http://nickyatesphotos.com/landscapes daily 0.75 2017-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506530884328-TE45N7GOUQM64H0NQL9A/IMG_0073.7JPG.jpg Landscapes Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca catches the last of the days sunlight. The temperature had already plummeted at the camp from where this shot was taken. An early start after a cosy night leads up to a high camp the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506530884328-TE45N7GOUQM64H0NQL9A/IMG_0073.7JPG.jpg Landscapes Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca catches the last of the days sunlight. The temperature had already plummeted at the camp from where this shot was taken. An early start after a cosy night leads up to a high camp the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506530701085-QNK5KGUOHUQ0IERCQD7X/IMG_0073.7JPG.jpg Landscapes Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca catches the last of the days sunlight. The temperature had already plummeted at the camp from where this shot was taken. An early start after a cosy night leads up to a high camp the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663974965-CBM2F900HDK90S0H39SK/IMG_0073.JPG Landscapes - Chopicalqui Peru Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca catches the last of the days sunlight. The temperature had already plummeted at the camp from where this shot was taken. An early start after a cosy night leads up to a high camp the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663988678-K14HAUK6SZUEA1JQU5RG/IMG_6416.2.JPG Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Interesting clouds swirl over a fantastic landscape in Antarctica. Sailing in this part of the world offers up amazing views whichever way you care to look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664009645-2H8UULGM0RYN9CRD5ON7/IMG_0163.JPG Landscapes - Huayhuash Peru Interesting rock strata as storm clouds gather in the Huayhuash. This scenery welcomed us on day one of an eight day trip. A cracking sunset ensued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455836328937-PIC9KWLHHPPXYUNK1P3U/IMG_0073.JPG Landscapes - Chopicalqui Peru Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca catches the last of the days sunlight. An early start after a cosy night leads up to a high camp the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664024583-II2D3000ACCKAFRJ6FIS/IMG_0494+2.JPG Landscapes - Huascaran Peru Pre dawn light catches the Huascaran. Taken from high on the neighbouring mountain of Chopicalqui. Stunning but cold. I asked Jessamy a question here and am happy to report the answer was yes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664039332-75YHBIVP34S63JSO0K49/IMG_0678.4.jpg Landscapes - Windblown Snow High winds batter the back of the Grands Montets in Chamonix. Any thoughts of a potentially big powder day quite literally blown away. The top station (3300m) of the Grand Montets can be seen on the right side of this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455836390583-IZG273EMUHNQU33DAXWY/IMG_6416.2.JPG Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Interesting clouds swirl over a fantastic landscape in Antarctica. Sailing in this part of the world offers up amazing views whichever way you care to look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664054528-1OG5LQUVA38PZYIDZJCN/IMG_6243.jpg Landscapes - Namibian Desert Desert scene in Namibia with grasses gently swaying in the breeze. I was lucky enough to see and follow a Kalahari Gemsbock shortly after taking this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971742301-FPD5JD5F9STJF8AYXOHW/IMG_9773.2JPG.jpg Landscapes - Mt Blanc France Mont Blanc sits in the middle of this shot with the Frontier Ridge directly below it. The Grand Capucin sits on the right with La Tour Ronde on the left. A mecca for alpinism and steep skiing. The glacier is the top of the Vallee Blanche which many thousands of skiers decent every winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664069898-RL9JKHEMERECJUGMHMG6/IMG_9485.1jpg.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Great weather to finish a day's sail up to Port Lockroy in Antarctica. Having been delayed for a few days we were very lucky to see the aptly named Kodak Alley on a day like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664086256-SSD6OA8TMN9GKHMB6G1V/IMG_0520.2JPG+.jpg Landscapes - Yerapaja Peru Clouds hang and swirl around the peak of Yerapaja (6634m) in the Huayhuash Peru at the end of another great day. The flutings and unstable almost hollow snowpack make climbing these peaks a real challange. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664105712-3AXIISJUC9951DY8J6YN/IMG_0828.JPG Landscapes - Huandoy Peru Taken just before boarding a bus in a small town down valley from the mountains in Peru. Amazing peak to live under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664126476-DCY1F935RPP9CG1IE1IF/NICK4003.jpg Landscapes - Aiguille du Midi peaking through This shot was taken during a ski decent of Mt Blanc in Chamonix France. Impressive thunderstorms rolled around below us as the Midi peaked above them. The contrast between the dark storm clouds and the brilliant light shining on the ceracs of the Grand Plateau was magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664143200-MD5SDNZJZQ2PZ8XWVO3G/IMG_7275.1JPG.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Route finding on a windless day on the Peninsula. Very serene and not to mention photogenic. Strange to imagine the severe weather more indicative of this frozen part of the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664161394-OJ9M8GHK8Z1KNSR4KQBH/IMG_1449.JPG Landscapes - Siula Grande Peru Last rays of sun catch the upper slopes of Siula Grande (6344m) in Peru. This is the mountain where Joe Simpson and Simon Yates had their epic adventure retold in Touching the Void. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664184631-UITF7SW2LCO9X5BOJ85R/IMG_0295.3JPG.jpg Landscapes - Mont Blanc Massif Ariel shot taken of Mont Blanc massif while the Chamonix valley sits under an inversion. Mont Blanc itself sits in the middle right of the shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664198988-3QUB0T4XTCMMLWYK1O9F/IMG_9428.4JPG.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Stunning scenery just north of the Lemaire Channel otherwise known as Kodak Alley. Fresh snow adds to the spectacle as these mountains rise dramatically out of the Southern Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664222660-KDVRGU8U6GK6RL0D9OET/IMG_1584.JPG Landscapes - Mountain Lake Cracking little lake for a rest while trekking in the Huayhuash Peru. Sorry I didn't venture in but with a high pass still to come time was an issue. Eventually stayed up high in the hills for sunset that day before decending alone after dark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664239026-0OJHWH4B7OR4HVCWZMS9/IMG_1747.2JPG.JPG Landscapes - Jirishanca Peru Bad weather approaches Jirishanca (6094m) in the Huayhuash Peru. Incredible flutings dominate the upper part of the mountain. This afternoon build up was not uncommon as the heat of the day encouraged these storm clouds to grow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664256027-0QIFVDJY71ESO2J1E84P/IMG_6444.1JPG.JPG Landscapes - Cuillin Ridge Isle of Skye Great clouds and light on the Cuillin Ridge in November. Unseasonably warm weather leads to a couple of great days in the hills with great friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664271119-30WMOD1CI0SY2C5VCZ18/IMG_2847.1JPG.jpg Landscapes - Tocilaraju Peru Tocilaraju taken from a high camp before an alpine start the following morning. After a long cold night climbing we arrived at the base of the summit pitches just as the sun rose. After a break and some warmth from the sun we summited not long after. Great effort from Jessamy. A special moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664286967-87EBZMAQPTW6AIFSEXO7/IMG_7551.1JPG+2.JPG Landscapes - Mont Blanc Chamonix Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles rise above an inversion. Although not initially obvious Mt Blanc stands a 1000m taller than the Aiguille de Midi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664301434-SN3D7VVA58O2PDD4AS15/IMG_6755.1jpg.jpg Landscapes - Chilean Channels An unusually calm start to a day in the Straits of Magellan on the southern tip of South America. Nice to see in a region renowned for its unpredictable weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664315461-LG8ZEOOC1R4VYZRNKPAX/IMG_2255.1JPG.jpg Landscapes - Peninsula Chloe Chilean Channels Bad weather approaches as is common here being so close to Cape Horn. Fantastic day taking full advantage of a weather window to climb high on the peninsula. Not many people visit this part of the world and fewer still venture into the hills. Another day to remember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664330641-GRYP2WFSFSMX6SZZ8DWX/IMG_6320.jpg Landscapes - Namibian Desert Great light as the sun sets on this portion of Namibian desert. We were treated to a great sunset and felt even more spoilt as we sipped on our gin and tonics. One of the many perks on this particular job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971717227-G3J8391NR4RV5EHAHGEF/IMG_6857.2JPG.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Another classic vista as we sail by. This landscape really took my breath away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664352609-XKDYDVPKBR94XB3DIVYV/IMG_1428.4.JPG Landscapes - Snow Flutings A hole in the clouds highlights these magical snow formations in the Huayhuash Peru. Jessamy and I stayed up high as the sun set amidst the swirling cloud. It was dark when we eventually got to the valley floor. Thankfully we had our headtorches to help with the final hour to camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664367352-DX24KBD2CU497SILG67R/IMG_8989.1JPG.JPG Landscapes - Argentiere Basin Classic weather conditions add to what is already a classic view in Chamonix France. Staying high and appreciating the view was the sensible thing to do before skiing down into the mist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664396978-PFL1VNBDP5PVZ9PT1L9A/IMG_0833.JPG Landscapes - Snow Flutings Amazing flutings high in the Peruvian Andes. Formed by avalanching snow they are an amazing feature of the mountains in Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664414257-G4M8SS3L689ZN44S40Q9/IMG_0173.JPG Landscapes - Changeable Weather Weather changes fast at the end of the day providing stunning vistas in Huayhuash Peru. The view changed constantly as light and cloud vied constantly for position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664429403-FF9MO98R1OR24ZD125OT/IMG_1984.2JPG.jpg Landscapes - The Dru The Aiguille du Dru with the Aigullie Verte behind display a dusting of snow after a winter's storm. These iconic mountains nestle in the heart of the Chamonix valley in the French Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664445795-VMXYQXC5QASFD767P77R/IMG_9122.JPG Landscapes - Mount Roraima Venezuela Rare day of sun on top of Mount Roraima Venezuela. Distant tepuis appear as the clouds break. The triple border between Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil is on the plateau top of Mount Roraima. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664461469-1TFBVW8Q43OVHTYDK6B0/IMG_7256.1.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Sea ice breaking up at the start of another Antarctic season. I was quite literally lost for words at the beauty of this place. The views that opened up as we climbed higher were almost too much to take in. The perfect weather certainly played its part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664477133-QZXCVY72BJPXHQ7AW2V9/IMG_0245.JPG Landscapes - Mountain Sunset racking sunset in the Huayhuash Peru. Amazing clouds and patches of sunlight combine to give a spectular display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664494546-EGRJ0B3FP0ERH4Y5T9BR/IMG_7601.JPG Landscapes - Kaieteur Waterfall Guyana Kaieteur provides a 750ft drop for the Potaro river in central Guyana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664510013-Q0YU7DMBQPOH2VZ9JLW7/IMG_5650.1JPG.jpg Landscapes - Magellan Strait Chile Fresh snow adds to the scene high above the Straits of Magellan in southern Chile. Vegetation here doesn't get to grow much higher than this due to constant high levels of wind. The speed with which the weather can change makes any time spent in the hills risky. Consequently it is extremely rewarding when you do get days like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971682928-W9AXEM7F8O6HVQ2HGBKT/IMG_1629.2JPG.jpg Landscapes - Jirishanca Peru Jirishanca (6094m) sits proudly in the Hauyhaush range of mountains in the Peruvian Andes. Flutings flank the sides of many mountains in the region. I thought there was a speck of dust on my camera sensor just above the peak but on closer inspection I was pleasantly surprised to see that it is a condor soaring high on the warm air. The weather changes quickly here as can be seen from another shot in this gallery taken shortly after this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664525127-QV1PPU7573YTPI84XSH1/IMG_6261.jpg Landscapes - Namibian Desert Great expanse of space with a great cloudscape above the Namibian desert. A very photogenic part of the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664543358-XH6DD8A63MBXT6FF7YDZ/IMG_7744.JPG Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Wind picks up on the peaks as a front approaches. Windchill not to be underestimated down here. A retreat to the protection of our boat followed shortly thereafter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664556174-SL8IJN1FYUQK84QYOC7E/IMG_9043.jpg Landscapes - Rain on the Plain Rains on the plain in Tanzania. A classic African scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664570681-ESE0SF7R23J110T7NPJZ/IMG_9430.2.jpg Landscapes - Antarctic Peninsula Incredible landscape seems endless in this part of the world. Great knife-edge ridge on the left of this shot. So much exploring awaits. So many lines to be skied. Next time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664597313-TVO6NCN2MBQN5LT3U5DZ/IMG_9539.1JPG.JPG Landscapes - Alpine Panorama Alpine panorama with Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn in the far distance. The Grand Combin is in the middle ground with peaks of the Mont Blanc massif sitting in the foreground. Beautiful in this early morning light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505664613586-58ASOAFMWU2APPIRKR2P/Vallorcine_02.1.jpg Landscapes - Fresh Powder Chamonix France. Fantastic powder awaits any skiers lucky and early enough to enjoy it. This incredible snowscape did not last long after the lift opened. By the end of the day I had developed a small patch of frostnip on my chin due to it being continually encrusted with snow. What a day. http://nickyatesphotos.com/sport daily 0.75 2017-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661144066-GJD1IPYFHHD2IN2CWRZH/IMG_3163.jpg Sport - Powder Skiing Chamonix Classic powder on 1st May at the Grands Montets Chamonix. I particularly like how the snow enveloping Jim resembles a hand from an outstretched forearm. Incredibly light powder after this late season storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661144066-GJD1IPYFHHD2IN2CWRZH/IMG_3163.jpg Sport - Powder Skiing Chamonix Classic powder on 1st May at the Grands Montets Chamonix. I particularly like how the snow enveloping Jim resembles a hand from an outstretched forearm. Incredibly light powder after this late season storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455838583935-ZGZHATK4PZI7KOOVNADY/IMG_3163.jpg Sport - Powder Skiing Chamonix Classic powder on 1st May at the Grands Montets Chamonix. I particularly like how the snow enveloping Jim resembles a hand from an outstretched forearm. Incredibly light powder after this late season storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661171703-VTE00080P9DID2WHPHT4/IMG_0385.JPG Sport - Mountain Biking Scotland World Cup Downhill mountain biking at Fort William Scotland. Total concentration required on this world renowned track. The track starts on the open hillside before heading into the trees on the lower half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661194340-2IXICN0TAJAHV7E0C7P3/IMG_2628.JPG Sport - Porsche GT3 Racing Porsche GT3 racing as a support race for F1 in Singapore. A misjudged breaking point results in a lock up and its associated cloud of tyre smoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661220029-383NJUX9B1D3LJFMFQ1V/IMG_3000.2.jpg Sport - Steep Skiing Chamonix Steep ski on tricky snow on the Aiguille de l'Eboulement Chamonix France. After a night in a hut and an early start we are rewarded with a great and somewhat challenging ski. Jim's experience with the camera shows as he skis a great line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971615817-D0L1GDRW3Q9UAI8ELBW2/IMG_7257.3JPG.jpg Sport - Portugal Motocross Mid way through the qualification race riders continue to fight as positions on the grid are up for grabs. Competitors having to contend with large amounts of dirt being thrown at them from the riders in front is only one of the many aspects of this sport that makes things exciting for the spectator. A great ambience from the Portuguese crowds adds to the spectacle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661240563-MTE10GK7G8MI3J4RJFAH/IMG_5969.1JPG.jpg Sport - Kayaking Kayaking in Voss Norway. Fair size drop dealt with easily due to high skill levels. Not all of the contestants negotiated these falls with the same control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661265934-AJCKQ1H5BSR10NBFZBOV/IMG_0085.JPG Sport - Ski Touring Ski touring up the Argentiere basin Chamonix France. With many options available on either side of the glacier there is much fun to be had - climbing or skiing - in this part of the world. The right side of the valley in particular is home to some classic steep ski descents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661283631-OINID1CRSGHUGBPYO5FV/IMG_3014.jpg Sport - Golf Golfing at Black Mountain Golf Club in Thailand as rain approaches. My little brother Simon still knows how to swing it. Although relatively new Black Mountain is a regular venue on the European Tour and is establishing itself as a stand out course in Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455838539652-6PVRDD2AUEZJ2B8O3YIV/IMG_0085.JPG Sport - Ski Touring Ski touring up the Argentiere basin Chamonix France. With many options available on either side of the glacier there is much fun to be had - climbing or skiing - in this part of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661315567-X1T6CWVMXSRK6PKP0JU4/IMG_0165.2.JPG Sport - Steep Skiing Chamonix Great conditions and skiing on the classic North East face of the Courtes in Chamonix France. Jim charges through the flutings as he rips down the face. The days of short turns on these big faces are over. Having slept in the top cable car station the boys got an early start thus enabling a descent in sunshine. This is a rare occurrence on this slope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661337441-DS8DVU87VV6QBH479YXD/IMG_4442.2JPG.jpg Sport - Windsurfing A winter storm hits Gwithian in Cornwall England. At this stage of big winds and small sails only the best of the sailors remain. Truly inspiring to watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661360750-EF6614GS9KZV634IU5RB/IMG_0271.JPG Sport - Powder Skiing Great conditions on the back of the Grands Montets Chamonix France. Once again the 1st May throws up some incredible snow. In these conditions there is nowhere quite like the back of the Grands Montets. Can't quite see Jim's face but I feel sure there is a wide grin on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661489252-QN3PB6MTU0ZVPNBB4SUW/IMG_1921.jpg Sport - Formula 1 Track dries out after rain at the Singapore Grand Prix. With a proximity of only a few feet at certain points of the track you really get the full Formula One experience in Singapore. I like the minimal reflection left in one of the few remaining puddles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661383521-YORTVVJ4KRWRO8T4ML9B/IMG_0115.jpg Sport - Climbing Asmus finishing the final pitches of the Cosmiques Arrete in Chamonix France. The final pitches swing out onto North facing slopes with their increased exposure. Twenty minutes later however finds you on a platfrom at the top of the Aiguille du Midi ready to take the cable car home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661402686-FCQCJVEOYXPUX4637RBN/IMG_5102.1JPG.jpg Sport - Tour de France Chris Froome enjoys his victory laps on the final day of the 2015 Tour in Paris. Torential rain earlier in the day kept the crowds away allowing me to get close to the action. The yellow bike was a nice touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661444576-4FHURPQYEMB3439KLOYU/IMG_6355.1JPG.jpg Sport - Boogy Boarding Having fun on world famous Teahupoo wave in Tahiti. Having got lucky by picking up a hitcher who turned out to be Tahiti's top surfer he very kindly sorted me out with a boat to visit this most amazing place. Despite the wave being only small to medium on that particular day visiting Teahupoo is magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661467543-4E3JMZVMIE4X0375LUK9/IMG_0485.JPG Sport - Mountain Biking World Cup Downhill mountain biking Fort William Scotland. A rider attacks the top part of the course with ample speed and great precision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661511042-R4KBJ9H4N89AT5VK5VUP/IMG_0513.jpg Sport - Skiing Enjoying good snow near the bottom of the Argentiere glacier Chamonix France. Deep snow cushions Jim's landing as he takes a little air off the rock. It may not be possible to get this picture in future due to the rapid retreat if the glacier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661537264-1ZL72TYJL70EYWBQ3GZI/IMG_1658.JPG Sport - Climbing Near the top of a route as the wind picks up in the French Alps. Spindrift produced by an increasing wind can turn things very cold very fast. Don't let the sun fool you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661557016-DHTGF00LTN8LTIUTK2TV/IMG_0350.JPG Sport - Skiing Another classic end of season day in Chamonix France. On its day the backside of the Grand Montets is almost unbeatable. It is a massive expanse of mountain with countless routes to the valley ready to be explored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971467944-Z8OWTWCHUFEU9S151HDM/IMG_3404.2JPG.jpg Sport - Thailand Golf Course preparation gets under way as the sun rises over Black Mountain golf course. Beautifully peaceful time of day before the course opens to the many tourists from all over the world who play here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661572335-O463E3U5JIFIKK07EV94/IMG_6021.1JPG.jpg Sport - Kayaking Kayaking in Voss Norway. Being used to Scottish rivers coloured with peat I was stuck by how clear the river water was in Norway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661591019-LTGZJSSKIX0CXKAZG02K/IMG_2837.JPG Sport - Formula 1 A Lotus closely followed by a Red Bull jumps the kerbs during final qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix. Great to watch as the drivers push themselves and their cars to the limit reaching the highest speeds of the weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661608247-X9K0IVELU9U6C65Q6T3Q/IMG_2896.jpg Sport - Ski Touring Climbing the Aiguille de l'Eboulement in Chamonix France. Ben follows the track made by those above as I take this shot from a runnel left by falling snow. Best to try and avoid this on the ski down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661628999-1SCWDNUDZM52J7ROVCGH/IMG_3233.1.JPG Sport - Powder Skiing More powder in the French Alps. This shot was taken on the front face of the Grands Montets which also offers some classic skiing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661653678-GSB5HTMVHE0IVAQ2WLJ5/IMG_9963.jpg Sport - Climbing Great surroundings on the Aiguillette d'Argentiere in Chamonix with Mont Blanc as a backdrop. Keith, not known for his shyness, was very keen to get this image quickly in order to post it on social media and in his own words 'keep his public happy'. Thank you to Jessamy for holding his rope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661673117-XKZV2DZZY36VYG3MK8NT/IMG_3333.JPG Sport - Ski Racing Night Slalom at Les Planards in Chamonix. These guys know what they are doing. The precision and speed is phenomenal. Always great to see athletes at the top of their game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971577994-HKA8537QN0PT1IOMKTGW/IMG_7180.2JPG.jpg Sport - Portugal Motocross World Championship Motocross Portuguese leg. Everybody searches for the ideal line out of the first corner. Some incredibly close wheel to wheel action as they exit the turn. Brave and very strong athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661696360-MD778YRGMGSFDU66LFXP/IMG_3460.JPG Sport - Ski Touring Jim and Ben on the summit of Aiguille de Argentiere with les Grands Jorasses on the skyline. Midway through a great day in the hills in this fantastic playground. A big ski still to come followed by more skinning before a final ski descent back to the Chamonix valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661724666-SL704AO9MH7V0RXUL8RR/IMG_5874.1JPG.jpg Sport - Mountain Biking Huge bravery as the first rider hits the jump and hopes for enough speed to clear the road and find the steep landing area. Hats off to this rider as being the guinea pig in these situations comes with big consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971496181-POZUJMUD5IZM2ESCXB51/IMG_3696.3JPG.jpg Sport - Surfing Scotland A solitary surfer heads out looking for a perfect wave on the Isle of Col in Scotland. Having made the effort to get here we were rewarded by having this magical beach to ourselves. A combination of wind and sea state led to some great fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661767253-5G0VK2GGN2OQOKB4L6LE/IMG_3493.1.JPG Sport - Ski Touring Ben makes his first turns on the Barbi face from the summit of the Aiguille de Argentiere Chamonix France. Friends who went to ski the face the following day informed us that the whole thing had avalanched from the top of the 3000ft face. Just goes to show the underlying danger inherent to this type os skiing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971522282-I7IOZUG10KR1RI0DJ7RG/IMG_5422.3JPG.jpg Sport - Paris Formula E Electric motorsport hits the streets of central Paris. Lots of preparation is required as the streets around The Invalides are lined with concrete and metal barriers. Watching motorsport without engine noise seems strange but a great spectacle nevertheless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971642316-J170RRBQUOWA9TMQXIQ3/IMG_9606.2JPG.jpg Sport - Climbing French Alps Three climbers gradually ascend this serac laden slope. Approaching a snow bridge they must also always be alert to the dangers of avalanche from above. Unfortunately in the event of an avalanche you are generally at the mercy of the mountain without an abundance of options to help yourself. This is the chance you take to experience these amazing landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661783403-3NWNG3N4JIDH2UVVI9LM/IMG_3590.JPG Sport - Golf Teeing it up. The easy bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661807479-APKLLHB45PWVRUDLYGTI/IMG_4220.jpg Sport - Climbing Weather makes life interesting for Asmus at a belay point. At least his gear performed as it should keeping him warm and dry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661825685-LC2QCMG698DW7PFFE0UA/IMG_6758.1JPG.jpg Sport - Base Jumping Weather hold as rain shower passes jump site in Voss Norway. After waiting patiently for the shower to pass this guy just stepped casually off the edge. Being one of the original jumpers at this site experience was definitely not lacking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661841905-4WFLFBAETQRLVMBGJZRB/IMG_4268.1.jpg Sport - Skiing Asmus making a fun turn above a small glacial lake on the Vallee Blanche in Chamonix at the very end of the season. Beautiful as the water looked a fall here would have led to a very cold dip and a possible difficult exit from the lake. Luckily Asmus is too good for that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661859061-2F0YU9NXPK57BV1E09CN/IMG_0358.jpg Sport - Skiing Big turns in great snow. Jim lets his skis go and the radius of his turns increase on this stunning morning. Making the most of these bluebird powder days is a must as they don't come along very often. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661886420-3WU0UB5ZJO65MIHSJY9D/IMG_6366.1.JPG Sport - Boogie Boarding More fun at Teapuhoo Tahiti. A large helping of white lip protector accentuates this guys smile which is pretty large in its own right. Seeing this wave on a big day must be mind-blowing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661904167-7T72GH2IKRW00VX5K3YW/IMG_0237.jpg Sport - Skiing Nate skis fast on the glacier while trying to avoid the holes. Speed is your friend. Definitely quicker coming down than climbing up. Great to see how insignificant we are in these mountain environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661925042-L8EQU8XCYISVXAS1OZUE/IMG_4527.1.jpg Sport - Skiing A narrow gully on Braeriach in the Cairngorms Scotland on June 1st. Thanks to Sean for taking this shot as I made a few turns down this narrow slither of snow. Falling here would not have been great due to a dogleg in the gully just out of shot. Great day out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661943555-3J2NM4EBYKBKL046MBFR/IMG_4611.2JPG.jpg Sport - Windsurfing Big winds and waves hit Gwithian in Cornwall England. Winds upward of 45 knots create some exciting sailing. Only the brave remain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661964889-VVER5HJKHY6BEY7QSX59/IMG_4824.JPG Sport - Skiing A peaceful moonlit decent of the Vallee Blanche in Chamonix France. The Dent de Geant sits proudly on the skyline under a very starry sky. Thanks to Tim for his statuesque pose throughout this long exposure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505661984185-P9D5OO5QUV259G870WJM/IMG_0455.jpg Sport - Powder Skiing Never tire of snow like this. Jim finds yet more good snow on the Grands Montets in Chamonix. Due to increased uplift on the hill finding fresh snow like this is becoming increasing difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662001231-M4FZBF365KRMSWKPA9RW/IMG_6619.1JPG.jpg Sport - Base Jumping Leaving the exit point as wingsuiter prepares to fly in Voss Norway. the Red Bull helmet is a giveaway that this guy is also not lacking in experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662021063-NW4SSD03TZQOKQCUOU8L/IMG_8906.2JPG.JPG Sport - Climbing Competition sport climbing in Chamonix France during a stop of the world tour. This guy climbed further than most which is not surprising when you see his physic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662045971-P7TLMQN48UTEMPI70TCS/IMG_9332.JPG Sport - Skiing Anticipation fills the bridge at the Aiguille du Midi after a late season storm early in May. Jim and friends discuss options for the day amidst scenery more befitting a January morning as the mist clears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662060801-9HBRRA902KUUE1X3IXI0/IMG_9588.jpg Sport - Skiing A helicopter flies in majestic scenery. It is certainly a quick way to access some incredible terrain. http://nickyatesphotos.com/travel daily 0.75 2017-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505647308897-60NKV397AR9TPFTKYJEE/IMG_5504.2JPG.JPG Travel - Horse Riding Above Karakul Lake on the Karakoram Highway, Xinjiang Province, China. A fantastic day in stunning surroundings. The horses didn't quite make the summit which was reached on foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505647308897-60NKV397AR9TPFTKYJEE/IMG_5504.2JPG.JPG Travel - Horse Riding Above Karakul Lake on the Karakoram Highway, Xinjiang Province, China. A fantastic day in stunning surroundings. The horses didn't quite make the summit which was reached on foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455842669286-K1GQ1T2MYOG4148A0KS9/IMG_5504.2JPG.JPG Travel - Horse Riding Above Karakul Lake on the Karakoram Highway, Xinjiang Province, China. A fantastic day in stunning surroundings. The horses didn't quite make the summit which was reached on foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505647371423-R3J8YGJIT2BTWFUS5QMI/IMG_0320.JPG Travel - Peru Climbing High camp on Chopicalqui looking at Huascaran (6768m) in the Cordillera Blanca. Huge temperature variations between night and day lead to changeable conditions. Snowbridges particularly scary in the afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505647398401-XG62WDLDU1F9ZLGPD0B8/C75C1089.JPG Travel - Caribbean Sailing Passing by St Lucia before sunset. Rum based cocktails to follow as Birthday celebrations ensue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505648178453-3WZCN56TWXAZZ8FFNBPW/IMG_0026.jpg Travel - Antarctica Chinstrap penguins on Deception Island with Livingston island in the background. Deception Island is an active volcano on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Both Spain and Argentina have research bases there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505648215309-W0ECJYIIKQAMI2HU5AGF/IMG_0752.JPG Travel - Huayhuash Peru Midway through the trek we are treated to this view including all the main peaks that make up the Huayhuash range. They include Siula Grande (6344m), Yarupaja (6635m) and Jirishanca (6126m). Siula Grande is the mountain on which Joe Simpson and Simon Yates had their 1985 epic adventure recounted in Touching the Void. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505648258928-ID9RNV71S6NPJV5IREJL/64.2_Good+camp.JPG Travel - Mauritanian Desert Jamie admires the view as we make camp in the desert. Small hills at this location gave a great panoramic of the surrounding area. At dusk a large cloud of locusts passed overhead. Luckily the air was still warm enough allowing the locusts to remain airborne and land somewhere else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505648290655-UCOQOF11WKHHOBRUKT0I/IMG_0610.2JPG.JPG Travel - Paris France Notre Dame Cathedral above the Seine. High water levels flood the pedestrian walkway. Extra water surges from passing pleasure boats made taking this picture all the more interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505648978450-F99CLSB9FNWFVJFJU52Z/IMG_0705.JPG Travel - Kaieteur Falls Guyana Kaieteur Falls on the Potaro river Guyana. A single drop fall off 226m (741ft). Awesome power which fluctuates on a daily basis depending on the weather upstream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505649011460-LLG97Q5S7AS7LXKKL90C/IMG_0469.JPG Travel - South Georgia Arriving on South Georgia's southern coast. This is the bay Shackleton and his crew on the James Caird arrived at on the 9th May 1916 after 16 days at sea. After making landfall here they then had to cross the bay before setting out on their famous traverse of South Georgia. After 36 hours in treacherous conditions they finally arrived into the safety of Stromness on May 20th. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1456030103627-YTSKXV9NCSQKG4QR5KQH/IMG_0026.jpg Travel - Antarctica Chinstrap penguins on Deception Island. Livingston island in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505649061634-C012MCU9MKJPBTIVHQIW/Abel+Tasmin_07.2JPG.jpg Travel - Abel Tasmin New Zealand Neil and I find a great camp on the beach after a days paddle. Just after diner we spot some passing fins. Jumping in our boats we paddle out and are rewarded by a pod of dolphins who are in a very playful mood. Watching them swim underneath us and flip in front of us was fantastic. Great end to a great day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505649144975-Z1PB5PTJFA2M9D9C757Q/IMG_5354.1JPG.jpg Travel - Niger Africa Local transportation with onlookers. Every day occurrence for these boys. With the bush appearing fairly sparse here I was surprised to see giraffe this close to a fairly main road. Certainly confirmed we were in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505649174399-B9D87C95QCTK4J4PT612/IMG_0615.JPG Travel - Climbing Peru Looking south from high on Chopicalqui in the Cordillera Blanca. Relieved to feel the warmth of the sun after a very cold night. looking south to the next massive we can see a peak we climbed the previous week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653316538-KFOSY7C2YA6GDX96LUJO/IMG_4697.2JPG.jpg Travel - Staffa Situated to the west of Mull this beautiful uninhabited Scottish island is home to the famous Fingal's Cave. The concert overture of the same name was written by Felix Mendelssohn in 1830 following a visit to the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971418071-YSMEY2C5MGS90Y7BFERW/IMG_8657.3JPG.jpg Travel - Dusk falls over the River Seine Paris comes alive as night falls. The Eiffel Tower peaks above the Musee de Orsay as it lights up the low cloud. The Grand Palais sits in the distance as a couple enjoy a seat by the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653346226-DYZZLCPRNMZMD0543BL7/IMG_0146.JPG Travel - Karakoram Highway China Local goatherders along the Karakoram Highway, Xinjiang Province, China. A variety of sand colours contribute to this high desert scene on the north of the Karakoram mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653371179-CMDO71ZVEJRKVW608S3D/IMG_1103.2JPG.jpg Travel - Peru Trekking An Israeli girl hitches a lift with one of the pack horses as we approach a high col on the Huayhuash circuit. A fantastic backdrop as we approach the snowline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653394532-UQFWU5UX2DVNORCL7V10/IMG_2947.1JPG.jpg Travel - Ballooning Libya Early morning flight over an incredible sea of sand in the central Libyan desert. Shifting wind patterns made this flight even more memorable as we managed to land exactly where we took off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653423519-1ILRV2UR3LFGU0CFLON0/IMG_4371.1JPG.jpg Travel - Algeria Vehicle trouble with trusty Landcruiser in Algerian desert. Admirable patience displayed before assistance arrives. Despite this breakdown Landcruisers appear to be the vehicle of choice in this harsh environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1456201069151-1NSOD30QYD7N5DHCDSNZ/IMG_2947.1JPG.jpg Travel - Ballooning Libya Early morning flight over an incredible sea of sand in the central Libyan desert. Shifting wind patterns made this flight even more memorable as we managed to land exactly where we took off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653454060-IRMB9F85P3FWEKOC4Z71/IMG_0642.JPG Travel - Huayhuash Peru Grazing horses on the plain with Jirishanca (6126m) towering high in the background. The horses add to the sense of scale in this magestic environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653684872-BZN575VRGBXJSVSQLXYF/IMG_9795.2JPG.jpg Travel - Paris France The Eiffel Tower illuminated with the Tricolore. Unfortunately this lightshow was in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris in November 2015 where 137 people lost their lives . Most notable among the attacks was at the Bataclan Theatre in which 89 people died. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653713703-07EDE7L29HMQ6STZOBGV/IMG_0081.JPG Travel - Deception Island Antarctica A glacier sits on the beach of this volcanic island which is home to many chinstrap penguins. The last confirmed eruption of Deception Island volcano was 12th August 1970. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653735173-BVJDA0WVJUTAN2H97TY4/C75C0181.jpg Travel - Saint Maarten Caribbean Our yacht crew welcome new arrivals to the island. A deserved break from cleaning and polishing as we enjoy the thrill of greeting KLM's flight from Amsterdam. A chilled Corona probably helped too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653756077-74W0TMQHDJLODZB0FPPK/IMG_2911.jpg Travel - Mount Everest China Yak train preparing for another day en route to Advanced Base Camp on the north side of Everest. A slightly more traditional approach to camping than those offered to Himalayan Experience clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653785513-VQJDR3ISCCP6TV6M9Z97/IMG_0655.JPG Travel - Kaieteur Waterfall Guyana Abseiling hundreds of feet into a rainbow in an effort to access the base of the waterfall. Too much wind created by the falls makes this impossible. It was a brave effort but strong turbulence led to excessive swinging on the ropes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455842169736-S6Z67716VSVLFPRWCS1X/C75C0181.jpg Travel - Saint Maarten Caribbean Our yacht crew welcome new arrivals to the island. A deserved break from cleaning and polishing as we enjoy the thrill of greeting KLM's flight from Amsterdam. A chilled Corona probably helped too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653809152-E5C7S1IWAO28VAQ18BL5/C75C2180.JPG Travel - Sailing Caribbean Sailing into the sunset. The teak foredeck glistens after a recent scrub down. The crew increasingly rely on their instruments as nightfall approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653833158-8MFZGV1GBDCQE7ZAG2H8/IMG_5097.1JPG.jpg Travel - Water Well Niger Colourful buckets are used as ladies collect water for their village in southern Niger. A mixture of trepidation and amusement greeted us as we appeared in our Landcruiser out of nowhere. Well worn grooves in the pieces of hardwood is testimount to the amount of water drawn from this well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653854947-1GX41G7DQWVXAZ4XWQZ9/IMG_1978.jpg Travel - Singapore Skyline Singapore readies itself for another Grand Prix weekend. An impressive skyline fronts a city that for me appears slightly sterile. Despite a street circuit that does not lend itself to overtaking Singapore has now established itself on the F1 calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653878871-YDI9J4KOOE4HJQ964APX/IMG_3624.2JPG.jpg Travel - Atomium Brussels Rope access work on the Atomium as the city below rests under an inversion. Thanks to Bob who posed so well for this shot before abseiling to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653910185-BDW9NISWV6A7P6JJUJA7/IMG_1021.JPG Travel - South Georgia Southern Ocean View from above Grytviken on South Georgia. A day spent scrambling on the hills around the harbour led to some spectacular vistas. An abundance of loose rock gave rise to a few tricky moments on very exposed terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653936020-MI9H5X8E7LN08IXAVLJH/IMG_0048.JPG Travel - China Local Uyghur sharpening knives in Xinjiang Province, China. Traditional craftmanship still very obvious in this part of rural China. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653959066-I28MWDBF4YFUWZSJ626L/IMG_7002.JPG Travel - River Trip Guyana Local Indian boat drivers help boat through rapids on the Burro Burro river in Guyana. Years of experience allow the route of least resistance to be found. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971328751-S9ANPBHJNPI0G3BBTX98/IMG_6675.2JPG.jpg Travel - River Douro Porto Night scene on the banks of the river Douro in Porto. Situated in northern Portugal Porto is famous for its port wine. Many of the large port storage houses sit on the far bank. The old town with its World Heritage status nestles on this side of the river. The lights of the city reflect nicely in this famous river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505653979856-8OR3ASN0GJ1Q3TO05RXF/IMG_5094.2JPG.jpg Travel - Hayle Beach Cornwall A stiff breeze blows as Hayle Beach is illuminated by a full moon. This gorgeous expanse of sand sits on Cornwall's north coast and not suprisingly was deserted for this shot taken around midnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654012711-Q8MTPU60LAG7UGJ35992/IMG_1374.JPG Travel - South Georgia Southern Ocean King penguins and their chicks huddle together at St Andrews bay during a snow flurry. Compared to the harsh mid winter this light spring shower is probably refreshing and welcomed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654041989-DAZCOXK3YYCLEG59BVQS/IMG_2440.JPG Travel - Tibet China Mount Everest sits on the distant horizon high above the Tibetan Plateau. This arid landscape is impressive in its own right before you take in the beauty of the high Himalayan backdrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654063163-8L4JJ5ZYXLZN8JKX072S/IMG_1482.1JPG.jpg Travel - Sunrise Argentina Beautiful but cold sunrise in Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654090733-QMTY17J0P0UQLT7ULEGD/IMG_1866.JPG Travel - South Georgia Southern Ocean King Penguins wander along the beach at St Andrew's Bay South Georgia. Tens of thousands of penguins live here amidst large numbers of elephant seals, Norwegian reindeer and a variety of birdlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654119174-TE1LCO47E7U97R46UP0A/IMG_7618.JPG Travel - Mbarika Mountains Tanzania Local Guide Kumbi points to our campsite below during a crossing of the Mbarika Mountains in southern Tanzania. Climbing this hill involved a steep rocky ascent with some tricky moves. Kumbi aided his ascent by wedging his spear in any availble cracks. Luckily an easier descent route was available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654142677-709ZJ2M8UEKO6ANSLQRQ/IMG_2055.4JPG.jpg Travel - Paris France Clouds over Paris after sunset with Notre Dame Cathedral in the centre and The Pantheon to the right. The city lives up to its reputation of the 'City of Light'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654166936-CBI6K2CIGQNW9BSSUUN1/IMG_2207.JPG Travel - Potala Palace Lhasa Tibet The Potala Palace sits proudly above Lhasa as it has done since the sixteen hundreds. The large boulevard constructed by the Han Chinese has not been around for quite as long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971216409-KXV0HJQUAZBBMFPXPV93/IMG_0331.2JPG.jpg Travel - White Sands of Scotland Mellon Udrigle beach in Wester Ross displays a beautiful expanse of white sand. Typical Scottish day with heavy blustery showers passing through on a regular basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654209825-G6NHOL8S9GHSVAZ4Y2ZM/IMG_3327.1JPG.jpg Travel - Hong Kong The Bank of China's iconic building on Hong Kong Island. The city is still a hive of activity even at this late stage of the evening when I took this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654238253-JPVKM1LD2TCV8VDX4NW1/IMG_6788.2JPG.jpg Travel - Antarctic Peninsula Great weather greets us having crossed the Drake Passage from Cape Horn. Overwhelmingly beautiful it is difficult to know which way to look. Arriving early in the season just after a weather front has cleared we are treated to pristine views in every direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654260412-P5ZN90XOUEHEJH72D6XO/IMG_4453.1JPG.jpg Travel - Algeria Camels grazing in the desert in southern Algeria. A very thin layer of grass is available after some recent rain. I am sure the camels were making the most of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654298248-A6BXLCQ50BJWLWGXWMQF/C75C1303.JPG Travel - Sailing Caribbean Chilling out after a another good sail. This lovely yacht displays ample amounts of teak deck. The gentle motion of the boat adds to this relaxing time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654324618-Z7F5MNV4SG9SO3F2TKH9/IMG_2766.1JPG.jpg Travel - Everest Base Camp - North Side Russell Bryce's Himalayan Experience runs a slick operation. A calm morning before yak trains arrive to assist in getting the expedition further up the mountain. Yaks take two days transporting gear to advance base camp at 6500m. Later this day Interim Camp is found amidst a snow shower as we stop for the night before continuing to ABC the following day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654359765-7VTFUMJSK5AJP7NHORCT/IMG_2705.JPG Travel - South Georgia Southern Ocean Thousands of King Penguins and their chicks vie for space on Salisbury Plain South Georgia. Apart from the obvious visual stimulation the clamour and smell are equally impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654385411-5IUSDH6FDGFD3WCDVUCE/IMG_2876.JPG Travel - Paris France A very calm evening at the Musee de Louvre Paris. Nice to experience this grandeur without the hussle of the day time tourist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654412075-BKDGGRDS5C10U7SDX7SW/IMG_6828.2JPG.jpg Travel - Ski Touring Climbing the coulior of the Brèche Puiseux ski tour in the Mont Blanc massive. A short abseil on the other side gives access to a great ski under the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. Mountain landscape similar to what you would expect from the greater ranges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654442348-UGQJXWIWKKL0HYTVN5ET/IMG_6751.JPG Travel - River Trip Guyana Meandering down the Burro Burro river in Guyana looking for a campsite. Hacking out a campsite and stringing up hammocks is all part of river life. The primeval screams of Howler monkeys adds to an already impressive jungle chorus. It really is an incredible sound to hear booming through the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654466035-C98WAKMXMRA4AUMN7NOL/IMG_2940.1JPG.jpg Travel - Ballooning Libya Flying directly over another balloon high above the Libyan desert. A real privilege to be a part of the first recorded ballon flights in the countries history. This was a very special flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654497164-23RKYLCT0RLXSOCU00QA/IMG_3275.JPG Travel - Climbing Peru Stunning views from the summit of Mount Tocilaraju (6034m) in the Cordillera Blanca. Huascaran can be seen in the distance on the left of this shot. An emotional moment as we take in the incredible panoramic on offer. I was extremely impressed and proud of Jessamy's efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654525176-Z2YPXVK501KIE7F8AME8/IMG_3567.JPG Travel - Libya Diner under rock formations in the southern desert of Libya. Food cooked on an open fire in these surroundings tasted great. A bed under the stars only added to the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654555252-YHSNWJ7OGZUA82ASH13X/IMG_2883.JPG Travel - Mount Everest China Interim Camp en route to Advance Base Camp nestles under beautiful ice penitents. A fresh dusting of snow only increases the beauty of the scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654587136-VAXCJAQHD51XR0YGDKEB/IMG_3533.JPG Travel - Libya Ballooning over the desert in Akakus southern Libya provides stunning views of an incredible landscape. As we approached a huge canyon the decision was made to make an emergency landing before we got to it. We hit the ground at a great speed and only stopped after some time. The pilot later admitted this was one of the heaviest landings he had experienced in a long career of ballooning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654609977-UPLNB728NFLGITK07ORA/IMG_5843.1JPG.jpg Travel - Okavango Delta Botswana Travelling by boat in the Okavango Delta. Hard to believe this watery world only exists for four months a year. The Okavango River drains the summer (January–February) rainfall from the Angola highlands and the surge flows 1200 kilometres in approximately one month. The waters then spread over the 250 km by 150 km area of the delta over the next four months (March–June). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971355162-Z98V21S2ML9CG2HT8WVS/IMG_8510.2JPG.jpg Travel - Tepui Western Guyana Early morning light hits the rolling lowland hills that surround these magnificent Tepuis that dominate the landscape in Western Guyana. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Lost World was inspired by Mount Roraima which sits just to the right of this shot. More recently Mount Roraima was the inspiration for Disney's cartoon Up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654629544-MRHGNZLKOHJMVWPLEQWV/IMG_4003.1JPG.jpg Travel - Hong Kong China The Star Ferry heading towards Hong Kong island at sunset. This skyline is constantly evolving and no doubt looks rather different today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654659573-7M17EKGIXFULB7DM02CQ/IMG_4058.JPG Travel - Libya Dunescape near Ghadames Libya. Intricate and subtle changes occur constantly as the wind continues to sculpt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654682388-P6M2N1O7CTDJ1VMB7AY8/IMG_7077.2JPG.jpg Travel - Antarctic Peninsula A cracking anchorage heading south down the Peninsula. The ability to anchor in areas such as this is a privilige to the smaller yachts that make the effort to travel in these parts. We did however have to make a hasty retreat as a changeable wind started moving the icebergs towards us. Being blocked in at that point would have been the best case scenario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654710589-7VHQ3P6WCA5W3SR3I4YI/IMG_4464.JPG Travel - Sabratha Libya Fantastic Roman ruins at Sabratha on Libya's northern coast. This was taken a fortnight before the troubles in Libya erupted. I only hope it is possible to take the same image today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654742587-RKXQSN3A1OYD4X305WIB/IMG_0982.1JPG.jpg Travel - Kaieteur Falls Guyana Abseiling 250 ft down the side of Kaieteur Falls surrounded by swifts who nest in behind the falls was a magical experience. Amazing calm given the proximity to such power. The person hanging on the rope not always obvious at first glance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654764913-HWYGTLYEUXG9Z7EHFI61/IMG_2957.1JPG.jpg Travel - Mount Everest China Heading towards Advanced Base Camp with Everest in the clouds above. On arrival at ABC teams continue their progress up the mountain establishing further camps. They must then wait for the Jetstream to rise enough to enable a summit attempt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654788842-CUDJ2PL58YY7JYSDJNP2/IMG_4719.JPG Travel - Marquesas Islands Arriving at the Bay of Penises on Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands after crossing from the Galapagos Islands. On arrival into this incredible bay after 22 days at sea we were accompanied by a school of spinner dolphins who put on a magical aerial display. A day to remember. A bottle of Fernet-Branca was then found which led to a night to remember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654812058-PG0HBCMCOQQWXXSGHLN3/IMG_4905.1JPG.jpg Travel - Paris France Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Smoke from the abundance of fireworks only adds to this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654834943-2U7L2K0OGSB21WKIOGZG/IMG_7417.2JPG.jpg Travel - Alpine Flowers Lupins are just one of a variety of colourful flowers found in these alpine meadows high in the French alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654861991-IZGEDX30OH99ODWKWTE2/IMG_4958.JPG Travel - Sailing Marquesas Islands Hit by a sudden squall in the Marquesas Islands. After a downwind crossing from the Galapagos it was interesting sailing as we navigated between the islands and the squalls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654895902-KETWD70U7HW20HZ9A0E0/IMG_3847.1JPG.jpg Travel - Hong Kong China Close proximity living in Hong Kong. Concrete appears to be the building material of choice. Limited land gives rise to this impressive urban landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654924611-LXXXE32YST8NY1WR937E/IMG_9783.JPG Travel - Zanzibar A fisherman readies himself in Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania. Local restaurants await his return so as to keep their tourist guests happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654952491-7JP1PIX9WLWCEA7HB073/IMG_6601.jpg Travel - Namibia Landrovers framed perfectly by a rainbow as unusually stormy weather hits Namibia. Rain in this part of the world is not a common occurrence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505654979656-NISAK3138T64Z62CAGNJ/IMG_5337.1JPG.jpg Travel - Niger River crossing in southern Niger. Local skilfully navigates the river as the sun sets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655012075-CZ2U36Y513PDIGHJ1FPU/IMG_1579.JPG Travel - South Georgia Southern Ocean Feeding time for two young Gentoo chicks at Gold Harbour. This was the cute moment prior to regurgitation. Great to be able to get so close and observe this feeding ritual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655035731-FVOA3N5UUXOHDBI8GK28/IMG_5786.1JPG.jpg Travel - Magellan Strait Chile Weather approaches after a day in the hills above the Straits of Magellan. Fairly cold as this pond swithers between ice or water. Changeable weather is synonymous with this region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655066888-02ZVZWTTMQ62PWMQ2BHW/IMG_7499.2JPG.jpg Travel - Mbarika Mountains Leaving camp on day one of a ten day crossing of the Mbarika mountains in southern Tanzania. Working for the BBC in remote parts of the world on these programmes was incredibly interesting. I wouldn't imagine there have been many children's television programmes with such ambitious projects. Sadly Anton Turner, one of our guides, was to lose his life in a rare elephant attack a week later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655088410-62LI1AQFAMKAD7UVOCEE/IMG_2232.2JPG.jpg Travel - Paris France Early evening after a gloomy day in Paris. The Eiffel Tower and the Hotel des Invalides feature brightly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655109573-5P769QR0JHW9VFUDOVAR/Wadi+rum_013.3JPG.jpg Travel - Wadi Rum Jordan Graeme treads carefully as he crosses this stone bridge high above the desert of Wadi Rum in Southern Jordan. This incredible landscape was used to film the classic Lawrence of Arabia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655130568-7U51PT2QFZRSQQ2M9M0P/IMG_5795.jpg Travel - Karakoram Highway China Local Uyghurs congregate outside their yurt beside Karakul Lake on the Karakoram Highway. Kongur mountain (7719m) features in the background. Jessamy hones her haggling skills as Uyghur wares become available. No doubt she had her eye on the horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655153859-NDFFKDRLR8F8W14V6Z8Q/IMG_5821.1JPG.jpg Travel - Magellan Strait Chile Sailing in great weather through the Straits of Magellan. A diner of Centolla crabs was enjoyed by all after a successful day's fishing. Very satisfying to haul up pots that are not empty. Thanks for cooking them to perfection Roger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655180602-OY4FRJGHMZYDSZEGBNC9/IMG_6033.JPG Travel - The Great Wall China An unusually quiet Great Wall of China at the end of the day. Very surprised to have this place to ourselves. Incredible feat of engineering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971248394-1HSU7VV3GI9RANUGB3L5/IMG_0507.2JPG.jpg Travel - Kaieteur Waterfall Guyana With a drop of 750 feet this waterfall is one of the world's most impressive. Set in the lush forests of Guyana these falls are accessed by plane the majority of the time. Few people make the trek to the bottom of the falls due to thick undergrowth and complex route finding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655212652-Y6MWI7TXCQ2QPR8N7UY4/IMG_6172.JPG Travel - Tanzania Young boy plays with one of Africa's most recognised toys on the beach of Pemba Island in southern Tanzania. The simple things... Boabab trees stand proud across the bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655234134-HL5RBXZQWEIEM846W6XO/IMG_4810.JPG Travel - Marquesas Islands Island hopping in the Marquesas during inclement weather. Nice light hits sailing yacht Mustang as the islands take the brunt of the weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655256583-SDQPWA67ZHTYUI7J7006/IMG_6313.1JPG.jpg Travel - Sailing Chile Sailing in the channels of southern Chile. Not warm but aided by a hot mug of coffee. Relatively calm but subject to change instantaneously. The previous night had proved interesting as we sought shelter form a particularly strong wind. Anchor watch was required as we dragged on several occasions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655275287-BAD8X8DXLMPF8BRY4D2N/IMG_8354.1JPG.jpg Travel - Tanzania Internal flight in Tanzania causes great interest and amusement. We landed at this remote village to drop off some guides whilst en route to Dar es Salaam. Our pilot Soki has great fun orchestrating the crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655298848-8OYM1ZKWMZ413GGMEML6/IMG_6687.2JPG.jpg Travel - Rocky Coastline Rugged coastline and moderate seas on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Great part of the world. Wind is your friend here as it keeps the infamous Scottish midge at bay depending on what time of year you visit. During the summer months a face net is essential when camping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655324143-BWM8BGOG5NEYNTEY35AZ/IMG_4985.1JPG.jpg Travel - Niger Traditional food preparation in southern Niger. The inclusion of childcare cannot help an already difficult job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655350589-QDJ04DWW06HM9N1WAX9A/IMG_7784.JPG Travel - Spinning Silk China Couple spinning silk from the worms in Hotan Xinjiang. Hotan is situated on the ancient Silk Road on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. You can see the finished product glinting on the spool in the middle of the picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655369977-7SR6Y6N5TCPO7SZYDBZD/IMG_6343.JPG Travel - Cuillin Ridge Skye Unusually great November weather on the Cuillin Ridge on Skye in Scotland. The day before was warm enough that we were able to wear shorts on top of a nearby peak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655394197-FAXI8VOT1VOXDT2BFW3F/IMG_3754.1JPG.jpg Travel - Hong Kong China Another bank tops the skyline of Hong Kong. In the distance land is prepared as the urban sprawl continues above the bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655424297-91L2NTUCVM1C5VS7HR73/IMG_6515.JPG Travel - Namibia Localised storms cause flash floods. Unusual in this part of the world making travel quite tricky. This was taken as the water level starts to fall from its recent peak. Another storm in the background awaits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655445225-P7YJZ0RMIPQE3X71QIZU/IMG_2859.JPG Travel - Libya Oasis in Libyan desert. I would imagine this has been a welcome sight to many people over the years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655470429-41Z33O1DV0E61YWE9ESB/IMG_7092.JPG Travel - River Trip Guyana Speed increases on the Essequibo River. The fish eye lens gives a nice effect as we cruise up river having just negotiated a large set of rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655511111-JWJP4PVZO1RKLLRH6V9N/IMG_7283.JPG Travel - Antarctica Route finding through Kodak Alley on the Antarctic Peninsula. Radio contact from the crow's nest assists the navigation. Looks interesting in the distance as the channel narrows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655532223-F8IUFB5071Z4C6I8PUY5/IMG_0631.1JPG.JPG Travel - Paris France Lone guy on the banks of the Seine close to Notre Dame. A recent rain shower adds to this night scene as the walkways glisten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655555815-ZX8HCULAJ4679WYG9GZ7/IMG_8758.JPG Travel - Trekking Tanzania Climber approaches the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5895m) at sunrise. The colour gradient as the sun nears the horizon is magical. The sun is very welcome after a long cold night ascending the flanks of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655580716-LFLFTSN7477LPXVITQGC/IMG_7339.jpg Travel - Spitzkopf Namibia Flowers flourish at the base of Spitzkopf in the Namibian desert. Spitzkopf is known as the Matterhorn of the South West. There is a relatively straight forward route to the top with only a few pitches required just below the summit. Route finding to this piont is however the tricky part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655600772-BH2SOYEHYGTZ9AAFEA7J/IMG_8532.2JPG.jpg Travel - Caribbean Sailing Cruising up the Caribbean chain towards Saint Maarten. Sailing - or motoring as we are here - at night can be really spectacular under the light of the moon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655624349-1RO24BEW499EAVV0XCHV/IMG_3556.1JPG.jpg Travel - Hong Kong Typical camera store in Kowloon Hong Kong. A busy place as tourists from all over the world upgrade their camera gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655657616-GS1RCBYYEFMKOML9TUJ9/IMG_6711.JPG Travel - Guyana Camp near Surama on the banks of the Burro Burro River. Preparations for the following days river trip continue into the night under a star laden sky. Trusty Landrover awaits as transport back to town for those not heading downstream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655677710-ALC7ME02PO1QRH7I9SHU/Si+cave+Phetburi_021.2JPG.jpg Travel - Cave Thailand Beautiful rock formations in this cave system in a national park south of Hua Hin in Thailand. While running around trying to light various parts of this shot I fell in a hole leading to a smashed flashgun. Thankfully I managed to capture a few images before the incident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655702701-5SNFS98PSPXJYWX2XHRH/IMG_7358.JPG Travel - Pemba Village Tanzania Ariel view of Pemba village situated on a peninsula in southern Tanzania. Managed to sneak in this fly-by having completed some aerial filming that started on the island of Mafia earlier in the day. A fun day at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655730457-N3HMDYE36OHECQBF4SQX/IMG_7454.JPG Travel - Antarctica Frozen in at Vernadski Base on the Antarctica Peninsula. The engine's keel cooling system was not functioning due to anti-freeze issues. Three days later after a sail in the open ocean where the sea temperature was warm enough to thaw the frozen water in the keel everything was back to normal. Great little adventure solving this particular problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655755646-M6HGPAJVA20Z0E3M4IKN/IMG_7662.JPG Travel - Tanzania Camping during ten day crossing of Mbarika mountains in southern Tanzania. Having reached camp after an already long day Kumbu and I had then gone off to scout out a route for the following days climb. We were very pleased to find some hot food still on the go when we returned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655780454-C2IIRYXTADYWRO9T0M78/IMG_8866.JPG Travel - Kilimanjaro Tanzania Trekking through the crater on Mount Kilimanjaro beneath a fast retreating glacier. Jessamy proves very strong despite a sprained ankle sustained a week earlier. I apologise for any part I may have played in that incident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455842957232-YI5LV6N5BXIJGTR1092V/IMG_9402.JPG Travel - Cambodia Temple carving at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. An abundance of temples litter the surrounding countryside makes it an amazing place to visit. Construction of these temples dates back to the early 12th century. The filming of Lara Croft - Tombraider in this area helped Angkor Wat gain notoriety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971294030-Q3HK19PPWS5GZ8YX6WOV/IMG_2351.3JPG.jpg Travel - Avalanche Chamonix A large powder avalanche sweeps across the Col des Montets. This avalanche was detonated high above the col by a helicopter dropping a charge onto a loaded slope. Traffic was stopped as the snow swept across the main road to Switzerland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1506971380468-GFDJCX1QMFGSB6DPK9SV/IMG_8674.2JPG.jpg Travel - River Seine Paris Tourists boats plying their trade on the river Seine illuminate the river banks for their customers. A particularly pretty section of river as they pass La Louvre on the left of shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455842961551-Z4YX9XAF2NG90M465INJ/IMG_9550.JPG Travel - Rice Planting Cambodia Young girl planting rice in Cambodia. Rice needs to be planted and replanted before being finally harvested. This young worker helps with that process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455842946631-Z1LZ9V92ISQ3S5DLB2D7/IMG_8261.JPG Travel - Mbarika Mountains Tanzania A well earned break for Kumbi during a crossing of the Mbarika mountains in southern Tanzania. Rations provided by the film crew are welcome after another stint of breaking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655813454-QKT6J1ECYQBCQAU1ESZK/IMG_9621.JPG Travel - Tanzania This mature hollowed out example sits proudly in Tanzania's Taringiri Park. Also known as the 'tree of life' its trunk can hold up to 120,000 litres of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655837074-GN1EBXBEHV98Z8JHR3WA/IMG_7760.2JPG.jpg Travel - Antarctica David Neilson and his wife Karen photographing this awesome landscape. This trip was the culmination of years gathering images for David's beautiful book - Southern Light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655859338-2ZK7DMFHJ01XS4O342I6/IMG_9743.JPG Travel - Zanzibar Idillic beach on the East coast of Zanzibar. As I recall a massage on the beach only added to the experience. Local fisherman waded about the shallow reef in search of diner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655880482-S5MBEORRQY2CHP462F6T/IMG_5095.1JPG.jpg Travel - Niger Village life on the river Niger in southern Niger. Stalls sit empty awaiting the next market day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655899813-ZVI9J8V0BD3PKHI7TMFF/IMG_9799.JPG Travel - Deception Island Antarctica Chinstrap penguins defend their eggs from a great skua attack on Deception Island. Out of necessity the penguins remain on high alert due to this constant aerial threat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655918366-B92GWCE4IKPN2OGJGO7F/IMG_9841.JPG Travel - Cambodia Young boys paddle out to greet visitors on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. Not exactly sea worthy vessels but the promise of a few tourist dollars makes the trip worthwhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655944932-B5JTKAXCE7JCP6JJLH57/IMG_9796.JPG Travel - Zanzibar Fisherman at work on the reefs off Zanzibar. His skill and stealth combine to give him a succesfull outing in these shallow reefs. Beautifully clear water does not increase the fish's chances.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655962717-2BPTSHELJ7BL0SR2JKSA/IMG_7988.2JPG.jpg Travel - Bequia Caribbean A tall ship sits proudly at anchor under a cracking sunset off Bequia. A night of sampling the local cocktails, my favourite of which was a mudslider, ensued leading to much fun. Bequia is part of the country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505655986512-IQVHCPP0JODBY0F2ULEN/IMG_9860.JPG Travel - Deception Island Antarctica Chipstrap penguin takes a stroll on Deception Island. As can be seen from the background he is certainly not alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505656008857-AT39BJSG3WJQ2ZGQZQR1/IMG_9920.JPG Travel - Buddhist Monks Cambodia Buddhist monks in Phnom Penh Cambodia. Walking casually down one of the main streets they appear to be having a good day. http://nickyatesphotos.com/people daily 0.75 2017-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662119086-SGTTDEYVGTXHI8JFZ5A1/IMG_5046.1JPG.jpg People - Street Kid Street kid called Amadoo in Niger's capital Niamey. We managed to source him some new crutches after his friend approached us asking if we could help. His friend had one leg. We were relieved to see that one week on Amadoo was still in possession of his crutches and that nobody had taken them from him. I often wonder where he is now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662119086-SGTTDEYVGTXHI8JFZ5A1/IMG_5046.1JPG.jpg People - Street Kid Street kid called Amadoo in Niger's capital Niamey. We managed to source him some new crutches after his friend approached us asking if we could help. His friend had one leg. We were relieved to see that one week on Amadoo was still in possession of his crutches and that nobody had taken them from him. I often wonder where he is now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455926012806-RQIHYTD1EWQ9J1ON2PFK/IMG_5046.1JPG.jpg People - Street Kid Street kid called Amadoo in Niger's capital Niamey. We managed to source him some new crutches after his friend approached us asking if we could help. His friend had one leg. We were relieved to see that one week on Amadoo was still in possession of his crutches and that nobody had taken them from him. I often wonder where he is now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662137738-7GUTPYVGZ0JLTM8ULL56/109_Village+School.JPG People - Village School Nerves play a part in this maths lesson in a rural Mauritanian village. A class of about twenty kids were housed in this classic mudhut school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455925982921-ULP90HE658D25F3BDA2Y/109_Village+School.JPG People - Village School Nerves play a part in this maths lesson in a rural Mauritanian village. A class of about twenty kids were housed in this classic mudhut school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662156452-GTWBRD96Z41AMRDAELEF/IMG_0413.JPG People - Peruvian Cowboy Peruvian Cowboy takes a break in the Hayhuash region. Along with other skilled cowboys he had just brought a herd of horses down from a high pasture. Watching them herd the horses into large corrals was impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662176511-LJQTV0CMWKHV5SOE4CJR/112_Portrait.JPG People - Schoolgirl Enthusiasm abounds from this young girl in a rural Mauritanian mud hut school. She exuded confidence and was showing great willing to learn. One of my favourite shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662194365-PK2CJIA3I3OOC1D49X9Y/IMG_7586.1JPG.jpg People - Market Trader Market trader battles traffic in Hotan Xinjiang China. There seems to be no limit when it comes to loading their motor tricyles. Interesting to watch as they navigate the chaotic traffic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662215652-7TO4R1XMD56544DOWPCH/IMG_5071.1JPG.jpg People - Good Hair Young girl hitches a ride on the back of a motorbike in Niamey Niger. Lots of time must be invested in this hairstyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662238098-ONYQ63GHOEYXZSD1HXX8/IMG_4212.JPG People - Libyan Laugh Two local fixers on the balloon trip share a laugh. They were great fun. Two weeks later turmoil erupted in Libya and has reigned ever since. I wonder how they are now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662259298-1G458AJJ7I35548N2PWG/IMG_9943.JPG People - Haurez Market Peru Contemplation or just waiting for the bus in a Haurez market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662278361-UUW29OI27D9R9NU8FYUW/IMG_4454.1JPG.jpg People - Malawi Smile Load carrying local style in Malawi. I was struck by this ladies engaging smile and demeanour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662295142-0YCDCA2KBE7ZPXDOC18U/IMG_6222.1JPG.jpg People - Happy Kids Local kids in Pemba village southern Tanzania pose for the camera. They all want in on the action. They followed us continually throughout the day and showed a great interest in whatever we were doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662314209-SFKKWF0L5YMRR16OW6RY/IMG_4602.1JPG.jpg People - Masai Ritual Masai group head for a hilltop to perform a ceremony to encourage rain. As I recall this was not good news for a goat as a sacrifice was required. This particular Masai village is located high in the hills close to the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662335204-IU26RYS78WYOTI40AL6S/IMG_7485.1JPG.jpg People - Uyghur Man Wise face from a Kashgar market goer in Xinjiang China. Within a month there was to be huge unrest between the Uyghur and Han Chinese groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662355113-XWYNS9NM9WANZ403T6YQ/IMG_9863.1JPG.jpg People - River Taxi Crowded river taxi in Cambodia. The only mode of transport available to these people living in their floating houses. Seeing a whole house being dragged behind a boat brought a whole new definition to 'moving house'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662375274-IWM2OQYD1K8RXWCJZKRR/IMG_3707.1JPG.jpg People - Colourful Dress Young girl enjoying traditional dress in Ghadames Libya. She was both proud and shy at the same time with this smile being encouraged by her father. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662391715-C9GID2EG9XLQY84CUHPK/IMG_8257.1JPG.jpg People - Lunch Lunch break in the jungle of the Mbarika mountains Tanzania. This ten day trek was a huge undertaking. Difficult going led to frequent breaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662408442-XTW25NKNCCPEGGPM3W9O/IMG_5000.1JPG.jpg People - Fun Dance Local kids join us in a dance in southern Niger. They genuinely seemed to have fun during the little time we spent with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662424071-V08RMXS7MU26N5SH15IX/IMG_4891.1JPG.jpg People - School Run Coming home from school chalkboard in hand Agadez Niger. These kids loved the camera and with today's ability to play back images to them it is often the cause of much hilarity. I wonder how long until they will trade up to iPads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662439972-S7GYYEKM3L992W2HV964/IMG_7606.1JPG.jpg People - Thoughtful Shop owner in evening light in Hotan, Xinjiang, China. I would imagine we were eager to strike a deal on some negotiation with a moments reflection needed on his part. I cannot remember who got the deal but I would be surprised if it was us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662460607-ZNWADUUJL6N8D0YPMFIV/IMG_5005.2JPG.jpg People - Having Fun All smiles as ladies take a break in southern Niger. Intrigued as to where these white faces have come from. We really were off the beaten track here. In fact we were very close to being completely lost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662483988-QLMI9W35TEKWR008B0BP/IMG_5020.JPG People - Proud Girl Young Tanzanian girl very chuffed after catching a runaway goat that none of the boys could get close to. She seemed very capable and kindly invited us to her home where we were treated to a big bowl of soup. Very decent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662500985-R5KMMSBQJDCPZ52BG41E/IMG_5033.1JPG.jpg People - Tentative Look Villagers take a tentative look over their wall at strange passers by in Niger. I am not sure what was said to evoke this response. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662515341-AE7DN1711XDJ3P4JPU0Q/IMG_9950.1JPG.jpg People - Decisions Peruvian lady decides on which chicken in a Haurez market. At this stage I don't think the chickens are too concerned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662534136-OCO0O1XAJ1J6F01YBE2E/IMG_9634.JPG People - Young Workers Kids enjoy transferring rice by bike to a new location for replanting in Cambodia. The bicycle panniers were loaded up as the rice headed off to a new field. They seemed to be managing a fair bit of play time during this task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662553791-XVZ4R9ZNN30MXKDWURLG/IMG_7493.JPG People - Uyghur Market Uyghur men share a coffee and a chat in a Kashgar market in Xinjiang China. I bet they have a few stories to tell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662580628-5SSNUC3U6I2SV3OKUTNS/IMG_5157.1JPG.jpg People - Tribal Scarring Young boy with tribal facial scarring in northern Benin Africa. Stopping for a break in our truck it wasn't long before inquisitive faces appeared in the undergrowth. The braver of them came to take a closer look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662597935-AY8E267OGHNSMCEVXHER/IMG_5216.1JPG.jpg People - Bath Time Fun all round as a baby gets a bath in northern Benin Africa. The water was hauled from a nearby well with the resultant freshly bathed infant taking only a matter of minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662618411-PEMAIP06QU1BDRKWN86O/IMG_9945.JPG People - Peruvian Smile All smiles in Haurez market Peru. Traditional hat shades this happy lady from the strong sun. These traditional markets are always interesting places that help give an insight into the towns in which they are situated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662633565-QXKFPAWE6TX3BYU3OUCT/IMG_5300.1JPG.jpg People - Proud Lady Classic well dressed African lady in Niger. Very calm demeanour as she posed for my camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662649666-3OW3ZZKSWA8WNAQR4II1/IMG_6199.1JPG.jpg People - Gather Round Kids play with the camera in Pemba village Tanzania. Once again kids can't get enough of it. Started to sympathise with the Pied Piper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662664071-HPK0PPLMHIQYP26Y7CYP/IMG_7611.1JPG.jpg People - Uyghur Market Trying to strike a deal in a Hotan Market in Xinjiang China. I think this may be his reaction to our often stupidly low opening gambit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662686207-PGZKF9ZPR1BCZMERKQV8/IMG_6317.JPG People - Kids Playing Fun and smiles on a southern Tanzanian beach. The friendliness of children in this part of the world is a trait that I will never tire of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662703355-NLRPMOORXARM4EXXJI4J/IMG_4908.1JPG.jpg People - Donkey Power Donkeys pull water from a well in Niger. The donkey driver basically leads his animals away from the well until the large water containers attached to his rope arrive at the top of the well. They are decanted and the process is repeated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662718983-WWXGJUVTEIZTETRD8YA8/IMG_6687.2JPG.jpg People - Old and Wise This face could tell many stories in Tanzania. There were rumours surrounding this man that I won't go into now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662737347-5EME6J2H90L3P95AIE0L/IMG_7433.JPG People - Local Game Kids in Pemba village enjoy dunking their faces in the sand after a dip in the ocean. Great fun. They seem well practiced judging by how little sand ends up in their eyes. This would seem to be their impersonation of the white man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662752652-VZ0PR3R3DCNFPQGBOK9U/IMG_6826.1JPG.jpg People - Village Girls Village girls find shade on a hot Tanzanian day. Shade is a very precious commodity as the sun approaches its zenith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662769212-PXKN2NWSFY92JQQ0LYBC/IMG_4539.1JPG.jpg People - Tuareg Guide Tuareg guide in evening sunlight southern Algeria. The Tuareg are a semi-nomadic people who principally live in the Sahara desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662794456-N24P1BZFKL4SLAXDQEE0/IMG_6920.1JPG.jpg People - Kid Fishermen Kids playing as they gather shellfish on Mafia Island Tanzania. They appeared to have a decent haul but I would imagine they would be back again soon out of necessity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662817373-ZAHU4ZPQ9J1L8J37TVL2/IMG_7852.JPG People - Coffee Break Coffee break with our guides in the Mbarika mountains Tanzania. They take shade under some rocks near the summit of a mountain on day four of a ten day trip. This was an ambitious project for the BBC's children's department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662832327-TFG8BJPX7FPGOSD8LZIR/IMG_9955.1JPG.jpg People - Local Gossip Ladies catch up in a Haurez market Peru. Not too much gossip being spilled at this particular moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662850735-XV9ZIHTGJWCYUA6RPIYY/IMG_9990.1JPG.jpg People - Uyghur Worker Uyghur worker in a wood yard in Hotan, Xinjiang, China. Trying to source wood for raft building involved negotiating with many different sellers in order to secure the best price. Primarily though we needed to find the best pieces of wood for our project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662865543-AS520UC0IUQEV86J2UXG/IMG_8244.1JPG.jpg People - Porters Joke Having a laugh with porters in the Mbarika mountains Tanzania. Penn from the former Rhodesia was one of the hunters tasked with our safety. Without Penn communication with our porters would also have been limited. I have very fond memories of my time spent with Penn even though the trip did not go to plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662884059-PDEHA9H3CVOKQXBBE4V4/IMG_9032.1JPG.jpg People - Massai Thoughtful gaze from a Massai man. We met him at the side of the road as we headed towards the sacred volcano of Ol Doinyo Lengai. No doubt he was in the middle of a rather long walk as we appeared to be in the middle of nowhere. Business as usual for these guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662905173-X0KXD2R9PI9SAKUHUZZ9/IMG_9545.JPG People - Rice Planting Backbreaking work in a Cambodian rice paddy field. Various age groups toil away at this difficult but essential job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662928494-0HC1V853SCKX70R11DVH/IMG_9812.JPG People - Chuffed Fisherman more than happy with his haul in Zanzibar. He is obviously not targeting one particular type of fish. Variety is the spice etc seems quite apt for a resident of Zanzibar. http://nickyatesphotos.com/nature daily 0.75 2018-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662971675-BI2FGZW15EKZ54XOEHYJ/IMG_0181.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Inquisitive chick in Surama Guyana. Harpy Eagles are the most powerful birds of prey on the planet. Monkeys are a staple for them as is confirmed by the numerous bones found at the bottom of any tree in which they are nesting. This guy had flown over from his tree to get a better look at me in an adjacent tree. I armed myself with a long stick in case he felt the need to come any closer. A real privilege to share a branch with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662971675-BI2FGZW15EKZ54XOEHYJ/IMG_0181.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Inquisitive chick in Surama Guyana. Harpy Eagles are the most powerful birds of prey on the planet. Monkeys are a staple for them as is confirmed by the numerous bones found at the bottom of any tree in which they are nesting. This guy had flown over from his tree to get a better look at me in an adjacent tree. I armed myself with a long stick in case he felt the need to come any closer. A real privilege to share a branch with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505662986455-7D05WLP0V9JWO1L067JN/IMG_1743.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguins King penguins heading for the ocean at Gold Harbour on South Georgia. They appear to have startled an elephant seal who waves her tail in response to being rudely awakened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455944097707-XB6BDZ6UL4D6JSIZWQ4G/IMG_0181.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Inquisitive chick in Surama Guyana. Harpy Eagles are the most powerful birds of prey on the planet. Monkeys are a staple for them as is confirmed by the numerous bones found at the bottom of any tree in which they are nesting. This guy had flown over from his tree to get a better look at me in an adjacent tree. I armed myself with a long stick in case he felt the need to come any closer. A real privilege to share a branch with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663003135-DWNTMNHPG6WU59II4TDS/IMG_3148.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Grey Headed Albatross A pair of grey headed albatross having a chat on South Georgia. Despite inclement weather we managed to get ashore and climb to this vantage point offering great views of these magnificent birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663021322-OH94KVSPXQV7ZNB1YOIN/IMG_4326.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Marine Iguana Marine iguana catching some evening sun in the Galapagos. Prehistoric seems like a good word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663035613-X5HH9TCZ7UW798M2WNIZ/IMG_9520.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - African Elephant African elephant fans us as he flaps his ears. Slightly unsettling due to an incident experienced two weeks previously. Watching Jessamy's hair wave in the wind created by this magnificent animal made us realise just how close we were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663052403-MBTCVJH4KGANTT54HTNI/IMG_1516.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguin Chick King penguin chick remains cool. Perhaps it was a warm day by his standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663070918-V82Y6PCOCPJKLE1H01OD/IMG_2795.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Fur Seals Fur seals at Prince Olav Harbour in South Georgia. South Georgia is littered with old whaling stations. Thankfully now the main residents are currently fur seals whose population is booming. Being aggressive in nature this particular seal made it quite interesting as we tried to get on and off the boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663086643-W873V7OAJD2H18A14I1N/IMG_1651.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguin Fantastic detail as a king penguin takes a snooze on South Georgia. Seeing the colour and arrangement of the feathers this close up was very interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663104108-DEDU63MVU6YRPSGBOAJW/IMG_9506.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Young Elephant Young elephant feeding in Tanzania. Even though not in shot I'm sure the mother wasn't far away. Or is that her appearing from behind the tree in the background? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663121552-3R1PQBPRI7QOQDDAKT8I/IMG_5330.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Cheetah A cheetah stays alert in Zimbabwe. I had just spent the previous five minutes walking around with this animal as he had my finger in his mouth. Luckily we were at a research centre so there was an assistant on hand to help me out of my predicament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663136596-CFUCNWTA8V0O12P7V3FR/IMG_1704.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguin Trying not to wake a sleeping king penguin at Gold Harbour South Georgia. He seemed unperturbed by the comings and goings as other penguins passed by on their way to and coming back from the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663154267-U7DWM3B6T68WNDVYY68B/IMG_0362.1jpg.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Harpy Chick joins me on my tree as he comes to check things out. The rear talons on this bird measure up to 3-4 inches which is the same as a grizzly bears claws. I did not want to get on the wrong side of those. I had armed myself with a stick in case he decided to take a closer look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663176486-B7YASHOVY06C6PUYBALM/IMG_1725.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Female Elephant Seal Oops... sorry did I wake you? Female elephant seal rudely awoken at Gold Harbour South Georgia. King penguins heading down to the beach careful to avoid the ice chunks before heading out to sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663192553-G56RCPUYNSJPOAR6UVRS/IMG_9467.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Giraffes Young giraffe stays close to its mother in Tanzania. They remain alert as they survey the surrounding area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663212878-8RVQHB04NR69RTUWGOVH/IMG_1879.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguin Fresh from a morning dip this king penguin saunters up the beach in South Georgia. He should have had a decent breakfast and be ready to share with his chicks. Another large bird has obviously passed by recently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663227006-LEJ9ZOQH2ERXB8UNW9OQ/IMG_1914.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Giant Petrel Not much will go to waste as this giant petrel takes advantage of an unlucky penguin in South Georgia. Natural selection at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1507749582936-UAC9SM2NOY40NJ2OVAME/IMG_1918.JPG Wildlife - Giant Petrel A giant Petrel continues his meal on a beach in South Georgia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663241478-BDHWBOQ6XB6HKRWYT61T/IMG_4090.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Elephants Elephants having a disagreement in South Afria. The rest of the herd give them space as the dispute continues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663254599-9B15PFBWJHWDHODHN11G/IMG_7155.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Gentoo Penguins Gentoo penguins courting at sunset on the Antarctic Peninsula. This is just one shot of the many taken during this elaborate display. Great to see especially with the sunset as a backdrop. It got cold quickly as the sun fell below the horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663273219-R0L9DRAFEVCLZTLY0ZCO/IMG_1979.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguin Colony King penguin colony St Andrews bay South Georgia. Hard to imagine how complete pandemonium doesn't reign with so many of the same species living in such close proximity. Their capacity to locate family within the masses is very impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663289397-LI6R5K20CX1V9WIHR967/IMG_4631.2JPG.jpg Wildlife - Macaque Monkey Macaque monkey no doubt eating stolen food in Thailand. Tourists occasionally get a little too friendly with these guys who should not be underestimated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663307046-JGNWDHLZ8ZTPHW4IJ2EC/IMG_2157.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Macaroni Penguins Macaroni penguin colony at Cobblers Bay South Georgia. Funny little guys with what appear to be cartoon eyebrows. Again they choose to nest quite some distance from the sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663321504-8TXQ0ATH431L0CZLDIBI/IMG_2233.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Sooty Albatross Sooty Albatross soaring on cliffs at Cobblers Bay South Georgia. Flight at its purist. Magical and mesmerising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663341628-98SUMRAISCDFQZ0KYVYP/IMG_4279.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Blue Footed Booby Blue footed booby in the Galapagos. On refection maybe not the best idea to omit the trademark blue feet from this shot. As it is a black and white maybe it's OK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663358543-GAUTBXS0VH7KUCQRP2OL/IMG_2825.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Southern Fur Seals Southern fur seals thrive on South Georgia. Numbers were increasing rapidly back in 2008. Arming yourself with a big stick when on shore was a wise move due to their aggressive nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663380032-4IZKL7NF029FUOR31Y27/IMG_9822.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Chinstrap Penguin Chinstrap penguin still has a fair climb ahead as he returns from the ocean on Deception Island. Steep ground requiring a huge effort as they are not exactly designed for hiking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663393635-ZOZFKUM1KQXTZ4QIKRIT/IMG_2995.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Grey Headed Albatross Grey headed albatross having a breather on South Georgia. The beautiful colourings on this bird make it a stunning species of albatross. Really lucky to have got this close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663409524-TR0R513N5AKQ1T6GBVII/IMG_3293.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Dragonfly Dragonfly Thailand. Incredible wing structure. When we take the time to look it is amazing to see the intricacies of this insect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663424919-65CKFKD0A6U0SDA132DL/IMG_3106.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Giant Petrel Giant Petrel with its young on South Georgia. Giant petrels are aggressive predators and scavengers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663442029-M2HUKVS5S50KQRV4M21R/IMG_9515.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - African Elephant Getting a good close up look of this elephant in Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663461005-HTGSK5FAC9B99WQ15TCJ/IMG_9891.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Chinstrap Penguins Chinstrap penguins returning from a feeding trip on Deception Island. Breaking through the surf would lead to a less than elegant arrival on the beach. Fun to witness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663478118-ZPYHJKH3YST8KW583ZQV/IMG_4080.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Elephants Young elephant learning the ropes. The ever watchful mother keeps a close eye on her young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663493348-30BS79KFRHOUL94CAHP5/IMG_9345.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Another inquisitive look as this young harpy checks out his new neighbour. Local villagers helped rig up ropes to gain access to the forest canopy. The initial phase involved shooting a bow and arrow with fishing line attached high into the trees. Ropes and aid climbing followed. Being attacked by large biting ants on a crux move is particularly memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663508456-CD3KB7WSU593158GR3CE/IMG_3141.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Grey Headed Albatross A third albatross arrives to join in the chat on South Georgia's Elsehull Bay. A real privilege (once again) to be so close to these most exquisite birds. Inclement weather was discouraging anybody from leaving our boat. After much persausion from myself the few who did venture ashore were richly rewarded. A great way to finish our visit to South Georgia before heading to the Falklands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663525163-OB7GI5RZ8VJZFKZ368SY/IMG_7247.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Macaw Parrots Two macaws fly in at sunset displaying magnificent colours in the evening light. They were not alone as dozens of birds flew past the village shop where we were enjoying a drink with the locals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663544919-UWUAH9JGO5PBXD3I96L8/IMG_3155.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Wandering Albatross Wandering albatross looking after its young at Ellsehull Bay South Georgia. The chick not obvious at first glance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663563111-KBF6R4HTEZ3N8S2DQP0A/IMG_5230.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Lion Cubs Lion cubs in Zimbabwe. Cute but still have sharp teeth not to be underestimated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663580602-U4G1SC3A9GHS6G3OIPKN/IMG_1672.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - King Penguins I've been looking for you everywhere... South Georgia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663598100-ZCJLIJB082SV3LRGYYM5/IMG_3999.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Blue Footed Booby Blue footed booby prepares for take off in the Galapagos. This shot shows those feet off in all their glory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663612891-KBKAINV3679ACCOLDWNZ/IMG_3294.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Wandering Albatross A wanderer dips a wingtip far out to sea between South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Great to see them doing what they are designed for. Able to cover distances up to 10000 miles in one go is very impressive. The albatross flies so efficiently that it uses less energy in flight than when it’s sitting on dry land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663628510-TLJMMIZG8KHISJ1QGLSR/IMG_4199.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Galapagos Sea Lion A pair of Galapagos sea lions having a very relaxing time on the beach. Tourism in the Galapagos is very well controlled so hopefully these guys will be able to chill out for many years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663646428-NKG98V5WLBIBR0O07YAH/IMG_9873.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Chinstraps Penguins Chinstrap penguins appear very organised with very distinct routes to and from the beach on Deception Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663662183-T62IPCVVZ7XMKVTGKP5T/IMG_5242.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Cheetah Agitated cheetah in Zimbabwe. She is not too happy with whatever is going on close by. I genuinely don't remember us being the issue here and am fairly sure it was another cat in the vicinity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663676996-04PI44LPZ7P5J90P5HM9/IMG_1593.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Gentoo Penguins Feeding time for a young gentoo penguin on South Georgia. Good to see the smaller sibling getting its fair share here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663693819-16Q4KDZ7G4MA58GIDN4F/IMG_6480.2JPG.jpg Wildlife - Black-Browed Albatross Black-browed albatross soars above the Chilean channels. Incredible control and grace. I love the detail showing the feathers on top of the wings being ruffled by the breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663713385-2N25FYL5X140LG7FMSCI/IMG_9843.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Falcon Falcon used by his Uyghur owner for hunting in Xinjiang China. This practice still widely used in this part of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455944309558-I4KSGPZRO9DQZUHSY7GC/IMG_6774.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Cape Vulture Cape vulture arriving at a carcass in northern Namibia. About to join up to a hundred birds in a feeding frenzy. On close inspection you can see a ring on the left leg indicating this bird as part of a sample group being studied by local scientists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455944298596-GHTRJSN888CGVLAUPKT1/IMG_4255.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Blue Footed Booby Blue footed booby with amazingly white chick in the Galapagos. The previous week my friends had watched as a flock of these birds as they dive bombed the sea in a feeding frenzy. Must have been quite a sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1455944440048-CTXVNLYGGIBSCCBVA5C3/IMG_9709.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Harpy eagle chick continues to check out its new neighbour in Guyana. Not long after he would build up the courage to visit my tree. I spent five amazing days up in the forest canopy with this incredible bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663733554-WUEZIQMT6DYVUQQSS9BV/IMG_2970.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Grey Headed Albatross Beautiful launch as grey headed albatross searches for an updraft high above the ocean. It really is the purist form of flight. Time seems to stand still as you watch them soaring back and forth on the updraft created by the seacliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663752838-GH8YEX5SDOJ7FDV5QVY2/IMG_4544.2JPG.JPG Wildlife - Atlantic Puffin A puffin enjoys a clear day on the Treshnish Isles. The Treshnish is an archipelago of small islands and skerries, lying west of Mull, in Scotland. They are part of the Inner Hebrides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663768973-M57ARE2JWAR04BNH1NK0/IMG_6886.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Cayman A cayman rests on the bank of the Burro Burro river in Guyana. An interesting looking insect takes a walk between his eyes. The jungle here was teaming with wildlife. The haunting noise created by howler monkeys was a definite highlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663796649-DLKZMRI3A585NEQ297Y2/IMG_7201.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Gentoo Penguins Gentoo penguins out for a walk high above the ocean of the Antarctic Peninsula. One of the peninsula's highest peaks looms large in the distance, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663812836-6MXWAHSM1V5EN8HQZ145/IMG_0388.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Harpy Eagle Chick Harpy chick looks sinister as I take its picture mid blink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663829795-U798J64OV1KZFOIQYTVQ/IMG_9440.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Elephants Elephant family take a stroll along the riverbank in Tanzania. Nice backdrop as they approach the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c27ba81bbee0e16fce1f1c/1505663845246-XCQCPNS4XOOW186RY37S/IMG_1098.1JPG.jpg Wildlife - Blue Eyed Shag A blue eyed shag nesting in a shipwreck in Ocean Harbour South Georgia. It was an interesting climb up an old rope ladder that was attached to the rotting hull. 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