Sean Foote Photography

I got this shot  of a reef shark at the most impressive Aquarium I am have ever been too, the Sydney Aquarium in Australia. I am fascinated with both Sharks and the coral reef environments, so this Aquarium was right up my alley. I was lucky enough to be PADI certified while diving in the Great Barrier Reef, so after my diving excursion I had to stop in at the Aquarium. I decided to do a impromptu photo shoot there capturing all kinds of beautiful life in aciton. At the end of the exhibit there is a impressively huge tank with an expanse of glass at least 30 feet wide. There is a type of stadium seating accompanied by gently piped symphonic music, the fish, sharks and other ocean wildlife almost seemed to waltz tot he music. I got this shot while taking it all in, magnificent experience and surely worth the time to stop in (more then once) while in Sydney.

Got this shot while of one of the many butterfly species while walking through the Butterfly Conservatory in the middle of the Daintree Rainforest in NE Australia. This was one of the greatest concentrations of butterflies I had ever seen. It was also an educational experience with guides who would discuss patterns and the process of development of butterflies through the cycle of their lives. From the knowledge gained, to the experience of butterflies interacting with everyone in the enclosed area, this was a highlight for me in that region.

Got this shot while walking through the St. Vitus Catherdral within the confines of Prague Castle in the Czech Republic. I have a particular affinity for religious themed stained glass and the mix of technical and artistic expression that delivers a message through the use of light/color. Someday I plan to do a tour of the worlds largest churches and complete an exhibit on stained glass and religious inspired art. Anyone who has attempted stained glass can appreciate the skill and time something like this piece would take. It was absolutely awe inspiring to stand before this piece – its’ size alone inspired the phrase ” dust in the wind.”

Got this shot touring the Royal Library or the “Black Diamond” while living in Copenhagen, Denmark. The architecture, both on the exterior and interior, is very progressive. I particularly admired the manner in which the building “plays with light” and took many photos of it’s interaction with space. It is especially stunning during the winter months as it appears to be a black monolith shooting out of the white snow. It is definitely worth checking out if you are in Northern Europe and enjoy architecture.

This shot was taken at the base of the Astronomical Clock in Prague of the Czech Republic. The clock is “animated” in that at certain times it has moving parts that consist of characters that dance around and about the face of the clock. It is quite the sight to see, given the large scale of the clock as well as the interesting shapes and colors that make up it’s design. Prague is an amazing city with a diverse mix of architecture ranging from its small shops to large cathedrals and castles. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, where my time was spent wandering the streets and alleys and time around the Charles Bridge area as well.

This was taken at a local Northern California beach on an important day for me personally. As you can see from the image, the beach seemed to almost “belong” to me. It was a transitional day for me, one in which I found direction and decided to pursue my photography and art professionally. Every time I look at this image I am transported back to that day and time. The stimulation to all the senses at a Northern California beach are very unique. Hopefully I captured the feeling of that day in the shot as I always focus on accomplishing with my photography.

Here is a shot I got in the middle of the St. Peter’s Square on Easter weekend in Rome. Was a crazy weekend in Rome as one could imagine. The energy from the crowd before the Pope came out to address everyone was amazing. Flags waving from countries of all corners of the earth, children cheering, a buzz consisting of thousands of eager souls. Then as soon as the ceremony ended and he came out to speak it got absolutely silent. There was such an overwhelming amount of respect; it was like going 100 mph (before the address) to hitting a brick wall (while he spoke). It is an experience I will never forget.