Cusco By Night and How Not to Get Pick Pocketed

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While visiting Cusco, Peru a few weeks ago Kongo wanted to get some night shots of the Plaza de Armas in the center of the old city.  This was going to be a bit of a trick because there are lots of people on the square who want to sell you souvenirs you don’t want, shine your shoes, or pick your pockets.   Continue reading “Cusco By Night and How Not to Get Pick Pocketed”

Waiting For The Light

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Kongo is inspired by the work of amateur San Diego photographer Mark Shimazu.  One of Mark’s photos that really dazzled Kongo was from a post Mark did about a month ago.  It was taken from Cabrillo Bridge in Balboa Park looking toward downtown San Diego just after sunset.  Check out Mark’s photo here.  So last evening Kongo packed his tripod and headed toward the park to see if he could do something similar.  His effort is shown above.  The streak of light is a Delta 757 on final approach to the airport.   Continue reading “Waiting For The Light”