Dahab

Dahab, Sinai, Egypt, 2005: Captured this boy minding the camels on the outskirts of Dahab. Dahab is a popular tourist destination on the east coast of the Sinai peninsular. It was targeted a few months after I’d visited by a series of suicide bombers- resulting in the deaths of 23 people. One of the three […]

Godog

Wellington, NZ, 2011: It was obvious these dogs were up to no good… Canon EOS 30D/Canon EF-S 18-55is

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

Chao Phraya

Bangkok, Thailand, 2001: The Chao Phraya Express Boat (est1971) is unique among the worlds great commuter boat companies… Not only for it’s success in transporting large amounts of people in one of the worlds most traffic congested cities- but also for the sleek, practicle yet graceful wooden boats that make up it’s fleet… Mamiya ZE/Mamiya […]

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

Blur St

Jerusalem, Israel, 2005: This was the fastest shutter speed I could get- I was hoping it would turn out someting like this… Canon EOS D30 / Canon 28-135is

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