Brief Encounters in Timor Leste
When visiting other countries it is only courteous to respect local people and ask their permission before taking their photographs, and to recognise that in many places the majority simply do not want to be photographed. The people of Timor Leste are an exception. Seeing you with a large camera, they will often invite you […] more…
My Favourite Travel Photos of 2016
My partner works in international development, which means I am fortunate to be able to join her from time to time in exotic locations and indulge my passion for photography. In 2016 I have visited Morocco, Bali (twice) and Timor Leste. With some difficulty, I have chosen my ten favourite photographs from these trips. I […] more…
Street Traders, Dili, Timor Leste
One of the pleasures of my full day’s walk along the coastline in Dili, Timor Leste, was the number of bars and restaurants along the shore. These were very welcome, given that the temperature quickly reached 35°C, necessitating breaks for water or orange juice every couple of kilometres. As well as bars and restaurants, there […] more…