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* new * f r e i g h t e r . s h i p

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Back in 2005 I took a freighter ship from the port of Southampton in the UK via the Suez canal, gulf of Hormuz and Malacca straits to Shanghai, China. This portfolio aims to give an idea of the altogether different way of life on such a vessel. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.

* new * r u s s i a . p a r t . 1
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Russia is a vast land of great variety from the massive city of Moscow to tiny villages of no more
than a few wooden cabins to areas of vast untouched wilderness. These images aim to capture some of this diversity in ever changing Russia. Click here or the thumbnail above to enter.

m o n g o l i a n . g e r s
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Being based in Beijing Mongolia is but a relatively short hop of 30 hours by train north so I am
lucky enough to have photographed there several times. This portfolio celebrates the practical
simplicity of Mongolia's traditional dwelling - the ger. Click here or the thumbnail above to enter.


o s l o . n i g h t s

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To continue the night portfolios theme this one is the result of a brief visit to Norway's capital Oslo in december 2006. I had expected it to be cold and so hadn't planned to shoot at night instead it was unseasonally warm weather. Click here or the above thumbnail to see the result of 2 nights.


b e i j i n g . n i g h t s (1)
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An ongoing project aimed at covering Beijing after hours. Eventually the aim is the publishing of a book. If you are interested in the concept or being involved with this project please click here. To view the first portfolio please click here or the thumbnail above to enter.

r e l i g i o u s . s t a t u e s

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A selection of religious statues photographed in China, Tibet and Nepal. Some were taken in markets others in temples and some in city squares. Most are Buddhist while there are also a
few also a few Hindu deities there as well. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.

d.i.a.f. b e i j i n g . 2 0 0 6

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The Dashanzi International Art Festival (DIAF) was held last year between April 29th to May 21st. It is estimated over 200,000 visitors came to the wide range of events held through this period.
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w a t e r . c h i n a . k o r e a

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A tranquil portfolio of water images starting off in the grounds of one of the Palaces in South Korea. Then to China for scenes from Juizhaigou and Huanglong. The portfolio finishes in
Leshan. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.


a s i a n . r o o f . s t y l e

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For me there is a simplicity and elegance about traditional rooves in Asia that makes them extremely photogenic. The collection here shows a variety of rooves from China - principally Pingyao - and Seoul, South Korea. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.

j o k h a n g . t i b e t
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The market featured in this portfolio follows the Jokhang Kora (pilgrim circuit) that circles the Jokhang temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. This portfolio focuses on close-ups of what was on offer at the various stalls. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.

i c e . s c u l p t u r e
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One of the more amazing sights I have seen in China and also one of the less known is the Ice lantern Festival held in Harbin, the capital of North East China's Heilongjiang province. It's a celebration of the art of ice sculpture. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.

s h a t i n . h o n g . k o n g

link to portfolio hong kong shatin races

Shatin racecourse is one of the major horseracing tracks the other being Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island. These photos were taken on a Sunday afternoon meet and are part of a larger gallery of photos from that afternoon. Click here or on the thumbnail above to enter.


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