Sunrise over Cádiz (Casa de las Cuatro Torres)
The ancient port city of Cádiz is located in the Andalusia region of southwestern Spain. Founded three millennia ago by the Phoenicians as Gadir, Cádiz is one of the oldest established cities in the Western world. If you plan on spending time traveling throughout the Andalusia region, a few days in Cádiz should be added to your itinerary.
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Arco da Rua Augusta
Famous for pastel-colored buildings clad in azulejo tiles, black & white patterned cobblestone streets and squares composed of basalt and limestone (calçada), delectable pastéis de nata (custard tarts), traditional fado concerts, yellow and white trams and funiculars, and cordial hospitality, Lisbon is a magnificent destination to explore.
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Historic Saint-Tropez
Nestled along the coastline of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), Saint-Tropez is a lovely place to holiday. Known in the present day as a playground for the rich and famous, the charming interior of the town harks back to when it was a simple fishing village prior to the 1950s.
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Valerie Theater - c. 1927
Clients often ask, “what does editing really entail?” My initial answer is always the same; my goal is to draw focus to the desired subject and remove elements of distraction. Although editing means widely different things to various artists, most want to simplify and enhance their images based on their memory of what it was like to be in a location at a specific time while taking the photograph.
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Turkish Bankhouse Building - c. 1906
Visual Vignettes is a new series of mini blogs showcasing beautiful buildings around the world. The first story in the series takes us to Budapest, Hungary.
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Nuruosmaniye Mosque with Suleymaniye Mosque in background.
Straddling the Bosporus Straight between continental Europe and Asia Minor, Istanbul is a fantastic place to visit. The Turkish City on the Seven Hills is truly a sight to behold. Like many great cities across Europe, one could easily spend weeks exploring all the little areas of interest. However, two full days and three nights proved to be sufficient to see the highlights.
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First National Bank - elevation scan (2023)
The second story of the Historic Miami series focuses on two significant high rise buildings in the Downtown Miami Historic District. The featured buildings include the First National Bank and First Trust & Savings Bank buildings, both built during the Florida land boom of the 1920s.
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Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría
The seaside city of Cartagena is a vibrant and lively place. Situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, the founding of the present city dates back to 1533. During the colonial era, it was known as Cartagena de Indias. A major port city, Cartagena is the gateway to Colombia.
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Dade County Courthouse - Elevation Scan
Designed and built between 1925 and 1928, the Dade County Courthouse is a significant Miami high-rise. The iconic building served continuously as the Dade County seat until 1985 and as a courthouse for over ninety-four years since the formal dedication on September 6, 1928. Now, with a brand new $852MM courthouse under construction across the street, the future of this historic tower remains uncertain.
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North face of Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach is one of the most charming seaside towns in America. The cedar shake aesthetic, caliber of local establishments, and surrounding rugged landscape make this beach town an exceptional place. Renowned for its many art galleries, restaurants, seaside B&Bs, and quaint shops, Cannon Beach is a gem along the Oregon coast.
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The White Cape
Named for its distinctive chalky-white cliffs, Cape Blanco is a dramatic headland rising 200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This promontory has been a landmark to seafaring travelers since the early 1600s. The cape is the westernmost point in Oregon.
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Summer Nights on the Oregon Coast
Sandstone cliffs rise over 100 feet above the beach below. Low tide reveals brilliant patterns in the sand that the surf leaves behind. Should you be lucky enough to visit this location on a clear evening before the marine layer enshrouds the shoreline, the orange cliffs illuminate with a magical glow from the setting sun.
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Sunset along Discovery Point Trail
Crater Lake National Park is awesome! If you are a volcano climbing, polar bear plunging, wildlife watching, stay up past your bedtime to watch the stars come out type of individual, then this is the place for you.
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Milky Way over the Pacific Ocean
As 2021 comes to an end, I would like to share a selection of my favorite images from the year with short stories as accompaniments. Two major road trips across the United States and multiple trips around our home state of Oregon allowed me to capture some of my favorite moments from the past year.
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Summertime Sunrise
If you are the type of person who consistently hears the call of the open road and yearns for solitude, the Pillars of Rome is the place for you! Nestled out in the furthest reaches of southeastern Oregon, the Pillars of Rome is a sight to behold.
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Do you love sea stacks? Do you long to explore hidden coves with sandy beaches and small tree-topped islands that stretch as far as the eye can see? If so, Secret Beach is the place for you!
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Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin (400mm f11 ISO 100)
Yellowstone National Park is truly a national treasure. Aside from being home to the largest mammals on the North American continent, it hosts geothermal features, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, and lakes. With a little familiarization and planning, enjoying the best of Yellowstone will make for a most memorable adventure!
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Dago Gulch
For true adventurers, southeastern Oregon offers some of the most breathtaking locales to enjoy the great outdoors. More reminiscent of the American Southwest than the lush temperate rainforests of which Oregon is renowned, Leslie Gulch offers a rugged off-road adventure that will leave one with a sense of both excitement and calm. It is a place to truly get away from it all!
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Growing up in Wisconsin, the annual summer road trip up to Door County meant a week of spending time in the great outdoors. Activities included camping, fishing, swimming, bicycle riding, exploring, and going out for ice cream sundaes. Should you plan to visit Wisconsin anytime soon or are thinking of taking a road trip, be sure not to miss Door County.
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Devils Elbow at Cape Cove
Have you ever dreamed of staying overnight in a lightkeeper’s house? If so, Heceta Lighthouse B&B is a fantastic place to turn this dream into a reality. The Bed & Breakfast is part of Unique Inns, an organization designed for travelers who insist on the extraordinary. Perched high above the often perilous seas of the Pacific on the side of the headland, the historic lighthouse and home are one of the most extraordinary places a traveler can stay.
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