Travel
Planet Word Museum in DC
This special place would be especially great to visit if you are traveling with kids, but we thoroughly enjoyed it ourselves.
River Farm, Alexandria (Spring Flower Photos)
This is a the home of the American Horticultural Society, and is on a 25 acre plot of land on the Potomac, which was once owned by George Washington.
Black & White Photography from Recent Travels
I enjoy finding these value studies, textures, and light/shadow patterns everywhere I go.
Sand, Surf, Skies, and Sunsets near Corpus Christi
The sky and surf were endlessly fascinating, with dramatic color, interesting textures, and great light.
Other Photos of Monhegan Island (2023)
Here are the rest of my photographs from my recent trip to the island.
Lobster Cove Photos (2023)
The sound of the surf, the briney smell of the air, the wind, …all are invigorating.
Arriving on Monhegan Island (2023)
It was great to be on this lovely, famous, “artist colony” island again, after our first trip there together last year.
Pages from my Trip Art Journal
This trip journal was tiny but worked out well for our jam-packed adventure.
Chateau de Chillon (Castle/Fortress)
Chateau de Chillon is a castle/fortress that was undefeated until that advent of guns, so has remained undamaged and essentially unchanged for 800 years.
Ballenberg Open Air Museum
At Ballenberg, they have pulled together 100 historic Swiss homes from the 13th to the 19th centuries on 50 acres, which you can go through.
Black and White Photos from Switzerland
These were lots of great opportunities to take good black and white photos on this trip!
The Laüterbrunnen Valley
Lauterbrunnen valley is a quiet wonder, with beauty in every direction, and is most famous as the inspiration for J.R. Tolkein’s Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings