Tag: River

Capturing Rome: Blue Hour Moments

I’d always dreamed of visiting Rome and the dream came true this autumn. I wanted to explore many places. But there was really only one photo. The Bridge of Angels and Vatican on the River Tiber in the “Blue Hour”.

I headed for a vantage point on the Ponte Umberto on our first evening to give me a “second chance”. The right decision, as it turned out!

After months of dry weather, it rained that day. Luckily the clouds lifted slightly and the skies were lit in an amazing orange light for a few minutes. But then a heavy rain shower hit us and we fled for shelter. The photo session was well and truly over, so we headed to Piazza Navone for pizza and wine.

Lo and behold, I’d captured an image that was exactly what a client wanted as a throw blanket. 2 metres by 1. 5 metres, now that is some canvas. Thank you so much and enjoy! See my blog for that image and the Making of!

So how did I bag my blue hour scene? On our last evening we were returning from the Vatican tour and passed over the Ponte Umberto again, by chance.

It was perfect timing:-)

The lights on the Bridge of Angels, the Vatican and bookstalls along the river came on. Wispy clouds floated in the dusk skies. I didn’t have my tripod so I improvised using the bridge. Wow, am I pleased with the results, even if I say it myself.

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Capturing Rome: Magical Sunset Moments

I’d always dreamed of visiting Rome and by chance I had the opportunity this autumn. When my travel companion asked what photos I’d like to take I said there was only one. I hoped for an early evening scene over the River Tiber from the Ponte Umberto with the lights of the Bridge of Angels and the Vatican illuminated in the Blue Hour.

I suggested we went there on our first evening to give me the slight possibility of a “second chance”.

After weeks or even months of dry weather, it rained that day and was cloudy. I kept my fingers crossed that this would give us a special sunset and wasn’t disappointed. The clouds lifted slightly and the setting sun lit the skies in an amazing orange light, just for a few minutes. The light was reflected in the calm river as a boat set off for a tour, adding movement to the special scene.

Very shortly after, a heavy rain shower hit us and we had to flee the bridge for shelter. We headed into the historical district near Piazza Navone for a delicious pizza and glass of wine. And I kept my fingers crossed that I had captured at least one special shot:-)

And lo and behold, I’d clearly captured exactly what a client was looking for. Shortly after, I sold this as a throw blanket 2 metres by 1.5 metres. Now, that is some canvas. Thank you so much and enjoy!

If you’ve been paying attention you’ll be asking “what about the blue hour scene”? Well, by chance, we were there again a couple of days later and I bagged that too. See my blog for “The Making of…”.

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Enchanting Medieval Regensburg

This medieval gem is well worth a visit when exploring Bavaria, whether by car or on a Danube cruise. Immerse yourself in the charming and richly historical old town of Regensburg with its vibrant colours and fascinating history. And maybe try the local sausage speciality – Regensburger Bratwurst – at the famous Wurstkuchl near the stone bridge.

I visited here on a hot June day in 2013, just a few weeks after this whole area was hit by extreme flooding. Dedicated to my wonderful colleagues with me then and now, or who joined me since.

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Sampan Navigating a River, Vietnam

Travelling through Vietnam you will often see sampans navigating the rivers and near-shore coastal waters. These relatively flat-bottomed boats are used for everyday transport and fishing.

On sheltered, inland waters their owners and family often live on them. Sampans may be propelled by poles – as here -, oars or be fitted with an outboard motor.

South of the ancient capital city Huế, in Thừa Thiên Huế province in central Vietnam.

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