I got a tip from Andy to visit St. Gilgen and Halstatt while in Austria. Andy is the best. The weather was pretty rough that day, so there were not many compelling photo opportunities for mountains and lakes. Instead, I had to find an area on the waterfront with some color in order to find a decent photo that day. Surely I will visit St. Gilgen again, hopefully with … [Read more...] about St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee in Austria
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Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
As we were driving through the northern part of wine country in Sonoma County a few weeks ago, I pulled over the car for a photo opportunity. I am not sure there is a better scene than the beginning of a new wine growing season. Green for miles and miles, with rows of vines to turn the landscape into a grid pattern. Healdsburg seems less traveled than the southern sections … [Read more...] about Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany
There is no more iconic castle in the world than Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. Fairytale views, not such a great ending for Ludwig II. Now a landmark that everyone should try to visit if they are ever in Germany. We visited while the winter weather was still taking hold of Bavaria. Clouds in the air, sleet coming down, it was difficult to get good shots of the castle … [Read more...] about Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany
Streetscape in Salzburg, Austria
Most of the photos that I take are landscapes. Part of it is because I feel uncomfortable taking street-shots, part of it is that people move around too much, and part of it is that I often find myself outside of the city when traveling. … [Read more...] about Streetscape in Salzburg, Austria
Kayaks and Sailboats in Anegada, British Virgin Islands
In the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Anegada is the outlier. It is the only island made of coral and limestone, which makes for an interesting climate within. The island is flat and a haven for kitesurfers (think Sir Richard Branson), as well as a great place for fresh lobster. … [Read more...] about Kayaks and Sailboats in Anegada, British Virgin Islands
View of Intercontinental Hotel in Davos, Switzerland
Last week I spent two nights in the incredible Intercontinental Davos Hotel in Switzerland. A full review is still to come, but I have to say that this is one of the nicest hotels I have visited since I started playing the travel game. For now, you can see the hotel in the background (it's the big gold bubble). … [Read more...] about View of Intercontinental Hotel in Davos, Switzerland