Mike's Travel Pics

Zurich at Sunset

2007-06-18T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Zurich Cathedral glows at sunset.

Malaysian Boxing

2007-06-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

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

Phoenix from Above

2007-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

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

A View of the Turks and Caicos

2007-06-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

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

St. Patrick's Cathedral

2007-06-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

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

National Hotel at Night

2007-06-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

Florence Buildings

2007-06-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

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

Singapore's Boat Quay

2007-06-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

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

Buenos Aires Building

2007-06-10T10:36:00.000-07:00

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

Bangkok Sky Train

2007-06-09T08:13:00.000-07:00

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

Golden FLower

2007-06-08T08:11:00.000-07:00

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

The Other side of Hong Kong

2007-06-07T08:09:00.000-07:00

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.

DC Building

2007-06-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

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

Tangier's Harbor from Above

2007-06-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

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

Hindu Statue, Malaysia

2007-06-04T08:03:00.000-07:00

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

Bell Tower Ascona, Switzerland

2007-06-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

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

Panama City and the Pacific

2007-06-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

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

Munich

2007-06-01T11:14:00.000-07:00

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

Washington National Airport

2007-05-31T11:12:00.000-07:00

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.

Coke Ad in Chinese

2007-05-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

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

Gaudi's Best Work

2007-05-29T11:07:00.000-07:00

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.

California Oak

2007-05-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

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

White House

2007-05-27T20:08:00.000-07:00

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

Galway, Ireland Buildings

2007-05-26T20:32:00.000-07:00

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

Portuguese Coastline

2007-05-25T06:17:00.000-07:00

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.

English Trees

2007-05-24T19:50:00.000-07:00

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

Dublin Apartment

2007-05-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

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

KL, Malaysia from Afar

2007-05-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

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

Barcelona Art Museum

2007-05-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

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

Singapore City

2007-05-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

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

Sintra, Portugal Walkway

2007-05-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

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

San Francisco Bay Morning

2007-05-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

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.

Ceiling Bulbs

2007-05-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

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

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

2007-05-16T11:41:00.000-07:00

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.

Streets of Copenhagen

2007-05-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

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

Chinese Symbols

2007-05-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

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

California Pines and Bodega Bay

2007-05-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

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

Oahu

2007-05-12T08:58:00.000-07:00

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

Florence Duomo Facade

2007-05-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

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.

Lisbon From Above

2007-05-10T07:05:00.000-07:00

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.

Henley on Thames, England

2007-05-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

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.

Abaca Bar, Palma

2007-05-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

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.

Buda-Pest, Hungary

2007-05-07T18:22:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

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.

Milan Dome

2007-05-05T18:15:00.000-07:00

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

Kowloon Walk, Hong Kong

2007-05-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

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

Central Panama

2007-05-03T18:10:00.000-07:00

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

Buenos Aires Obilisque

2007-05-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

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

Lake Villarica, Chile Sunset

2007-05-01T09:22:00.000-07:00

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.

Charles Bridge Prague

2007-04-30T06:01:00.000-07:00

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.

Oxford, England

2007-04-29T07:53:00.000-07:00

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

Cliffs of Moher

2007-04-28T07:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Singapore Facade

2007-04-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

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

Amsterdam at Dusk

2007-04-26T07:38:00.000-07:00

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

Colonia Street

2007-04-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

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

A Scary London Gargoyle

2007-04-24T13:23:00.000-07:00

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

Hong Kong Flower

2007-04-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Bull Fighting

2007-04-22T18:48:00.000-07:00

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

Sintra, Portugal City Center

2007-04-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

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.

Ha'Penney Bridge, Dublin

2007-04-20T06:25:00.000-07:00

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.

Florence's Refelctions

2007-04-19T06:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Iceland Sea Scape

2007-04-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

Macao Lucky Flower

2007-04-17T10:07:00.000-07:00

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

Tapas Bar Mayhem, Barcelona

2007-04-16T16:09:00.000-07:00

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

Cam River, Cambridge England

2007-04-15T16:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Irish Sunset

2007-04-14T16:12:00.000-07:00

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.

Lisbon Home Front

2007-04-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

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.

Blenheim Palace, England

2007-04-12T15:53:00.000-07:00

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.

Boats in Galway Harbor, Ireland

2007-04-11T14:45:00.000-07:00

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

The Western Most Point of Continental Europe

2007-04-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

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

Mountainside Monastery

2007-04-09T12:44:00.000-07:00

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.

English Cross at Dusk

2007-04-08T11:46:00.000-07:00

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

Tangier, Morocco Mosque

2007-04-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

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

Zurich at Dusk

2007-04-06T12:22:00.000-07:00

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

A Pointed Chicago Building

2007-04-05T11:33:00.000-07:00

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

Hong Kong's Government Center Meets the Financial Center

2007-04-04T11:37:00.000-07:00

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.

Tuscan Hills

2007-04-03T13:21:00.000-07:00

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

Largo de Senado Square, Macau

2007-04-02T08:23:00.000-07:00

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.

Seville Building

2007-04-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

This is a view of a Seville, Spain building.

Looking up at the Towers

2007-03-31T14:04:00.000-07:00

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

Florence Street at Night

2007-03-30T14:01:00.000-07:00

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

Arc de Triumph

2007-03-29T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

Santa Barbara County Grapes

2007-03-28T14:04:00.000-07:00

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

Milan Cathedral

2007-03-27T13:17:00.000-07:00

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.

Hong Kong Convention Center and City

2007-03-26T09:46:00.000-07:00

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

Amsterdam Canals

2007-03-25T05:46:00.000-07:00

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

Relaxing in Kuala Lumpur

2007-03-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

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

Colonia Street Lamps

2007-03-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

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

Munich Promanade

2007-03-22T18:34:00.000-07:00

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

Bangkok Sunrise

2007-03-21T09:15:00.000-07:00

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

Snowy Belgian Driving

2007-03-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

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

South China Sea Indonesia

2007-03-19T12:59:00.000-07:00

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

Sun Falling over Rio

2007-03-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

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.

Macau Looking to Mainland China

2007-03-17T12:51:00.000-07:00

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

Caribbean Seas

2007-03-16T15:21:00.000-07:00

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

Above Hong Kong

2007-03-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

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

Colorado Mountain Pass

2007-03-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

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

Chile's Back Country

2007-03-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

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

Singapore's Esplenade and SunTec City

2007-03-12T12:37:00.000-07:00

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.

German Building Top

2007-03-11T12:33:00.000-07:00

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