Category: Photography and Video

I was lucky to have 4 days off in Antwerp, Belgium before we started performing our Cirque du Soleil shows. The central old town is absolutely beautiful. On a private historical walking tour I learned how Antwerp used to have canals but they were covered up long ago (which provides for interesting, winding street patterns.

Here are some photos I took while in Antwerp, Belgium. Street photography style with a Sony A7 iv and two different lenses: a Sony GM 35mm f1.4 and a Sony GM 24-70mm f2.8 zoom. I’m really partial to my fixed 35mm for street photography but it was nice to get some wider shots with the zoom down at 24mm

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We had a wonderful time performing the Cirque du Soleil “CRYSTAL” show at the Palais12 arena in Brussels, Belgium. Here are some street photography photos I took while exploring the wonderful city of Brussels. Chocolate, Flemish stew, waffles – I’d come back just for the food!

All these photos with a Sony A7 iv camera and Sony GM 35mm f1.4 lens

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While performing with Cirque du Soleil in Brussels, Belgium – I took a day trip to Brugge. I loved it so much that I went back and spent another three days there. It’s known as a “magical medeival fairytale city”.  Buildings in this town go back to the 14th century and earlier. I was told that during World War II there was an agreement not to harm the city, so it escaped the destruction that destroyed so many other medieval towns in Europe.

Whenever I mention Brugge, anyone who’s been there says “that’s my favorite city” if they’ve been there. It was so peaceful, beautiful, delicious food and even some windmills. The night photography in Bruges was so much fun with all the canals and narrow alleys with cobblestone roads. I hope you enjoy some of these photos. On a final note, what is the correct spelling? My local guide spells it “Brugge” but the famous movie with Colin Farrell is spelled “In Bruges”. Maybe more than one spelling is okay…..

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Ghent, Belgium. Another absolutely stunning city with breathtaking architecture. My travels in Belgium have been so lovely as I’ve been exploring the cities of Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. Also had a chance to hear the Brussels Philharmonic perform live in performances of the Brahms Symphony #2 and Schumann Violin Concerto in A minor. A wonderful week for exploration and photography!

For these photos I’m using a Sony A7 iv with a Sony G-Master 35mm f1.4 lens

Photos from Portugal in the cities of Lisbon and Sintra. We are performing in Lisbon, Portugal for two weeks with the Cirque du Soleil ice-skating show “Crystal” and have really been enjoying our days off and exploring the cities. Christmas in Lisbon is beautiful with lots of lights and decorations around the city. Here my photos focus more on the street art and architecture of Lisbon and Sintra.

Tribute to Abraham Lincoln  – the Greatest U.S. President. Background music is Piano Nocturne #14 “Aqua” by Conrad Askland.

It was a very moving experience to work on this video. In the past month I have been creating some videos about historical characters and actual historical figures. This was one of my favorites, to be able to spend time alone (virtually at least) with the great Abraham Lincoln. I am always moved by his quote that encourages us to follow “the better angels of our nature.” To me it is a similar hopeful thought akin to the early U.S. settlers who dreamed of “a city upon a hill.” We fall short. We always do. But we can strive and we can be encouraged to be the better side of who we are as individuals, as a nation and as a global community.

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Photos of farmlands in Skagit County, WA on Easter evening 2016 after a light rainfall. This area is known for it’s tulip fields where tourists visit in the spring every year to tour the local farms. It’s a breathtaking area to drive and take in the local sights. We affectionately call this area “God’s country.”

This is my first venture into nature photography. I look forward to improving my skills. The process of taking these photos is an adventure in itself and very fulfilling.

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