A blog about photography.
-
Fansipan, 3.143m | The highest peak in Vietnam
Fansipan, with its 3.143-meter high peak, is called the roof of Indochina. That heavenly light that ever so slightly peaks through the clouds is absolutely breathtaking and the clouds that so gently brush the mountain are stunning. But other than that, this place is a complete tourist trap. From SaPa you can get here by…
-
Hiking through the beautiful paddy fields of Sa Pa
We went on a hiking tour through the lush green and yellow paddy fields of Sa Pa. Mi was our guide, a lovely local Vietnamese lady. She showed us around this magnificent landscape whilst simultaneously telling us about local minority customs and weaving her hemp strings. We saw absolutely stunning landscapes of rice paddies and…
-
Floating fishing village in Vietnam
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Lan Ha Bay karst islets, this is a floating fishing village in Vietnam. The people who work in these fishing villages live there full-time and hardly ever set foot on solid ground. They farm amazingly beautiful fish, not to eat or sell, just to impress and boost tourism.…
-
Phong Nha Ke Bang | Vietnam
Best known for its giant caves, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam is a true gem if you love lush jungle forestry covered in heavenly light.
-
Towers of Meteora
The giant conglomerate towers of Meteora are impossible to photograph in full; unless you are very far away. This up-close perspective shows the many shades of grey and green in the rock and the surrounding vegetation. There is good multi-pitch climbing to be done on these towers, although bolts are sparse. This area is also…
-
Semuc Champey
Steam is rising from the turquoise pools through the sunrays at Semuc Champey in rural Guatemala. The Cahabón river has beaten its way through a limestone rock formation for so long, it has created a bridge structure of gorgeous and tranquil stepped turquoise pools. This bridge structure is 300 meters long under which the white…
-
Sector Babala, Kyparissi
Amazing tufa snakes decorate this limestone rock face, looking out high over Kyparissi town in Greece at Sector Babala. The climbing here is only for the exceptionally talented because warm-up routes start at 8a and above. You have to hike an uphill trail for 45 minutes, but what a treat you get for your efforts.
-
Komani Lake
Crossing the emerald-green Komani Lake by ferry, which sails between Fierzë and Komani in Albania.
-
Tikal at sunrise
The mist evaporates as the sun rises over La Plaza Central and the jungle of El Petén. Tikal at sunrise is absolutely magical. The only thing missing in this photograph is the sound of the jungle coming to life in the early morning.