Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike
Last weekend we made the hike to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak.1 At 2,228m above sea level, Kosciuszko is quite a small mountain when compared to peaks…
Behind the Falls
Among the myriad of waterfalls in Iceland, Seljalandsfoss is unique in that you can easily walk behind the falls to gain a spectacular view through the water curtain over the…
Skogafoss
While Iceland has countless amazing waterfalls, a handful really touched me, including Kirkjufellsfoss, Godafoss, the Valley of the Tears, and the majestic Skogafoss. Located in the south of the island,…
Grand Valley
This grand valley lies near Queenstown in New Zealand's South Island and is a great example of the incredible hils and valleys that make up the Land of the Long…
Vestrahorn
The first time I saw images of Iceland's Vestrahorn I knew that I had to visit and photograph this magnificent mountain range. It is simply one of the most spectacular…
Autumn Colours in Kyoto
The Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto’s Arashiyama area is a peaceful temple complex with spectacularly beautiful gardens. The ponds provide stunning reflections, and in the bright middle of the day light,…
Drama over Kirkjufell
Located near the town of Grundarfjörður on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Kirkjufell may well be the iconic image of Iceland. There is a reason this sight is so well photographed—it is…
Lava, Light and Rhyolite
Iceland's highland region of Landmannalaugar is notable for the spectacular rhyolite mountains, valleys and hills. It is also known for several surrounding lava fields. For photographers, these features make for…
Dark Skies over the Black Church of Budir
The Black Church of Budir is one of those Icealandic photography locations I had seen in various Youtube videos and guidebooks, and the look of this quaint, black, church intrigued…
Milky Way over the Lightstation
Precisely one year ago we visited Cape Otway on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, staying at the Cape Otway Lightstation for a milestone birthday treat. There are three or four cottages…