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PHOTOGRAPHY: Viejo San Juan (Part 1)

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I almost didn’t go to Viejo San Juan. I heard it is very touristy.  And my Puerto Rico trip was about visiting Rease for a couple of days and then spending time alone (well, with a furry companion) to focus on a work project and experience a new environment. I am so happy I listened […]

PHOTOS: Beautiful Boston

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Boston has just made the very small list of places I plan to keep visiting. There are so many cities I want to explore that I usually do not return to a place even if I enjoy it. I take it all in.  And then I move on, travel stories and photos as my souvenirs. […]

PHOTOS: Perfect light in the Bangalore Palace

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I only visited the Bangalore Palace because it was close, and so many people kept telling me I had to see it.  I usually get bored after a short time exploring historical fancy homes of rich people.  The Bangalore Palace is different.  It immediately captured my photographer eye, and I spent hours exploring and capturing […]

PHOTOS: Jamaica’s other famous waterfall

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Perhaps the most well-known waterfall in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios on the northern side of the island.  For those visiting the southern or eastern part of the island, there is another natural gem. YS Falls is about an hour drive from Treasure Beach.  If you’re driving, be sure to read these […]

Explore the Elements – Travel Photoblogging Challenge

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The Explore the Elements photo contest is sponsored by Thomas Cook Travel and seeks to find images that best represent the four elements of earth, water, fire and air.  I was happy to be nominated by travel photographer Jonathan Look.  If you’re not familiar with his website LifePart2, you should check it out for snippets […]

PHOTO: A cold Winter sunset

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    This Winter in Columbus has been a bit brutal in terms of temperature.  I forced myself out to capture this sunset on the icy Scioto River. Have you been braving the cold to enjoy the pretty side of Winter?

PHOTO: Golden Gate Bridge at 3am

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On my way back to the airport from Sonoma, I stopped to take some night photography of the Golden Gate Bridge. I think this was worth staying up all night before my flight back to Columbus. Golden Gate Bridge at Night

How to make the most of a road trip

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When I picked up the rental car at the San Jose airport in the early morning, I was greeted with rainbows and mountains. A great start to a road trip. My plan was to drive to San Francisco where I hoped to drive across the Bay Bridge and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods. […]