Monday, June 18, 2007

Zurich at Sunset

The Zurich Cathedral glows at sunset.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Malaysian Boxing

Taken at a shopping mall in Johor Bahru, Malaysia I found a very serious boxing match taking place.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Phoenix from Above

Landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport last Thursday I had a great view of downtown.

Friday, June 15, 2007

A View of the Turks and Caicos

Looking down at an island in the Turks and Caicos I captured this photo on a flight from San Juan to Houston.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York is a landmark that has had it's share of major events through the years.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

National Hotel at Night

The swimming pool at the National Hotel in Miami Beach is truly a site. The length alone is something to see.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Florence Buildings

It's interesting to see a tree situated on the top of a building but in Florence that is reality.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Singapore's Boat Quay

Boat Quay is a popular tourist location in Singapore. You can have any type of food along this stretch.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Buenos Aires Building

You can't deny that this building is in Argentina since it is draped with the national flag.

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Bangkok Sky Train

The famous Bangkok Sky Train allows people to move around the city quickly above all of the commotion below on the streets.

Friday, June 08, 2007

Golden FLower

The lucky golden flower in Macau, China is truly a work of art.

Thursday, June 07, 2007

The Other side of Hong Kong

This is not the typical scene of Hong Kong that you typically view but this is the natural are of this beautiful place just over the mountains on Hong Kong Island.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

DC Building

Looking down this corridor in Washington DC you could just sit and wait for a politician to turn the corner.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Tangier's Harbor from Above

This North African port located in Morocco is a place that you can rock the Casbah.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Hindu Statue, Malaysia

This interesting statue sits on a Hindu place of worship in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Bell Tower Ascona, Switzerland

The bell tower of Ascona, Switzerland is a landmark that stands tall over this Southern Alps town.

Saturday, June 02, 2007

Panama City and the Pacific

Looking out over Panama City, Panama you can see the downtown buildings with the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Munich

Looking up at the cathedral in Munich this gold statue give some color on this grey April day.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Washington National Airport

Airports are usually all of the same but I was eating lunch at Washington's National a few weeks back and looked up and saw this ornate ceiling. Makes you feel better before you hop on a fight.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Coke Ad in Chinese

This Coke advertisement was taken in Macau, SAR , China.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Gaudi's Best Work

This building located on the main drag in Barcelona, Spain is Gaudi's best work. He is a little off the wall for me but this piece is very interesting.

Monday, May 28, 2007

California Oak

The California Oak can be seen throughout the entire state but I took this one in the bay area 2 weeks ago.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

White House

Taken last Monday, this is the view of the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC.

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Galway, Ireland Buildings

The numerous colors of these facades in Galway, Ireland makes you forget that there are pubs in the base of each of these buildings.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Portuguese Coastline

The jagged coastline of Western Portugal is one of the prettiest locations that I have been in the world. It is unspoiled and not to be missed if in Portugal.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

English Trees

These are the views of the trees that dot the landscape of Blenheim Palace in central England.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Dublin Apartment

This is a twist on apartment art. Every window of this building has a modern twist of an old time portrait on it.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

KL, Malaysia from Afar

Looking towards Kuala Lumpur from a train outside the city you can see the the Petronas Towers and the Telekom Malaysia Tower.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Barcelona Art Museum

Looking up the hill to the Barcelona Art Museum the statues that border this walk make for interesting scenery.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Singapore City

This view of downtown Singapore is from across the water at the Esplanade.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Sintra, Portugal Walkway

This is one of the closed in streets of Sintra, Portugal. The hilly terrain makes for both a pretty and strenuous walk.

Friday, May 18, 2007

San Francisco Bay Morning

This is a view last Wednesday morning of the San Francisco Bay in the distance from the hills of San Carlos. The fog was just rolling out of the area.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Ceiling Bulbs

These ceiling bulbs hang at the G Hotel in Galway, Ireland.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain is a Gaudi work that is still being completed today. It is not the most ornate building but demonstrates the flair of this city.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Streets of Copenhagen

Though this was a dreary day the buildings and streets were still very interesting to walk and look at.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Chinese Symbols

This dragon symbol taken in Hong Kong is the logo that is used by Dragon Air. Looks different in B & W.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

California Pines and Bodega Bay

Looking out over Bodega Bay in Northern California the large pines make for beautiful for ground in this photo.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Oahu

Looking west from Waikiki Beach at sunrise shows why people flock to Hawaii.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Florence Duomo Facade

The facade of the Duomo in Florence, Italy doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the buildings in this ancient city. The pastel colors are a sharp contrast to the terracotta that the rest of the city is built with.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Lisbon From Above

This is a view from one of the famous elevators in downtown Lisbon, Portugal. This is a very hilly city which is visible from this photo.

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Henley on Thames, England

On a bright April 2007 day we visited the small town of Henley on Thames located about 50 miles West of London. I guess the local crew team thought they should take advantage of the spectacular day.

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Abaca Bar, Palma

This is the Abaca Bar in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This is an unusual place located in the old quarter that has to be visited while in the Balearic Islands.

Monday, May 07, 2007

Buda-Pest, Hungary

This is looking at the Buda side of Budapest, Hungary. The famous castle sits at the top of this hill.

Sunday, May 06, 2007

I snapped this photo while flying from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda. This is a little island named Lovongo Cay off of the East side of St. Thomas.

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Milan Dome

Milan is known more for fashion, cathedrals and opera but this building with its copper dome is a great piece of architecture.

Friday, May 04, 2007

Kowloon Walk, Hong Kong

This walk in Kowloon has become a prime tourist and local hang out with views across Victoria Harbor over looking Hong Kong Island.

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Central Panama

The mountains in Central Panama are beautiful and have become a prime retirement area for Americans.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Buenos Aires Obilisque

The Obilisque in the middle of the largest avenue in the world is the main focus of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Lake Villarica, Chile Sunset

This sunburst is over Lake Villarica, Chile in the southern portion of the country. The town of Pucon sits just 3 miles from this shot on the far eastern side of the lake.

Monday, April 30, 2007

Charles Bridge Prague

The Charles Bridge in Prague is has some of the most intricate statues you will find in Europe sitting on its edges. It doesn't hurt that it looks out over the Prague Castle.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Oxford, England

Oxford University in England is a world renowned school and some great architecture.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher sit on the Western edge of Ireland about 40 miles from the city of Galway. I was able to get somewhat close to the edge for this photo but people will hang their bodies over the edge for a good picture. Not worth it to me.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Singapore Facade

This is a common scape on the older buildings in Singapore. The colonial influence is common throughout the entire city.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Amsterdam at Dusk

This is a photo of an Amsterdam Street just after a late February snow storm.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Colonia Street

Looking down the main avenue in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. The trees were in autumn form when we were there 4 years ago.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

A Scary London Gargoyle

This a gargoyle that sits in the shadows of London's streets.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Hong Kong Flower

I was walking through the bustling Hong Kong Island when I saw this tropical flower. You would never know that there are skyscrapers all around.

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Bull Fighting

This is card for the next Bull Fight in Barcelona, Spain.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Sintra, Portugal City Center

It doesn't look like a city center but this small quaint town 20 miles west of Lisbon is a UNESCO world heritage site and great place to spend a day wandering the streets.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Ha'Penney Bridge, Dublin

The Ha'Penney Bridge spans the River Liffey in downtown Dublin, Ireland. This is one of the decorative posts that sits atop this pedestrian crossing.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Florence's Refelctions

Caught at daybreak, this has to be one of the best times to walk the city of Florence, Italy. The colors of the buildings pop out at you and you see why people flock here from around the world.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Iceland Sea Scape

This is a view of the North Atlantic from the southern side of Iceland. It almost looks like Mars with water.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Macao Lucky Flower

This golden lucky flower sits in Macao and is near the Sands Hotel which can be seen in the background.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Tapas Bar Mayhem, Barcelona

Inside of this bustling Barcelona, Spain Tapas Bar you see the mayhem the goes on while ordering and delivering the food.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Cam River, Cambridge England

The River Cam flows directly through the town of Cambridge about an hour and half from Central London. Liz and I were in Cambridge 12 days back and I clicked this photo.

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Irish Sunset

This is a sunset over Lough Ree in the center of Ireland. We stayed here last Friday night at the Wineport Lodge which is located directly on the lake.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Lisbon Home Front


In Lisbon many of the home fronts have porcelain tiles that are the facing of their buildings. This is a B & W of these tiles.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Blenheim Palace, England

Blenheim Palace was Winston Churchill's residence and is open to the public these days. It is a great example of a classic European garden.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Boats in Galway Harbor, Ireland

Looking across Galway Harbor towards downtown you see that the sea is a major part of this areas economy.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

The Western Most Point of Continental Europe

This is the Western most point of Continental Europe located in Western Portugal about 40 miles West of Lisbon. What a beautiful place.

Monday, April 09, 2007

Mountainside Monastery

This is a monastery that sits on the mountainside looking down from the famous Montserrat. This is a beautiful place and should not be missed if you are ever in the Barcelona, Spain area.

Sunday, April 08, 2007

English Cross at Dusk

This was taken in Reading, England, UK and made a nice shadow against the red sky.

Saturday, April 07, 2007

Tangier, Morocco Mosque

This is one of the Mosques located in Tangier, Morocco.

Friday, April 06, 2007

Zurich at Dusk

This is the view of the Zurich Cathedral in Switzerland from one of the many bridges spanning the river that splits the city.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

A Pointed Chicago Building

This photo was taken on a morning in August of 2005.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Hong Kong's Government Center Meets the Financial Center

Looking up from the center of Hong Kong's government area you can see the contrast between the old building and the new Bank of China Building.

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Tuscan Hills


This is the fairy tale look of Tuscany. It does look like this in many places and is wonderful to visit.

Monday, April 02, 2007

Largo de Senado Square, Macau

This is not Portugal, it is Macau SAR China and it was held by the Portuguese until 1999. The Largo de Senado is in the middle of the old Portuguese section and is a wonderful place to take a long walk.

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Seville Building

This is a view of a Seville, Spain building.

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Looking up at the Towers

From below the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are huge.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Florence Street at Night

It looks fake but this is really a street at night in Florence, Italy.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Arc de Triumph


This is one of the most known landmarks in the world. The Arc de Triumph in Paris, France.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Santa Barbara County Grapes

This is what the sacred grape fields of Santa Barbara County look like in mid winter. It's still a beautiful site.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Milan Cathedral

This is the top of the Milan Cathedral. This ornate building is located in the center of town and the focal point of this design city.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Hong Kong Convention Center and City

Looking back at Hong Kong from the Star Ferry you can see the amount of buildings that inhabit this small island.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Amsterdam Canals

This is one of the famed Amsterdam canals in the Netherlands. This is a great place place to take a long stroll.

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Relaxing in Kuala Lumpur

On a humid night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, people relax at the base of the Petronas Towers near the multiple fountains.

Friday, March 23, 2007

Colonia Street Lamps

This is a common view looking down the streets of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. This entire town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Munich Promanade

This is a view a pedestrian promenade in downtown Munich, Germany.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Bangkok Sunrise

Sun rising over the city of Bangkok, Thailand. I took this from the 30th floor of the Conrad Hotel located off of Wireless Road.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Snowy Belgian Driving

Driving from Antwerp to Brugge, Belgium on a snowy afternoon produced this photo.

Monday, March 19, 2007

South China Sea Indonesia

Looking through the jungle on Bintan Island, Indonesia you can see an island sitting in the middle of the South China Sea.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Sun Falling over Rio

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world has to be Ipanema in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. With the mountains rising from the Atlantic Ocean you see why the locals are so happy about life.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Macau Looking to Mainland China

This is the not so glorious side of Macau SAR. In the distance you can see the hills of mainland China.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Caribbean Seas

The contrast between the sands and seas are apparent at this beach on Grand Cayman Island.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Above Hong Kong

Looking down over Hong Kong from Victoria Peak you don't get a sense of the movement that lies just below.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Colorado Mountain Pass

This road cuts through the Rocky Mountains from Fort Collins to Estes Park.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Chile's Back Country

This area of back country lies 10 miles East of Pucon, Chile in the Southern Andes. It is one gorgeous place.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Singapore's Esplenade and SunTec City

This is the view that you will see while in Singapore if you stand in downtown and look back towards the Esplanade and SunTec City.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

German Building Top

This is a the top of a typical Bavarian building in Southern Germany.