Field Notes
Jet Lag's Gift: Capturing Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo at Sunrise
Sometimes travel's disruptions create the best opportunities. My first morning in Rome, jet lagged and sleepless, I discovered Castel Sant'Angelo bathed in perfect pre-dawn light—a moment that taught me to embrace the unexpected gifts of early rising.
Celestial Circle: Christmas Tree Beneath Basel Messe's Architectural Wonder
What began as a Christmas market visit unexpectedly transformed into an architectural photography opportunity when I encountered Basel Messe's striking oculus. The perfect circular opening framing both sky and festive tree created an irresistible composition of geometry and celebration.
Convergence in Grey: Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge in Monochrome
Some call overcast days disappointing for photography, but as I crossed back from Düsseldorf, the moody skies created perfect conditions for this monochrome study of Cologne's iconic skyline, where Gothic spires meet industrial arches, and a tiny rowing crew provided the serendipitous human element.