a big wind a’blowin

China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said on Tuesday night it has launched a level-three disaster control emergency response to cope with tropical storm Kammuri.

walking into the urban sunrise – a photo essay

It started with this: I had been meaning to get out at dawn, to shoot from somewhere other than my balcony. If I were brave, I could count the images I’ve posted, all shot from my balcony/sniper’s nest. Mrs. Stevo and a classmate (who I would interview later in the morning) were sharing the bed….

Guilin Tower: A tale of photo lighting

Reconnaissance is important, any military-type or pre-sale shopper will agree. Photographically onquering the Guilin tower was no different. On my summer trip to Guilin I did a little scouting before snapping away. On a map, on my cheap hostel bed, I plotted what I wanted to shoot, and then went for a little walk. A…