Photography
This page includes blog posts about photography: the art & practice of taking pictures. Themes include techniques, styles & genres and post-processing.
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Daredevil Teens Jumping off Puente San Antonio Bridge, San Juan
Bridge jumping or bridge diving refers to jumping off a bridge into a body of water below. It is often considered a recreational activity among teens or a daredevil stunt, but it can be dangerous and illegal in some locations. Nonetheless, I took the images below in 2011 of a group of Puerto Rican teens […]
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Street Scenes of Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Schaffhausen is a charming medieval town located in the northernmost canton of Switzerland, bordering Germany to the north. It sits on the banks of the Rhine River and is famous for its picturesque medieval old town, which features narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and colourful markets. It offers many opportunities for street photography. Here are […]
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IWC Schaffhausen Watch Manufacturer
IWC, short for International Watch Company, is a renowned Swiss luxury watch manufacturer with a rich history spanning over 150 years. Its headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and museum are in Schaffhausen, a picturesque town in Switzerland on the banks of the River Rhine. I took the pictures below of an IWC watchmaker inside the factory during […]
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The Italian Job Bus Scene: De La Warr Pavilion
The Italian Job is a classic British heist movie from 1969, directed by Peter Collinson and starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, and Benny Hill, among others. The film ends with a famous and memorable bus scene cliffhanger, leaving the fate of the main characters and the stolen gold bullion uncertain. In 2012, the De La Warr […]
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Croxden Abbey: Discovering England
Croxden Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery near the village of Croxden in Staffordshire, England. The religious building was founded in 1176 by Bertram de Verdun, a local landowner, and consecrated in 1188. Here is a selection of photos of the abbey, now in the care of English Heritage, taken with 35mm colour film (i.e., Polaroid […]
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