Scotland - The Highlands, Caledonian Canal and Hebrides with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions

Almost 200 years ago, engineers built The Caledonian Canal, a man-made canal that connects five natural lakes and spans Scotland from Inverness (in the east), to Corpach (in the west). Sailing the canal offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Scottish Highlands. And on the west coast, the mouth of the canal offers access to some of the the Inner Hebridean Islands. For three weeks, I traveled on a small ship, Lord of the Glens, and traversed this area to explore the landscape, culture and history. Our journey ultimately ended in Edinburgh with a chance to see its amazing architecture and witness the annual Military Tattoo. Here are a few images that I made along the way.

Aboard Lord of the Glens at Fort Augustus, Scotland, local musicians entertain guests with traditional instruments.

A couple shares a moment while enjoying the view and scenery along The Caledonian Canal from the bow of Lord of the Glens.

Two guests study the legend on a Scotland map while aboard Lord of the Glens.

Guests walk through the cemetery on Iona, a place steeped in religious history.

Outside Armadale, Scotland, a guest studies a map aboard Lord of the Glens.

On Iona, Scotland, a young girl poses for a portrait while displaying her local daily catch.

A woman samples Oban Whisky in the distillery tasting room.

In Inverness, Scotland, Junior Highland Dancers perform for guests on Lord of the Glens.

While docked in Corpach, Scotland, along the Caledonian Canal, a rainbow spans the landscape.

A herd of Highland Cattle roam the shoreline along the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

On the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, a dog sits next to its owner.

The Balmoral Hotel’s tower and The Edinburgh Castle are illuminated at dusk as seen from Calton Hill.

The Mekong River with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions

Life along the Mekong River is fascinating. For three weeks, I traveled from Siem Reap, Cambodia to My Tho, Vietnam aboard The Jahan with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. Each day, I visited small local villages and communities to learn about the region's storied past, explore the vast landscape and experience unique cultural aspects. A few highlights include - riding through the countryside in an ox cart, learning how to make rice paper and rattan mats, buying local fish and produce from a floating market and sampling the wondrous amounts of fresh food. A few images chronicling the journey are below.

A full moon shines through the haze above Prasat Kravan, a 10th-century temple located in Angkor, Cambodia.

A group of monks perform construction activities outside their temple in Angkor Ban, Cambodia.

Apsara dancers perform the mermaid dance in Phnom Penh aboard The Jahan.

At the floating village in Chau Doc, Vietnam, boats gather in the Bassac River to buy/sell produce and fish. Here, a vendor pauses for an early morning drink.

A young girl selling balloons walks through a wet and muddy field outside the palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

A crewman aboard The Jahan cleans his mop at a dock in My Tho, Vietnam.

The peaceful Binh Thanh Island is a wonderful locale within the Mekong Delta to see how Vietnamese villagers live, including the everyday simple activities like playing cards and popping pimples.

In Cai Be, a man prepare ingredients to make candies from palm sugar.

Chau Doc, Vietnam is one of the best places to see villages comprised of floating houses and fish farms. While visiting one of the houses, this woman approached in her boat and asked if I’d like to buy lottery tickets.

On Binh Thanh Island, a local woman works on a rattan mat.

In Kampong Tralach, Cambodia, a small district along the Tonle Sap River, a woman wades through a field picking lotus flowers.

People crowd the daily market in Chau Doc, Vietnam.

An uncle and his nephew pause next to a structure in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia.

A man pauses with his Brahman cattle and oxcart in the village of Kampong Tralach, Cambodia.

Several girls read books inside the library of a local grammar school in the village of Kampong Tralach, Cambodia.

A local Cambodian woman in the village of Angkor Ban pauses for a moment of reflection in her home's doorway.

A cyclist rides through the majestic scenery and entrance gate to the Angkor temple complex.

In Chau Doc, Vietnam, boats line up at sunrise to prepare for selling goods at the floating market.

Washington, D.C. Skyline Panorama

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Washingtonian commissioned me to make skyline images of Washington, D.C. for a feature titled, "Our Favorite Places." I obtained access to a unique high vantage point and made this panorama by stitching together 15 vertical images. At 300 DPI, the image could be printed at over 33 feet in length.

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Canopy by Hilton Washington, D.C. The Wharf - Lifestyle Images

Prior to the official opening, and during the hotel’s media event, I made the following lifestyle images around the hotel.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Hilton Innovation Gallery with CEO, Chris Nassetta

I recently covered Hilton CEO, Chris Nassetta, speaking at the company’s Innovation Gallery in McLean, Virginia. In addition, I captured content from the media event around the opening of Canopy by Hilton Washington, D.C. The Wharf Hotel.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Worldwide Headquarters near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Canopy Hotel near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Canopy Hotel near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Canopy Hotel near Washington, D.C.

Eric Kruszewski photographs Hilton Canopy Hotel near Washington, D.C.