N-Photo - The Nikon Magazine - UK (2019-12)

Expect the

unexpected

Inspiration can be found in every corner of the

world, however, it can pay dividends to pay

attention to your own doorstep... or balcony

stepped out of my

air-conditioned hotel into

what seemed like a sauna.

Within minutes I was

dripping with sweat.

The outside air

temperature was



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the best image from the entire trip was

taken from the comfort of my hotel

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Tom is an award-

winning professional

photographer, best

known for his

high-quality landscape

work for advertising,

editorial and design

clients. More info at:

http://www.tommackie.com

Tom found a way to shoot

this high-traffic tourist area

completely devoid of people.

Tom

Mackie

On Location