The Sydney Opera House series are from transparencies shot with a Leicaflex in the 1980s. Part of a triptych, this profile of the opera house provides context for the closer shots of the roof sails.
The Sydney Opera House triptych is from transparencies shot with a Leicaflex in the 1980s. In addition to the profile of the entire building I decided to focus several shots on close-ups of the sail roof. This highlights the architecture with abstract perspectives that are relatively unique.
The Sydney Opera House triptych is from transparencies shot with a Leicaflex in the 1980s. In addition to the profile of the entire building I decided to focus several shots on close-ups of the sail roof. This highlights the architecture with abstract perspectives that are relatively unique.
La Paz Waterfall, near San Jose, taken while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Red Ginger growing in Costa Rica. Transparency taken 2000-2001 while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat.
Wall of colorful Mayan textiles hanging in a market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. This image taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat from 2000-2001. We rented a car in Guatemala City and drove to the city of Antigua and the surrounding area, including Chichicastenango. I titled this "Mayan Spirits" not only because of the Mayan stories and themes embedded into this wonderfully colorful embroidery—but also because you can almost feel the ancestral spirits everywhere in this magical country.
While exploring Chicicastenango someone in the village informed us of a shaman couple that were performing a Mayan ceremony up on the hill. Following a nearby trail, we found this husband and wife, and they allowed me to photograph them. Husband and wife are a diptych. Transparency taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
San Diego's Old Town (started in 1769 as California's first settlement) has wonderful examples Spanish Colonial architecture, where Spanish colonists built single-story adobe structures with flat roofs. Part of a triptych.
Like all third-world countries, vendors find any available space to sell their wares. This woman spread her corn on a Chichicastenango street. While not as colorful as most of my other images, the white corn spread out on the street, and her sweet smile, compelled me to take the shot. Transparency taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
My penchant for color attracted me to this stack of plastic braided ropes in a Chichicastenango market. The red ropes on top punctuate the predominantly blues and greens underneath. Shot taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Predictable title, but it's descriptive of the subject. This stack of plastic baskets in a Chichicastenango (Guatemala) market was piled indiscriminately in a jumbled mess. Not sure how you would find the just the right basket for you, but it was a fun shot. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
More wonderful geometric patterns and earthen colors in these Guatemalan embroidered ... belts? I'm not sure exactly what these would be used for. Perhaps if the cord is worn out on the bell you ring the butler with. This image works alone, or as a diptych with image #2. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
More wonderful geometric patterns and earthen colors in these Guatemalan embroidered ... belts? I'm not sure exactly what these would be used for. Perhaps if the cord is worn out on the bell you ring the butler with. This image works alone, or as a diptych with image #1. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Tikal became the most powerful kingdom of the ancient Maya, and it is awe-inspiring. When we visited in 2001 it was relatively devoid of visitors. This shot of Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar) is taken from the back. A line of visitors in the shadow provides perspective. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Tikal became the most powerful kingdom of the ancient Maya, and it is awe-inspiring. This shot of Temple II (Temple of the Masks) gives some perspective to the incredible design and construction required for Tikal's temples. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
I love this shot of Tikal's Temple IV (Temple of the Double Headed Serpent) as it looks across the jungle on a level plane to the top of the structure, 212 feet from its base. If you squint, you can almost imagine the torchlight ceremony in the doorway. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Tikal became the most powerful kingdom of the ancient Maya, and it is awe-inspiring. This shot of Temple II (Temple of the Masks) is center-framed looking straight up the massive stairs that need to be climbed sideways due to their steepness. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
An additional perspective on Temple IV (Temple of the Double Headed Serpent) in the background, with Temple 33 in the foreground. Only the base of Temple 33 now remains. I sat at my photo vantage point for 15-minutes, listening to the jungle and birds. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Bahia Honda, Panama, became one of the most memorable anchorages of our Pacific cruise. The howler monkeys on shore sounded like gorillas. No photos of the gorillas, but these inquisitive boys paddled up for a look. Bekki discovered from the boys that a small store was located at a nearby village—where she bought a cake mix for my 48th birthday. Transparency taken with a Leicaflex while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
This is one of my favorite photos from my 3-years of cruising the Pacific on our Hallberg-Rassy 42, 'Andante.' We were sailing in flat seas in the Gulf of Chiriqui as we made our way toward the Panama Canal. Suddenly, wind and seas perked up with no clouds anywhere. My friend and accomplished sailor, Chris Brown, on a close reach as the sun set on the horizon. Transparency taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Walking Panama City (Panama) one evening as the sun set, I came across this abandoned building just at golden hour, as the sun slipped below the horizon. The combination of wrought iron railings and teal-colored tile arches formed an unusual color palette on the facade, with the decaying building behind it. Shot while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. They sell fruit, vegetables, and handmade mola textiles to the cruisers. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
A purple pastel sunset while at anchor in the San Blas Archipelago of Panama. Off the northeastern coast, the archipelago is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the island is by sailboat, and we sailed the islands for a month. Image made while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. They sell fruit, vegetables, and handmade mola textiles to the cruisers. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. This woman hopped on deck to sell her mola inventory. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, and arm and leg beads. This intricate geometric beaded pattern needed to be hand strung, bead-by-bead, to display correctly on her small legs. Image made while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Only the larger islands are inhabited. Coconuts are harvested on the smaller islands. A lone coconut palm leans to windward over white sand and turquoise water. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month anchoring at various islands, snorkeling, and exploring. I love this shot because of nature's tropical gradients from white sand to sky blue. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month, snorkeling and exploring nearby islands. Rebecca painted this image, which is now in our home. Image made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month, snorkeling and exploring nearby islands. Image made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads—as shown here. I love the watch over the armbands. Taken while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Brother and sister looked up and smiled from their dugout canoe as their father delivered fruits on the stern of our sailboat. Image made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. Walking the beach on one of these many islands, I looked up to see this ketch gently illuminated by the setting sun. Shot while cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. This lone fisherman worked in solitude as the quiet of the evening mist closed around him. Image taken while cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
The cabana on this pier takes on a golden glow in the setting sun near Bocas del Toro, Panama. We had no idea that we would never again return: The September 11 terrorist attacks changed the world. Image taken while cruising Central America in our Hallberg-Rassy HR 42 sailboat 'Andante,' in 2001.
String hammocks stacked in a San Salvador market, El Salvador. We rode a bus from the marina to explore San Salvador for several days, where the banks had armed guards with sawed off shotguns. Image taken while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2001.
San Miguel volcano (also known as Volcan Chapparastique) is an active volcano about nine miles southwest of San Miguel, El Salvador. Here, the setting sun begins to fade on the volcano's western face. This image taken from the deck of Andante, our 42-foot sailboat, from the Lempa River while cruising Central America 2000-2001.
I don't remember the name of the restaurant in San Salvador (El Salvador) where I met this chef, but I had to take a shot of him and his chef's hat. As you can see, his chef's hat takes half the vertical space of the frame. Found this wonderful background of foliage in the back parking lot. Image taken while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Maracas in a San Salvador market, El Salvador. 'El Salvador' means 'the savior.' So I thought it appropriate to title this as 'The Holy Savior's Maracas.' Image taken while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
Raices Fountain, located in the historic colonial section of San Juan, is said to be one of the most romantic spots in Old San Juan. I wouldn't know—Bekki was off with someone else when I took these shots. Image #1 of a diptych. San Juan was part of our Caribbean cruise in 2008.
Raices Fountain, located in the historic colonial section of San Juan, is said to be one of the most romantic spots in Old San Juan. I wouldn't know—Bekki was off with someone else when I took these shots. Image #2 of a diptych. San Juan was part of our Caribbean cruise in 2008.
A mountain road on the island of Saint Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles. Nothing exceptional about the location—there are millions of similar views throughout the Caribbean. I just really liked all of the different verdant shades of green; and the composition, with the stone wall and two-track road leading off to the mountain.
A World Heritage Site, the two Pitons are mountainous volcanic plugs on the island of Saint Lucia. As we wound our way down the road I asked our driver to stop when I spotted this composition, with the town of Soufriere in the foreground framed by the Caribbean Sea in the background.
On the island of Saint Martin, near the public markets, I came across a mother braiding her daughter's hair. As you can see, daughter wasn't too happy about it.
A Rastafarian on the island of Saint Martin. His dark skin and white shirt in full sun presented some exposure and white balance challenges—which required a lot of work in Capture One post-production.
At 'The Baths,' located on the southern end of Virgin Gorda (which is part of the British Virgins) huge granite boulders lie on the beach creating natural grottoes which open to the sea. Vertical image in a vertical / horizontal diptych.
At 'The Baths,' located on the southern end of Virgin Gorda (which is part of the British Virgins) huge granite boulders lie on the beach creating natural grottoes which open to the sea. Horizontal image in a vertical / horizontal diptych.
Walking around Acapulco one evening (back when Acapulco was safe) I found a carousel with all the lights on—but no one around. I checked my watch to ensure that I hadn't slipped into the Twilight Zone, and then shot away. Image taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000. #1 of a triptych.
Walking around Acapulco one evening (back when Acapulco was safe) I found a carousel with all the lights on—but no one around. I checked my watch to ensure that I hadn't slipped into the Twilight Zone, and then shot away. Taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000. #2 of a triptych.
Walking around Acapulco one evening (back when Acapulco was safe) I found a carousel with all the lights on—but no one around. I checked my watch to ensure that I hadn't slipped into the Twilight Zone, and then shot away. Image taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat, 2000. #3 of a triptych.
This was actually the stairway to the locker rooms at the Acapulco Yacht Club. But 'Stairway to Heaven' sounds a bit more evocative. Every morning, light flooded the top of the stairs, amplifying the orange walls and carpet. Love those Mexican colors. Image made while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
Fishing nets piled onto a beach in the town of Huatulco, Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. Image #1 of 2. Taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
Fishing nets piled onto a beach in the town of Huatulco, Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. Image #2 of 2. Taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
Walking around Huatulco, Mexico, one afternoon, I turned the corner to find two men taking a sidewalk siesta in the afternoon heat. This was one of those photographer moments when panic struck: can I get the camera up, shutter speed set, lens focused, and get the shot off before they stirred? Yes! Was it all that time behind the lens that paid off? Probably not. They were really zonked out. (Or maybe a little bit of both.) This is one of my favorite images from Mexico. Image made while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
During an early morning photo walkabout in Huatulco, Mexico, I found a red church in full sun, with a shadow of the cross in the front of the church in close juxtaposition to the cross shaped window. For Christian cross lovers (as opposed to Christopher Cross lovers). Image taken while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
San Diego's Old Town (started in 1769 as California's first settlement) has wonderful examples Spanish Colonial architecture, where Spanish colonists built single-story adobe structures with flat roofs. Part of a triptych.
San Diego's Old Town (started in 1769 as California's first settlement) has wonderful examples Spanish Colonial architecture, where Spanish colonists built single-story adobe structures with flat roofs. Part of a triptych.
A sign in Key West reminds us of Cuba's close proximity to Florida. So close, yet so far.
We lived in Tampa for a decade, adjacent to Ybor City which was once the cigar capital of the world. While not a cigar smoker myself, I find cigar culture photographically intriguing. Located in Ybor City, Arturo Fuente hand-rolled cigars are rated among the best in the world. Image #1 of 2.
We lived in Tampa for a decade, adjacent to Ybor City which was once the cigar capital of the world. While not a cigar smoker myself, I find cigar culture photographically intriguing. Located in Ybor City, Arturo Fuente hand-rolled cigars are rated among the best in the world. Image #2 of 2.
Private home on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.
This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #1 of 4.
This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #2 of 4.
This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #3 of 4.
This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound near Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #4 of 4.
Children play in the surf, silhouetted by sunset at Alison Hagerup Beach on Captiva Island. Captiva is a 40-minute drive from our home in Southwest Florida (if you don't mind the $6 causeway toll). Image #3 of 3.
A wide stretch of white sand shaded pink in the setting sun at Naples Beach, Florida. I took this image after Bekki and I had dinner in Naples. Just walk Fifth Avenue west until you reach the Gulf.
Golden sun on the horizon just at sunset on Naples Beach, Florida. I made this image after Bekki and I had dinner in Naples. The beach is a short walk down Fifth Avenue.
