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After leaving the high mountain slopes of Popova Å apka, we slowly drive toward one of the most beautiful lakes in the Balkans: Lake Ohrid. The winding road leads us through a landscape that gradually opens up, until suddenly the deep blue of the lake appears in the distance. High above the water we arrive at the wonderful Paradise Nest Guesthouse, perched on the mountainside overlooking the entire lake. The small houses are beautifully built of wood and blend perfectly into the natural surroundings. From the terrace the view is truly breathtaking: the vast lake stretches toward the horizon, framed by soft mountain ranges that slowly fade into the blue distance. The family who runs the guesthouse is incredibly warm and hospitable, making you feel welcome immediately. The narrow road leading up the hillside winds along the slope and is a bit rough in places, but by driving slowly it is still manageable without a 4Ć4. Along the way we stop several times to enjoy the stunning panorama over Ohrid and the lake. The town lies along the shore, with its many red roofs spreading out beneath the old fortress on the hill. Lake Ohrid is one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe and is estimated to be more than one million years old. Because of its remarkable age, the lake is home to hundreds of unique plant and animal species that exist nowhere else in the world. Together with the historic town, the region forms a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city of Ohrid is known for its many ancient churches, narrow streets, and the impressive Fortress of Tsar Samuel, which towers high above the lake. From the hills, the town almost seems to float between the mountains and the water ā a place where history, nature and light come together. Standing here above the lake, looking out over Ohrid and the endless blue water, you quickly understand why this place has managed to enchant travelers for centuries.
After leaving the mountain slopes of Popova Å apka, we slowly descend toward the deep blue waters of Lake Ohrid. High above the lake we stay at the beautiful Paradise Nest Guesthouse, where wooden cabins overlook one of the oldest lakes in Europe. From the hillside the view over Ohrid and its red-roofed houses beneath the old fortress is simply breathtaking. Location: Ohrid, Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia.
Na het verlaten van de hoge berghellingen van Popova Å apka rijden we langzaam richting Ć©Ć©n van de mooiste meren van de Balkan: het Meer van Ohrid. De slingerende weg voert ons door een landschap dat steeds opener wordt, tot plots het diepe blauw van het meer in de verte verschijnt. Hoog boven het water komen we aan bij het geweldige Paradise Nest Guesthouse, dat tegen de berghelling ligt met uitzicht over het hele meer. De kleine huisjes zijn prachtig van hout gebouwd en passen perfect in de natuurlijke omgeving. Vanaf het terras is het uitzicht werkelijk adembenemend: het enorme meer strekt zich uit tot aan de horizon, omlijst door zachte bergketens die langzaam in het blauw verdwijnen. De familie die het guesthouse runt is bijzonder gastvrij en behulpzaam, waardoor je je meteen welkom voelt. De smalle weg naar boven slingert langs de helling en is hier en daar wat ruw, maar met rustig rijden nog net te doen zonder 4x4. Onderweg stoppen we meerdere keren om te genieten van het prachtige panorama over Ohrid en het meer. Het stadje ligt langs de oever, met zijn vele rode daken die zich uitstrekken onder de oude vesting op de heuvel. Het Meer van Ohrid behoort tot de oudste en diepste meren van Europa en is naar schatting meer dan Ć©Ć©n miljoen jaar oud. Door deze enorme leeftijd leven er honderden unieke planten- en diersoorten die nergens anders ter wereld voorkomen. Samen met de historische stad vormt het gebied een UNESCO Werelderfgoed. De stad Ohrid staat bekend om haar vele oude kerken, smalle straatjes en de indrukwekkende vesting van Tsaar Samuel, die hoog boven het meer uittorent. Vanaf de heuvels lijkt het stadje bijna te zweven tussen de bergen en het water ā een plek waar geschiedenis, natuur en licht samenkomen. Wanneer je hier boven het meer staat en uitkijkt over Ohrid en het eindeloze blauwe water, begrijp je meteen waarom deze plek al eeuwenlang reizigers weet te betoveren.
Karon Viewpoint ā One of the most famous viewpoints, overlooking the bays of Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon.
"Thinking about Portreath Friday." The message was accompanied by a screenshot of a weather forecast that promised some bracing conditions for anyone who was prepared to get wet and risk a certain amount of seawater coming into contact with their camera if they didn't keep their wits about them. It took me about half a second to consider my options before replying that I would be there.
The previous conversation on Whatsapp with my daughter Nicky had centred on the relative merits of varying brands of vegetarian chorizo style sausages, so this was a bit of a departure. Probably a good thing because seascape photography is surely a broader subject with a more enduring conversation potential than meat substitute products.
I hadn't been to Portreath recently, even though it's so close to home, passing the summer crowds and heading along the coast in favour of the wilder and more open Gwithian and the increased opportunities for solitude that it brings. But when there's weather like this, Portreath Monkey Hut at high tide becomes a magnet to me. As the nights close in it's also one of only two places I can really get to after work now. Another week or two and I'll be limited to weekends unless I want to try some more astro-photography on a freezing cold night.
Surprisingly, and to our relief in this era of social distancing we had the place to ourselves, hiding behind the big wall that protects us from the elements here, occasionally popping up like meerkats to scan the horizon and hastily steal a shot from the driving elements that were coming straight at us. At one point a man stood on the quay below us, and before we could say anything a huge roller dumped its contents all over him, chasing him back along the yards to the relative safety of the inner harbour area. Every so often a substantial plume of spray and foam would rise into the air, giving us a split second to turn our backs and guard our precious camera equipment as it landed all over us. At least we were in a safe place, despite what misgivings the scene might be offering you.
And so for a while we watched the light fade as Storm Alex, the first of the season and named by our friends from across the Channel in France, battered the coast. As ever I couldn't resist trying a slightly longer exposure despite the rain and seaspray coming straight at us on the back of a fierce wind. With the trusty shower cap resting on top of the camera I dialled in my settings and tried my best to compose the image. Choosing the moment to expose the camera to the world and take a shot before quickly replacing the shower cap was one of pure chance, although I did manage to grab a small collection of images that I could barely see on my screen. Processing the RAW files also proved difficult and this is one of many versions of the same shot that I'm still struggling with.
But what I love is the drama, with the ever photographed monkey hut almost disappearing into the white water around it. I can't think of a better way to spend a Friday evening than trying to capture an image of the elemental fury around me. This is the Cornwall I love. Wild, brooding and ever changing in its moods where every outing brings challenges and my waterproofs are always in the car. The winter months are often seemingly endless, but if they bring out a passion you can completely lose yourself in, then what's not to love about them?
Glacier National Park never has one moment that cant curprise you...One of the quintessential views of the park...with those beautiful wild flowers
A breathtaking sunrise over the Swiss Alps, where golden morning light illuminates rolling green hills, rustic wooden cabins, a tranquil lake, and majestic mountain peaks. Captured during the golden hour, this peaceful alpine landscape showcases the timeless beauty of Switzerlandās natural scenery.
What a lucky day... just minutes after we left from a pride of lions that hunted down an elephant that night, I saw this young leopard drinking at the Khwai River | Botswana
My first sunset in the Dolomites š
After a full day winding through fiery autumn forests and mirror-like lakes, I finally arrived at the iconic Passo Giau. And then this happened.
Standing here as the sky slowly shifted from gold to pink to deep blue, surrounded by these monumental peaks, I felt completely overwhelmed, in the best way possible. A mix of gratitude, awe, and disbelief that a place like this truly exists.
Silence, crisp air, and a landscape so vast it makes you feel smallā¦ yet incredibly alive.
One of those moments you donāt just see, you feel, and carry with you forever.
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Murchison Falls | Uganda
During a boat trip on the nile we were able to witness this Fisheagle, catching a big tilapia and resting just in front of our boat on a dead branch.
Kazinga Channel | Uganda
Close-Up Potrait of a massive Elephant Bull, standing on the shores of the Kazinga Channel in Uganda. Nothing says POWER so clearly as these animals.
In the blue immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, where the land bids farewell to the continent and embraces the sea, hides an unspoilt paradise - Praia da Alagoa, on the island of Flores, in the Azores, where time slows down and nature reveals itself in all its purity: the vibrant green of the vegetation, the volcanic black of the rocks and the deep blue of the sea intertwine in a unique harmony. A refuge where the wind whispers ancient stories and the sea sings songs of eternity.