Architecture & People gallery: a photographic odyssey

Kia ora and welcome to this gallery. It's contents invites you to explore captivating architecture, and the vibrant stories of people encountered across the world and New Zealand. Each image is a window into a moment of discovery, crafted to inspire your own sense of wanderlust.      

These images are arranged randomly rather than chronologically. This layout highlights specific moments in time while creating an engaging page design.

Faces and stories from afar

Among my favourite captures are the faces of people. Whether it's a fleeting glance or a shared smile, these interactions tell compelling stories. Each person encountered on my travels adds a unique thread to the tapestry of the journey, creating a deeper connection to the places I visit. They embody the heart of wanderlust.

Moroccan guy with his pet Ball Python at the Lagos Cultural Festival, Portugal 🇵🇹 & Morocco 🇲🇦 

Architectural wonders 

Architecture speaks volumes about history and culture. From grand cathedrals to humble dwellings, these structures hold stories within their walls. I am fascinated by how light plays on their forms, revealing details that transport you through time. It's a privilege to capture their enduring beauty and share their narratives with you.

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru.  🇵🇪 

This ornate structure of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a traditional Thai temple featuring intricate Lanna-style architecture, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 🇹🇭 

Jay Redfeather’s workshop and custom leatherwork shop, 'Open Road Cowboy',  located on Route 66, in Williams, Arizona, USA. 🇺🇸 

The Acropolis; raising up from the center of Athens a fortified limestone plateau topped with the Parthenon and several other archeological monuments. Greece 🇬🇷. 

Using a chainsaw to cut live-edge slabs from massive Monkey Pod  logs at Baan Tawai Village near Chiang Mai,  Thailand. Note his steel-capped safety boots! 🇹🇭 

San Antonio de Areco, Argentina, gaucho territory - note his hat (beret) in this photo. 🇦🇷 

The Mermaid Inn in Rye, East Sussex, England is a historic, 15th-century inn located on the famous Mermaid Street, known for its quirky, timber-framed houses with picturesque charm. It boasts Norman cellars dating back to 1156 and has been rebuilt after being burnt down by French raiders in 1377. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 

Church of San Francisco in Salta, Argentina. It is known for its distinct red and yellow terracotta facade, which makes it a standout feature in the city. 🇦🇷 

Statue of Richard the Lionheart, who reigned from 1189 to 1199 is in the Old Palace Yard outside the Palace of Westminster, London. - a fine example of Gothic architecture. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 

TSS Earnslaw, a 1912 Edwardian vintage twin screw steamer plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu and here returning to base Queenstown, New Zealand. She is he only remaining commercial passenger-carrying coal-fired steamship in the southern hemisphere. 🇳🇿

A traditional Thai long-tail boat (ruea hang yao), recognizable by its slender wooden hull and decorated prow. With friendly captain. The colourful fabrics tied to the bow are traditional decorations meant to honor sea spirits and bring good luck for safe travels. Thailand 🇹🇭 

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque at night, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey. Built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I, it is a significant example of Ottoman architecture. Turkey 🇹🇷 

Native American Indian silversmith within a street market in Buenos Aires, Argentina. So friendly and exceptionally skilled at his craft. 🇦🇷 

Bangkok's klorng (canals) from a longboat. Experiencing how the inhabitants live. Do you get that sinking feeling? Thailand. 🇹🇭 

Custom CNC made signs. Tauranga, New Zealand. 🇳🇿 

The Beatles ‘LOVE’ by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage, Las Vegas. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Wow what a spectacle! 🇺🇸 

Naval architecture, The Resilient Lady cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, entering my home Port of Tauranga, New Zealand on 11th January 2025. 🇳🇿 

Classic maimai (camouflaged shelter used for duck shooting). Viewed on our 6.5kms walk around Lake Ngaroto, Waikato, New Zealand. 🇳🇿 

John Krejsa, my old foreman at Whisstocks boat yard, Woodbridge, England. Down below on his yacht 'Mist' an Albert Strange design, originally  built in 1907. John spent a decade meticulously restoring the vessel in Woodbridge.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 

Night shot of Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima (Church of Our Lady of Fatima) in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪 

We got lost in Palermo's art scene and explored its creative hubs and street art hotspots. We marveled at the colorful murals, and quirky creations. Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 

Palácio da Regaleira, is in the fairytale town of Sintra among the Portuguese mountains. 🇵🇹 

Elderly, Tày gentleman from Sa Pa in Northern Vietnam. 🇻🇳