Frames.

Frames. Every time I head out for a photo walkabout, I’m hopeful to catch one or two frames that really stand apart. Sometimes it’s the light, sometimes it’s the bustle of the city, and sometimes, like here, it all kinda comes together.

The lines of the building, the lone figure with an umbrella cutting across the scene all just worked. I’d just left my favorite too-hip-for-me Parisian coffee shop and was amped up on espresso after a nice post work nap. So I thankfully had the energy to stand in the rain and wait for the moment to develop.

Sometimes all it takes is one frame to remember why you keep walking.

Sony RX10iv

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

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.

Travel Dreaming

I really miss travel. The views, the smells, the jet lag, the food, the uncertainty, the adventure. All of it, good & bad.

This was the scene waking up one gorgeous fall morning on Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. We had slept well in our tiny camper van through the cool night and were glad to see the clouds had parted for this scene to come together. With fresh snow on the mountains and a crisp morning we were ready for another day of adventure.

This has certainly been a challenging year for travel, but we’ll be back. For now hoping you & yours are safe and well. Where would you escape to if you could right now?

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