Travel Collections – A Gallery of Doors in India
Pink City Door, Jaipur India Some people like to collect souvenirs from their travels. I like to collect photographs from different architectural, cultural, and natural subjects. Some of my favorite photography travel subjects to collect are doors, windows, bridges, people,…
The People of Rajasthan, India – Street Photography
The state of Rajasthan is located in the western part of India bordered with Pakastan. Rajasthan is a arid region with much of the region being desert. The Thar Desert or Great Indian Desert, located in Rajasthan has a size of…
My First International Photo Trip with the Olympus OM-D Camera
Taj Mahal in the Late Afternoon Light. Taken with the Olympus 12-50mm f3.5 – 6.3 lens, hand held (Above Photo) In addition to the weight restrictions, I also wanted to get to know my Olympus OM-D better by making it my…
Mahabalipuram, India a Great Stop for Photographers and Tourists
Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram (Above Photo) Mahabalipuram which is also known as Mamallapuram is a resort and tourist area on the Bay of Bengal. Mahabalipuram, which is located about 60km south of Chennai is known for its ancient stone carvings. Mahabalipuram…
When to Visit Agra, India and the Taj Mahal
Lines at the Taj Mahal (Above Photo) This November was my third visit to Agra, India. The two main attractions for visitors and photographers are the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. I had previously visited Agra in March and July. …
Photographing Waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle Falls (Above Photo) Ohiopyle State Park is located in Southwest Pennsylvania near Uniontown. Ohiopyle is known for whitewater rafting. However, the rapids and waterfalls on the Youghiogheny River also make terrific photo ops. The are two easily accessible waterfalls…
Photo Opportunities at the Maymont Nature Center in Richmond, Virginia
Maymont is a 100 acre Nature Center and Park. The Maymont Estate was donated by James and Sally Dooley who lived at this location. Entrance to Maymont is free but a donation is recommended. A donation is also required to…
Visiting and Photographing the Plantations along the James River
Berkeley Plantation (Above Photo) There are numerous historic James River Plantations along John Tyler Highway (Virginia Route 5). Many of these plantations were either privately owned or closed when we visited in October. We did find three plantations open to…
Plenty of Photo Compositions at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia
Old Point Comfort Lighthouse Fort Monroe is an over 400 year old army fort located at the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula where the James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Army post Located at Fort Monroe was…
Hiking and Photographing York River State Park
For nature photography, one of the gems we found on our trip to Williamsburg, Virginia was the York River State Park. The park has 25 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. Many of the trails connect from…
