Bali myna

by | Mar 15, 2016 | Birds, Hong Kong, Places

Bali myna bird 1

The very attractive Bali myna is not related to other mynas, being restricted to the island of Bali and the island’s only endemic vertebrate species. Critically endangered, there are programs in place to try to raise numbers and stop illegal trading.
There are far more Bali mynas in zoos and bird parks around the world than in the wild, including this one that is one of several in Hong Park’s excellent aviary.

Canon G3X ISO1000 1/400 at f/7.1

Cathedrals old and new

by | Mar 12, 2016 | Hong Kong, People, Places

the old and the new 2

John Andrews (the main character in my Rare Traits Trilogy books) will have known St. John’s cathedral in Central District when he lived in Hong Kong as Stephen Waters in the late 1900s. In fact his studio was just down the road. In those days the cathedral dominated the area, but now it’s dwarfed by cathedrals to commerce. John would notice a difference if he ever went back. And he might …

Canon G3X ISO1000 1/2000 at f/7.1 & 8.8mm (24mm equiv)

Kamala Sunset

by | Mar 10, 2016 | Phuket, Places

kamala sunset 2

Looking west onto the Andaman Sea, the sunset view from Kamala beach is often dramatic, especially when there’s some cloud. The constantly changing hues of reds, oranges, creams, blues and yellows are always a delight, and when there’s the added interest of a lone fisherman, it’s even more magical.

Canon G3X ISO400 1/400 at f/5.6 and 220mm (600mm equiv)