Men’s Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics

“From Saint-Denis to the world stage: Rugby Sevens lit up the Stade de France during the 2024 Olympics. All images shot on an iPhone 15, capturing the intensity on the pitch and the pulse of the Olympic crowd.”

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Stade de France – 2024 Summer Olympics, Multiple Men’s Rugby Sevens Matches; Saint-Denis, France

Let The Games Begin!

“Standing inside Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics felt like being plugged directly into the heartbeat of world football. Spain vs. Uzbekistan wasn’t just a match, it was a collision of styles, chants, and raw Olympic energy bouncing off the old Parisian stands.”

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Parc des Princes – 2024 Summer Olympics, Spain vs. Uzbekistan; Paris, France

The Pantheon and The Pendulum

“My first visit to the Pantheon – one of France’s most cherished monuments and a mausoleum for some of their most cherished cultural and political figures. You can’t forget the famous Foucault’s Pendulum as well, a centerpiece of this Pantheon.”

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: The Pantheon; Paris, France

Musee d’Orsay

After nine years since my last trip to Paris, I returned in the Summer of 2024 to enjoy some sights like Musee d’Orsay but also for the Summer Olympics!

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Musee d’Orsay, Paris, France

Chateau Soutard

One of the biggest vineyards in the Bourdeaux wine growing region of France: Chateau Soutard was a delightful winery to visit on a trip to France in the Summer of 2024.

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Chateau Soutard; Saint-Émilion, Gironde, France

Saint-Émilion

A pleasant and fulfilling visit to one of France’s great wine growing regions just an hour outside of Bordeaux in southwestern France. A Sideways movie sequel kind of day drinking good wine with nice food on a sunny Summer day.

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Saint-Émilion, Gironde, France

Grande Dune du Pilat (The Great Dune of Pilat)

Enjoyed a visit to one of France’s most visited natural destinations, which is the highest and largest sand dunes in Europe. Photos taken in July of 2024 during my visit there.

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Dune du Pilat; Arcachon, France

Bienvenue à Bordeaux

My first voyage to Bordeaux, France, a key stop on any wine lover’s journey through the southwestern region of the country. A beautiful and vibrant city with amazing food and wine (of course).

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Up In The Air; Bordeaux, France

Celebrating the 4th of July at Navy Yard in DC

Enjoying an early baseball at Nationals Park followed in the evening with rooftop fireworks in Navy Yard for July 4th, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Navy Yard and Nationals Park; Washington, District of Columbia

The Hold Steady Live At The 9:30 Club

“A raucous and riveting live performance by one of my favorite Rock bands, The Hold Steady, in Washington DC live during the Summer of 2024 at the 9:30 Club venue.”

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: 9:30 Club – Music Venue; Washington, District of Columbia