Frigiliana in the Axarquía region of Spain
East of Malaga and north of Nerja The village of Frigiliana is located about 50 km east of Malaga in southern Spain. The village is very close to the coast and the town of Nerja. Excellent beaches are...
View ArticleWalking in the wine country of La Rioja
An old medieval church in the middle of wine country One of my favorite places to go walking is among the grapevines. When I travel to Europe I always fit into my schedule a visit to wine country. I...
View ArticleLas Tabernas de Madrid
A few of the colorful Tabernas around Madrid You will be pleasantly surprised when walking the streets of the center of Madrid. Colorful Tabernas seem to pop up around the corner in any neighborhood....
View ArticleA look at the Madrid metro
A Madrid metro station is never too far Nobody believes me when I tell them how much walking is involved when visiting Spain. The city of Madrid seems to have been made for walking. As a matter of...
View ArticleThe Petit Palais, the Grand Palais, and Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week It was here that I discovered street photography during a visit a year earlier. As I said before, Paris is an excellent city for street photography and anywhere you look, something...
View ArticleMore fishing in the waters of Loreto Bay
Fishing the protected waters of Loreto Bay I have not been updating my blog as much as I should lately. A demanding schedule at work, my fishing addiction, and the World Cup have kept me from working...
View ArticleAll the tripods come out for night photography
Sometimes the city looks better at night Night time photography is one of the most exciting activities whenever you find yourself in a new city. The cityscape may look good in the daytime but some...
View ArticleMaybe your next lens should be a sharp 50 mm lens
The 50 mm lens is a standard lens with a normal field of view The 50 mm lens always comes with me. Sometimes people ask for advice on what photographic equipment they should carry on their next trip to...
View ArticleReflecting on the past year
It is important to reflect on the last year As we start the new year, I think it is a good exercise to stop for a few minutes and think about this past year. I´ve been very fortunate in 2014. After an...
View ArticleA few of my favorite beaches in the Caribbean
Perhaps it is time to start thinking about warm tropical beaches after experiencing a very cold winter season this year. My idea of a perfect beach involves a combination of soft white sand and calm...
View ArticleKayak cruising in the shallow water flats of Florida
Kayak cruising in calm inshore waters The weather in Florida allows you to go kayaking any day of the year. There are plenty of warm sunny days with light wind. During the summer months it is important...
View ArticleThe Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is an important sea turtle nesting habitat Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is divided into two areas bisected by the Indian River Lagoon. The refuge is located...
View ArticleLoxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
A very windy afternoon on the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge The wind gusts reached 30 miles per hour on a recent visit to the the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is...
View ArticleEverglades National Park
The dry season is the best time to visit The Everglades has two very distinct seasons – the dry season which runs from November to April and the wet season which lasts from May to November. It was the...
View ArticleLeatherback hatchlings from last Summer
Summer has arrived in south Florida Our cooler weather here in south Florida did not last long. We have slipped right into summer conditions. Temperatures today have reached 86F/30C with a relative...
View ArticleSnook on the beach fishing report
The week started with dirty water The week started out with no Snook and only dirty water. Heavy rain pushed dirty water out the inlets and the dark water covered the beaches resulting in lost...
View ArticleHiking in Florida’s natural areas during the dry season
It was a long hot summer but hiking weather is finally here Hiking season is finally here. It was a long hot summer with record breaking temperatures. We also had to scramble and prepare for a late...
View ArticleFirst Day Hike – the New Year means more hiking
The New Year started with a good first day hike The first day of 2017 found me crossing the state on Highway 60 east of Lake Wales before reaching the Turnpike. While driving east, I noticed the...
View ArticlePhotography from a Kayak off the shore of Long Key
Searching for birds at Long Key State Park Photography from a kayak is something I always wanted to do and Long Key State Park is an excellent area for kayaking. The park is located on mile marker #67...
View ArticleHiking and photography in Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon has the largest concentration of hoodoos in the world The year started with a resolution to stay active and do more hiking. So after extensive research and map exploration of different...
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