Blog
There are literally hundreds of photography websites out there that provide reviews of digital camera gear, latest camera launches, buyers guides, etc etc. But over the years, whenever I want to see what’s new with camera gear, I’ve found myself going back to but a handful. These are sites that focus primarily on photography gear, [...]
I’m working on some final touches for a group of fine art photo cards and christmas cards boxed in groups of 4 & 12 that will be offered for the holidays (and beyond.) Themes will include some local favorites, such as Mount Rainier photos & classic Pacific Northwest images as well as general landscape/scenic images [...]
I miss fall in New England. There’s a reason so many make their way to Vermont, New Hampshire and western Massachusetts to experience the kaleidoscope of colors that blanket the rolling hills and quaint towns. But thankfully, here in the pacific northwest, we too can experience the magic of fall. And I suppose it could [...]
The itinerary: Seattle > San Francisco > Kauai > Vietnam > Laos > Thailand > Vietnam > San Francisco > Seattle A sample of photos:
You’ve seen it many times before, in magazines, calendars and postcards. A surreal-looking sun sinking below the horizon or sliding behind a mountain peak, streaks of light emanating from the center. Last time I checked, I didn’t think those streaks were natural, so how did the photographer do this? You might be thinking a fancy [...]
Mackie Images is now offering a unique service for all professional photographers – image seo, local search marketing (listen up wedding photographers) and social media strategy. More coming shortly…but in the meantime, see what I’m offering HERE
As a photographer, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to improve how my images are displayed on the web. Think about it, have you ever come across this amazing gallery of images but been slightly turned off by the fact that you could only view small thumbnails? Conversely, you may stumble onto some average-looking [...]
I’ve been a Photoshop user since I picked up my first digital SLR many many years ago. Recently though, I made the switch to Adobe’s Lightroom software to manage my image workflow. So far I really like it, but there is a lot to learn, and learning takes time. In an effort to help others [...]
Things work differently in Saigon, Vietnam. Think he has a license?
When one thinks of traveling in Vietnam, you’re more likely to imagine floating down the Mekong River in a dug out canoe than dodging towering karst formations in a sea kayak while enjoying the tranquil waters of Bai Tu Long Bay. I’m here to say, change your perceptions of Vietnam. Yes, go for the culture, [...]
Of the many majestic places to visit in Washington State, the Olympic Peninsula is surely one of them. Whether you’re looking for glacier-clad peaks to climb, tranquil wilderness trails to hike, or secluded beaches to comb, it’s all there. This past weekend my wife and I met some friends at Hobuck Beach, located just south [...]
Not only are their thousands of motorbikes on the roads in Vietnam, but the cargo is often pretty entertaining…
We really enjoyed visiting Hoi Ann, in cental Vietnam. A Unesco World Heritage site, the old town offers some truly great opportunities for photography as much of the area retains its 15th – 19th century architecture. Photographers must get up very early to shoot though, because as soon as the sun crests, which was around [...]
My wife and I just returned from another trip down to Hood River and the “Gorge”. She had some wind surfing lessons to finish up, while I used the opportunity to jump back on the water after a long multi-year hiatus and continue my desperate attempt at jibing and tacking with the rest of the [...]
Where else can you mountain bike on the side of an active volcano? The mountain bike trails that skirt the site of past Mt St Helens eruptions are truly one-of-a-kind. I don’t know of any other place in the US, if not the world, that offers such a unique and inspiring ride. View More Mt [...]
Nothing can really prepare you for the streets of Saigon, Vietnam, where crossing the street is truly a risky venture. There really are no rules of the road here. Everything goes. The below video clip was shot with a Canon G9, which was a great back-up camera by the way
The Mighty Mekong. You may never have been there physically, but I bet you could conjure up an image pretty quickly if asked, maybe an exotic land where a thick jungle slips into a slow-moving mystical river, a place where tiny villages are hidden from everyone & everything. Well, toss in a lot of brown, [...]
Located at an elevation of 4500 ft (1500 meters) Dalat, Vietnam, provides a much needed respite from the searing heat seen elsewhere in the country. It’s a land of rolling hills covered in towering pines, while hidden valleys reveal fields of artichokes and small rice-growing operations. It’s also one of the few spots in Vietnam [...]
After maybe a week traveling through the Mekong region and southern coast of Vietnam, I realized something about the food there. It’s all extremely fresh. I mean really fresh, as in it was killed that day (maybe the day prior) or pulled from the garden that morning. It’s kind of funny really, because here we [...]
Ok, so I’ve been a bit behind on updating the site with photos and harrowing travel stories from SE Asia. The truth is, there haven’t been any harrowing stories (thankfully) except for one minor motorbike accident in Dalat, Vietnam, and a small mountain bike crash Jeannine suffered on the dirt roads of Koh Phangnan, Thailand. [...]
Until I feel comfortable snapping photographs at will of this downright crazy (I mean that in a good way) part of the world, I thought I’d share one photograph and one short video (if it can upload) that, in some respects, capture the essence of this captivating city in southern Vietnam.
From one tropical paradise to the next. Here are some parting shots from our stay in Kaua’i. On to Vietnam and other corners of SE Asia. We spent the week wondering in and around Hanalei Bay Paddle boarding is absolutely huge in Hawaii
Hanalei Bay, near the Nepali Coast
Is paradise real? Subscribe to my photo blog and be the first to see new images What would Hawaii be without palm trees?
About
Award-winning adventure photographer Ian Mackie moved to the Pacific Northwest 10 years ago, leaving behind the suburbs of Massachusetts in search of higher mountains, desolate trails and deeper snow.
Stay Connected
Design by Graph Paper Press. All content © 2012 by Mackie Images