Monthly Archives: March 2009

Surf’s UP!

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

A major storm in the North Atlantic pushed massive swells into the Caribbean, however the swells on the east coast of Barbados were unsurfable but awe inspiring. The waves were so huge that Bathsheba beach disappeared as they came ashore. … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Reflections

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

The Wynn and the Encore Hotels stand next to one another in Las Vegas.  They both have strikingly modern designs in a city that revels in replicating architecture found elsewhere.  The two hotels are so close together I could easily … Continue reading →

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COLD!!!!!!!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

I arrived in Chicago in February just in time for one of the worst blizzards of the 2007-2008 winter! However this picture is not what it seems. I was NOT out in the snow for this one.  I had  parked … Continue reading →

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A Table For Two?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

Ready and waiting for the evening dinner service, this table for two looks out on to the ocean on the South Coast of Barbados.  The settings in the background are actually reflections of the same setting from mirrors in the … Continue reading →

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Shower With A View!

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

While photographing a house for a client, the outdoor shower on the third floor caught my eye at sunset.  The shower’s location renders it completely private from prying eyes, but affords the bather a view across the St. George Valley … Continue reading →

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Sunrise

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Almost makes getting up this early in the morning worth it 🙂 http://www.lesliestjohn.com

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Lumber

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

One of the most challenging parts of working photography is that very often it’s NOT the exotic location, or sexy model, or interesting portrait. Most times the subject matter is more utilitarian in nature, which can make getting an interesting … Continue reading →

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On The Road To Berbice

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

One of the things that I remember most about the trip to Berbice is the long, long, long, long stretches of almost perfectly straight road. Seems like an invitation to speed if not for the intermittent cow sleeping in the … Continue reading →

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Vegas Baby!

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

If there is a place on Earth that is Disney World for Adults, Las Vegas is it! Just a walk up the strip is just pure entertainment before you ever reach a show or a casino. http://www.lesliestjohn.com

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Yes I did skip a day……(whoops!)

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Yes…. mea culpa, I did miss a day. Due to technical difficulties….(I went out last night) I didn’t post last night. However this morning I shot the Barbados Orchid Society Show which carried the theme “Orchids in Symphony” so the … Continue reading →

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