Three weeks is nowhere near long enough to spend touring New Zealand. This was a concept that was abundantly clear to us, long before we picked up our van in Auckland for the 20-day tour of the North and South…
Barber Shop Photos 27 – Kalbarri
This will be the last Barber Shop Photos for now. I’ve enjoyed sharing photos, but it feels a little like I’m just filling this spot rather than presenting something I’m proud to attribute to Einstein’s Barber. This will mean I’ll…
Barber Shop Photos 26 – An evening in Oxford
These shots are all the result of an evening walk through Oxford. We had no time to set up the tripod (which is tiny) so it was an exercise in breathing as much as shooting.
Barber Shop Photos 25 – Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is a sprawling city ruin in central Sri Lanka. We visiting in late September 2016 and spent a couple of hours wandering around the crumbling temples. At one stage, I walked away from a car park with a small market…
Barber Shop Photos 24 – A winter’s Night in Berlin
This shot comes from an evening in Berlin. The weather was cool (around 2 degrees) and we had arrived in Berlin the day before after a week of snow. The snow had turned to ice and the mix of black…
Barber Shop Photos 23 – Karridale Cottage
Not all travel has to be far from home. One of the most rejuvenating short breaks I took last year was a weekend escape to Karridale Cottage and Hop Farm. I travelled to Karridale to help a mate out in…
Barber Shop Photos 22 – Don Khong
Near the southern boarder of Laos is an archipelago of islands in the Mekong River where tourists go to party during peak travel periods, If you travel there in late September like we did you should miss the worst of…
Barber Shop Photos 21 – Busselton
A lovely spot in South Western Australia. Great for a family outing. The jetty here lends itself to great photos, particularly on a clear day. Awesome angles and a beautiful palate of blues. Perfect for a dip.
Barber Shop Photos 20 – Nile Feluca
One of the highlights of my 2009 trip to Egypt was a two day cruise along the Nile River. This was special as we took a traditional Feluca, rather than the steamers that paddle their way up and down the…
Barber Shop Photos 19 – Jaresh, Jordan
In 2009 I travelled to Dubai, Egypt and Jordan. I love the landscapes in this part of the world and there is something magical about wandering through the ruins of ancient cities. Jaresh was unexpected for me as I was…
Barber Shop Photos 18 – Augusta day tripping
Augusta in South Western Australia is one of my favourite day trips. It’s a rugged and beautiful spot about 5 hours south of Perth – It’s also the spot where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. A spring-fed waterwheel…
Barber Shop Photos 16 – Petronas by night
If you spend any time in Kuala Lumpur, chances are you’ll find yourself in front of this iconic tower. We decided not to take a tour inside the building as the price was prohibitive considering the haze engulfing the city…
Barber Shop Photos 15 – Flores Volcano Sunset
This week I’m looking back at my trip to Indonesia in July and of the sunset sessions looking out towards Komodo island. There really is something evocative about catching a shot of an active volcano. It’s worth remembering that there…
Barber Shop Photos 14 – Gateways in Galle
This week, I was looking back through the photos I took in Sri Lanka, and I noticed that during the last couple of days of the trip – particularly in Galle on the South West coast – I found a…
Barber Shop Photos 13 – Nullarbor
Road trips can be an epic undertaking in Australia and one of the largest I attempted was moving from Brisbane to Perth. I decided to make a quick crossing as my brother took time off to accompany me. The…
Barber Shop Photos 12 – Little Beach, Albany
This collection of images were taken near Albany on Western Australia’s South Coast. After staying at the (fabulous) 1849 backpacker hostel, we were told that this spot was unmissable – and it certainly was fantastic! The water was clear, the…
Barber Shop Photos 11 – Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka
One thing that fascinates (and concerns) me about travelling is the effect we have on cultural and social practices as we trudge our way through countries that often have vastly different structures than our own. This shot of the stilt…
Barber Shop Photos 10 – Petra’s Treasury
I’ve talked about Petra in a previous Photo Blog, but this shot is certainly among my favourites. This vista, which looms out of nowhere as you walk through a tight canyon on the way from the modern town of…
Barber Shop Photos #9 – Fiji Sunsets
Sunsets are always fun to shoot. This one comes from Fiji. Palms, water and something on the horizon to help with the exposure, and the colours flow. In this case, I loved the island restaurant in front of our…
Barber Shop Photos #8 – Brisbane from Kangaroo Point
This shot comes from an afternoon walk with a mate from his home in South Bank, Brisbane, around to Kangaroo Point. The cliffs are an excellent vantage point for viewing Brisbane City by night. It’s still one of my…
Barber Shop Photos #7 – Fiji
This was taken on the homeward leg of a day cruise in the islands of Fiji. I was there for a short break to relax and unwind. We took a trip on a yacht which turned out to be…