I boldly go nowhere, especially around South East Asia.
I enjoy the finer things in life, especially great champagne and wonderful fine dining but equally as happy with bloody cold beer and pork products.
Where do you live?:
Bali, Indonesia
What photographic opportunities are where you live?:
I live in a beautiful villa with tropical gardens and a romantic swimming pool. I am pleased with some of the glamour photos I have shot there. Wonderful dappled light and interesting water reflections.
Then of course outside the front gate is the photographers delight that is Bali, which provides opportunities for virtually any type and style of photography.
Where in the world have you most enjoyed photographing?:
This is going to sound strange but local food markets in Malaysia.
What made it so special to photograph?:
Got some fantastic candid portraits of people and some good posed group shots.
Most of the subjects were foreign workers who were virtually slaves in a country far from home and loved ones. These workers were very poor.
Once I had the prints processed I would return with prints and give them to to workers.
Never had a negative reaction and some overwhelming ones, especially when I returned weeks or months later.
What is it about photography and travel photography that most interests you?:
People.
I love street photography. Although I am much more restrained than many street photographers as I use the longest lens possible.
Tell us about the most impressive photograph you have taken?:
It was sunset at Angkor Watt (Cambodia) and I was watching the sunset while enjoying a cleansing ale. A group of local kids started mucking around in front of us.
Eventually I pulled out the camera and by pure chance took a beautiful photo of this young kid. I really love this picture.
When I posted it to a photography forum, someone looked the full size image and and by pure chance I had caught the reflection of Angkor Watt in her eyes. This makes this picture so much more special to me.
Tell us about a missed photograph you wished you has taken?:
As I shoot with a full body DSLRi, I miss opportunities almost every day.
Although I really enjoy the technical possibilities afforded by a DSLR, it should not really be your first or only option while travelling.
For you, what makes a really great photograph?:
A great photo, no matter the subject, makes you FEEL something!
What camera do you use and why?:
SONY A350.
I generally despise most Sony products but their DSLRs use a Minolta mounting system. This allows me to use my old lenses which are technically and optically excellent.
The Bokeh from the old Minolta Pro glass is unmistakable. You can throw the depth of field exactly where you want it.
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