adventure

Paul W. Baker

The City of Churches

So last week, I traveled with my wife to Vilnius, Lithuania, for a long weekend that was predominantly focused on photography.

The city boasts numerous churches and a magnificent cathedral, many of which are visually striking with their architecture. I’ll share one of the images from one of the churches below.

The Cathedral of St Peter and St. Paul

With a small donation to the churches, you can walk around and take photographs, but unfortunately, not all are accessible.

The city is renowned not only for its churches but also for its delightful cuisine and the wonderful people who inhabit it.

The vlog of the trip has been edited, but I must admit this has been the hardest to produce, as the OSMO Pocket 3 seems to have struggled in below 0°C temperatures, resulting in poor sound quality.

However, I have utilised the tools in Adobe Premiere Pro to hopefully recover the audio quality, thus saving the video – well, here’s hoping.

I will add a link to the video once it is live tomorrow, but if you cannot wait for the link, just go to the YouTube channel linked below – thank you.

www.youtube.com/@paulwbakerphotography

Paul W. Baker

Smashing

A chaotic turn of events unfolded yesterday when a gust of wind violently slammed the door shut as I stepped out of the van for a mere 10 seconds to ensure the camera had survived a brush with a passing pallet truck.

To my dismay, the keys, my phone, and everything else— except for the timelapse camera—were locked inside the car.

Just when I thought I might be stranded indefinitely, a group of skilled workmen appeared on the scene, their tool belts brimming with equipment. After a futile attempt to pry the stubborn doors open, I resorted to a drastic measure: I swung a hammer with all my might, shattering the window like a scene from an action movie, and finally gained entry!

Now, with the dust settling and the adrenaline fading, my next mission looms large: finding a company to replace the broken glass. You’d think that would be a straightforward task, but it’s proving to be anything but! Stay tuned, as I’ll share an update once the glass is replaced and this chaos is behind me!

You can watch the timelapse I wish I didn’t make below:

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Cromer Pier – Worth Every Mile!

O yes I did, o yes! And it was just stunning. The 5+ hour drive up to Norfolk went by surprisingly quickly, although quite how I don’t know. I was stuck in traffic, held up by accidents, and crawling through the endless roadworks.

But despite all of that, I got there — and Cromer Pier did not disappoint. Ooo she is a beauty!

I initially met up with Andrew Banner, a really nice guy, a very talented vlogger on YouTube, and photographer/videographer with a great eye. More than that, he’s just a good man to chat with — especially when the conversation turns to all things photography.

A sneak preview of Cromer – taken with the DJI Mini Pro 4

There’s something about Cromer Pier that draws you in. The structure, the sea, the atmosphere — it all combines to create something timeless. Standing there with my camera in hand, and after talking shop with Andrew, I was reminded once again why I love these long trips so much.

Sometimes, the journey is a test of patience, but the destination makes every minute worthwhile. Cromer Pier was one of those moments — the kind that lingers long after the shutter clicks.

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Heading back, but to where? Next Stop: The Norfolk Broads (Weather Permitting!)

After last weekend’s epic road trip to Stoke and back, I’m swapping stadium noise for something a little calmer — a return to the Norfolk Broads.

I’m not sure exactly where I’ll end up yet (half the fun is in the exploring), but the forecast says the weather’s heating up again. Perfect for boating (not that I do that), walking, or just sitting by the water with something cold in hand.

Of course, this is Britain, so “how long will it last?” is anyone’s guess. The sunshine could stick around for a week… or disappear before I’ve packed the car. Either way, I’ll make the most of it.

From the roar of the crowd to the ripple of the water — here’s looking forward to another weekend worth remembering, and the making of some great memories.