Category Archives: photography

San Francisco

Posted on March 30, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’m in San Francisco this week, just strolling in the sunshine…along the Embarcadero…to the ballpark, to watch the game. Loving it. Go Giants!

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the Fat Duck

Posted on March 16, 2013 by mariko jesse

We went to Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant the other day. It was an experience and a half! My very first 3-starred Michelin restaurant. When food looks as exquisite as this, it’s impossible to resist…

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canelé bordelais

Posted on September 15, 2012 by mariko jesse

A canelé is the speciality pastry of Bordeaux, invented in the 18th century. It’s flavoured with vanilla and rum, with a dark caramelised crust and soft custardy centre. I tried as many different ones as possible over one weekend in … Continue reading →

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holga photos

Posted on June 16, 2012 by mariko jesse

I’ve just developed some photos from my recent trip to the States. They seem extra atmospheric somehow…This is Bonaventure Cemetery, which featured in ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’. We visited the graves of Conrad Aitken, and especially … Continue reading →

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trip to the South

Posted on April 29, 2012 by mariko jesse

I’ve just come back from a road trip through the South of America. It was amazing. We started in cultured Savannah, Georgia, where I was super happy to see the Bird Girl sculpture, made famous by the book ‘Midnight in … Continue reading →

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Cotswolds afternoon tea

Posted on March 31, 2012 by mariko jesse

We just spent the day in the Cotswolds, and had the loveliest afternoon tea ever at Juri’s Tearoom in the country town of Winchcombe. The crockery was a pretty blue… …and the view from the conservatory was delightful. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Theatre Royal Haymarket

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mariko jesse

I went to see The Importance of Being Earnest, my favourite Oscar Wilde play, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London last week, and took some photos of the beautiful interiors. I love the paintings they do on the safety … Continue reading →

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shanghai trip

Posted on December 11, 2011 by mariko jesse

I spent a few days in Shanghai recently, re-acquainting myself after a ten year break. Thankfully there are still some lovely old parts left…although the new and shiny is asserting itself strongly…I took photos with my LCA on black and … Continue reading →

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travel photos

Posted on October 9, 2011 by mariko jesse

I’ve just got my negatives back from my latest Asia trip, and here are a few photos to share…This is Taipa old village, in Macau. There are still a few tiny patches of old charm left there, if you look … Continue reading →

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connecting your world

Posted on August 27, 2011 by mariko jesse

Hello! I’ve just found out that an illustration I entered into the Cathay Pacific competition ‘connecting your world’ won a prize! I’m very excited. The competition was for images or text that showed how air transport connected Hong Kong to … Continue reading →

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