Photo Series: The Columns of Park Güell
Gaudi’s Park Güell (Park Guell) is an architectural masterpiece perched atop Barcelona’s Gracia district. The Park is unlike any other in terms of its design and aesthetic appeal. Park Güell, a cross between a Mediterranean Hansel and Gretal setting meets Roman and Arabesque influence, can keep you visually occupied for some time. Some of Park Guell’s most impressive aspects are the amazing columns that support the winding paths and expansive upper level of the park. All of Gaudi’s shapes are taken from nature, so these columns and their construction resemble natural...
Read More#FriFotos: White, and a Taste of Posts to Come
Ni Hao, Alex here! This week’s #FriFotos’ theme is White, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to share a photo from China along with providing a taste of things to come. After a whirlwind two weeks in China sans Google, Facebook, or Twitter, I’m back. The trip to the far east was outstanding – China blew away my expectations as a destination – each locale I visited offered a unique window into Chinese history, attractions, and culture. Below are some (black and) White photos from the garden city Hangzhou. The photos showcase Six Harmony Pagoda (otherwise...
Read More#FriFotos – Clouds
This week’s #FriFotos theme is Clouds. Clouds make for such incredible compositions (AKA “#Cloudporn”) – especially when emphasized by adding clarity (thank you Instagram and Camera+). For this week’s Clouds shots, I’ve chosen my favorite (and most “liked”) iphoneography shots from Instagram from around the globe. Click here for tips on how to use travel tags on Instagram and follow me on Instagram here....
Read More#FriFotos – Faces
Faces are one of those photographic subjects that can be awkward if you’re uncomfortable taking the photo. As a viewer, you can usually always tell by the composition if the photo was uncomfortable one to take. Over the years, I’ve grown more comfortable asking if I could take photos that focus on the subject’s faces, and the place I really broke in that comfort level was on a family reunion in Russia. In 2005, I flew from DC to Moscow and spent the next twelve days with around a hundred family members from all over the world. What made this event particularly special was...
Read More#FriFotos: Up Close
This week’s #FriFotos theme is Close Up, and the devil is in the details. Well, sort of. But the details do really pop up when close. This was a perfect opportunity to highlight some photography of strange fruit and textures up close from around the globe. I now have hundreds of photos of fruit up close. In Sayulita, Mexico I visited local craftsmen and got a chance to photograph their work up close. Who doesn’t like a good mexican Dia De Los Muertos figurine? In Bangkok, Thailand the draw was the markets and the strange fruit. And in Tokyo, Japan Tsukiji Fish Market proved to be...
Read More#FriFotos: The Best
In honor of the Olympics, this weeks #FriFotos Theme is “The Best.” Instead of focusing on my best photos, here are some of my best travel experiences I’ve been able to capture in a moment. Enjoy! Best Off-The-Beach Snorkeling. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Best Place to Discover Ruins for Yourself. Sian Ka’an, Mexico Best Chair. Period. Sayulita, Mexico Best Place for an Evening Cup of Coffee. Seattle, Washington, USA...
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