The Bayon, Angkor, Cambodia
The Bayon, Angkor, Cambodia
The Bayon is another of the remarkable temple structures to be found in the ancient city of Angkor. Captured here on a cloudy day just a few of the 216 giant stone faces are visible. This is a must see for visitors to South East Asia.
Preah Khan, Angkor, Cambodia
I have just returned from a fascinating trip to Asia. During my trip I spent a week photographing the temples of the ancient city of Angkor and beyond. Preah Khan, featured here, was one of my favourite locations. I will be showing other, equally amazing sights from this trip over the coming weeks.
Snowflake, Christmas Lights, Regents Street, London
Is it me or has London developed a much more Christmassy feel over the past few years? The South Bank Christmas markets, the extravagant lights of Bond Street and the environs of the West End seem so much better than London’s Christmas decorations of a decade ago. What do you think? Anyway I wish everybody a merry Christmas and a great 2012 from one of the greatest cities of them all. This photograph of London’s Christmas lights was captures a couple of years ago when giant snowflakes dominated Regent Street.
Aspen Tress in Wyoming, USA
As fall moves into winter the yellow leaves of the Aspen trees in this forest have fallen, except in the case of just one tree on the right. This uniform line of aspens was set of nicely by the purple grasses in the front and made for a nice composition.
Dawn at Yellowstone, Montana, USA
A marvellous morning in Yellowstone National Park in Montana. As dawn broke there were a little more than thirty seconds to capture this shot.
Fall colours dominate this view of Bannack Montana USA
Bannack, Montana is an old ghost town from the gold mining era of the United States. It has been photographed many times. I was lucky enough to capture this autumn (or should I say fall) scene just a day or two ago. The dominant yellow colour of the cottonwood trees set off the old barns perfectly.
Jacksons Mercantile Store, Montana, USA at dusk
The tiny village of Jackson, Montana was my home for a couple of nights during a trip through Montana and Wyoming. The pink skies at the end of a stormy day provide a perfect backdrop to this old store. Pure Americana.
Twilight at he Blue Swallow Motel in Tucmumcari on Route 66
Is this Route 66′s most iconic shot? All Route 66 travellers and officionados know this location well and it is almost impossible to come up with a photograph of this fine building that has not already been done. This is my take – the Motel at twilight featuring the old Pontiac belonging to the Motel’s new owners Nancy and Kevin. And a word about this lovely couple – if you want the warmest of welcomes and a true Route 66 experience, then make Nancy and Kevin, for whom nothing is too much trouble, your hosts. I was lucky enough to spend three nights at he Blue Swallow making it my base for photographing the many pieces of memorabilia of Tucumcari as well as the ghost towns or near ghost towns of San Jon, Montoya, Newkirk and Cuevo.
Grain elevator on Route 66 in Texas after sunset
Can a grain elevator be a thing of beauty? Perhaps not, but set against this beautiful sky just after sunset, this structure looks pretty stunning. I spent a couple of hours at the end of a fine Texas autumn day capturing the effects of changing lighting effects on this grain elevator at Landergin on Route 66 in Oldham County.
Conoco Tower on Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas
Te end of another great day in Texas. As I drove into Shamrock the clouds got more and more dramatic and the evening sun more powerful as it lit up the art deco styled Conoco Tower. This was as close as a building can get in smiling for the camera.
