Sunset at Glenelg Jetty, Adelade, South Australia, Australia
"Never look back unless you are planning to go that way" H.D. Thoreau. An old shot taken of a pelican flying over Long Jetty on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. It was taken with Fuji Velvia slide film. The subtlety film gave to sunsets is somewhat lost in the extreme dynamic range of the digital age.
Seventeenth century mansions line the canals throughout Amsterdam. Originating as a poor fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century due to its lead in developments of global trading technology. During that time, the city was the global centre for finance and trade and become the wealthiest city in the world. Ships sailed from Amsterdam to the Baltic Sea, North America, and Africa, as well as present-day Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Brazil, forming the basis of a worldwide trading network. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, from the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel.
