Folks, meet the incredibly cute and aptly-named Pygmy Seahorse. This little cutie I saw today was about 0.5 cm tall (about 1/5th of an inch) and very well-camouflaged in a sea fan – a typical size and environment for them. If you’re wondering how it’s staying upright on the sea fan, look carefully at the bottom of the shot. Like every macro diver, I’ve always wanted to photograph a Pygmy. One ... Read More »
Since moving to New Zealand, I’ve gotten a lot of questions from friends about what to do and where to eat in Auckland, which are inadvertently tricky questions to answer; what do you like and dislike? What’s your budget? Are you willing to travel far? These are just some of the many variables – especially if we’re talking about food in a sprawling city like Auckland, where we’re absolutely spoilt for choice. But ... Read More »
Long exposure shot of Lion Rock at Piha to capture the mist on the rocks at sunset. Auckland has so many stunning nooks and crannies! Wanted to put myself in the shot for a change to capture the scale of Lion Rock. Gear: Canon 7D Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS L B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Manfrotto Quick Release Tripod Ball Head 496RC2 Canon TC-80N3 Intervalometer Read More »
High vantage view of Piha Beach, taken en route to Anawhata Beach in Auckland, New Zealand Gear: Canon 7D Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS L B+W 77mm Circular Polarizer Read More »
I love discovering the world and learning about how it works, which is a big part of why I travel so much. But discovery takes many forms; language is another fascinating domain to explore because understanding the lingua franca of a country is a great way to understand the underpinnings of its culture. In 2015, I was finally able to fulfill a dream I’ve had for the last 20 years: being able to speak Japanese. I was only ... Read More »
This is a requested post about Raja Ampat for divers. Although Raja Ampat is virtually unheard of by the average person on the street, to divers these two words conjure images of spectacular dives at every turn in one of the most inaccessible spots on earth. I visited Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia between late November and early December 2015 onboard MV Black Manta. This came on the heels of a banner year of diving where I went on ... Read More »
Gear: Canon 7D 17-55mm f/2.8 IS Read More »
I’ve gotten quite a few accommodation questions from people looking to go to Yellowknife to view the aurora borealis. I thought it would be expedient to compile a list of frequently asked questions here so that it can serve as handy reference for everyone. If you still have any questions regarding a Yellowknife trip, feel free to get in touch by clicking on the Contact button in the menu bar ... Read More »
How I Got the Shot: Canon 7D 24-105mm f/4 IS L Manfrotto 190CX3 Camera Settings: 30 secs f/4 ISO 3200 Read More »
If you’ve never been to New Zealand, you should. And if you’re wondering why you should, hopefully this video can offer a glimpse at what this country has to offer. Read More »
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