Tag Archives: beauty

Scenes on the Seine

Every famous city is known for its iconic symbols, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London, and the windmills in Amsterdam, but many cities have their iconic waterways too.  In Amsterdam it’s the canals, in London it’s … Continue reading

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Over My Head

There are many things that I am drawn to when it comes to photography, but there are three words that mean I’m definitely going to be a while with my camera, so you might as well just sit down and … Continue reading

Posted in Abstract, Architecture, Art, Beauty, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Famous Landmarks, Fascination, History, Interiors, Ottawa, Ontario, Patterns, Perspective, Photography, Texture, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Atmospheric Phenomenon

I know I have already done a post in the past about sundogs (although at the time I thought it was a rainbow), but I just had to post another photo because this one was taken with my iPhone 5s. … Continue reading

Posted in Atmosphere, Beauty, Blogging, iPhone 5s, Landscapes, Nature, Photographic Challenges, Photography, Photography Experiments, Snow & Ice, Sunshine, Weather, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Exploring the Hill

It’s amazing what a difference a few months make.  Five months ago it was hot and sunny, and I had no problem finding time to relax every single day after work and on weekends, but as soon the mercury started … Continue reading

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Angles and Lines

A funny thing happened on the way to the optometrist’s office today.  Actually, a funny thing happened after we got to the optometrist’s office.  We found out that my busy life lately is obviously getting to me because my son’s … Continue reading

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Feelings of Awe and Wonder

The tour guide led the way through the doorway, I looked up from adjusting the settings on my camera, stopped in my tracks, and had to catch my jaw before it hit the floor.  This was my reaction to the … Continue reading

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