Long time no post!

Wow, it has been ages since I have made a post... but in my defence I really have had quite a bit going on in my life. As some of you know last Aug 6th Jeanette and I got married here in Norway! The wedding was wonderful and many of our good friends came from all around the world to share it with us, so that was really special. We took a short honeymoon in Dublin at a really cute B&B for three days, which was really nice and relaxing. The day after we got back I started graduate school at the University of Oslo where I am doing a Masters in Culture, Sustainability. I am really happy with the program and the people all seem to be very nice, interesting and diverse. The weather has already started to change and it is getting a bit darker and colder every day... it seems like we are in autumn already... but at least Jeanette and I get to go to Merida in December for my sisters wedding and some fun in the sun.





(Wedding Photos Copyright of Zane Culliton)

A sad day...

As you surely are aware, Norway has suffered two separate gruesome tragedies in the past day. The nation is in shock as are people around the world. The comment that seems to be echoed the most is "why Norway?".

When people think of Norway they think of wide open spaces, a free and open society, a prosperous and generous people... and all of those things are still true. While it is still not entirely clear who committed these deplorable acts the sad truth is that many people lost their lives and many others where gravely injured.

The contrast between what Norway has experienced and the national psyche is at this moment simply not reconcilable but Norwegians are a strong and stoic people who are sure to get over this great tragedy. I have strong ties to this wonderful country through my soon to be wife Jeanette and am blessed to live in a city as free and wonderful as Oslo.

The coming days and weeks will shed light on the authors and so called justifications of these deplorable crimes and while the scars of July 22nd will live on, the people of Norway will remain strong.

Jeg elsker Norge!

Dzilam Gonzalez

A few weeks ago I made my way out to Dzilam Gonzalez with my dad to see some of the remains of a few Mayan structures which are located in this little town near the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The structures although severely damaged over the centuries (by those looking to use them as sources for building materials) still remain quite large and interesting. Sadly few real architectural features reamin... however if I had to make a guess I would think the oval shape of the bases and megalithic style would indicate a city comparable to Ake.
Hope you enjoy the photos!

Sierra Papakal

Today I joined a group of birders lead by David Salas to the "Sierra Papakal" to take in some birding and try to get some photos. We got an early start and left Merida by 5.3o and got to it. For much of the day the lighting was quite unfavourable and I did not manage get quite as many nice shots as I would have liked , but still... I was more than satisfied! If you are in the Yucatan and are interested in taking part in these sort of activities send me an email and I will happily forward you the contacts.
Hope you enjoy the photos!

Canada Spring 2011 Pt. 2

Here are some nice photos I took while walking about Montreal with my good friend Michael, as you can see the Quebecois take their gardening quite seriously!
Happy spring (although a tad belated!)

Canada Spring 2011 Pt. 1

Hi everyone!
As you have probably noticed I have not posted anything here for about a month. Things have been quite crazy... I took a last minute trip up to Canada to get my papers sorted out for my Norwegian student visa and to take care of some banking... but fortunately everything went well and things are getting back to normal. I will be in Merida for about one more month to finish up the semester and then I am off to Europe!
During my time in Canada I of course got out to do some shooting... although the weather really was not that good for most of the time I was there. I think I got a few nice shots and itt was great to get to visit with friends in Toronto and Montreal... so all and all it was a successful trip. Anyway I hope you enjoy the photos!