We are having a lot of fun here in Lisbon, Portugal, working on our Storytelling this week. We have taken some breaks like here, where we went out to grab some snacks and, on the way back, stopped and got some photos of the landscape.

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 800, ƒ/13, 1/500

Here two of the students climbed on top of a van to shoot over the chainlink fence.

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/5.6, 1/280

Here is one of the pastries we enjoyed while taking a break and learning more about the culture of Lisbon.

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 1250, ƒ/16, 1/500

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 200, ƒ/3.7, 1/1000

Later today, we went over to Sintra, Portugal, where we went to the Moorish Castle. Here are some photos that I took while climbing around the castle.

Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 400, ƒ/3.9, 1/850

Some tips I can tell you from our outing are to be sure you have your camera with you all the time and to be ready for those special moments. I took with me on the excursion today the Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, and the 55-200mm. I also had two extra batteries, and I did need one of them.

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 400, ƒ/3.6, 1/800

Most of the time, I had the 18-55mm camera, which let me shoot semi-wide-angle shots and then some portraits of this lady in front of one of the shops.

Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 1000, ƒ/4.4, 1/500

I love using the 55-200mm to pick out some close-up shots of elements around the streets of Sintra, Portugal. You can isolate things from all the clutter of the streets.

I hope you enjoy some of the places we have been with our class on Storytelling this week. Later I hope to share some of the stories the student have put together this week. They are still interviewing people and editing their projects. Stay tuned.