Sony A7R testing
I just received my new Sony A7R. From the first days the camera came out last year I knew I was going to migrate to it from my Nikon kit (although I will still keep most of my Nikon lenses and one body). But I…
The North Face of the Eiger
I can’t stop posting pictures of Grindelwald the day after a major snowfall. The landscape is changes dramatically and is actually hard to capture with a camera. The naked eye just does a better job.
After the snow storm in Grindelwald
Grindelwald, Switzerland: On Christmas Eve there was a warm, gale force wind that was really unusual for this part of the world. It blew away or melted the snow so that the place looked like it was late spring. A disaster for a ski resort….
Brantôme, France
Thanksgiving is such a great time, especially when your kids grow up and leave home. They come back for Thanksgiving and it is such a blessing. My 2 sons are back in town from college, one on the West Coast and one on the East…
Ringling Bridge to Longboat Key
This is the well-known bridge in Sarasota. It connects the mainland to the barrier island, Longboat Key. Once you get across this bridge you come to St Armands Circle which is a trendy area with upmarket boutiques and restaurants. Pretty cool place. There are so…
Art and Sarasota
Walk around the historic section of Sarasota and you will soon see that this city appreciates the arts. Theaters, opera houses, art galleries, beautiful architecture and natural beauty all abound in this city. This is a great mural in Burns Square.
Fall in the Smokies
It is amazing how quickly the leaves can turn. I went up to the Smokies just over a week ago when I got back from Indonesia. But the leaves were really disappointing. Then on Thursday I was in a meeting with a colleague and I…
Eating in style in Helsinki
I guess it is a little surreal to pay about $80 for a meal in an old jail. But that is what you are likely to do in Hotel Katajanokka in Helsinki. I was part of an event to celebrate 25 years of work of a…
The New London
The interesting thing about London is the emergence of modern architecture that is as classic as the old. The whole area around City Hall and the Tower Bridge is fascinating because of the timeless buildings, buildings that will be tourist attractions 100 years from now,…
Another Gem in London – Leadenhall
I have said many times that London is a photographer’s paradise. One could spend days just wandering the streets and taking dozens of photos. I was in the financial district of London to pursue another shot when I stumbled upon this place (Leadenhall). I should…