Tag: travel

WPC Evanescent

Nature, Photography

PHOTO CHALLENGE Evanescent was a new word to me, as I am not a native English speaker, ev·a·nes·cent [evəˈnes(ə)nt] Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

When I was a kid, when taking car trips, we would try to spot cows on the side of the road. Pass the time counting them… Well it is not a sight you see to often now a days, at least were I live. These are from near my summer place, countryside. Even there you do not see cows that often. And seeing them, it does bring memories of day less hectic and fast paced.

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16th floor view of Helsinki

Cities, Landscapes, Photography, Travel

Unfortunately the photos have the window reflections on the, but Helsinki is rather beautiful city, mixture of old and new. I took these from the 16th floor at Clarion Hotel in Helsinki-

WPC PHOTO CHALLENGE Heritage

Cities, Photography, Travel

WPC PHOTO CHALLENGE theme this week is Heritage. I visited Cyprus few years back, at At the Tombs of the Kings (Pathos) you could feel the history the heritage. The underground tombs, many of which date back to the 4th century BC, are carved out of solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to the third century AD.

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MONOCHROME 4 – 4 – Cafe

Black and White photos, Cities, Photography

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This week I have picked a street photograph, a coffee moment outside.  A man, obviously enjoying a cup of coffee and reading the morning paper. This  is my pick for Monochrome Madness this week.  The original is included for comparison.Helsinki by day-01888

Street photography in Helsinki

Cities, People, Photography

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Street photography at Kapteeninkatu in Helsinki. The Finnish flag was Half-mast for our former President Mauno Koivisto who had passed away the day before.  I have photos in color and Monochrome, for some reason they appeal to me in street photography. What your opinion about it?

WPC PHOTO CHALLENGE Danger!

Cities, People, Photography

PHOTO CHALLENGE Danger!

Look out! This week’s challenge is about the unexpected thrill of danger.  Is there anything else to say ? I sign I saw in Goa, India!Goa India, Chapora River (643).JPG

WPC CHALLENGE Wanderlust

Cities, Photography, Travel
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 I like so many of us  to love travel, near or far. Here are  photos from a trip I took to India – Goa. Even thought it is more a tourist place than many others, the reality and the poverty was a shock to me.  The colors and smells left and lasting imprint into my memory. Here are the photos I  chose to this WPC PHOTO CHALLENGE Wanderlust. May the last one be the main photo, a little boy digging a ditch – and not for fun, still happily waving his hand with smile on his face.

Beach life

Landscapes, People, Photography, Travel

Beach life at Boynton Beach, what is a holiday with out lazy days at beach?

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Black and White photos, Cities, Photography, Travel

My entry to  for this weeks Monochrome Madness is a photo from my trip to south Beach Miami. I have been very slow in going through my photographs from my trip but here are several  of  Night lights  in Monochrome -check the link to see which I chose to send to Leanne.#monochromemadness #LeannecoleMiami South Beach- BW (2 of 7)

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Great Blue Heron

Nature, Photography, Travel

Great Blue Herons open their mouths and show the spear-like end of their tongue, I was able to capture a flick of a tongue.

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Seen year-round in Florida, this bird can be found at  Wakodahatchee Wetlands

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Art Deco District

Cities, Photography, Travel

While in South Beach Miami we stayed at the Art Deco district.It was interesting at night and day time – a tourist attraction.  Here are some buildings dressed up in neon lights

I hope you made it this far 🙂

 

The Barnacle

Cities, Interiors, Photography, Travel

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Old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge

Landscapes, Photography, Travel

The old bridge was originally built between 1905 and 1912 by Henry Flagler as part of the Overseas Railroad. The bridge was damaged during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

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In 1980, a new four-lane bridge was constructed just a few hundred yards north of the old bridge, replacing the old route. Two of the truss spans of the old bridge were later removed to allow boat traffic.

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The original bridge still remains, though it has fallen into a state of disrepair and signs warning boats of falling debris.

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Lady Gouldian finch

Nature, Photography

I saw this lovely bird and was also able to capture it at Butterfly world in MiamiLady Gouldian finch.jpg

Lizard

Landscapes, Nature, Photography, Travel

We stopped at Old Bahia Bridge, my husband saw this lizard on the edge and I was able to lean over and take pictures.

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