Tag / Alford

Mar

2013

Day 2 Cook Islands

SPECTACULAR sunrise this morning so took full advantage with the silhouette of islands in the lagoon. Lots of clouds with pink, orange and purple colours. Probably some of the best sunrise shots I've ever taken. These will be available to view and buy very soon from this website, stay tuned. I secured...

Mar

2013

Day 1 Cook Islands

After a long flight and arriving at 1am in Rarotunga, it was relieving to get to my accom at Muri Beach. Given the late hour, I could not resist to go down to the waters edge in front of my bungalow. I looked up to see the milky way in a bright cloudless night sky over the silhouette of a small island out in the lagoon. ...

Jun

2012

End of this journey

Coming to Heathrow airport this morning the driver had the song, "Everybody's Talkin At Me" on the radio. Was kind of a fitting song as I listened to the lyrics heading home to Australia. My friends and I talked about this journey as being a trip of a lifetime, and it has been plus so much more. It's been...

Jun

2012

Day 3 London

Day 3 London - Another great day here despite predictions for rain. Last night was a great night, capturing some images in the rain around near Big Ben. For my last day here in London I decided to relax a bit and have some fun. Started off by visiting Madame Tussauds. Quite enjoyed seeing all the stars,...

Jun

2012

Day 2 London

Day 2 London - Another great day here in the L of H & G! Started the day off by heading to the Tower of London and then worked my way back along the Thames (on the opposite bank from yesterday) snapping off different shots. Switched to the Tube for another mode of transport as it got me to places quicker...

Jun

2012

Day 1 London

Day 1 London - You know I hummed and harred about coming to London, and I have to say I am so happy I came here now. Right up until this morning I came to London with no itinerary, nothing planned to see or do. I just went with the flow. I have had the most magnificent day here and London has really surprised me. ...

Jun

2012

Day 5 Scotland

Day 5 Scotland - What's this? Still in Scotland after yesterday was supposed to be my last day here? Well, it was supposed to be. I awoke at 5am to rays of sunshine coming through my window at Invergarry. For the last 3 days I have been hoping for sun, but only got overcast and showery days. So the decision...

Jun

2012

Day 4 Scotland

Day 4 Scotland - Today very sadly is my last day in Scotland (sigh). I began the day at the Nevis Range where I went up in the gondola to the top. No views, as I was in thick cloud, but got some great shots of the landscape that will look quite good and eerie in black and white. Then I went...

Jun

2012

Day 3 Scotland

Day 3 Scotland - Today began at 3am and finished at midnight both at the same location, Eilean Donan Castle. Sunrise and sunset shots. Even at midnight it is still light here at this time of year. It has been overcast all day, so I did not get any more highland mountain shots, hopefully tomorrow. After...

Jun

2012

Day 2 Scotland

Day 2 Scotland - I began this beautiful Spring day in Scotland by going to the Edinburgh Castle. Was a fantastic way to start the day. Loved the place, had stunning views over the city and learnt a tonne of history about Scotland in the process. Then I hit the road in the Audi at lunch time and began my journey...