Cairo, Egypt, 2005: Through the window of the budget hotel I could see some sheep grazing… and Tahrir Square beyond… I’m hoping Egypt can set an even greater precedent than Tunisia- showing the Arab world that democracy can work and a peaceful transition can be achieved… Viva la Egypt! Canon EOS 55/Sigma 17-35

Weka

South Westland, New Zealand, 2007: The Weka is a sturdy brown bird and a species of the rail family. Like the Kiwi it is also flightless and native to Aotearoa. Maori admired their curiosity and bold personality, this also made them relatively easy to catch… Canon EOS 1N/Sigma 24mm f2.8

Ko Chang

Ko Chang, Thailand, 2000: On my first visit to Thailand in 2000 I was recommended by my sister to visit Ko Chang. Louise had been there the year before- and yeah she was right, it was a very cool island… I rented a decrepit hut along the beach for a couple of dollars per night… […]

The Old Pharmacy Pub

Zagreb, Croatia, 2002: While wandering the streets of Zagreb, I happened on “The Old Pharmacy Pub”… Canon EOS 100/Sigma 28-105

Bait-ul-Muqaddas

Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel, 2005: Pilgrims relax within the walls of the Temple Mount… was eventually asked to leave the mount as it was prayer time. The Israeli government enforces a ban on prayer by non-Muslim visitors, a wishful attempt to keep the status quo… Canon EOS 1N/Canon 28-135is

Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand, 2007: From the Wellington monument atop Mt Victoria, overlooking Evans bay to the airport. The Ricoh FF1 has a similar design as the famous “Minox”, the lens folds back into the camera when not in use. Its 35mm f2.8 Rikenon lens is damn sharp! Ricoh FF1

Brooklyn bridge

New York, USA, 2004: Brooklyn bridge on a cold January morning… Olympus XA2

Vardar

Skopje , Republic of Macedonia, 2002: The Vardar river flows through Skopje south to the Greek border and the Aegaen sea beyond… These cyclist’s look kinda sifty- like they really didn”t want their photo taken… Canon EOS 100 / Sigma 28-105

Novi Sad

Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia, 2002: I felt like the only tourist in town, I probably was… I was still recovering from the drilling I got at the border and deserved a treat, so I splashed out on a room in a hotel overlooking the square. Is it me or does that statue look like it […]