A Rainy Paris Walk

Paris in the rain is one of my favorite versions of Paris. While it can be challenging to walk all day trying to keep both myself and my gear dry, it often rewards the effort with unexpected moments.

The morning started with a gorgeous sunrise that lasted all of about five minutes before the sky quickly turned gray, shifted briefly to snow, and then settled into a steady rain for the rest of the day. After breakfast at my favorite local coffee joint in the 8th arrondissement, I jumped on Line 1 and hopped off at Palais Royal to start my walk.

I shot the day with my Sony RX10iv, which is not weather sealed, so the conditions definitely kept me on my toes. Despite its small sensor and the fact that it cannot quite match my Fuji gear, I still love how capable and versatile it is, especially when I want to stay light and keep moving.

After six miles in the cold and wet, and somehow not killing my camera, I was eventually satisfied with the day’s frames. I headed to one of my favorite Parisian pubs to warm up and reward myself with a tasty local pint.

I never tire of exploring this city. It just keeps giving. Some days you just have to suck it up and enjoy the rain.

A Journey to the Isle of Skye

We had the pleasure of visiting Scotland back in May and naturally fell right in love. From the warm hospitality of the people to the dramatic landscapes that seem straight out of a storybook, every turn felt like discovering a new treasure. While Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and the Highlands’ sweeping views left us in awe, it was the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye that truly captured our hearts.

The island feels like another world at times, where jagged peaks meet rolling green hills, waterfalls tumble into the sea, and every bend in the road reveals a scene more breathtaking than the last. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, wander off the beaten path, and simply let the landscape work its quiet magic.

Neist Point, Isle of Skye | Fuji X-T3

Scenes on the drive north toward Inverness | Fuji X-T3

Early morning hike up Old Man Storr yielded a great view! | Fuji X-T3

Sheep and views | Fuji X-T3

Fuji X-T3

Castles Abound | Fuji X-T3

Goodnight Scotland | DJI Mini Pro 3

Madeira

We had just arrived on the Portuguese island of Madeira the evening before I took this shot and despite little sleep, the weather was looking great for a potential sunrise shot. As I do often when we travel, I laid out my gear and clothes for a silent escape in the morning so my wife could sleep a little longer. I raced along the coastal road through the numerous tunnels hoping I'd get to the beach in time as navigating Madeira's roads can be a bit of a challenge.

Having made it to the beach just in time I managed to skip and hop over the many large boulders with reasonable sleep deprived grace to frame my shot. I quickly set up the tripod but wasn't happy with my location. Then moved farther down toward the water and lowered my perspective as well. Once satisfied, I added my 10 stop ND Lee Filter and tried a few shots to see how the scene was coming together. After a few more adjustments I got this image and was glad for the peaceful morning watching the sunrise in this far away place.

Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is perhaps one of my favorite buildings in the world. In it, is an amazing collection of all things Dutch history dating back 800 years. Including a biplane!

Outside, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture finished in 1885. With a sprawling plaza called the Musemplein it’s a wonderful place to casually stroll and relax.

Under it, is a cycle path that thousands of people travel daily on their bikes as a part of the Dutch government’s plan to get people outside to live happier and healthier lives saving billions in healthcare annually

Unlike Nigel Powers, I happen to really like the Dutch.