I traveled to Brussels quite often in recent years and on some occasions also visited Bruges and Ghent.
Atomium, Brussels
I think they are reproducing, Brussels
The profiterole aftermath, Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels to Bruges
Bruges
Domesticity on display, Bruges
Bruges
Fancy brickwork, Bruges
Bruges
Bruges
You cannot build like this, it needs to grow over centuries. Bruges
Bruges
In July 2016 I spent an afternoon in Eminönü, which is the part of the old city near the mouth of Golden Horn. Most of these were taken in or around the New Mosque (built in the 16th-17th centuries). While street photography is not really my thing, this was an exceptionally fruitful day.
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
All of these were taken in front of a refective metal hoarding erected for restoration work on the New Mosque. As a result, the people passing by were lighted in a dramatic way. Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
The vendor selling bird seed to give to the pigeons is a character by himself. Eminonu, Istanbul
The vendor selling bird seed to give to the pigeons is a character by himself. Eminonu, Istanbul
The vendor selling bird seed to give to the pigeons is a character by himself. Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
The vendor selling bird seed to give to the pigeons is a character by himself. Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Water seller. Eminonu, Istanbul
Hoarding boards around New Mosque. Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
Eminonu, Istanbul
In June 2016 and January 2017 I spent a few days in Amsterdam, mostly visiting museums and lounging about in cafes.
On the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
On the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
On the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
On the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
On the train from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam.
Grimburgwal, Amsterdam.
Grimburgwal, Amsterdam.
Spiegelgracht, Amsterdam.
Wedding party, Amsterdam.
Amsterdam
Steel drum player, Amsterdam.
Circling for the kill, Amsterdam.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
I was struck by how the visitors looked like the chiaroscuro paintings they were admiring. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
I was struck by how the visitors looked like the chiaroscuro paintings they were admiring. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
I was struck by how the visitors looked like the chiaroscuro paintings they were admiring. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Metaphotography. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Experiments in movement and chance. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Experiments in movement and chance. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
Busker waiting his turn. Near Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam.
Near De Krijtberg, Amsterdam.
near Spui, Amsterdam.
Light show, Amsterdam.
Christmas lights, Amsterdam.
In tandem, Amsterdam.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Photos from a Saturday afternoon spent in Kadıköy and Eminönü. In fact, it was the day when I bought my new Fuji X-Pro 2. I spent some time walking around and sitting in cafes in Kadıköy, and then took the ferry to Eminönü. I bought a new SD card in one of the camera shops in Sirkeci and took the ferry back to Kadıköy where I found the exit from the car park completely blocked in the rush hour, so I spent some more time sitting around at a Starbucks.
A woman walking by.
A smoker at a cafe in Kadikoy.
Kadıköy cafe.
Gulls are suprisingly large up close. Kinda scary, actually.
These are "stuffed mussels", filled with a mussel pillav. These days one of the riskier street foods, as you can't be sure where the mussels were collected.
One of those urban encounters of the third kind.
They follow the ferries to fish in their wake, I guess. Still, this one seemed to be curious about the passangers, as well.
This lady was trying to get down the stairs on the ferry, with apparent difficulty. A few seconds later a young girl offered help.
A simple pleasure.
This vendor has placed his wares on a grid, I guess for ease of counting when filling an order, and maybe also as a way to keep tally of the total sales. The visual factory at work!
I guess it is one of the archtypical views of Istanbul.
In October and December 2016 I spent two long weekends in Paris. I have been there before, but many years ago and it was fun rediscovering old favorites (like the Louvre) and discovering new ones (Rodin Museum).
Notre-Dame de Paris
Near Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris
Carousel in Square Louise Michel
Enthusiasm of youth and reluctance of experience.
Carousel in Square Louise Michel
Carousel in Square Louise Michel
Near Funiculaire de Montmartre
Churchgoer near Notre-Dame de Paris.
A choir of chimneys.
Exercise on the maze.
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Portrait session near Eiffel Tower.
Femme Invisible.
Square Gabriel Pierné.
Looking out for Chinese tourists?
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Spinning around and around for fun. Louvre Museum.
I am sure Freud is in there somewhere. Louvre Museum.
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
Many years ago I took this picture on slide film but this one has much better image quality. Nike of Samothrace, Louvre Museum.
Gift shop merchandise, Louvre Museum.
This volunteer guide was delivering her speech in a toga. Louvre Museum
Palace Saint Germain des Prés
Reflections and shadows.
Sidewalks of Paris.
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
Rodin Museum
A skein of thread in a shop display.
Rearview mirror
Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf
I think this drum band was playing as part of a political gathering but it was fun nevertheless.
I visited China in September 2016. First I stayed for a few days in Shanghai for a conference, and then travelled for a week in Zhanghjiajie and Guilin to take pictures.
I thought most of the resulting photos would be of the fantastic landscapes of the last two places, but it turned out that the streets and people of Shanghai and these places were at least as interesting as the landscapes.
The gallery and the captions still need some work.
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
Shanghai Tower from , Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
He heard all of it before. Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
The wheel's still in spin for her. Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
He wanted to me to shoot his waterchestnuts. Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Posing in Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Zhujiajiaozhen, near Shanghai
Bund, Shanghai
Dancing on the Nanjing Road, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
In and around Yu Garden, Shanghai
Pudong airport, Shanghai
Tianzi Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianzi Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianzi Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianzi Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Baofeng Lake, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Baofeng Lake, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Tianmen Shan, Zhangjiajie, Hunan
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
"20 Yuan view" on the Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Lijiang River, between Guilin and Yangshuo
Guilin, Guangxi
Night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guilin, Guangxi
Night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guilin, Guangxi
Night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guilin, Guangxi
Night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guilin, Guangxi
Night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Guilin, Guangxi
Morning exercise, Guilin, Guangxi
Morning exercise, Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Tai Chi in Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Guilin, Guangxi
Yaoshan, Guangxi
Yaoshan, Guangxi
Yaoshan, Guangxi
I visited Iceland in June 2016, spending about a week traveling mostly along the southern coast along the ring road. Selecting and editing the photos from that week took me almost 3 months.
Reykjanes
Reykjanes
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon
Gunnuhver
Gunnuhver
Akranes
Akranes
Reykjavik to Akranes
On the way from Akranes to Gerduberg
Gerduberg
On the way from Gerduberg to Geyser
On the way from Gerduberg to Geyser
On the way from Gerduberg to Geyser
Geyser
Geyser
Geyser
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Gullfoss
Geyser
On the way from Geyser to Gluggafoss
Gluggafoss
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrafoss
Near Seljalandsfoss
On the way from Seljalandsfoss to Vik
On the way from Seljalandsfoss to Vik
On the way from Seljalandsfoss to Vik
On the way from Seljalandsfoss to Vik
Skógafoss
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
Tourist improving the cliffs at Reynisfjara with his presence.
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara at sunset.
Dyrhólaey
Reynisfjara
From the top of the cliff between Reynisfjara and Kirkjufjara.
The famous black beach and stack.
This is the view towards east from the top of the cliff between Kirkjufjara and Reynisfjara.
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara
On the way from Seljalandsfoss to Vik
Vik
Vik
Vik
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
Svínafellsjökull
Svínafellsjökull
Svínafellsjökull
Svínafellsjökull
Svínafellsjökull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Fjallsarlon to Svinafellsjokull
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Ice from the Jökulsárlón on the icy beach.
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Icy Beach
Fjallsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Fjallsárlón
Fjallsárlón
Fjallsárlón
Fjallsárlón
Near Höfn
Skaftafell
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell. Thankfully the traffic was light which is not always the case on the ring road.
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
Apparently travellers thought putting up cairns would bring luck. There were literally no pebble left to put on a cairn despite the trourism board trucking them in. Laufskálavarða.
This used to be a farmstead before it was destroyed by lava. Laufskálavarða.
I guess somthing that made sense at medieval times doesn't make much sense anymore given a few bus loads of Chinese tourists. Laufskálavarða.
The moss on the lava fields can be 50cm or more thick. It looks a bit dried out but becomes a verdant green after a rain. On the way from Vik to Skaftafell.
Cute horses and spectacular waterfalls are more common than you would expect. On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
On the way from Vik to Skaftafell
Dverghamrar
Dverghamrar
Skaftafell
Skaftafell
This is as close as I could get before returning. Skaftafell
Skaftafell
Near Höfn
Hoffelsjökull
Near Höfn
Hoffelsjökull
Near Höfn
Höfn Vestrahorn
Höfn Vestrahorn
Near Höfn
Höfn Vestrahorn
Höfn Vestrahorn
Höfn Vestrahorn
Near Höfn
Near Höfn
Near Höfn
Höfn
In Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Höfn
Near Höfn
Near Höfn
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Stokksnes
Near Höfn
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Whale watching
Whale watching
Reykjavik
I visited Antwerp twice in 2016.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp.
Museum Vleeshuis, Antwerp.
Shop display, Antwerp.
Grote Markt, Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerp.
Barge, Antwerp.
Barge, Antwerp.
Hetsteen, Antwerp.
Koi pond, Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Antwerp.
Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp.
Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage site with hot springs and travertines, shallow pools or shelves formed by the carbonate minerals from the waters of the said springs. The ancient city of Hierapolis is also located here.
When I visited Pamukkale in December 2015 I learned that the water from the springs is 'rationed' among the various sections of the travertines and as luck would have it, the famous blue pools were nowhere to be seen except in some distant section. Otherwise it was an excellent day trip.
Nice view of the traventines and the surrounding area.
They are supposed to be filled with shallow pools of blue water but it's rationed to keep them all whiter than white.
Finally, some blue water! I guess it was this patch's turn to get watered.
Some green in the middle of all the white.
I decided to take some oof pictures of the people milling about on the travertines.
You can walk on the travertines in designated places.
A hazy sunset of a hazy day.
....but there is someone behind you.
Photos from the Feb 2015 trip.
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne
Cologne
Rhein, Cologne
Severinsbrücke over the Rhein
Birdie (and Friedrich Wilhelm III)
Deutzer bridge
They were playıng J.S. Bach
A vast landscape of colossi
Cologne skyline
A bit of the Far East on the sidewalk
Deutzer bridge
Cologne airport
Cologne airport
Cologne airport
Photos from a trip to Trabzon and Sumela Valley in spring 2014.
Sumela Monastery after the rain, Trabzon, Turkey
Undergrowth in the Sumela valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Sumela valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Snail munching on leaf, Sumela valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Colorful rocks, Trabzon, Turkey
Rock outcropping in the Sumela valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Flower in the Sumela valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Sumela Monastery in the rain, Trabzon, Turkey
Storm in the mountains, Trabzon, Turkey
Misty valley, Trabzon, Turkey
Wild flower, Trabzon, Turkey
Barn door fashioned from a cable spool, Trabzon, Turkey
Tea gardens, Trabzon, Turkey
Flowers in the garden of Hagia Sophia, Trabzon, Turkey
Garden of Hagia Sophia, Trabzon, Turkey
A gravestone in the garden of Hagia Sophia, Trabzon, Turkey
Garden of Hagia Sofia, Trabzon, Turkey
Headscarfs, Trabzon, Turkey
Photos from two 2014 trips to Antep and Antakya.
Mosaic Museum, Antep, Turkey
Mosaic Museum, Antep, Turkey
Mosaic Museum, Antep, Turkey
Mosaic Museum, Antep, Turkey
Demolished house, Antep, Turkey
Bazaar, Antep, Turkey
Bazaar, Antep, Turkey
Cauldrons in the Bazaar, Antep, Turkey
Dried eggplants and bell peppers, Antep, Turkey
Dried eggplants, Antep, Turkey
Kilim with Shahmeran, the queen of snakes in Tutun Han, Antep, Turkey
House band of Tahmis Kahvesi. Antep, Turkey
Parrot, Antakya, Turkey
Ulu Cami, Antakya, Turkey
Ulu Cami. Antakya, Turkey
Market, Antakya, Turkey
Market, Antakya, Turkey
Cats resting on the roof, Antakya, Turkey
Ulu Cami. Antakya, Turkey
Parrot, Antakya, Turkey
Alley, Antakya, Turkey
Door, Antakya, Turkey
Photos from Urfa, Gobekli Tepe, Mardin from a trip in 2014 spring.
Orchid in the cementary on the hill over Abraham's Pool, Urfa
In the cementary on the hill over Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Orchid in the cementary on the hill over Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Rosary beads near Abraham's Pool, Urfa
On the hill over Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Mevlidi Halil Mosque, Urfa
Near Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Mevlidi Halil Mosque, Urfa
Mevlidi Halil Mosque, Urfa
Mevlidi Halil Mosque, Urfa
Abraham's Pool, Urfa
At the tea garden near Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Abraham's Pool, Urfa
Gobekli Tepe, Urfa
Gobekli Tepe
Mardin
Mardin
Mardin
Mardin
Old rug, Mardin
Sehidiye Mosque, Mardin
Photos from a Oct 2013 trip to Cappadocia, Ihlara Valley and Kayseri.
Erciyes mountain from the hot air balloon near Goreme.
Uchisar in Cappadocia.
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia.
Uhisar from hot air balloon. Cappadocia. Turkey.
Erciyes mountain from Uchisar at sunset.
Rim of the Ihlara Valley, Turkey. A narrow, 16km long gorge, it is filled with ancient churches.
Photos from a Fall 2013 trip to Rome.
Pantheon Oculus
Pantheon Dome
Pantheon
Campidoglio
Piazza S. Pietro
Piazza S. Pietro
Vatican Museum
Vatican Museum
Wall of a building in Rome.
Rome
Isola Tiberina
Rome
Rome
Rome
Castel Sant'Angelo
Rome
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Pantheon
Rome
Basilica di San Pietro
Vatican Museum
Rome
Rome
These are from two trips from 2014.
Barcelona
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família
Park Güell
Park Güell
Photos taken in Kavala, Meteora, Thessaloniki during two trips in 2012.
Early morning in Kavala, Greece
Old city, Kavala, Greece.
Island near Kavala, Greece.
Kavala, Greece
Kavala, Greece
Sunset in Kavala, Greece
Church in Kastraki. Meteora, Greece.
Meteora, Greece.
Meteora, Greece
Church in Kastraki. Meteora, Greece.
Meteora, Greece
Meteora, Greece
Monastery in Meteora, Greece
Monastery in Meteora, Greece
Rock face in Meteora, Greece
Monastery in Meteora, Greece
Rose in the garden of a church in Thessaloniki, Greece
Birds at the Archeological Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece
Archeological Museum, Tessaloniki, Greece
Rooftop in Tessaloniki, Greece
Blue bottle in Thessaloniki, Greece
Water promonade in Thessaloniki, Greece
Sunset from the Citadel, Thessaloniki, Greece
These photographs were taken mostly between 1991 to 1997 on film but there are a few that were taken a bit later with my first digital camera.
Berkeley, Solano Avenue.
Berkeley, Solano Avenue.
Near Sonoma.
Reflection of branches on a small pond. Near Sonoma.
Near Sonoma.
Shutters of my bedroom. Near Sonoma.
Old truck in near Sonoma, USA.
Near Sonoma.
The web of shadows on the driveway of a B&B that I stayed in. Very nice place, set in the middle of vineyards. Wine Country, USA.
Old vineyard near Sonoma, USA covered with mustard flowers. Legend has it that the missionaries traveling on the trail connecting the missions used these flowers as trail markers by scattering their seeds along the way. The grape vine was also first introduced to California by missionaries.
Originally on slide film, 1991.
This is one of only a handful of portraits that I took in my 25 years of photography (excluding friends & family snapshots, ofc.) I was going around in Berkeley, taking my usual 'abstract' photos, when I saw this tiny old lady planting a flagpole on her neatly kept front lawn. I asked her if I could take a pic of her, and she agreed. Here is the result. I still feel a bit guilty about not being able to give her a copy as I had promised. Let me know if you recognize her. Berkeley, USA. Originally on B&W film, 1999.
This fella was a regular visitor to the patio of my aparment. Originally on B&W film. Mountain View, 1995.
A starling sipping from an shopping mall fointain. Originally on B&W film. San Jose, 1996.
A section of a light roof structure, photographed from inside the building. Most engineered structures have "rhythms in space", repetitions of subunits that pleases the eye. When I look at this one, I can almost imagine waves of them crashing on the shore. San Jose, originally on B&W film, 1995.
A bike rack does not need to be ugly.
A black bike at night. Originally on high speed B&W film. Mountain View, 1995.
At night, cafe chairs come to roost on their tables. Mountain View, USA. Originally on B&W film, ca. 1995.
The parking lot behind Printers, Inc. on Castro in Mountain View, CA. Was one of my favorite haunts. (The bookstore, not the parking lot.) Originally on B&W film, 1996 or so.
A palm tree and traffic lights...classic California combo. Originally on B&W film. Palo Alto, 1996.
Holes for the sky. Originally on B&W film. Palo Alto, ca. 1996.
Originally on B&W film. Palo Alto, 1996.
...into the great unknown. Mountain View, CA. Original on B&W, 1995.
Row of ornamental cypresses in a parking lot. Cypresses would be the perfect tree to plant on the spires and flying buttresses of Gothic cathedrals. Palo Alto, USA. Originallly on B&W film, 1996 or so.
I might be a tad acrophobic, but this still makes me uneasy. Bay Area, 1996. Originally on B&W film.
Delicate steel curves.
Take away what you don't need from a scene and you are left with an abstract. Originally on B&W film. Bay Area, 1995.
I think this is the parking lot of Fry's in Palo Alto. Bay Area, USA. Originally on B&W film, around 1997.
See? Even the parking lots of shopping malls have their uses. Bay Area, 1996. Originally on B&W film.
There is no reason to assume that there is anything outside the frame, but for the sign. I exit, therefore I am. Originally on B&W film. Bay Area, 1995.
An agave plant. I respect desert plants as they thrive where others die. Somewhere in southern California. Originally on B&W film, 1997.
Same, but different. I wonder how many different mailboxes there are. Originally on B&W. Bay Area, 1995.
The parking lot of my apartment complex as a suprematist painting. Originally on B&W film. Mountain View, 1997.
Older gent enjoying a guilty pleasure. Originally on B&W film. Palo Alto, 1996.
I have always found the mating shopping carts a bit obscene, in an 'alien-tentacle-up-someone's-nostril' sort of way. Palo Alto, USA. Originally on B&W film, 1996.
It's a white hole for someone inside. Originally on B&W film. Palo Alto, 1995.
Shadows of the living trees on the carcass of the dead ones. Originally on B&W film. Bay area, 1995.
I will turn this into painting one day. Originally on B&W film, 1996.
A railcar in retirement, with the marks of a long life of service. Originally on slide film. California, 1995.
A tiny shop in a back alley. Originally on slide film. Berkeley, 1991.
Skylight of a parking garage near a bookstore that I haunted. The grating created these bizarre point-counterpoint compositions with its shadow. Palo Alto, USA. Originally on B&W film, 1996.
