Showing posts with label United Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United Kingdom. Show all posts

Jan 11, 2024

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England

A few visuals of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, a modern reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 along the south bank of the Thames River in London, UK

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London

Shakespeares Globe Theatre London



Jan 1, 2024

2023: Top Photo Essays of the Year

Suffice it to say, my feed was pretty documentary heavy in 2023, but I still found time to release some major travel shoots throughout the year. It's once again quite a mixed bag of locations, which is a nice reminder of just how much this aspect of my career has grown over the decade.

The 10 images shown here represent complete photo essays that were released on the Editing Luke site in 2023 - ranked as the 10 most viewed collections on the site this year. 
Thank you all for coming on this ride with me. Here's to continued adventures in 2024!

10. A visit with the Statue of Liberty




9. Capturing iconic London views from the Royal Leonardo Hotel




8. Inside the German Spy Museum in Berlin




7. A stay at Winnipeg's iconic Fort Garry 




6. The Big Donut: Randy's Donuts




5. Trying the best scotch at the Balmoral in Edinburgh, Scotland




4. Inside the Academy Museum in Los Angeles




3. A stay at the Watergate in Washington DC




2. Climbing the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City




1. Sunsets & Cowboy Baths: Camping out in a vintage trailer in Joshua Tree National Park 



Jul 24, 2023

A Glass of Scotch at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh

Before we even arrived in Scotland I had made it clear that I wanted to get a glass of scotch at the whisky bar in the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. It just seemed like an iconic thing to do. If you're unfamiliar, the Balmoral has been a fixture along Princes Street in Scotland's capital since opening in 1902, and to this day is one of Edinburgh's most recognizable landmarks.

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar



What I hadn't anticipated over our stay in Scotland, however, was just how much whisky / scotch I would end up sampling. By our final night, not only had I had my fair share of variety already, but I had collected a mini-bars worth of small bottles to bring back home. The reason this is noteworthy is because looking back at this now, I can't remember exactly what kind of scotch I ended up having on that final night when I finally sat down in the Balmoral bar. 

I know I wrote it down, but have yet to find where I hid the note.

Memory loss seems a fitting end when making a point of sampling a lot of scotch in Scotland, I suppose. What I do remember is that the whisky I chose was aged 18 years, the Balmoral itself was incredibly beautiful, and the drink I had was by far the most expensive pour of all the variations I tried that trip. I may not remember the brand, but there's no denying I felt like a king in the castle that night in Edinburgh, Scotland.  

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh Scotland Scotch Whisky Bar


Jan 9, 2023

Fish & Chips in a London Pub

On what began to feel like a tour of British stereotypes, our visit to London, England wouldn't have been complete without all of the pub visits, all of the beer, and all of the variations on fish & chips we enjoyed around the city. What more do you really need?

London Pub Fish Chips Beer

London Pub Fish Chips Beer

London Pub Fish Chips Beer