Homeward Bound. BNE.

The past 30 even days have been incredible. The places, the photos (all of the photos) and the people. New friends, who I hope to stay in touch with and remember the times shared.  It was a wonderful experience, memories and moments. The dad (bad) jokes, drinks, the laughs and incredible TopDeck Crew - 'Sarah' Team Leader extraordinare. And 'Tim' The Man The Myth The Legend of a Bus Driver. I can't speak more highly of their continual enthusiasm, high level of organisation and sense of humour. All of these factors, making for very enjoyable holiday. Go team go! #TopDecker

For navigating around the many towns and cities I used 'CrowsFlight'. A free app that allows the user to preload the map onto a compatible device (I used iOS) and the built-in GPS Receiver. Setting points of interest, it provides an approximate distance as the crow flies, with a handy map mainly suited to walking.  

There are others 'CityMapper' which unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try out. Next time. Recommended by Sarah and Tim. Packed with more features. And the ability to download and store maps on your device. 

Being an architect and history nerd, I decided most of my photos would follow this direction. Often wandering off looking for a different point of view. Tending to avoid on occasions tourist-packed areas. I suppose with a photo-journalistic approach.  

From here, I head back Brisbane Q Australia. Home. My film however will likely be sent to Indie Film Lab in Alabama in the south of North America. The main reasons being the type of services they offer. When I receive my photos back, sorted and start planning for an exhibition some time next year in Brisbane. This will be the official public release of my European Journey.  

Until then, watch this space.  

Only half a story.

In the past 4 weeks of holidaying through part of Europe (A good chunk of it - 13 countries) I have seen and unseen many sites. With limited time, I feel that a picture can often be a little bias, tell only half the story. That particular moment the frame was captured either in an instant or the time was taken to consider the scene, the light (natural or artificial), time of day, lens and probably film.  

Do more photos need to be taken? Or when looking at a photo, is it necessary to take into consideration so many factors? Perhaps not. Perhaps an open-mind will suffice.  

Am I looking into this too deeply. Perhaps I just take my work a bit too seriously.  

Currently in Berlin, I've tried to approach my work from a different point of view. Getting odd tourist cliché, but also a side of each place you wouldn't normally see.  

Europe you've been wonderful. See you soon Brisbane. Home sweet home. 

Europe thus far.

Starting in London, I jumped on a train. Heading from Heathrow to London town. Arriving at Liverpool St Station,  I found the exit... Navigating my way to my accom at Wombats on Dock Street in the London Summer heat. Jeans and Chucks, maybe not such good idea. 

Roaming the streets capturing some non-standard street shots. Later meeting some fellow travellers over some drinks at the underground pub 'Wombar'. 

Day -1 heading out early to Dover to Calais. Meeting my fellow trippers on the bus. Love a good story #travelfar Currently in my cozy bungalow in Roma. I have seen some incredible places, Paris, Switzerland, Avignon, Barcelona, Nice, Tuscan Hills, Florence, Roma. Tomorrow? Venice !

Colosseo, Holiday Beard.   

My fav spot so far would have to be Lauterbrunnen nestled peacefully amongst the Swiss Alps. Love the serenity, the quiet little township. Snow capped mountains. Glorious.  

The architecture in all of the towns / cities is so fascinating. So much history. #eyeopener