New Prints

Over the weekend Helen and I printed and framed the above photographs which were taken during recent holidays abroad.  The top photograph is of D-Hotel in Namba, Osaka.  Taken from a side street looking up at the rear of the building I was struck by its strong and brutal presence and yet intrigued by its orderly and purposeful composition.  The next is from a temple near Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto; it was winter when we were there and the grounds were lush and cosy.  Kyoto is beautiful, I can't wait to return.  In the middle is a courtyard view of The Datai on Langkawi Island in Malaysia.  If you stay anywhere at Langkawi stay here, it is pricy but is is worth every penny.  The next photograph was taken while cruising around Halong Bay in Vietnam.  This place is spectacular rain or shine.  If you manage to get away from the hordes of tourists it can be quiet, mysterious, somewhat eerie and the perfect place to hide away for a few days.  The bottom image was taken on the porch of Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  One of two buildings in the Carcosa Seri Negara grounds, this hotel is a great place for lunch, dinner or simply for a fine afternoon tea.  We hope to return someday.