Jack Poole Plaza This is a view looking south toward Jack Poole Plaza where the 2010 Olympic Cauldron was lit. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/30 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [320]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Jack Poole Plaza

This is a view looking south toward Jack Poole Plaza where the 2010 Olympic Cauldron was lit.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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Hyundai Force A large container ship docked at the Port of Vancouver. It was built in 2008, is 340 metres long by 46 metres wide, and has a total permissible deadweight of 99,123 tonnes. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [252 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6L IS USM]

Hyundai Force

A large container ship docked at the Port of Vancouver. It was built in 2008, is 340 metres long by 46 metres wide, and has a total permissible deadweight of 99,123 tonnes.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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The Dubai Fountain This is the largest choreographed fountain show in the world and is set on a 30-acre man-made lake with the Burj Khalifa as the backdrop. There are 6,600 lights, 25 coloured projectors, and shoots water up to 500 feet in the air. Unsurprisingly, this fountain cost $200+ million to build. Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [10 secs]                  Focal Length:  [16 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

The Dubai Fountain

This is the largest choreographed fountain show in the world and is set on a 30-acre man-made lake with the Burj Khalifa as the backdrop. There are 6,600 lights, 25 coloured projectors, and shoots water up to 500 feet in the air. Unsurprisingly, this fountain cost $200+ million to build.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

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Burj Khalifa at Night The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world and stands at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). I made this shot from in front of the Dubai Fountain. Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [13 secs]                 Focal Length:  [16 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Burj Khalifa at Night

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world and stands at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). I made this shot from in front of the Dubai Fountain.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

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The Fairytale Castle This is a view of Neuschwanstein Castle from the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge). The castle was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Hohenschwangau, Germany   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/80 sec]                  Focal Length:  [58 mm]                  ISO:  [320]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

The Fairytale Castle

This is a view of Neuschwanstein Castle from the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge). The castle was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Hohenschwangau, Germany

 

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Linderhof Palace This was King Ludwig II's summer house in southwest Bavaria that was inspired by Versailles. Although not as grand on the outside as the Neuchswanstein Castle, the inside was amazing and there was an abundant amount of gilded decorations. Ettal Abbey, Bavaria, Germany   Aperture:  [f/10]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [70 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Linderhof Palace

This was King Ludwig II's summer house in southwest Bavaria that was inspired by Versailles. Although not as grand on the outside as the Neuchswanstein Castle, the inside was amazing and there was an abundant amount of gilded decorations.

Ettal Abbey, Bavaria, Germany

 

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Hotel Schweizerhof We were walking down the main street of Weggis and saw this quaint hotel around the corner. Weggis, Lucerne, Switzerland   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/100 sec]                  Focal Length:  [33 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Hotel Schweizerhof

We were walking down the main street of Weggis and saw this quaint hotel around the corner.

Weggis, Lucerne, Switzerland

 

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Restaurant Grindelwald I'm not sure that this place really was a restaurant as it looked more like an old shack. We passed this on a hike up from Kleine Scheidegg on the way to Grindelwald. Bern/Valais, Switzerland   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Restaurant Grindelwald

I'm not sure that this place really was a restaurant as it looked more like an old shack. We passed this on a hike up from Kleine Scheidegg on the way to Grindelwald.

Bern/Valais, Switzerland

 

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Eiffel Tower Beam of Light We went up to Tour Montparnasse which was the tallest skyscraper (210 metres or 689 feet) in France until 2011. We got there just in time before they closed and I made this shot of the Eiffel Tower shining its beam of light across Paris. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/4]                  Shutter Speed:  [2 secs]                  Focal Length:  [70 mm]                  ISO:  [400]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Eiffel Tower Beam of Light

We went up to Tour Montparnasse which was the tallest skyscraper (210 metres or 689 feet) in France until 2011. We got there just in time before they closed and I made this shot of the Eiffel Tower shining its beam of light across Paris.

Paris, France

 

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Diana of Versailles This was one of the first sculptures I saw at the Louvre and I instantly loved it. The marble sculpture depicts the Greek goddess Artemis (Diana) with a deer. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/1.4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/80 sec]                 Focal Length:  [50 mm]                 ISO:  [250] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art]

Diana of Versailles

This was one of the first sculptures I saw at the Louvre and I instantly loved it. The marble sculpture depicts the Greek goddess Artemis (Diana) with a deer.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art]

Palace of Versailles from the Gardens This is the view of the back of the palace from the Gardens of Versailles. You can see the Relatum arch in front of the palace as well as Apollo Fountain on the right. Versailles, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/640 sec]                  Focal Length:  [259 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Palace of Versailles from the Gardens

This is the view of the back of the palace from the Gardens of Versailles. You can see the Relatum arch in front of the palace as well as Apollo Fountain on the right.

Versailles, France

 

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Eiffel Tower Portrait It was tough to squeeze the Eiffel Tower into the frame from so close up but I was able to back up just enough to get it all in! Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/16]                 Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                 Focal Length:  [22 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Eiffel Tower Portrait

It was tough to squeeze the Eiffel Tower into the frame from so close up but I was able to back up just enough to get it all in!

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Eiffel Tower Lights A shot of from near the base of the Eiffel Tower. It was a windy night and you can see the trees waving in the foreground. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [25 secs]                  Focal Length:  [16 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Eiffel Tower Lights

A shot of from near the base of the Eiffel Tower. It was a windy night and you can see the trees waving in the foreground.

Paris, France

 

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Eiffel Tower Lights on the Seine We walked across the Pont d'Iéna (Jena Bridge) and set up our cameras in anticipation of the Eiffel Tower lighting up. The lights did not disappoint and you can see the beautiful reflection along the surface of the Seine River. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [8 secs]                 Focal Length:  [29 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Eiffel Tower Lights on the Seine

We walked across the Pont d'Iéna (Jena Bridge) and set up our cameras in anticipation of the Eiffel Tower lighting up. The lights did not disappoint and you can see the beautiful reflection along the surface of the Seine River.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]

Trocadéro This is the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower looking northwest at the Trocadéro, the gardens, and the Palais de Chillot. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/160 sec]                 Focal Length:  [70 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Trocadéro

This is the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower looking northwest at the Trocadéro, the gardens, and the Palais de Chillot.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Looking Through the Eiffel Tower I took this compressed landscape while coming down from the Trocadéro. Just past the Eiffel Tower, you can see the green fields of the Champ de Mars leading toward the École Militaire. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [175 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Looking Through the Eiffel Tower

I took this compressed landscape while coming down from the Trocadéro. Just past the Eiffel Tower, you can see the green fields of the Champ de Mars leading toward the École Militaire.

Paris, France

 

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Alexandrie, Pyramides, Aboukir, Héliopolis This is a side of the Arc de Triomphe that commemorates several armies that battled in the following four campaigns: Battle of the Pyramids (1798), Battle of Aboukir (1799), Battle of Helipolis (1800), and the Battle of Alexandria (1801). Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/40 sec]                 Focal Length:  [54 mm]                 ISO:  [320] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Alexandrie, Pyramides, Aboukir, Héliopolis

This is a side of the Arc de Triomphe that commemorates several armies that battled in the following four campaigns: Battle of the Pyramids (1798), Battle of Aboukir (1799), Battle of Helipolis (1800), and the Battle of Alexandria (1801).

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Industrial Eiffel Tower On the way to the Eiffel Tower, I took the opportunity to take this compressed landscape that shows what the outlying areas look like and to give the photo more of an "industrial" feel. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/320 sec]                 Focal Length:  [218 mm]                 ISO:  [160] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Industrial Eiffel Tower

On the way to the Eiffel Tower, I took the opportunity to take this compressed landscape that shows what the outlying areas look like and to give the photo more of an "industrial" feel.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Inside Notre-Dame This is an interior shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. The brickwork on the ceiling and the stained glass were very detailed touches. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/30 sec]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [2000]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Inside Notre-Dame

This is an interior shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. The brickwork on the ceiling and the stained glass were very detailed touches.

Paris, France

 

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Notre-Dame Portrait An interior portrait shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/15 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [2000] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Notre-Dame Portrait

An interior portrait shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Black & White Palais Garnier Although the gilding was really nice, I thought it might be nice to convert this picture to black and white to really isolate the ceiling details. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/20 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [1000] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Black & White Palais Garnier

Although the gilding was really nice, I thought it might be nice to convert this picture to black and white to really isolate the ceiling details.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Golden Palais Garnier I felt that the interior of the Palais Garnier was more grand than even that of the Palace of Versailles. There was no shortage of gilded decorations including wonderfully ornate ceilings. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/15 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [1600] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Golden Palais Garnier

I felt that the interior of the Palais Garnier was more grand than even that of the Palace of Versailles. There was no shortage of gilded decorations including wonderfully ornate ceilings.

Paris, France

 

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Camera: [Canon 6D]                Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Buckingham Palace Although we got to Buckingham Palace over an hour early for the Changing of the Guard, it was already really full... we couldn't even get a spot on the same side of the palace and had to stand across the street. However, the Queen's Guard did end up marching right beside us as well so we still got a good view of them. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [36 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Buckingham Palace

Although we got to Buckingham Palace over an hour early for the Changing of the Guard, it was already really full... we couldn't even get a spot on the same side of the palace and had to stand across the street. However, the Queen's Guard did end up marching right beside us as well so we still got a good view of them.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of the most spectacular sites I've ever visited. The inside was impeccably grand but also very sombre. It really was a peculiar feeling to know that you were walking among the most famous and important people in history such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/100 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is one of the most spectacular sites I've ever visited. The inside was impeccably grand but also very sombre. It really was a peculiar feeling to know that you were walking among the most famous and important people in history such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is one of the most famous and widely-recognized landmarks in London. We had to walk around quite a while in the middle of the night to get a decent vantage point facing down the river but it was definitely worth it. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                  Focal Length:  [135 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the most famous and widely-recognized landmarks in London. We had to walk around quite a while in the middle of the night to get a decent vantage point facing down the river but it was definitely worth it.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Glowing Shard Even after a long day of walking around we managed to pick ourselves up out of the hotel room and go take a few a night shots. We walked across London Bridge and this was a view of the Shard looking south across the River Thames. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                  Focal Length:  [29 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Glowing Shard

Even after a long day of walking around we managed to pick ourselves up out of the hotel room and go take a few a night shots. We walked across London Bridge and this was a view of the Shard looking south across the River Thames.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Streaking Lights The sun had just set as we made it to Big Ben clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. I set up the tripod at the edge of the crosswalk and made this shot as the traffic went by. The large streaks of light are from one of those famous London red double-decker buses. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [50]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Streaking Lights

The sun had just set as we made it to Big Ben clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. I set up the tripod at the edge of the crosswalk and made this shot as the traffic went by. The large streaks of light are from one of those famous London red double-decker buses.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Big Ben Another shot of the Big Ben clock tower from a slightly different vantage point. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                 Focal Length:  [44 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Big Ben

Another shot of the Big Ben clock tower from a slightly different vantage point.

London, United Kingdom

 

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London Eye & London Aquarium We started our river cruise from the Tower of London and went southwest to Westminster Pier while passing many historic London landmarks. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [44 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

London Eye & London Aquarium

We started our river cruise from the Tower of London and went southwest to Westminster Pier while passing many historic London landmarks.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Glass Reflection We were walking around the waterfront and saw this nicely designed glass building. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/6.3]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/50 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Glass Reflection

We were walking around the waterfront and saw this nicely designed glass building.

London, United Kingdom

 

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London Waterfront A view from the north side of the River Thames looking southeast toward the Shard. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/60 sec]                  Focal Length:  [50 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art]

London Waterfront

A view from the north side of the River Thames looking southeast toward the Shard.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Knights of Malta Cannon This is an ornately decorated 17th century canon that was commissioned by the Knights of Malta. It weighs almost 6 tons and was transferred to the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London in 1962. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/3.5]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [67 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Knights of Malta Cannon

This is an ornately decorated 17th century canon that was commissioned by the Knights of Malta. It weighs almost 6 tons and was transferred to the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London in 1962.

London, United Kingdom

 

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The Gherkin Here's a shot of the Gherkin building (aka 30 St Mary Axe) which is famous for its glass conical dome similar to a  . I also liked the contrast from the cranes in the foreground. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/200 sec]                 Focal Length:  [168 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]

The Gherkin

Here's a shot of the Gherkin building (aka 30 St Mary Axe) which is famous for its glass conical dome similar to a  . I also liked the contrast from the cranes in the foreground.

London, United Kingdom

 

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Science World from the Docks On a cloudy night, the star of the show is Science World's bright geodesic dome. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [20 secs]                  Focal Length:  [54 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]

Science World from the Docks

On a cloudy night, the star of the show is Science World's bright geodesic dome.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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Light Bridge We walked through Olympic Village one night after dinner at Craft Beer Market and saw this really nicely lit up bridge.  You can see a view of downtown Vancouver in the distance and the glowing orb of Science World. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]

Light Bridge

We walked through Olympic Village one night after dinner at Craft Beer Market and saw this really nicely lit up bridge.  You can see a view of downtown Vancouver in the distance and the glowing orb of Science World.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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Inside the Vancouver Convention Centre I was with a friend downstairs in the Exhibition Hall lobby when I snapped this shot. I really liked the lighting at night and the angular cues of the building. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/1.8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/40 sec]                 Focal Length:  [50 mm]                 ISO:  [800] Camera:  [Canon 5D Mark II]                  Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM]

Inside the Vancouver Convention Centre

I was with a friend downstairs in the Exhibition Hall lobby when I snapped this shot. I really liked the lighting at night and the angular cues of the building.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

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The World's Largest Tin Soldier A famous site to see when you're down at the New Westminster Quay. The soldier is 32 feet (9.8m) tall and weighs five tonnes! New Westminster, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/1600 sec]                 Focal Length:  [17 mm]                 ISO:  [320] Camera:  [Canon 5D Mark II]                  Lens: [Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM]

The World's Largest Tin Soldier

A famous site to see when you're down at the New Westminster Quay. The soldier is 32 feet (9.8m) tall and weighs five tonnes!

New Westminster, BC, Canada

 

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Petronas Twin Towers (Menara Berkembar Petronas) This wasn't ideal but we stopped at a traffic light and I quickly opened the window and popped off a couple of shots. The towers are magnificently lit at night and are Kuala Lumpur's most recognizable landmarks. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Aperture:  [f/4.0]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/13 sec]                 Focal Length:  [19.0 mm]                 ISO:  [800] Camera:  [Canon Rebel XSi]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM]

Petronas Twin Towers (Menara Berkembar Petronas)

This wasn't ideal but we stopped at a traffic light and I quickly opened the window and popped off a couple of shots. The towers are magnificently lit at night and are Kuala Lumpur's most recognizable landmarks.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

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The Udo Lighthouse This is a lighthouse found at the end of a hiking trail to the top of Udo Island. Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea 우도, 제주도, 한국   Aperture:  [f/4.0]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/3200 sec]                  Focal Length:  [55 mm]                  ISO:  [200] Camera:  [Canon Rebel XSi]                  Lens:  [Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS]

The Udo Lighthouse

This is a lighthouse found at the end of a hiking trail to the top of Udo Island.

Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea

우도, 제주도, 한국

 

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View from the Udo Lighthouse The views from here were expansive and you could see anywhere on the island. Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea 우도, 제주도, 한국   Aperture:  [f/5.6]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [5.7 mm]                  ISO:  [80]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ7]                   Lens:  [N/A]

View from the Udo Lighthouse

The views from here were expansive and you could see anywhere on the island.

Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea

우도, 제주도, 한국

 

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Flute Melodies This picture was definitely a strange coincidence. I saw a photo of this girl playing the flute at the UVic international exchange office prior to going to China. I didn't know where the photo was from and I didn't think twice about it... until when I walked through an ice park in the middle of nowhere in Northeast China, turned the corner, and suddenly the statue was there! Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China 中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市   Aperture:  [f/4.1]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [7.6 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]

Flute Melodies

This picture was definitely a strange coincidence. I saw a photo of this girl playing the flute at the UVic international exchange office prior to going to China. I didn't know where the photo was from and I didn't think twice about it... until when I walked through an ice park in the middle of nowhere in Northeast China, turned the corner, and suddenly the statue was there!

Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China

中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市

 

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St. Sophia Cathedral (圣索非亚大教堂) (Софийский собор в Харбине) Harbin is a city in Northeastern China (Manchuria) that is very close to the border of Russia and that was once under Russian rule. As a result of post-war Russian influence, many of the buildings such as this orthodox church were built in a Russian style. Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China 中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市 Харбин, провинция Хэйлунцзян, Кита   Aperture:  [f/3.4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/125 sec]                 Focal Length:  [5.0 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                  Lens:  [N/A]

St. Sophia Cathedral (圣索非亚大教堂) (Софийский собор в Харбине)

Harbin is a city in Northeastern China (Manchuria) that is very close to the border of Russia and that was once under Russian rule. As a result of post-war Russian influence, many of the buildings such as this orthodox church were built in a Russian style.

Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China

中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市

Харбин, провинция Хэйлунцзян, Кита

 

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Yuantong Temple (圆通寺) Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in the city of Kunming. It was really busy that day and hundreds of priests swarmed the temple moments after I took this shot. Kunming, Yunnan province, China 中国，云南省，昆明市   Aperture:  [f/3.3]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [4.7 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]

Yuantong Temple (圆通寺)

Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in the city of Kunming. It was really busy that day and hundreds of priests swarmed the temple moments after I took this shot.

Kunming, Yunnan province, China

中国，云南省，昆明市

 

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Shanghai 浦东 (Pudong) Waterfront This is a view of the famous Pudong District (浦东) in Shanghai from the equally famous Bund (外滩). The former is home to Shanghai's financial district whereas the latter showcases Shanghai's historical buildings and luxury shopping. Shanghai, China 中国，上海市   Aperture:  [f/3.4]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [5.0 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]

Shanghai 浦东 (Pudong) Waterfront

This is a view of the famous Pudong District (浦东) in Shanghai from the equally famous Bund (外滩). The former is home to Shanghai's financial district whereas the latter showcases Shanghai's historical buildings and luxury shopping.

Shanghai, China

中国，上海市

 

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云冈石窟 (Yungang Grottoes) These grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcase examples of ancient Chinese Buddhist rock carvings. Although some of the carvings have eroded with time, the detail on some of the better preserved examples is stunning. Yungang Grottoes near Datong, Shanxi province, China  中国，山西省，大同市附近，云冈石窟   Aperture:  [f/4.1]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [7.6 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]

云冈石窟 (Yungang Grottoes)

These grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcase examples of ancient Chinese Buddhist rock carvings. Although some of the carvings have eroded with time, the detail on some of the better preserved examples is stunning.

Yungang Grottoes near Datong, Shanxi province, China

 中国，山西省，大同市附近，云冈石窟

 

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Jack Poole Plaza This is a view looking south toward Jack Poole Plaza where the 2010 Olympic Cauldron was lit. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/30 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [320]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Hyundai Force A large container ship docked at the Port of Vancouver. It was built in 2008, is 340 metres long by 46 metres wide, and has a total permissible deadweight of 99,123 tonnes. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [252 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6L IS USM]
The Dubai Fountain This is the largest choreographed fountain show in the world and is set on a 30-acre man-made lake with the Burj Khalifa as the backdrop. There are 6,600 lights, 25 coloured projectors, and shoots water up to 500 feet in the air. Unsurprisingly, this fountain cost $200+ million to build. Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [10 secs]                  Focal Length:  [16 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]
Burj Khalifa at Night The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world and stands at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). I made this shot from in front of the Dubai Fountain. Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [13 secs]                 Focal Length:  [16 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]
The Fairytale Castle This is a view of Neuschwanstein Castle from the Marienbrücke (Queen Mary's Bridge). The castle was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Hohenschwangau, Germany   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/80 sec]                  Focal Length:  [58 mm]                  ISO:  [320]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Linderhof Palace This was King Ludwig II's summer house in southwest Bavaria that was inspired by Versailles. Although not as grand on the outside as the Neuchswanstein Castle, the inside was amazing and there was an abundant amount of gilded decorations. Ettal Abbey, Bavaria, Germany   Aperture:  [f/10]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [70 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Hotel Schweizerhof We were walking down the main street of Weggis and saw this quaint hotel around the corner. Weggis, Lucerne, Switzerland   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/100 sec]                  Focal Length:  [33 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Restaurant Grindelwald I'm not sure that this place really was a restaurant as it looked more like an old shack. We passed this on a hike up from Kleine Scheidegg on the way to Grindelwald. Bern/Valais, Switzerland   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Eiffel Tower Beam of Light We went up to Tour Montparnasse which was the tallest skyscraper (210 metres or 689 feet) in France until 2011. We got there just in time before they closed and I made this shot of the Eiffel Tower shining its beam of light across Paris. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/4]                  Shutter Speed:  [2 secs]                  Focal Length:  [70 mm]                  ISO:  [400]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Diana of Versailles This was one of the first sculptures I saw at the Louvre and I instantly loved it. The marble sculpture depicts the Greek goddess Artemis (Diana) with a deer. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/1.4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/80 sec]                 Focal Length:  [50 mm]                 ISO:  [250] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art]
Palace of Versailles from the Gardens This is the view of the back of the palace from the Gardens of Versailles. You can see the Relatum arch in front of the palace as well as Apollo Fountain on the right. Versailles, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/640 sec]                  Focal Length:  [259 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Eiffel Tower Portrait It was tough to squeeze the Eiffel Tower into the frame from so close up but I was able to back up just enough to get it all in! Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/16]                 Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                 Focal Length:  [22 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]
Eiffel Tower Lights A shot of from near the base of the Eiffel Tower. It was a windy night and you can see the trees waving in the foreground. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [25 secs]                  Focal Length:  [16 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]
Eiffel Tower Lights on the Seine We walked across the Pont d'Iéna (Jena Bridge) and set up our cameras in anticipation of the Eiffel Tower lighting up. The lights did not disappoint and you can see the beautiful reflection along the surface of the Seine River. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [8 secs]                 Focal Length:  [29 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM]
Trocadéro This is the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower looking northwest at the Trocadéro, the gardens, and the Palais de Chillot. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/160 sec]                 Focal Length:  [70 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Looking Through the Eiffel Tower I took this compressed landscape while coming down from the Trocadéro. Just past the Eiffel Tower, you can see the green fields of the Champ de Mars leading toward the École Militaire. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [175 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Alexandrie, Pyramides, Aboukir, Héliopolis This is a side of the Arc de Triomphe that commemorates several armies that battled in the following four campaigns: Battle of the Pyramids (1798), Battle of Aboukir (1799), Battle of Helipolis (1800), and the Battle of Alexandria (1801). Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/40 sec]                 Focal Length:  [54 mm]                 ISO:  [320] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Industrial Eiffel Tower On the way to the Eiffel Tower, I took the opportunity to take this compressed landscape that shows what the outlying areas look like and to give the photo more of an "industrial" feel. Paris, France   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/320 sec]                 Focal Length:  [218 mm]                 ISO:  [160] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Inside Notre-Dame This is an interior shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. The brickwork on the ceiling and the stained glass were very detailed touches. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/30 sec]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [2000]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Notre-Dame Portrait An interior portrait shot of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/15 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [2000] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Black & White Palais Garnier Although the gilding was really nice, I thought it might be nice to convert this picture to black and white to really isolate the ceiling details. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/20 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [1000] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Golden Palais Garnier I felt that the interior of the Palais Garnier was more grand than even that of the Palace of Versailles. There was no shortage of gilded decorations including wonderfully ornate ceilings. Paris, France   Aperture:  [N/A]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/15 sec]                 Focal Length:  [14 mm]                 ISO:  [1600] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens:  [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Buckingham Palace Although we got to Buckingham Palace over an hour early for the Changing of the Guard, it was already really full... we couldn't even get a spot on the same side of the palace and had to stand across the street. However, the Queen's Guard did end up marching right beside us as well so we still got a good view of them. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [36 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of the most spectacular sites I've ever visited. The inside was impeccably grand but also very sombre. It really was a peculiar feeling to know that you were walking among the most famous and important people in history such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/100 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is one of the most famous and widely-recognized landmarks in London. We had to walk around quite a while in the middle of the night to get a decent vantage point facing down the river but it was definitely worth it. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                  Focal Length:  [135 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Glowing Shard Even after a long day of walking around we managed to pick ourselves up out of the hotel room and go take a few a night shots. We walked across London Bridge and this was a view of the Shard looking south across the River Thames. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                  Focal Length:  [29 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Streaking Lights The sun had just set as we made it to Big Ben clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. I set up the tripod at the edge of the crosswalk and made this shot as the traffic went by. The large streaks of light are from one of those famous London red double-decker buses. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [30 secs]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [50]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Big Ben Another shot of the Big Ben clock tower from a slightly different vantage point. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/11]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                 Focal Length:  [44 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
London Eye & London Aquarium We started our river cruise from the Tower of London and went southwest to Westminster Pier while passing many historic London landmarks. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [44 mm]                  ISO:  [160]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Glass Reflection We were walking around the waterfront and saw this nicely designed glass building. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/6.3]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/50 sec]                  Focal Length:  [24 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
London Waterfront A view from the north side of the River Thames looking southeast toward the Shard. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/60 sec]                  Focal Length:  [50 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art]
Knights of Malta Cannon This is an ornately decorated 17th century canon that was commissioned by the Knights of Malta. It weighs almost 6 tons and was transferred to the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London in 1962. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/3.5]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/250 sec]                  Focal Length:  [67 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
The Gherkin Here's a shot of the Gherkin building (aka 30 St Mary Axe) which is famous for its glass conical dome similar to a  . I also liked the contrast from the cranes in the foreground. London, United Kingdom   Aperture:  [f/8]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/200 sec]                 Focal Length:  [168 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Canon 6D]                  Lens: [Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD]
Science World from the Docks On a cloudy night, the star of the show is Science World's bright geodesic dome. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/8]                  Shutter Speed:  [20 secs]                  Focal Length:  [54 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens:  [Tamron SP 24-70 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD]
Light Bridge We walked through Olympic Village one night after dinner at Craft Beer Market and saw this really nicely lit up bridge.  You can see a view of downtown Vancouver in the distance and the glowing orb of Science World. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [N/A]                  Shutter Speed:  [15 secs]                  Focal Length:  [14 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Canon 6D]                   Lens: [Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC]
Inside the Vancouver Convention Centre I was with a friend downstairs in the Exhibition Hall lobby when I snapped this shot. I really liked the lighting at night and the angular cues of the building. Vancouver, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/1.8]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/40 sec]                 Focal Length:  [50 mm]                 ISO:  [800] Camera:  [Canon 5D Mark II]                  Lens: [Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM]
The World's Largest Tin Soldier A famous site to see when you're down at the New Westminster Quay. The soldier is 32 feet (9.8m) tall and weighs five tonnes! New Westminster, BC, Canada   Aperture:  [f/4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/1600 sec]                 Focal Length:  [17 mm]                 ISO:  [320] Camera:  [Canon 5D Mark II]                  Lens: [Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM]
Petronas Twin Towers (Menara Berkembar Petronas) This wasn't ideal but we stopped at a traffic light and I quickly opened the window and popped off a couple of shots. The towers are magnificently lit at night and are Kuala Lumpur's most recognizable landmarks. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Aperture:  [f/4.0]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/13 sec]                 Focal Length:  [19.0 mm]                 ISO:  [800] Camera:  [Canon Rebel XSi]                  Lens:  [Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM]
The Udo Lighthouse This is a lighthouse found at the end of a hiking trail to the top of Udo Island. Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea 우도, 제주도, 한국   Aperture:  [f/4.0]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/3200 sec]                  Focal Length:  [55 mm]                  ISO:  [200] Camera:  [Canon Rebel XSi]                  Lens:  [Canon EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5.6 IS]
View from the Udo Lighthouse The views from here were expansive and you could see anywhere on the island. Udo Island, part of Jeju Island, South Korea 우도, 제주도, 한국   Aperture:  [f/5.6]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [5.7 mm]                  ISO:  [80]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ7]                   Lens:  [N/A]
Flute Melodies This picture was definitely a strange coincidence. I saw a photo of this girl playing the flute at the UVic international exchange office prior to going to China. I didn't know where the photo was from and I didn't think twice about it... until when I walked through an ice park in the middle of nowhere in Northeast China, turned the corner, and suddenly the statue was there! Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China 中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市   Aperture:  [f/4.1]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [7.6 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]
St. Sophia Cathedral (圣索非亚大教堂) (Софийский собор в Харбине) Harbin is a city in Northeastern China (Manchuria) that is very close to the border of Russia and that was once under Russian rule. As a result of post-war Russian influence, many of the buildings such as this orthodox church were built in a Russian style. Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China 中国，黑龙江省，哈尔滨市 Харбин, провинция Хэйлунцзян, Кита   Aperture:  [f/3.4]                 Shutter Speed:  [1/125 sec]                 Focal Length:  [5.0 mm]                 ISO:  [100] Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                  Lens:  [N/A]
Yuantong Temple (圆通寺) Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in the city of Kunming. It was really busy that day and hundreds of priests swarmed the temple moments after I took this shot. Kunming, Yunnan province, China 中国，云南省，昆明市   Aperture:  [f/3.3]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [4.7 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]
Shanghai 浦东 (Pudong) Waterfront This is a view of the famous Pudong District (浦东) in Shanghai from the equally famous Bund (外滩). The former is home to Shanghai's financial district whereas the latter showcases Shanghai's historical buildings and luxury shopping. Shanghai, China 中国，上海市   Aperture:  [f/3.4]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/800 sec]                  Focal Length:  [5.0 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]
云冈石窟 (Yungang Grottoes) These grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and showcase examples of ancient Chinese Buddhist rock carvings. Although some of the carvings have eroded with time, the detail on some of the better preserved examples is stunning. Yungang Grottoes near Datong, Shanxi province, China  中国，山西省，大同市附近，云冈石窟   Aperture:  [f/4.1]                  Shutter Speed:  [1/500 sec]                  Focal Length:  [7.6 mm]                  ISO:  [100]                   Camera:  [Panasonic DMC-TZ5]                   Lens:  [N/A]