The Golden Shoe

Not exactly a Cinderella type slipper, but an curious wall decoration nonetheless!

Mother and Child

I saw this young woman and her baby looking out of a second floor window and asked if she would pose for a photo.

Shoe Shadows

Small, smaller and smallest.

Ponce de Leon by a Graffiti Artist

Don't usually see graffiti this good!

Catchy Colors

Imagine having to re-paint this place every few years!

Red-Billed Duck

New York's Forgotten Bridge

When it was constructed in 1916, the 298 meter long railroad Hell Gate Bridge was the longest steel-arch bridge in the world. It was the inspiration for the more famous Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia.

A Path Along the River in Fall

Entranced by the Music

This guy was really into the orchestra music that he was listening to.

Mystical Rose

Stained glass windows are always a challenge to photograph.

Tuomiokirkko Cathedral - Helsinki

The Tuomiokirkko Cathedral was built in the neoclassical style between 1830 and 1852 and was originally dedicated to Nicholas I, the Russian Czar. Today this Lutheran cathedral is one of the most visited sites in Helsinki.

A Mirror in the Woods

The stillness of the water and the reflection of the blue sky caught my attention for this shot.

Antiquity and Security

Amish Father With His Two Daughters

A Crumbling Old Barn

Stonehenge

Myriad of Little Feet

These are those slipper-like socks they give to patients in the hospital.

Lanterns at Dusk

Garden at Pushkin

A view of the manicured gardens just outside the Catherine Palace in Pushkin.

Buy a Hat or Two or Three

The White House

After the Rain

How beautiful is the rain!

After the dust and the heat,

In the broad and fiery street,

In the narrow lane,

How beautiful is the rain!

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Rain in Summer

Nine Matryoshka Sisters

A Russian matryoshka doll, is a set of handpainted wooden dolls of decreasing sizes placed one inside the other. The word "matryoshka" is derived from the Russian female first name "Matryona".

White Peacock Spreading His Feathers

Turtle Taking the Sun

"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."
James Bryant Conant

Mister Squirrel Posing for a Picture

The Poulnabrone Dolmen

The Poulnabrone dolmen is one of the most famous in Ireland. Located in the Burren in County Clare, it is the most visited place in the area. It was originally used as a burial place by Neolithic farmers and dates back to between 3800 and 3200 B.C. “Poulnabrone” literally means “The hole of the sorrows”.

Wearing a Wig and a Smile

"Everytime you smile at someone,

it is an action of love,

a gift to that person,

a beautiful thing."

Mother Theresa

Man's Best Friend

The Beagle is a hunting dog, somewhat like a foxhound but has a smaller body. He is a friendly little guy who is happy to see people and is quite playful. His bark is like a howl which is typical of a hunting dog.

Mother and Daughter Smiling

This mother and daughter duo were looking toward another photographer when I got this shot.

Reflection of the Setting Sun in Barichara

Barichara, Colombia, is a town preserved by city ordinance as it was 200 years ago with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets.

Spring Is In the Air

Spring makes the world a happy place

You see a smile on every face.

Flowers come out and birds arrive,

Oh, isn't it grand to be alive?

St. Isaac Cathedral in St Petersburg

St Isaac Cathedral is the largest church in St. Petersburg. Construction started in 1818 and took 40 years to complete. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, the patron saint of Peter the Great. During the Soviet era it was converted into an anti-religion museum dedicated to atheism. It is today the main jewel among the numerous St. Petersburg churches.

Land's End - Cabo San Lucas

At the southernmost tip of the Mexican Baja peninsula, lies the most famous Cabo landmark, the Arch of Poseidon. This area is comprised of a large cluster of rock formations that were carved into fantastic shapes by wind and sea. During low tide, the sandy beach is uncovered and many visitors like to walk along Playa del Amante (Lover's Beach) because it allows for a better view of the eroded archway. On the left you can also observe Los Frailes, two rock islets that are frequented by sea lions.

The American Bald Eagle

The bald eagle, the national bird of the US, is the only eagle unique to North America. At one time, the word "bald" meant "white," not hairless. Bald eagles are found throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada to northern Mexico. About half of the world's 70,000 bald eagles live in Alaska. Combined with British Columbia's population of about 20,000, the northwest coast of North America is by far their greatest stronghold for bald eagles. They flourish here in part because of the salmon. Dead or dying fish are an important food source for all bald eagles

Tivoli Garden at Night

Nimb is the Moorish style luxury hotel in the center of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Celtic Cross at Glendalough

Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, is the setting for the ruins of a 6th century monastery founded by St. Kevin. The ruins are located in a valley which was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age and is today enhanced by its two lakes outside the monastery. This cross is one of many in the burial grounds that are inside the monastery grounds.