Photos of the Day: Basquiat

Photos of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you as we shelter in place. June 3rd, 2020 After yesterday’s blackout, we’re remaining in Paris for the next few days. Today we’re stopping by the Fondation Louis Vuitton, a museum

Photos of the Day: Kaleidoscope

Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you as we shelter in place. May 25th, 2020 Continuing our jaunt through Paris, today we stop to look up at the beauty overhead. Aside from the tip of the Christmas

Tangier: A Visual Feast to Start the New Year

Happy New Year, everyone! I’m kicking off 2018 with a post about a city I visited last spring. I hope you enjoy this portrait of Tangier, Morocco. May, 2017 After two weeks in Portugal and Spain, the exotic allure of Morocco has my full attention. It’s been ten years since my last visit to the country but Morocco’s gypsy ambiance

Azulejo and Zellige

Azulejo and zellige. I know, readers! These are tough words to get your mind and mouth around. But they’re relevant terms if you’re traveling through Portugal, Spain and Morocco which is what I did last April and May. Before I share a bunch of new posts with you about this region of the world, it’s important to understand the meaning

Weekly Photo Challenge: Look Up

Stash your shoes at the entry and have a look. These are the beautiful mandalas of the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore. Whether you worship, firewalk or come to admire the prolific deity sculptures here, this temple is a feast for the eyes and a quiet respite from the hum of the city.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract

Depth of field and reflection collide in an abstract composition. A Magritte sky silhouettes the trees and mountains of Joffre Lakes, British Columbia.   An outdoor seating area in Singapore becomes a mass of intersecting shapes and surfaces reminiscent of Escher.   In Melaka, shadow and color intermingle at sunset like Rothko and Mondrian went out to play.   O’Keeffe

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Decorative tiles dress up the entries of many of the conservation shophouses around Singapore. Their geometric and floral patterns remain as reminders of Singapore’s Peranakan heritage.  I often found myself photographing the tiles on my walks through neighborhoods like Everton Park, Kampong Glam and Telok Ayer. The ornate styles and colorful patterns add beautiful expression along otherwise gray sidewalks. Some

Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

From Paris, 2009, when I was following the Tour de France into the city from the Alps. I was so fixated on shooting the Eiffel Tower that I didn’t realize until later, while reviewing my photos, that this couple was somewhat isolated and perfectly positioned to illustrate the scale of this magnificent landmark. You can view more examples of scale