Photographer's Travel Blog
Travel blog of Mark Anning, travel writer & photographer since 1977.
Currently editing & publishing Paris photo stories during Covid-19 2021-2022.
Master of Photography reading list
Here's a curated reading list for a Masters of Photography, compiled by a 50 year career professional photographer covering photojournalism and street photography, fashion...
A New Home for Mona Lisa at the Louvre
In the heart of Paris, beneath the bustling streets and the hushed whispers of art enthusiasts, lies a proposal that could redefine how the...
Vivid Sydney Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas
Illuminating Humanity: Vivid Sydney 2024 Unveils Spectacular Displays of Light, Music, and Ideas Welcome to Vivid Sydney 2024, where the city transforms into a mesmerizing...
Street Photographer’s To Do List for Paris
This street photographer's guide to the 20 arrondissements of Paris is a working document while I study photography in probably the most photogenic city...
Exploring the Vibrant Artist Scene: Belleville, Paris
Paris, the city of love, lights, and art, has long been a beacon for creative souls seeking inspiration and recognition. While iconic neighborhoods like...
The Phenomenon of Everyone’s a Photographer Now
Photography Thesis: The Democratization of Photography: Exploring the Phenomenon of Everyone's a Photographer Now Abstract: In the contemporary digital era, the proliferation of smartphones and...
A damned fine cup of coffee in Paris – Bar L’Entrepot’s
Looking for a decent coffee in Paris is a regular topic in many expatriate groups, so when you find a good barista in France,...
Spring in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in Paris
Sitting inside for months over winter is an endurance test for locals and visitors from the tropics. Sitting inside I vowed that when...
The artists from Belleville, Gainsbourg & Piaf
The artists from Belleville include Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier who debuted at La Java jazz club and Serge Gainsbourg spent a lot of...
The Paris Commune: Echoes of Revolution in Belleville
In the annals of history, few events have stirred the passions of the proletariat and challenged the status quo quite like the Paris Commune...