A work trip to Resolute, Nunavut. Richard lit up just as the last sun of the 22-hour day hit his face. A stunning community with welcoming people at nearly 75° north.
Moonrise over Monument Valley, Dec 2015
The moon rose right between the famous mittens about five minutes after I took this. A cold night at a stunning landscape that reminded me of Jordan.
Best. Tetris. Ever. Columbus, Dec 2015
The Timbers won the MLS Cup. Oh yes they did. And I was there. Definitely one of the best memories. Valeri scored after 27 seconds; and I held the cup. Incredible.
The best view in town. Vancouver, June 2015
I cant imagine there's a better view of Vancouver.
I feel incredibly lucky to live here, and to have seen the city
like this. Taken from the roof of Vancouver General Hospital.
World Cup. Belo Horizonte, June 2014
Watching Brazil, in Brazil, in a knockout game at the World Cup. We were even behind the goal where the penalties were taken.
Can it get any better? (This was before the 7-1).
Can it get any better? (This was before the 7-1).
An incredible atmosphere. Everyone should see a World Cup.
Aurora Borealis. Wiseman, April 2014
The Northern Lights really need to be seen to be believed.
At -30, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, you need some commitment to go stare at the sky at four in the morning.
But it's really worth it for such a magical sight.
A world without us. Chernobyl, Dec 2013
Chernobyl today isn't exactly as it seems. The site has been extensively looted, and despite warnings, objects repositioned for better photographs. This doll's head in the abandoned kindergarten was suspiciously well-placed.
'Out with the gang'. Kiev, Dec 2013
The favourite chant of pro-EU protesters in Kiev's
Independence Square was 'Out with the gang'. The riot police
had withdrawn from the square the night before and this guy
took the chance to stake his ground. Fascinating times.
took the chance to stake his ground. Fascinating times.
Cold peace. Moscow, Nov 2013
Everybody should see Red Square once. It's an imposing space that made me think of spy novels. This is the Okhotny Ryad metro
station, with the State Historical Museum behind.
It was -7 degrees.
station, with the State Historical Museum behind.
It was -7 degrees.
King of the World. Memphis, Aug 2013
Delayed in Memphis overnight on the anniversary of Elvis's death, this Elvis competition was being held in our hotel (!)
The winner had just won $5000 for impersonating his hero.
Quite random, and incredible.
Hatch Show Print. Nashville, Aug 2013
since 1879. Great colours and style, and it's right next to
all the bars on Broadway too.
Azure window. Gozo, Nov 2012
Part of this natural rock arch collapsed a few months before I got there, and it's destined to end up as a freestanding tower. Either way it's a great view on a scenic island.
Summit view. Golden Ears Provincial Park, Sept 2012
A big overnight hike late in the season when the snow on
the BC mountains has mostly melted. Taken an hour before
sunset, looking North-West with Pitt Lake in the background.
the BC mountains has mostly melted. Taken an hour before
sunset, looking North-West with Pitt Lake in the background.
Episode 1: Berber. Onk Jemal, March 2012
The remains of The Phantom Menace set in the desert west of Tataouine are pretty cool. Especially when you come across a local dressed like a Jedi. Nerdy, but rad.
Surfers' sky. Tofino, Jan 2011
A January day watching friends surf on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The sky looked pretty threatening but it didn't really rain.
Egyptian Bedouin. Karnak, May 2011
The narrow shaft of light streaming down on this guy's head looks very Indiana Jones. At the temple of Karnak in Luxor.
Signpost to the Holy Land. Mt. Nebo, May 2011
Strange to see the names of places you've heard of in thenews, or read about when you were young. The Dead Sea is
in the background. This sign made me want to go to Israel.
The Shiekh. Wadi Rum, May 2011
The Sheikh owns the camp where we stayed at Wadi Rum, surrounded by the most incredible scenery. He made the best tea, straight from this stove.The Treasury. Petra, May 2011
I arrived at Petra first thing in the morning and had the place to myself for a full hour. Quite stunning and serene.
Jungle sunrise. Tikal, Dec 2010
A rare clear jungle sunrise at Tikal. Fantastic to hear the animals in the canopy waking up as I tested out my new wide angle lens.
The Blue Hole. Belize Cayes, Dec 2010
A 300m wide reef sinkhole off the Cayes. It's hardto get a sense of scale without any boats in the shot.
Chichen Itza. Yucatán, Dec 2010
A classic tourist shot of a classic tourist pyramid. The ball-court was actually more impressive.
Forest canopy. Squamish, Aug 2010
The forests in B.C. are huge and pretty impressive. These trees are on the way up to an alpine lake on the western side of the Squamish river.
Lunchtime in Cappadocia. Göreme, June 2010
A perfect place to get a sandwich and then watch the world cup. They even let me cook it myself in the wood oven.
Crater Lake sunrise. Oregon, May 2010
I'd always wanted to go here, and it didn't disappoint. Sunrise over the volcanic lake made camping in -12C
temperatures worth it. A stunning and serene place.
Olympic lights. Vancouver, Feb 2010
The fantastic and ever-changing lightshow over Vancouverduring the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Two of the most fun
weeks imaginable, capped off by that goal. Magic.
Grand Canyon. Arizona, Dec 2009
Sunset over the Grand Canyon on New Year's Eve.Hike down to the river; you won't regret it.
The price of Liberty. New York, Nov 2009
In the land of the free, two queue-laden airport-style security checks now bar the way to visiting the Statue of Liberty. Oh, the irony.
Weather-beaten farmer. Gobi desert, July 2009
With his goats and his Ger, it seemed like this farmer lived a simple life. He still had a solar panel and a
satellite dish though. So much for isolation.
Pitstop. Dalanzadgad, Aug 2009
A riderless bike in the south Gobi where we stopped to buy beer. Motorbikes are the main way of coralling sheep
and goats, and also stocking up on supplies.
Great Wall. Mùtiányù, July 2009
Directions for avoiding tourists: get up very early,and follow the workers' path to the wall at Mutianyu.
Take pictures, and have breakfast feeling smug.
The Flaming Cliffs. Bayanzag, July 2009
It's pretty cool to unearth something that hasn't been seen for 65 million years. We found dinosaur bones just under the surface
by simply digging under the Gobi sand with our hands.
Summer Palace. Beijing, July 2009
The Tower of Buddhist Incense at the Summer Palace in Beijing.Arrive just before closing time to avoid the crowds.
The first 'Manly' sport. Bayanzag, Aug 2009
The winning horses approaching the line in the mini-Nadaam festival near Bayanzag. And yes, they are children riding them
- adults are disqualified. They do the wrestling instead.
Total Eclipse. Hangzhou, July 2009
The diamond ring at the end of my second total eclipse, through a slight haze in Hangzhou. A slightly fuzzy image,
but I was pretty excited and forgot to use the timer.
Old town pillbox. Dubrovnik, March 2009
Looking out from one of the towers onto the old town of Dubrovnik. A beautiful place to spend a few days; stay at the Bellevue Hotel.
Recoleta shadows. Buenos Aires, July 2007
Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires is very photogenic. The morning light throws some interesting shadows on the grand mausoleums.
Guard change. Athens, May 2008
At the daily changing of the guard ceremony in Athens.Quite a procedure, and very watchable.
Stari Most. Mostar, March 2009
The majestic (new) old bridge that connects the two sides of Mostar. See Lucy Blakstad's marvellous documentary.
The Cape. Cape Town, Feb 2003
A view from Table Mountain to the harbour in Cape Town.The time of my life at the Cricket World Cup.
Mud bricks. Lima, June 2007
A close-up of sun-dried bricks at Huaca Pucllana outside Lima.Marginally more interesting than the taxi ride to get there.
Shipwreck. Queensland, Aug 1997
The much-photographed wreck of the S.S. Maheno on Fraser Island. An abundance of sand, wrecks and dingoes.
Mishghana on the ledge. Tigray, Oct 2008
Our guide on the entrance ledge to the amazing painted church of Abuna Yemata Guh. There's a 250m drop to the
left, and my heart was racing. We didn't stay there long.
Copper roof. Tallinn, Sept 2007
The roof of St. Olav's Church in Tallinn, looking down from the tower. Once the tallest building in the world, apparently.
Heelside carve. California, Feb 2008
Perfect light on the debris of Tim's big turn.The end of a big week after a Tahoe storm.
Penny for... Penshurst, Nov 1999
This Guy Fawkes bonfire was HUGE, and was more spectacular than the fireworks that followed. At Penshurst in Kent.
The Boys. Vancouver, April 2009
Two black flatcoats, finally standing still.Joxer and Booker at their finest.
Joe falls. Harrison Lake, Aug 2006
Another lucky 35mm shot. The canoe tipped after Bettyhad jumped out. A fun weekend at Harrison Lake.
Flypast. London, June 2002
Concorde and the Red Arrows at the Queen's Golden Jubilee.I used to love hearing Concorde fly overhead;
no other commercial aircraft sounded anything like it.
Painted monasteries. Suceviţa, Aug 1999
Near the Ukrainian border there are a series of stunning painted monasteries. This one is at Sucevita, and is from
the late 16th century. Well worth a visit.
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