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The Adventures of Mr Flint —
another Australian in New York.
One Day In London
When London gives you a sunny Spring day - you make the most of it. I grabbed my camera and set off for a cross-city meander. From Hyde Park to Portobello Road, Chelsea to The Barbican and its brutalist architecture, it is always a pleasure to explore London and watch its people.
La Dolce Vita
For decades our Granny has been taking an annual pilgrimage to Italy, a place that has always held a special place in her heart. Through the course of her life, she has learned Italian and traveled across multiple timezones, flights, and 20+ hours of travel to get to her beloved Italy, determined to explore every inch possible - no mean feat for someone who is 93 years old.
The Big Easy
They call New Orleans The Big Easy, and after visiting I can see why. As a city steeped in such impactful American history - from French colonial times to the Civil War and its role in the Civil Rights movement, it’s interesting that New Orleans was dubbed with this name.
People of the Guggenheim
The Guggenheim Museum is a stimulating experience unlike any other gallery or museum I have walked through - however, it’s the people that make this space even more fascinating. The circular flow of the building sends visitors spiraling up to the heights of the building, giving me the perfect opportunity to observe their wonder and awe as they ascend.
A Quiet Country Road
A three-hour drive north of New York City found us in the small town of Windham for a weekend of skiing and relaxing. A record-breaking warm spell left us with barely enough snow to ski on but the sleep country road we stayed on definitely ticked the box for relaxing. Textured moss, quaint houses, babbling brooks, and rusty fences - a quiet country road.
Brooklyn Snow Day
From a sunny 14 degree (52F) Saturday to a snowy -2 degree (30F) Sunday - oh Global Warming, you’re such a joker! That being said the winds stayed at bay on Sunday meaning the low temps didn’t feel as bone-chilling as they can be so I took the opportunity to get out to shoot some photos using my little 24mm manual prime lens that I have been experimenting with. Here are some of my favourite shots from my wandering around Williamsburg.
Details in Dior
Recently we went to see the Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition. Exploring the creation and evolution of the Dior label I was amazed at how each head designer over the decades had brought their own unique aesthetic to the brand. While the exhibition itself was on such a grand scale it was the beautiful intricate detail in the dresses on display that really drew me into the experience.
Grace Farms
A few hours North of NYC we discovered Grace Farms - a non-for-profit community space with some incredible architectural chops. The main building called the River Building aligns with the landscape and topography of the land through its elegant design. Meandering across the hillside the continuous building houses multiple smaller buildings including a cafe, library, and auditorium.
Liberty & Justice for All.
On a cold winter’s day, we decided to venture out onto the waters of the New York Harbor and visit Lady Liberty to see what’s up. It’s always fun playing tourist in NYC and it was cool to be up close to the Statue of Liberty when I am so used to seeing her from such a distance. I last visited Liberty Island in 2008 and since then a lot has happened in the world which made me look at this experience through a new lens.
Discovering the Beauty of NYC.
As someone whose love for this city grew each time I visited - and ultimately moved here - I am always thinking about what makes this place so unique from other cities that I have visited, what is that intangible quality that NYC possesses that makes it feel so different and special? When someone asks me why do I love NYC, what would I tell them?
The Newport Cliff Walk
A weekend road trip to Rhode Island for some would conjure up images of relaxing on the beach, eating lobster, and sipping chilled rosé. For us, we decided to take the Cliff Walk. A semi-paved, semi- treacherous rock scramble along a clifftop to peek over fences at the lavish mansions of incredibly rich old-money Americans.
The Staten Island Ferry
When NYC starts to release its Covid grip what do you do that is fun, different but still outside and safe? You catch the Staten Island ferry! Free and orange, what is not to love?
Chinatown, New York City
Every city has a Chinatown, full of incredible restaurants and markets, colorful stores and merchants, and of course the vibrant people who bring their culture and traditions to this part of the city - making it one of the busiest and most exciting neighborhoods NYC has to offer.
The First Day Of Spring
And just like that the snow was gone, the temps climbed into the high teens (mid-sixties Fahrenheit) and the first day of Spring woke NYC from its lazy winter slumber.
Post No Bills
One of the things that makes Williamsburg so colourful are all the murals, posters and graffiti that decorate the streets. Every blank wall holds great potential for local artists, product advertising or a scrawled political statement. With every street explored and corner turned there is something to catch your eye, and it all changes every few weeks.
The Williamsburg Bridge
Three months after arriving in New York, living a life of limbo in temporary accommodation, we finally moved into our own little space of this big city in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located down by the East River our apartment block is adjacent to the Williamsburg Bridge, the lesser known sibling of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Hills of San Francisco
San Francisco is a surprisingly polorising city. From the weather to the people, it's a city that likes to show you both sides of the coin. While some aspects, like seeing the opulent town houses contrasted with the homelessness of some areas can be confronting, it is this fabric that gives San Francisco so much colour and life.
The Streets of New York City
When I arrive in a city my first impusle is to walk. Walk and explore. Discovering a new destination on foot to me is the best way to take in what a city has to offer. There is something special about walking around a corner and stumbling across a steet murual, an amazing wine bar or of course that perfect photo opportunity. So much can be easiliy missed when rushing by on a bus or train.
The Museums of New York City
When I am travelling overseas to postcard perfect cities all over the world my favourite thing to do is spend as much time as possible in dimmly lit rooms looking at dinosaur bones and ancient greek artifacts. Museums are my jam. I could spend hours or days exploring, making sure I see every last thing in every single room. And NYC offers some of the best museums I have had the pleasure to visit.
MONA: Hobart, Tasmania
A trip to Hobart really isn't complete without a visit to the Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA as it is more commonly known. Opened in January 2011, the museum is the exisiting private collection of Tasmanian millionaire David Walsh and also hosts collections from all over the world.