Shot with Sony RX100 VII.
Golden Hour at Golden Gate. View from Marina on a cloudy evening.
Duality of San Francisco. Whilst SF the city has come roaring back, the contrast between AI riches and homelessness has never been more apparent.
SF Summer. Mission Dolores Park bustling on a warm sunny day in the city.
Par for the Course. A Sunday round of golf at the course adjoined to Lake Merced.
California Living. Fisherman at Lake Merced with some of San Francisco’s downtown in the background, highlighting the easy access to nature.
The City of London. A warship docked in the Thames River, contrasts with the City of London, now just one of the many hubs for Finance in the city.
London Hustle. Commuters crossing London Bridge on a summer day, framing a group of tourists wearing matching blue hats.
London Bridge Silhouette. Small grey boat in the Thames shows perspective with the bridge in the background.
Street Music at golden hour. Ensemble of musicians play on a street corner on a summer Friday night in San Francisco in the Italian district of North Beach, colours matching.
Mechanics at work in California. Everyday working life in North Beach, San Francisco.
Enjoying the Other Bridge. Pair enjoy an interesting view of the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, whilst not the Golden Gate Bridge is equally impressive and an equally integral part of the city.
Down and Out. Whilst homelessness has drastically visually improved in the city, it still remains a teething problem in San Francisco. Man without face sits on the curb feeding pigeons.
Chinatown daily life. Chinatown in San Francisco, one of the largest and oldest in the USA sprawls across the central city, a relic of old life from past immigrants and far from the modern metropolis of Asian cities today.
Concrete Jungle from Central Park. Entering Sheep’s Meadow, the unique and famous view of NYC’s Billionaire’s Row, with the sleek slim buildings jutting out and dominating the skyline.
Summer Getaway. Man on scooter near Grand Central accelerates away unassumingly as the sun sets in nyc.
Seeking Shade. Man basks in the sun, spread out in Central Park near Conservatory Water on the Upper East Side, fully prepared with umbrella as other sun loungers enjoy the grass in July.
Long Exposure Little Islands. Sunset on a perfect summer night in NYC overlooking the Little Islands, a striking architectural landmark jutting out onto the Hudson River.
Boating in NYC. Boats along the West Side Highway, a famous walking route along the piers alongside the Hudson River with Jersey in the background.
Three trees. Workers at the botanical garden in Rio transporting equipment around the vast expansive plot, one of the standout places of natural beauty to visit.
Birds of prey. Camouflaged heron waits on the giant lily pad in search of something at the botanical gardens in Rio.
A morning in Copacabana. The sidewalks bustle with different street vendors without disturbing you, the sounds of the waves crashing against the golden sand and the juxtaposition of the sprawling but manageable city against the mountainous backdrop.
Yellow Rust. Effortlessly curated garden fixtures at the Jardim Botânico Rio De Janeiro, a beautiful area so close to the beach and city.
Beauty of Rio. View from Christ the Redeemer overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain.
The White House. Sitting at the base of Christ the Redeemer, a white colonial sugar mill stands in stark contrast, a relic of previous times. The refurbished facade add to the atmospheric environment on an overcast day.
Beach yoga instructor. Yoga teacher, framed by two palm trees, teaching a class at Arpoador in the morning. One of the many interesting beach activities one encounters in Rio.
Versions of Christ. Collections of the Christ statue sit at the gift shop of Christ the Redeemer, the full statue viewed as one of the modern wonders of the world.
Orange flow state. Collection of different individuals at Morro da Urca, the first stop to the summit of Sugarloaf mountain in Rio De Janeiro.
Picture perfect. Sunrise giving a perfect opportunity to capture a photographer capturing a couple at the infamous Devil’s beach known for the dangerous current.
Wacky races. Local Brazilians enjoying the park in different ways.
The multi colour transaction. Man selling traditional drinks courts a lady to a purchase at Arpoador.
Golden age. Bronze man seeks out Winter Rio sun carefree amongst a scurry of other beach goers.
Light and dark. Man carrying surfboard alongside friend walks towards Ipanema Beach as different beach goer approaches opposite.
Tranquility at dusk. People sit in park next to lake with Rio’s famous skyline surrounding them.
You and I. A meeting of cacti, rocks, sand and sea with people gathering to see.
Man at sea. Solitary figure fishing in the morning from Arpoador.
Rio rocks. Graffiti at the high point in Arpoador overlooking Ipanema.
Colours of Rio. Sunset from Ipanema Beach, right by the city.
Rio state of mind. Looking out from Arpoador across Ipanema Beach gives a special feeling.
Horrors of Capitalism. Face from billboard is projected in a distorted way onto passing NYC yellow cabs.
Brazilian supporters gather at Los Tacos, a renowned NYC chain restaurant, having lost to Norway in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
Dollar and a dream. Delivery driver cycles through the Upper West Side on a Friday morning.
A UPS van drives past Barney Greengrass, a historic Jewish deli on the Upper West Side.
Street scene in Seongsu, Seoul.
Mob of aunties in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Motorcyclist on intersection at Haebangchon, Seoul.
Colourful road in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Namsan Park road to Seoul Tower.
Biker on street corner in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Seoul style. Couple walking in Seoul Forest Park.
Drinking on the street in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Lighted pathway in Itaewon, Seoul.
Daily life on the street in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Waiting for the bus in Haebangchon, Seoul.
Next Door Neighbours
Got Lemonade
Blue Steel
Palette
Drill and Decks
Rising In The East
Hanging Out To Dry
Seoul By Night
Need Coffee
Parting Ways
Field Crossing
Life in Korea
Convenience
Temple Run
Flatiron Walk
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