Around the World by Private Jet-January, 2016
Inle Lake fisherman using traditional fishing net E-M1 40-150mm Pro
I’d received a call from Ford at National Geographic Expeditions early in 2015, asking if I could do two, back-to-back “Around the World by Private Jet” trips. Amazing, incredible, outrageously cool, on and on, but two back-to-back? Then, he mentioned that Myanmar was included on the first trip, so it was an automatic “yes” from me. The old Burma, Myanmar has been on my list of places to see for a long time.
And, Myanmar did not disappoint. From the 3000+ temples around Bagan to the net fishermen and pagodas of Inle Lake, it was a visual sensory overload.
Elephant feeding in the Serengeti E-M1 40-150mm w/1.4 converter
Llama at Incan site of Saksaywaman, near Cusco, Peru E-M1 12-40mm
The Around the World (ATW) trip visits 10 iconic locations-and does an amazing job of getting one to that great place with a really thorough experience. Plus, the hotels are incredible…most regularly on the Conde Nast “Gold” list of great hotels. Add the incredible food and you have a wonderful and deep experience.
Every reason I signed on with Olympus over 10-years ago is constantly confirmed as almost all my work these days involves location/travel, and as I’ve harped on for so many years, the Olympus OM-D system couldn’t be any more perfect for the travel/location photographer. Lightweight, portable, incredible high-quality, and with a series of real-world lenses that address every need of the pro/high end photographer needing equipment that will fit the requirements of stunning quality…guess it sounds like I’m hooked…
Near Cusco, Peru EM-1 40-150mm Pro
Young woman at Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island with Moai behind her E-M1 12-40mm
Aha Tongariki on Easter Island, Moai site E-M1 12-40mm lens
Young couple posing “selfies” at Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island E-M1 12-40mm Pro
Samoan warriors tattoos being photographed E-M1 12-40mm
Sea turtle, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Olympus TG-4
Balloons fly over some of the thousands of the old Buddhist temples E-M1 40-150mm w/1.4 converter
Bagan region of Myanmar and some of the 1000’s of ancient Buddhist temples E-M1 40-150mm
Bagan region of Myanmar and Buddhist temples E-M1 40-150mm
Inle Lake in Myanmar and traditional fishing E-M1 40-150mm
Traditional balloon launch near Inle Lake, Myanmar E-M1 12-40mm Pro lens
Myanmar woman on Inle Lake, Myanmar E-M1 40-150mm
Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan region, Myanmar E-M1 7-14mm Pro
Young monks gaze at interior of Ananda Temple in Bagan region of Myanmar E-M1 7-14mm Pro lens
Taj Mahal appears out of morning fog, Agra, India E-M1 7-14mm Pro
Fog lifts on Side Mosque by Taj Mahal E-M1 12-40mm Pro
foggy morning at the Taj Mahal, Agra India E-M1 7-14mm Pro
Visitors at Taj Mahal E-M1 7-14mm Pro lens
Two sisters discuss being photographed at Agra Fort in India E-M1 12-40mm
Traditional Indian dancers, Agra, India E-M1 12-40mm Pro
Impala reacting to noise in Serengeti, Tanzania E-M1 40-150mm Pro lens
Impala in the Serengeti E-M1 40-150mm Pro lens
Marabou storks in Serengeti E-M1 40-150mm w/ 1.4 converter
Serengeti lion pride cubs E-M1 75-300mm
Bedouin at High Place, overlooking Wadi Araba, near Monastery at Petra, Jordan E-M1 12-40mm Pro
With his dogs, overlooking Wadi Araba E-M1 12-40mm Pro
Desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan-“Lawrence of Arabia” and “The Martian” were filmed here. E-M1 12-40mm Pro
Bedouin in desert tent in Wadi Rum, Jordan E-M1 7-14mm Pro
Marrakech woman, in Morocco E-M1 12-40mm Pro
Man who keeps fire going in “Farnatchi (furnace) that heats water in public baths. E-M1 12-40mm Pro
