Uzbekistan is a great country for black and white photography enthusiasts. The bright desert light creates deep shadows and stark contrast, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. The bold yet simple architecture serves as a perfect backdrop for stylish people. And at night, […]
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16 Photos of Thai New Year in Black and White
If you have taken the time to read the other three posts I made about our Thai New Year trip to rural Isaan, then you know that all the people from the village spent four days drinking in a manner usually associated with celebrations after […]

10 Photos of Sri Lanka in Black and White, Part 1
Even though Sri Lanka is a very colorful place, I found myself thinking in black and white while walking with my camera. I am a big fan of high contrast black and white photos. To me, photos with pure blacks and very bright whites really […]

Bubble Net Feeding is Awesome, Or I Got Covered in Whale Snot
During my 13 summers in Alaska, I have had my mind blown over and over again. From the otherworldly northern lights to the stunning fall colors of Denali to the towering glaciers of the southeast, I thought maybe I’d seen it all. Then, at the end of the tourist season this fall, […]

Things I Saw in Hanoi Part II – Black and White Edition
If you read Part I of this series, you will know that I accidentally drank beer for breakfast and thus had some challenges in photographing Hanoi. Drinking beer for breakfast isn’t something I do often – no really I promise! I do it maybe four […]

Things I Saw In Bangkok – Part V (Black and White Edition)
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Photo Essay: Talking Hands
When taking street photos in Mexico and Cuba, I realized that everyone seems to be talking with their hands. The expressive Latinos would have a very difficult time communicating with their hands tied behind their backs, it seems.

Street Photography in Creel
The Sierra Madre town of Creel is a lively place.

Glacier Bay and Gustavus in Black and White
I had two major concerns before moving to Glacier Bay this summer: Will living in a rain forest make me go crazy and cause me to commit some sort of “rain rage” crime? Will there be enough places to take photos? The jury is still out on […]