Moroccan village

A picturesque view of a village in northern Morocco, probably somewhere north of Fez. We stayed in a hotel with this view, and could hear everything that was going on down there, in the narrow street, which sent the sounds straight up. Taken in 1985.

Bali hats

Hats for sale in a shop in Bali. 2006.

Senegal girls

Somewhere in the center of Senegal, probably near Tambacounda. We were invited to the village we happened to pass  to watch a ceremony in progress. This was in 1985, and in those days the Sahel was intruding most of Senegal (it is greener now I understand). The dry heat and the heavy sand in the air made it a challenging environment for everyone.

Bangladesh ferry

In 1987 I had the privilege to travel around Bangladesh on an assignment for the European Commission. I found Bangladesh fascinating. Here we are crossing one of the many rivers on ferry just large enough for our car.

Temple detail

Detail of one of the many murals at the Royal Palace in Bangkok.I always find those paintings very interesting as they show great detail;I can study them for hours and discover new details all the time. Photo taken in 1982.

Mistery steps

At the back beach near our house, on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Taken in 2009. What happened on the beach and who is standing there?

Bali kite

At the beach on Bali, 2005. We bought this impressive kite from the happy and friendly seller. Needs a good wind, but it flies well. Has been hanging as decoration in my son's room for the last few years. Kiting is big in Bali, and the annual kite festival is certainly worth a visit.

Inside Bali temple

Another shot in the Bali temple complex (see also 29 January 2010)..I really liked the quiet atmosphere and the soaring spires that seemed to go for ever. Shot in April2006.

Amsterdam: Ice and Snow

A topical photo, with Europe having such a cold winter, with many people not remembering so much snow or ice for a long time. This is one of the main canals in Amsterdam; the photo was taken in the winter of 1993/1994.

Bridge Detail

Taken in Putrajaya, Malaysia in 2008. Putrajaya is the administrative center of Malaysia, about 40 minutes drive South of KL. Newly built in the middle of nowhere, the city has an interesting and eclectic mix of architecture. Many of the government building have that Gotham feel to them: forbidding and not welcoming.There are two bridges that are beautiful and which I love to photograph. This is one of them.

Village on Chios

The medieval village of Volissos on the island of Chios, in Greece. Chios is a beautiful and rugged island, just of the coast of Turkey. It has a very violent history, but is also the original source of gum. Many of the Greek shipping magnates originate from this island. Wikipedia says:  Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands, situated in the Aegean Sea, seven kilometers ( off the Asia Minor coast. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. The island is noted for its strong merchant shipping community, its unique mastic gum and its medieval villages. The eleventh century monastery of “Nea Moni”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the island. Photo taken in 2003.

Kuala Lumpur tower

The Kuala Lumpur communications tower is the highest structure in KL; higher than the Petronas towers. Here is a morning peek at the tower,between the two buildings of a hotel. Photo made in 2008.