Category: Travel
The Disappearing Craft of Hand Weaving in Varanasi
The first thing I notice when I get out of the taxi, besides the obvious commotion that is in most Indian cities, is the low hum permeating the air. It’s the background music to the honking cars and men hawking raw fruits and vegetables. A constant, soft click-clack in harmony with the energy of the ...
San Miguel De Allende, Mexico – a paradise for culture junkies and photography
Imagine a city where all the streets are cobblestoned. Imagine a city where there are no traffic lights or stop signs. Imagine a city where you run into giant puppets around the corner. Imagine a city outside the US that would have been a ghost town if not for one American. Are you curious yet? ...
The Queens of Queens – A glimpse into the Latino LGBT nightlife of Queens, New York
Queens is often called the “World’s Borough.” It truly is one of the most culturally diverse urban areas of the world and Jackson Heights may very well be its heart. Step off the Roosevelt Avenue subway stop and you will immediately be greeted by taco stalls, ethnic grocery stores, a smattering of Tibetan/Himalayan/Asian food joints, ...
5 Reasons Guanajuato Should Be On Every Photographers List!
5 Reasons Guanajuato should be on every travel photographers list! Photographers guide to Guanajuato, Mexico.
Wynwood Walls
We had a little time in Miami today and wanted to have lunch somewhere less touristy. On the recommendation of the hotel, we ended up in an area called the Wynwood Walls. This is a part of town dedicated to graffiti art, funky shops, and great restaurants. It was so much fun to wander around ...
Exploring Boston
I just returned from a day trip to Boston to reconnect with friends. We met at the Jay Maisel workshop two summers ago at Maine Media, and a few of the lessons we learned in his class were still front of mind. Jay set a few rules up front: “No pack mules!” This meant going ...
The Mermaid Parade: What Photographers Need to Know
The Mermaid Parade is an annual event that happens in Coney Island on the first Saturday after summer solstice. It’s an odd and wonderful event that tests your street photography skills. But not to worry, it is a bit like shooting fish in a barrel – you’ll definitely come away with some fun images. I asked ...
2013 – Reviewing the Year In Photographs
2013 was a great year. I skied a lot and I traveled quite a bit. I had the great fortune to visit some great places like The Palouse, Northwest New Mexico, my family cabin in Wisconsin, Maine, and Morocco. We hosted family from India and showed them Washington D.C., Vermont, New Hampshire and the area ...
Finding Bruarfoss
NOTE: Access to the waterfall is closed as of July 2018. See the note at the bottom for more information. We did a lot of research on Iceland before we left home. Months were spent browsing pictures from 500px, Flickr, Google, and a variety of other sites devoted to showing the splendor of Iceland. We highlighted pictures ...
The Valensole Plain
The Valensole Plain in Provence is a gorgeous place in late June and early July with vast expanses of lavender, buzzing with bees and filling the air with a sweet aroma. Undulating fields are broken by by patches of wheat or sunflowers. Add it to your list of places to see.
The Light Diaries 