Category: Photography
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The Magnificent Magnolia: Baobab of the American South
When we moved to this region of the United States, considered part of “The South,” I discovered the magnolia tree. Magnolia trees are the baobab of the American South. Distinctive and unique to this region, the massive blooms and richly colored foliage can be found in backyards and botanical gardens alike. The colors of the…
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Part IV: Cochem Castle, Cochem, Germany
Cochem Castle is a neo-gothic castle located along Germany’s Moselle River. It is superbly preserved and worth the winding detour off the autobahn. The joy of such an architectural highlight is in the details. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me…
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Part III: The Biltmore, Asheville, North Carolina, USA
The Biltmore, Asheville, North Carolina, USA Read more about the stately Biltmore mansion here. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me at willtravelwithkids @ gmail.com along with a brief explanation of the location. Please only submit personal photos of which…
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Part II: Al-Baleed, Salalah, Oman
Boat at Al-Baleed World Heritage site, Salalah, Oman. Read the blog post from the trip to Oman here. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me at willtravelwithkids @ gmail.com along with a brief explanation of the location. Please only submit…
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Eye-catching architectural detail, Part I: The Winterthur, Delaware
The last few inches of an elegant stairway bannister. A manhole, covering a storm drain, plastered with floral filigree. The ruffled ridge of a five foot clay pot. These architectural details catch my eye and I can’t help myself. I have to capture it on camera. Some artisan, skilled in his trade, has left his mark. Over the next…
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Part IV: BRUGES, Belgium
According to the venerable Rick Steves, Bruges is a “heavyweight, sightseeing destination, as well as a joy.” And if Rick Steves says it, it must be true. Over the course of two days my friend and I experienced this joy on bike and on foot, doing what we like to do when visiting any European…
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Part III: Fowl BRUTALITY in Lyon
While perusing the wares at the weekly international textile fair along Lyon’s Saône River, Little Man (11 months) let me know he was overdue for a feeding. Hubby took the girls exploring along the river walk while I found a bench in the shade. I got comfortable and baby started eating. . . and then…
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Part II: Beauty’s BOLLENE (or what it means to be French)
Mention any small, provincial town in southern France and we’re game to visit. The girls were content with our hotel in one such village, Bollène. They were content until the morning after our night in the ancient structure when we told them this was actually Belle’s village – a poor, provincial town in France. Then they were…
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Loving Place – Hampton Roads, Virginia
Be a student of your region, your city, your neighborhood. This has helped me learn to love where I am living, no matter where that happens to be. We rarely have the option of living where we love, but we can always choose to love where we live. There are things one can learn about…
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at Home on the Farm
Taking a weekend road trip with children is like telling a lie – the more often you do it, the easier it becomes (or so I’ve been told). Anticipating 18 hours on the road over the course of four days can induce anxiety. But in the midst of the deed, it doesn’t feel so bad.…
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