This week’s “A Word a Week” photo challenge at Sue’s blog…”A Word in Your Ear” is “Weather”. I chose photos that depict two definitions. The typical types of weather we encounter and when something or someone is weathered due to the elements.
Wet
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Amazing People in Portugal
Portugal is one of my favorite Countries in Europe! And the people of Portugal are simply beautiful!! I love people watching and of course…snapping photos of them! Here are a few from my three-week trip (that you can read about here) back in 2010…
I saw this couple near Sintra, Portugal. Aren’t they darling?
Hiking the Grand Canyon
Hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon is another “must do” if you love hiking like I do! My adventure was back in 2007 and although I hiked down solo…I met a couple of guys to chat with along … Continue reading
Travel Theme: Up
I’ve just discovered yet another weekly theme…Travel Theme…over at Where’s my backpack! This week’s theme is “Up”! I’m always looking up, down and all around for photo opportunities! A few of these may be somewhat recent for those of you that keep up with my posts…but there are some new ones!
Taken on my recent six-week Solo US Roadtrip at Rosemary Beach, Florida…
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Water
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is new to me! I think I’m becoming addicted to these challenges. I find it so much fun to look through my photos and organize them according to categories. I tried to stay away from the typical ocean shots…which I have many of…so I’ve submitted fountain, swamp, oasis, water feature, pool, lake, puddle, and ocean.
Anyway, here are my selections:
San Francisco – 2011
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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond
The Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge is Beyond. I believe these photos represent “Beyond” beyond a doubt! Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Hiking Zion and Bryce National Parks
Hiking in Zion and Bryce National Parks in Utah is a must-do for any nature enthusiast! In 2007 I flew out to Las Vegas, rented a car and was able to spend three nights in Zion, two nights in Bryce, … Continue reading
Hiking Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is as grand as everyone says! I was fortunate to hike about 14 (long and rugged) miles of it one day back in 2006 while traveling solo for a week through California! That’s me…looking small beside the … Continue reading
Over the Rhine and Washington Park
Over-the-Rhine, is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was there a few days ago taking photos and after researching the web, discovered that it is believed to be the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States. It also contains the largest collection of Italianate architecture in the United States. According to Wikipedia, “its architectural significance has been compared to the French Quarter in New Orleans, the historic districts of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, and Greenwich Village in New York City.” I didn’t take a ton of photos of the architecture because I was mainly on the hunt for Street Art…which I posted about yesterday.
Up until about six years ago, Over-the-Rhine used to be one of the most dangerous and poorest places in the United States. But, with a heavy police presence and redevelopment, it is now one of the most promising in the nation!
Over-the-Rhine was included in the 2008 book, Frommer’s 500 Places to See Before They Disappear.
I like being able to see the windows at the back of this empty space through the front windows…
Red on Red!
This is Music Hall from two different perspectives…
Taken from within Washington Park…which is across from Music Hall.
I was glad it was an overcast day. The colors seemed to pop more!
The following photo is not considered Over the Rhine (just Downtown), but I like that the buildings have vines growing on them…
It’s nice to learn about places…especially when they’re in your own backyard!
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A Word a Week Photo Challenge: Round
These weekly photo challenges are fun! I’m enjoying looking back through old photos and remembering. I have four “round” photos for your viewing pleasure. I thought I’d throw in some interesting “round” quotes also!
Photo taken in Cincinnati, Ohio
“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” ~Rumi
This photo taken in Columbus, Ohio
“And finally I twist my heart round again, so that the bad is on the outside and the good is on the inside, and keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would so like to be, and could be, if there weren’t any other people living in the world.” ~Anne Frank
This photo taken in the Edison/Ford Museum in Ft. Myers, Florida
“A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.” ~Mark Twain
This photo taken in the Edison/Ford Museum in Ft. Myers, Florida
“Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile.” ~Sean Connery
See you tomorrow! Make it a great day!!
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Illumination. Looking through my photos, I realized that things can be illuminated from different directions and sources. It was tough…but I had to narrow my selections down to seven.
This photo was taken in the “Siq” at Petra, Jordan.
Light source from beyond
This photo is from a yearly event in Cincinnati called “Balluminaria“. Unfortunately, I had not taken a tripod with me and the wind had picked up…so my photos weren’t as good as I had wished for.
Light Source from below
You may remember this photo from my road trip through Florida.
Light source from below
This was taken in Peru…back in 2009. I remember thinking…”Wow–just the small village is being lit up”!
Light source from above
This was in New Mexico in 2011.
Light source from above
This was taken in San Francisco in 2011.
Light source from above
During the holidays, The Cincinnati Zoo has a fantastic light display throughout the zoo and this is the entrance.
Light source – All Around
I believe 2013 will bring much clarity or illumination to all of us!
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Cincinnati Street Art
Cincinnati Street Art is amazing! Having viewed Street Art in quite a few Cities recently, I realize that our City is very artistic. I now have a drop down category on my blog entitled “Tourist in my City” because I … Continue reading
Smoke on the Water
Leaving my house thirty minutes earlier than necessary to meet friends for lunch yesterday, I had enough time to take photos of the Ohio River and the Downtown area of Cincinnati from the Kentucky side.
I didn’t expect the beautiful fog. I live 35-40 minutes from Downtown and as I crossed a bridge into Kentucky, I had to pull over on the Highway to take a photograph.
After arriving in Newport, Kentucky, I walked on to the Purple People Bridge, which is a pedestrian only bridge.
Bridges always fascinate me. I love all of the lines and angles.
This little girl is so colorful with her oh-so-long lollipop!
The fog dissipated pretty quickly…
I have some lovely shots of Cincinnati Street Art for tomorrow! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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Children of Egypt and Jordan
My 18 day journey through Egypt and Jordan back in February 2009 was the first time I was exposed to a culture, that at the time, seemed completely alien to my own. Although I had been to destinations such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Europe and much of the Caribbean, these two Countries seemed more brazen and wild! I took a photo of the “Siq” in Petra that is really magical. If you’d like to take a peek…look here!
I managed to go on three “big” trips during 2009. There were family crises happening that I had no control over…so I decided to enjoy myself! For some of my readers, you’ve seen a few of these photos from the past.
These little girls were just adorable!!
While hiking through Petra, Jordan, we encountered this beautiful little girl. I don’t remember if she was selling something or just begging, but I was entranced!
This little boy is the epitome of “boy”! Look at his little goat! It seemed odd to me to find these children up in the Mountains. I was worried they would fall and hurt themselves.
We slept on a Felucca sailboat on the Nile River one night and this young man was one of the crew.
These lovely children were in Amman, Jordan.
These little ones were from Egypt.
So much has happened since then, I feel like a different person now!
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Lee County Dog Park, Kayaking to Lovers Key State Park & Bicycling
If you live in Florida or travel with your dog…Lee County Dog Park next to Ft. Myers and Lovers Key State Park is a fun..fun place to take your dog! We arrived about 7:30am to meet a friend who took us kayaking and checked out the Dog Park while we waited for him to arrive.
One of the dog owners told us that the place becomes quite busy with dogs and their owners on the weekends. Depending on the tide…you may have to wade through a foot or two of water to get to the little island where the dogs are in the photo below. It was a bit chilly this morning to do that…50 degrees.
I spotted this bird while we were watching the dogs…
I’m becoming obsessed with reflection shots…
I have my down jacket on for the beginning of the kayaking experience. We paddled about three miles total and even ventured out into the Gulf from the coastal waterway. We stopped at Lovers Key State Park and walked around. I’ve only been kayaking once or twice before…so this was a lot of fun! Thanks Wayne!!
Yesterday, the lumberjack and I went and bought a couple of used beach cruisers to leave for the family members that let us use their condos…and for anyone else that visits. We purposely bought these type…you know…the old style where you push back on the pedals to stop and only one gear…forward!
We took a ride this afternoon. Of course, the lumberjack would have to ride by me and screech his brakes really loudly to scare me…which worked…but also made me angry! This was after the chain fell off…preventing me from being able to stop…which was scary! But…I had fun!
We’re headed to have a drink at the small beach nearby and a bite to eat…while we watch the sunset. Lovin’ Florida!!
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Sherry Lachelle Travels 