Olympics Basketball in Lille

Catching two back to back group stage Olympics basketball matches at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The teams included Australia, Spain, Germany, and Japan during the initial week of play.

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Pierre Mauroy Stadium; Lille, France during the 2024 Summer Olympics

Olympics Fever in Paris

“Strolling around the different arrondissements in Paris, which have been turned into staging grounds, country houses, supportive banners, and other festivities related to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.”

Camera: iPhone 15

Location: Paris, France during the 2024 Summer Olympics

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