Creative Apres-Ski Location
The skiing out West in the US is excellent, but one thing that the slopes of Switzerland have that is unique is the number of interesting locations to have a drink at the end of the day. From venues like the “Rancher Bar”, an old…
The Alps from the Schilthorn
Here is the view spoken of in the previous post. This the starting point for the ski run that is made famous by James Bond. You can never get tired of this.
Skiing down the Schilthorn
Skiing has to be one of the most magnificent sports in the world. In the Alps of Switzerland it combines exhilaration, as is evident in this picture take just be Christmas right at the top of the Schilthorn, and beauty. The mountain scenery is spectacular…
Burns Square in Sarasota
I have been talking about how great this little town is. I am staying in the old, historic section and you have these amazing little squares to enjoy. The arts and culture around here are wonderful. And of course, some of the best beaches in…
Sunset in Sarasota
Sometimes you have to travel for less than ideal reasons. I am currently in Sarasota for medical treatment. I am renting a small place near the harbor. The place is so small it really makes we want to get out. Also, I am trying to…
Sony NEX-6 and HDR photography in Indonesia
This post needs to be read with the earlier post. I traveled across the other side of the world with a Sony NEX-6 as my prime camera. I didn’t have a lot of time to photograph. A lot of my shots were of people. This…
Taking the Sony NEX-6 for a spin in Indonesia
It takes a long time to get to this place from Knoxville. Six flights, one boat ride; 2 days in the air, one hour on the water. But wow! How beautiful. I was traveling with the Sony Nex 6. It is great because it is…
Bajo Boy of Indonesia
I have been on the road again. It has been a while since I have been able to practice the art of photography. This time the emphasis was on people photography versus my normal landscape. I love it. This is a Bajo Village in Indonesia….
Times Square
I was recently in New York and on the way to have dinner with my son. He is a college student at NYU. I passed through Times Square on the way there and because I almost always carry my camera now, I could shoot this…
Fly by Wire – Experiencing the Sony NEX-6
I took the Sony NEX-6 with on a trip out the country for the first time. It was a work trip, so I did not have time for any landscape photography. However, it was a useful test of the camera as a means to document…