Roadside Shrine, Near Con Con, Chile
Roadside shrines are common in South America and often attract additional adornments and petitions.
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Roman Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain
Of all the dominant architectural features in Spain, the Roman aqueduct at Segovia is perhaps the most, well, just flat out impressive. The original inscription is gone, but archeologists place … Read more
Doll Vendor, San Miguel de Allende
Her sales station was right outside our hotel in San Miguel de Allende. Her expression says she’s not much liking having her picture taken, but I was able to work … Read more
Door Handle, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The homes in San Miguel de Allende often display various pieces of individual decoration. Sometimes this is paint, other times it’s door handles. The bull says, come on in. I … Read more
San Miguel Color
The most characteristic thing about San Miguel de Allende is its color. It’s everywhere. The walls, the cars, the clothes. It’s one of the happiest looking places in the world.
The Grand Tetons from the Idaho Side
We visited the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in the early fall of 2008. We day hiked every day, splitting our time between the National Park on the Wyoming side, and … Read more
Hat Store, Bellavista Neighborhood, Santiago de Chile
In the Bellavista neighborhood of Santiago, many shops and homes are painted by artists. Some, like this shop, have representations of their wares. Others are pure whimsy.
Fresco, Cave Church, Cappadocia, Turkey
The cave churches of Cappadocia, Turkey were built and decorated over several centuries. This 13th Century fresco is indicative of the latest and highest state of the art.
Sydney Harbor Bridge at Night
Pretty during the day, Sydney Harbor Bridge is even more striking at night.
Niagara Falls From Both Sides
The Horseshoe Falls of Niagara Falls. The view from the Canadian side is pretty impressive. Especially when you see those boats sneaking up on the cascade. The Canadian version of … Read more
