My first time in London was in 2014 and I only had one day to explore the area. Fortunately, the city is very easy to navigate and find landmarks. On this overcast day, the best photo opportunity was the London Tower Bridge over the Thames river. While the greyness of the bridge blended in with the skyline, I was able to find some color in the foreground during my photo … [Read more...] about London Tower Bridge on the Thames River
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Tomales Bay Near Point Reyes, California
If you go to the Tomales Bay Oyster company, make sure that you bring everything but the oysters. I learned that the hard way, as we were caught with no drinks, side dishes or equipment for shucking oysters. Next time I will come more prepared. On the bright side, if you don't eat the oysters you can just explore around Tomales bay, which is not a bad alternative. At low … [Read more...] about Tomales Bay Near Point Reyes, California
Budapest Parliament Building at Night
It is hard to miss the Budapest Parliament building when it is lit up at night. You can see it from pretty much any vantage point in the city with a river view. This photo was taken in January of 2014, while I stood outside in the freezing cold trying to make sure the photo would turn out. Next time I will make sure to bring a tripod, and probably do a longer exposure. Can't … [Read more...] about Budapest Parliament Building at Night
Sunrise on the Bosphorus River in Istanbul
The view from the club lounge of the Hilton Istanbul is hard to beat. You can see the all of the activity on the Bosphorus river, watch the sunrise and take in the lights at night. There are many distinct phases that the river view goes through on any given day, but something is always happening on the Bosphorus. … [Read more...] about Sunrise on the Bosphorus River in Istanbul
Beautiful Green Farmland in Marin County
For as long as I have been visiting Northern California, there has been a drought. I must have brought the rain, because this winter there has been a good amount of rain to bring some much needed moisture to the area. While there is still a lot more rain needed, it is nice to see so much green while driving through Marin County in Northern California. This photo was taken … [Read more...] about Beautiful Green Farmland in Marin County
View of San Francisco from Twin Peaks
If you are into urban hiking, you will have a hard time finding a better opportunity than climbing up to the top of the Twin Peaks in San Francisco. Start out at ground level and work your way up about 1,000 feet to get this view of the city. The hike takes a couple of hours to complete, but you will have plenty of time to rest while admiring the views below. If you go in … [Read more...] about View of San Francisco from Twin Peaks