While visiting Hoi An, a small town in Vietnam, we borrowed bikes from our hotel and rode down the narrow lanes on the outskirts of the town. We came upon this older gentleman taking care of his water buffalo. With a nod, he gave me permssion to take his photo.
Musicians play in Havana, Cuba.
Moab Utah is the guardian to some of the coolest sandstone structures around. Arches NP has not only the 'hole-in-the-middle' arch that we think of, but some really other-worldly shapes. A late afternoon drive thru the park just happened to coincide with the moon rising behind these shapely towers. Being thrilled with having both the sun and moon up at the same time, I grabbed for the camera.
Freiburg (Fribourg) in Switzerland is one of picturesque medieval towns where French and German languages mix together. It's common to hear one person speaking to another in French and the other would reply in German. Freiburg is also known for it's brewery that produces famous Cardinal brand.
Karluv most is one of the main attractions in Prague, connecting Old Town and Lesser Town on the way to Prague Castle. During the day it's a very busy place, with painters, kiosks and traders alongside numerous tourists crossing the bridge. The photo was taken at dawn, when the night starts giving way for a new day.
Yellowstone is a marvelously special place and I hope every person has a chance to experience it's beauty.
Old faithful might be the park's icon, but I think this view taken at West Thumb Geyser Basin is just one of those marvels that tops it.
The San Franciso Peaks rise above the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona. The dry lake bed in the foreground is part of a Ducks Unlimited project and the rail fence is meant to protect the lush meadow habitat. And the clouds and sky were my friends.
A solitary tree stands as a sentinel in the courtyard of Mission San Jose de Laguna , New Mexico
I was fortunate to go to a rookery during the mating season. These images are of the Great White Egret. Adults grow aigrettes (long, wispy feathers) on the throat, wings, and backduring this time. The species was almost hunted to extinction in the late 1800's. Male and female look alike and take turns caring fir the blue-green eggs.
Camel tracks on the golden sands of Mingsha Shan (Echoing-Sand Mountain) outside of Dunhuang, Gansu Province in China.
South Africa and Tanzania safari's
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While visiting Yellowstone, we stopped (of course) at the Grand Prismatic spring at Midway Geyser Basin. The sillouettes tell the story. The reflected sky, the cyanobacteria and the mineral deposits produce the super colorful reflections on the mineral plates (to be honest, some polarizing filters helped), while the backlit steam provides a dramatic background. Everybody, except the sitter, is using a camera, capturing the magic of the moment.
Moab, Utah is a paradise! I think it has something for just about anyone. Great outdoor activities abound! You can raft down the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers, hike in the red rock canyons or in the beautiful Manti La Sal Forest, repel, go fishing, mountain bike on world class trails, or just take a simple walk in some of the most unique and breath taking areas on earth.
You can't beat the weather. If you love the heat - the summers in Moab bring it. Summer temps can top 110 F. However, escape from the heat is only a short drive up the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, where temperatures can be up to 30 degrees cooler.
Moab and the surrounding area is historically and geographically rich with ancient Pueblo/Anasazi dwellings and cliff art to modern Native American cultural influences. The unique geography has drawn movie producers, including Stephen Spielberg and are a draw for amture and professional photographers alike. You can'f find many places that are blessed with as many state and national parks, forests, and heritage sites! Cuisine and shopping opportunities are enriched by the many ethnic and cultural influences in the area. Moab even had a hand in the Cold War (as a uranium mining center - no worries, no enriched uranium and the mills have been closed for many years).
This shot was taken at Pom Pom in the Okovango delta in Botswana. This leopard had just finished dining on an impala and decided to take a nap ( pose for us). The sun was just setting so the lighting was perfect.
Skyscraper! It literally looks like it goes forever and reaches for the top of the sky. This picture was taken in New York City while standing next to ground zero with my family. This beutiful building was one of the lucky ones left standing from that horrific day. The feeling we had while standing at this spot was unforgetable and looking up and seeing this building made it that much more memorable. New York city and this building is something everyone one should go see at least once in their lifetime.
Night reflections on Lake Como.
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