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Stephen Kelly Creative
Hi, I'm Stephen Kelly, a writer, editor, photographer and graphic designer living in beautiful San Francisco, CA, USA. Amongst the things I love are writing, photography, movies, music, fitness, travel, Batman, all things Australian, food and fun, all of which I hope to reflect in this here blog. Welcome aboard ... now let's get busy!
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Blue
With the abrupt, unfortunate end of WordPress’ Weekly Photo Challenge, my blog friend Patti Moed and others have taken up the photography challenge mantle with their new weekly Lens-Artist Challenge, and here’s my first contribution. This week’s theme is blue … Continue reading
Posted in Lens-Artists, Photography, San Francisco, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography
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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Close
When traveling by rail in Japan, things often get a little too close for comfort, like this subway train car in Kyoto! Check out Ailsa’s Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack for more things up close and personal.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Numbers
Two, four, six, eight … who do we appreciate? NUMBERS!!! For more clever enumerations, or to add your own, visit this week’s edition of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Numbers.
When in Japan: Discovering Osaka
This being my first trip to Osaka, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew some things about the city (like the magnificent Osaka Castle, below), but I must confess that I know so much more about Tokyo. In fact, … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Kyoto, Let's Go Japan!, Osaka, Photography, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Travel
Tagged Japan, Osaka, Photography, Stephen Kelly Photography, Travel
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When In Japan: It’s Cherry Blossom Season!
While any excuse to visit Japan is good enough for me, having this year’s two-week adventure in Osaka and Kyoto coincide with the annual cherry blossom extravaganza gave this trip some extra luster. Traditionally, the cherry blossoms go into full … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dinnertime
I just returned from two weeks in Japan, Osaka and Kyoto specifically … two glorious weeks where dinnertimes were a dizzying array of authentic Japanese food, everything from sushi to ramen to shabu-shabu to my absolute favorite: tonkatsu, a breaded … Continue reading
Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Intense
It’s full-on autumn here in San Francisco, and typical of early October, our sunsets are like classical works of art. Each night it’s a different show as the low-setting sun turns the clouds and city all kinds of vibrant colors. … Continue reading
Posted in Ailsa’s Travel Theme, Photo Essay, Photo Gallery, Photography, San Francisco, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Travel Theme
Tagged Ailsa's Travel Theme, Dawn, Intense, Photography, San Francisco, Stephen Kelly Photography, Sunrise, Sunset, Twilight, Twin Peaks, Where's My Backack
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Tokyo On The Go: Street Art
Regular followers to my blog know that I love street art, and wherever I go I always have my eyes (and camera) peeled for interesting street art, especially in the cities that I visit. And Tokyo, of course, is no … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Let's Go Japan!, Photo Essay, Photo Gallery, Photography, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Street Art, Tokyo, Travel
Tagged Asakusa, Harajuku, Japan, Photography, Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Street Art, Tokyo, Tokyo On The Go, Travel
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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Connected
Even though it may be an abstract thing, music is perhaps one of the more powerful connectors in life. It can reconnect us with times, people and events from your past. It makes you feel connected to yourself by evoking … Continue reading
Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Dogs
They’re cute and they’re furry and they’ve got wet noses. They’re renowned for being man’s (and women’s) best friends and they have an amazing ability to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down. They’re loyal and trusting and they love … Continue reading