http://www.mattprestonphotography.com Travels with my camera Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:37:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/night-time-video-with-my-5d-mark-ii/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/night-time-video-with-my-5d-mark-ii/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:56:06 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=488 While travelling with my Canon 5D Mark ii I got to put it through it’s paces. Treking up and down mountains in hot and humid conditions, using it for both photography and videography. While on the island of Koh Phi Phi I got to really put it’s night time video capabilities to the test. Using my [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/night-time-video-with-my-5d-mark-ii/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cleo-and-kristy-photoshoot/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cleo-and-kristy-photoshoot/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:44:54 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=481 I had the pleasure of working with two very flexible models recently who had a very refreshing and clear idea of some of the shots they wanted to try. It’s always great to work with people with vision and makes for an interesting shoot. Blown Away – Matt Preston Far Flung – Matt Preston It was great to [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cleo-and-kristy-photoshoot/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/476/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/476/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:17:44 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=476 Within 2 days of being in Australia I got stuck right in and got out on the streets with some local photographers. It was a great opportunity to meet local people and feel much more a part of Sydney life than living in a hostel can offer you! The photowalk took place in Newtown and the [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/476/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/kuala-lumpur-malaysia/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:04:59 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=473 We had very little time in Kuala Lumpur and most of what we did were in places I couldn’t take my camera. Never the less we had a great time in KL and the few photos I did take I’m quite pleased with. Everyone takes photos of the Petronas towers, once the world’s tallest Skyscrapers. Unless [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/kuala-lumpur-malaysia/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cameron-highlands-malaysia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cameron-highlands-malaysia/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:55:41 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=470 The Cameron Highlands of Malaysia are absolutely stunning. Everything is photogenic here from the rolling hills of the tea plantations, to the Orang Asli villages dotted around the rain forest. Once again a chance to do some decent trekking and meet local people. Through a Child’s Eyes – Matt Preston Protective Sister – Matt Preston Village Sports – [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/cameron-highlands-malaysia/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/penang-malaysia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/penang-malaysia/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:26:23 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=462 Our first stop in Malaysia was a real surprise. Having come from the party island of Phuket in Thailand it was nice to be somewhere a bit more relaxed. Georgetown on Penang Island in the North West of Malaysia is a very colonial city with some of the best food we’ve ever eaten! Turn Left at [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/penang-malaysia/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-lanta-thailand/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-lanta-thailand/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:26:06 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=458 Our time in Koh Lanta, one of the biggest islands on the west coast of Thailand, was a relaxing one. After discovering the wonderfully secluded “Sunflower Spa & Bungalow” hotel we settled in to what really did feel like “home” and enjoyed the wonderful service of our host, Norman. Hidden Gems – Matt Preston Sunset Palms – [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-lanta-thailand/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-phi-phi-thailand/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-phi-phi-thailand/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:25:00 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=450 We had 9 days in Phi Phi which as it turned out was just the right amount! Some days were lost due to hangovers from partying until the early hours the night before. Other days were lost due to 24 sickness bugs. On the whole though our time in Phi Phi was great. The Hour Glass [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/koh-phi-phi-thailand/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/krabi-thailand/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/krabi-thailand/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:04:23 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=445 Here’s a few shots from my visit to the Railay beaches of Krabi. Long Boat to Railay – Matt Preston Krabi Rocks – Matt Preston Krabi is on mainland Thailand but has a few beaches only accessible by long boat. They’re very resort like these days but there’s still a few great bars and bungalows you can stay [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/krabi-thailand/feed/ 2 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/bangkok-thailand/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/bangkok-thailand/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:26 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=440 With only 1 full day in Bangkok after some itinerary rearrangements we had little time to acclimatise to the hustle and bustle of a major city. Bangkok certainly does take some adjusting after the relative calm of Chiang Mai. Wat Pho, the famous temples in the heart of Bangkok are of course a must for all [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/bangkok-thailand/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/chiang-mai-thailand/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/chiang-mai-thailand/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:54:51 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=435 Chiang Mai gave us two very different experiences. The urban city feel gave us all the amenities we could ever need. The Loi Krathong festival also known as the Water Festival was an amazing experience with lots of great photo opportunities. But for me the trekking was the most rewarding. Meeting villagers in rural areas [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/chiang-mai-thailand/feed/ 5 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/the-life-of-a-travel-photographer/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/the-life-of-a-travel-photographer/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:13:12 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=433 As all of my blogs recently have been image centric I thought I’d take the time out to write a little more and update you on how things are going. Firstly I can’t emphasise enough how right this adventure is to embark on. Already I’ve produced not only work I’m very proud of but work [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/the-life-of-a-travel-photographer/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/angkor-wat-cambodia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/angkor-wat-cambodia/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:43:23 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=427 Without doubt Angkor Wat is one of the most beautiful human feats of engineering ever constructed. Built over a 300 year period and lost from sight for over 700 years, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are now one of the world’s most marveled buildings and rightly so. Angkor Sunrise – Matt Preston Waking up for [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/angkor-wat-cambodia/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/battambang-cambodia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/battambang-cambodia/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:31:40 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=424 Our 2 full days in Battambang were a surprising treat. The city itself doesn’t offer much for tourists which keeps most of them away. Those that do venture this far get the chance to tour local villages with moto guides. Rice Paper Expert – Matt Preston Fish Sauce Factory – Matt Preston Chop Chop – Matt Preston Most people [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/battambang-cambodia/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/phnom-penh-cambodia/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/phnom-penh-cambodia/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:35:39 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=420 After 3 weeks in Vietnam we were excited to be entering a new country and our first port of call was Phnom Penh. The business, political and monarchical centre of the country. It’s a bustling city with much to offer. It’s also a stark reminder of darker times as a short trip to the Killing [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/phnom-penh-cambodia/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/mekong-delta-veitnam/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/mekong-delta-veitnam/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:01:05 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=416 The Mekong Delta is known locally as the 9 Dragon River as it has 9 tributaries leading in to the sea. Apart from being a beautiful place filled with small islands, canals and massive mouths where tributaries join, it’s also home to hundreds of thousands of very busy people all chugging up and down the [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/mekong-delta-veitnam/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/saigon-vietnam/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/saigon-vietnam/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:34:00 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=411 Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City is definitely the most western influenced city in Vietnam. All the big hotel chains are here along with an abundance of “Vietnam War” related museums, monuments and war affected beggars. Reunification Palace, Saigon – Matt Preston Empty Chairs, Defiant Star – Matt Preston The Reunification Palace is definitely worth a [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/saigon-vietnam/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hoi-an-vietnam/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hoi-an-vietnam/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:52:05 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=406 Apologies for the delay in posting new blogs. I’ve been far too busy enjoying myself! Never fear as I have time to catch up a little now. Hoi An is somewhere I’d never personally heard of before. It was high up on my wife’s itinerary though as it’s famous for it’s tailors, of which there are [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hoi-an-vietnam/feed/ 1 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hue-vietnam/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hue-vietnam/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:57:14 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=403 On the face of it Hue isn’t a particularly pretty city. It’s dragon boats parked up by the river and it’s wide winding and relatively quiet streets (compared to Hanoi) make it much more inviting though. There seems to be more tourism here which is surprising. One major pull is the Citadel in the center [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/hue-vietnam/feed/ 0 http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/halong-bay-vietnam/ http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/halong-bay-vietnam/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:30:25 +0000 Matt Preston http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/?p=400 Halong Bay is on everyone’s itinerary when traveling through Vietnam. It’s a world heritage site and it’s natural beauty is staggering. The sheer scale of the tourist operation is pretty intense too. Thousands of junk boats constantly picking up and dropping off more tourists. Thankfully once you’ve left the port there’s plenty of room for [...]]]> http://www.mattprestonphotography.com/halong-bay-vietnam/feed/ 1