Images of the Galápagos Islands
Sunsets, seascapes, wildlife dominate the images we brought back from our land-based tour of the Galápagos Islands
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The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Other Images of Istanbul
There have been many times many times in our travels when I have been speechless. Looking up at this ceiling in the Blue Mosque of Istanbul is one of them. … Read more
Images from the Mindo Cloud Forest, Milpe, Ecuador
I do love this shot of the blue butterfly in the Mindo cloud forest, Milpe, Ecuador. Patience pays off sometimes. At our lodge in the Mindo Cloud Forest, hummingbirds swarmed … Read more
A Photo Tour of Wadi Rum, Jordan
The best way to do a Wadi Rum tour is to stay in a Bedouin camp and let them feed you and drive you around. Early the next morning take photos at dawn.
Images of Bali
There’s a quality to the light in southern Asia, particularly in Bali, that I haven’t seen anywhere else. I don’t know what causes it. The tropics? The pervasive watery green … Read more
Sepulchre of Frederick II, Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark
The Roskilde Cathedral (Domkirke) of the ancient capital of Denmark is the first Gothic cathedral to be built of brick. Because of this distinction, it’s a Unesco World Heritage Site. … Read more
The New Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain
The “New” Cathedral of Salamanca is, as the name suggests, one of the newer massive cathedrals of Spain. Begun in the early 1500s, it was not consecrated until 1733, over 200 years later.
The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain
As in most cities in Spain and Italy, the cathedral is the city center. The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain is no exception. Pretty much the entire city of Toledo, Spain is a Unesco World Heritage site.
Strasbourg Cathedral, France
The Cathedral of Strasbourg, a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture, is one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour of some of its highlights.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more