Friday, September 30, 2011
Park County, Wyoming, USA
This photograph was taken at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is a great spot to catch your breath from all the sulfur. There are views from all points. You can even find elk resting in the grass nearby. Spring and Autumn is the best time of the year to visit the park, but any day they are open will be a great day to visit. The views are wonderful and the wildlife are fun to watch.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Canadian Rockies, Canada
Mt. Norquay, near Banff, Alberta, is a famous ski resort. Last summer, we drove to the top and saw the obviously empty lodge with the lifts and chalet. On the way down, I stopped and took the photo seen here.
The mountains are part of the Sundance Range, and in the foreground is Lake Vermillion. For the curious, the location is 51.19283°N, 115.58426°W, 4902 ft./1495m above mean sea level.
And if you are there, say hello to the coyote we saw!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Acadia , Maine, USA
It was a peaceful summer morning when I stepped out of our hotel room, grabbed my camera, and fired away at this magnificent site. This scene was taken at Southwest Harbor, on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The Acadia National Park is nearby.
While enjoying the brilliant reds and yellows of the sky, you can hear the wildlife stirring. What a great way to start the day!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Mount Desert Island in Maine
It was a peaceful summer morning when I stepped out of our hotel room, grabbed my camera, and fired away at this magnificent site. This scene was taken at Southwest Harbor, on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The Acadia National Park is nearby.
While enjoying the brilliant reds and yellows of the sky, you can hear the wildlife stirring. What a great way to start the day!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Hilo, Hawaii USA
A Japanese stone lantern in Lili'uokalani Park in Hilo, Hawaii. It's a large park that covers 30 acres, and features a beautiful Japanese garden that was built in the early 1900's and is said to be the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan. The park's namesake, Queen Lili'uokalani, gave the land to be made into the park.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Blakeney Point, Norfolk, England
This photograph is of seals at Blakeney Point in Norfolk, England. There are two ways to see the seals, one is to pay for a charter, the other is to walk out to them along the shore. We walked, we prefer to go the route less traveled, it's more fun that way. The beach starts off rocky then goes to a soft fine sand. The seals are wonderful to watch. They will even spy on you to. Please keep your distance and respect wildlife.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
City of Pecs , Hungary
The famous Zsolnay Fountain in the centre of Pecs, city in South Hungary .It features oxen heads covered by the special greenish eosin glaze.This polychromatic, metallic glaze was improved by the Zsolnay china manufacturing family .The oxen heads themselves were modelled on ancient gold drinking vessels .
Teton County, Wyoming, USA
This photograph was taken in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The mountain view is at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. You will see a mountain range come to and end at this lake. It is great for panoramic photographs, if you have the availability of stitching program in your camera or a panoramic camera. Parking is just off the road along most of the lake in front of the mountains. It's a grand site to see just before leaving the park and entering into Yellowstone National Park.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Washington DC, USA
One of the most famous statues in the US, besides the Statue of Liberty.
Sculpted by Daniel Chester French, this magnificent work is in the Lincoln Memorial at Washington, DC.
A word of advice- do not take a tripod into the Memorial, as they are forbidden. It is very crowded, at all hours.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Bermuda
At the northern end of Bermuda is the Royal Naval Shipyard. Once an outpost of the Royal Navy, it is now a quaint collection of shops and museums. Large cruise ships dock nearby, so it gets awfully crowded during the tourist season.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Lili'uokalani Park in Hilo, Hawaii
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A Japanese stone lantern in Lili'uokalani Park in Hilo, Hawaii. It's a large park that covers 30 acres, and features a beautiful Japanese garden that was built in the early 1900's and is said to be the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan. The park's namesake, Queen Lili'uokalani, gave the land to be made into the park.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Japan
I took this photo in a public restroom in Japan in 2008. I find it even more entertaining that the instructions are also in braille.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Washington DC , USA
The capitol building of the United States in Washington DC. This is the location where the State Legislature meets, debates and votes on bills that become Law. You can visit the Capitol Center Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:40 pm in Washington, DC. This photograph was taken in December, 2011 on a clear brisk day.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Hawaii, USA
This photo was taken along Puako / Malama Petroglyph Trail in Kohala, Hawaii. You can see hundreds of petroglyphs carved into the rocks here. The trail to the petroglyphs was covered with rough lava rocks and it was hot, so wear good shoes and a hat!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tuolumne, Mariposa, & Madera counties, California, USA
This photograph was taken in Yosemite National Park in California. The view is taken from the Tunnel View Road that goes from the meadow you may have entered the park by, and up to Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. It is an excellent look out point to see Half Dome and El Capitan all at once. I hope you get their first, as there is only a few parking spots at the look-out. The road is a one way, so you will not be able to drive back down to see the view again. Please be smart and adhere to regulations, and watch your step.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Arkadi Monastery, Crete, Greece
This is the church at the Monastery of Arkadi on the Greek island of Crete. A working Greek Orthodox monastery with a historic background, Arkadi is a popular site for tourists who visit Rethymnon and the surrounding area.
This shot is one of my earlier photos taken from my time spent living in Crete but it is still a favorite. I love how the pink geranium flowers frame the church... helping to give it a traditional rustic mediterranean feel.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
La Mina Falls , Puerto Rico
Deep in El Yunque rain forest in Puerto Rico is La Mina Falls. This is a very popular stop there. Many people like to bathe underneath. There were no people under the falls when this picture because it was raining.
Well, it is a rain forest!
To get there, follow the Twin Trees trail for about 45 minutes to an hour. Wear comfortable shoes, prepare for hilly terrain.
And it will rain.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Big Island of Hawaii
This photo was taken at South Point (Ka Lae), the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and the 50 United States. This is believed to be the location of where the first Polynesians in Hawaii landed their boats. The road leading to it goes through wide open ranch land and an old wind farm.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Gettysburg PA, USA
At the very center of the Gettysburg battle is the monument for the 72nd Pennsylvania Zouaves Brigade. As the statue implies, it was the scene of bitter fighting when the Rebel army made the Pickett's Charge of July 3, 1863.
Shot at sunset, you can see the golden light reflected off the bronze statue.
By the way, if this looks familiar, this is the statue on the obverse side of the new quarter for Pennsylvania.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Park County, Wyoming, USA
This photograph was taken at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It is a great spot to catch your breath from all the sulfur. There are views from all points. You can even find elk resting in the grass nearby. Spring and Autumn is the best time of the year to visit the park, but any day they are open will be a great day to visit. The views are wonderful and the wildlife are fun to watch.
Ground Zero
Today in memory of those lost 10 years ago at approximately this time, I am posting this image taken near ground zero in NYC, NY. The world will never forget the tragic events of that day, lives lost in NYC, DC and PA. Today's post will not be about travel, but will be a reminder to enjoy the places you are and the people you are with, every minute of every day is precious. Cherish it.
This post is dedicated to those who lost their lives, those who survived the events, those who put their lives on the line to helps others that day, those who lost family members that day, those who worked tirelessly in the coming days weeks and months to search and recover as well as clean the site, those who have lost their lives due to the toxic exposure they received that day and the days after, as well as those still suffering with the effects of those toxins.
I also will ask you to help those who are still needing help due to the effects of this day by supporting the Feal Good Foundation. They support those who 10 years ago supported us.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Washington DC USA
The capitol building of the United States in Washington DC. This is the location where the State Legislature meets, debates and votes on bills that become Law. You can visit the Capitol Center Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:40 pm in Washington, DC. This photograph was taken in December, 2011 on a clear brisk day.
Friday, September 09, 2011
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
This photograph was taken from Kangaroo Point, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The colorful lights of Brisbane's central business district are reflected in the Brisbane River. There are cliffs near here where locals and tourists rock climb. It's also a popular picnic destination, which was lucky for me... I used a picnic table as a tripod to steady my camera for this shot!
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Great Smoky Mountains , North Carolina USA
This postcard features the classic beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as the sun was setting leaving the sky a beautiful orange color.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Egyptian beach
Sometimes that's all you want to do, just sit on a beach and do nothing! This picture was taken on an Egyptian beach (the name escapes me right now) in 2008 just before the holiday season before parents and kids take over the place. Very peaceful.
The Jones Collection
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
zsolnay fountain pecs, Hungary
bull's head fountain
zsolnay fountain pecs
The famous Zsolnay Fountain in the centre of Pecs, city in South Hungary .It features oxen heads covered by the special greenish eosin glaze.This polychromatic, metallic glaze was improved by the Zsolnay china manufacturing family .The oxen heads themselves were modelled on ancient gold drinking vessels .
Monday, September 05, 2011
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Coney Island, NYC NY USA
One of the most famous of all Brooklyn landmarks is the Parachute Jump in Coney Island. Originally built for the World's Fair in 1939, it was then moved to its present location. People would pay to be hoisted to the top, then gently ride down by parachute.
If you visit that site, you may be able to smell the hot dogs sold by Nathan's another Brooklyn fixture. I'm getting hungry just writing about it!
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Banff, Alberta
Mt. Norquay, near Banff, Alberta, is a famous ski resort. Last summer, we drove to the top and saw the obviously empty lodge with the lifts and chalet. On the way down, I stopped and took the photo seen here.
The mountains are part of the Sundance Range, and in the foreground is Lake Vermillion. For the curious, the location is 51.19283°N, 115.58426°W, 4902 ft./1495m above mean sea level.
And if you are there, say hello to the coyote we saw!
Friday, September 02, 2011
Hilo, Hawaii USA
A photo of a stone bridge in the Japanese Garden in Lili'uokalani Park, Hilo, Hawaii. The park is not far from Coconut Island, and you can reach the small island via a footbridge from the park. The small girl standing in front of the bridge is my daughter.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Washington Monument, DC USA
The Washington monument is currently closed indefinitely and unfortunately due to damage sustained in the August 22nd earthquake that shook the area. Large cracks were found in the monument after the quake which will need to be stabilized and repaired before it may be opened again. You can still view it as i did from the ground however where i stood taking this magnificent photograph.
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