Architecture
If I had not followed my chosen career as an educator I think I would have loved being an architect. To create something that lasts thousands of years is amazing. Fortunately my wife, Rayleen, and I have had the opportunity to travel. There are awe inspiring structures the world over. All of the buildings here, except 1, are in Europe. I think a goal of mine will be to find someone to help me focus on ocean piers. I just think that something that is designed to withstand the ocean is impressive.
A Slice of Building
While walking in Copenhagen with my wife Rayleen, we were struck by the beauty of this building. This angle makes the building look like a skinny wall. I’m not sure if the reasoning of the design had to do with wind, but I find it interesting and unique. I find it interesting and unique.
Nikon D300, 18-250, 46mm, f/4.8
Skyward
Sony A7R IV, 25-105, 27mm, f/10, 1/250
Baltic countries have many medieval churches. I really enjoyed how this angle made the church look like it was pointing to the sky.
Geometric Church
Sony A7R IV, 24-105mm, 24mm, f/9.0, 1/125, ISO 100
The Orthodox churches are beautiful with all their colors and tangled colors. The pictures on the building are amazing and well maintained. This church is in St. Petersburg.
Munster Church
Sony A7R IV, 24-105mm, 24mm, f/8.0, f 1/250
Beautiful churches in Germany. This one is in Munster. Truly a large and overwhelming church. The inside was beautiful. Outside was amazing. I love the two major colors and how they work together.
Anniversary Bridge
So my wife and I have travelled over Bixby Bridge dozens of times. Even though we’re not from Northern California, Big Sur is one of our favorite places. When coming from the North, you have to travel over Highway 1 and Bixby Bridge to get to Big Sur. We have tried various locations to get a great picture. There are many great views, but this is my favorite picture.
Canon 5D Mark II, 14mm, f/2.8
Denmark Domes
While Rayleen and I were walking along a beautiful path in Copenhagen, we saw a couple of bubble domes sticking up which almost looked liked they were sticking out of the water. The interesting feature is the bottom; whereas there are apartments on the top there are none on the bottom. Not sure why, they remind me of the cob ending on corn.
Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105, 88mm, f/4.0,
Reichstag Color
While in Germany with the sun shining brightly and all the colors aglow, the clouds rolled in behind the Reichstag. You can see the Fernsehturm in the back ground, the beautiful blue sky, the vibrant greens in the foreground, the glass dome, and the flags that make this such an amazing photograph.
Nikon D810, 24-120, 48mm, f/4.0
Reflection Castle
While my wife and I were taking a river tour in Prague, it was overcast and the colors were dull. We thought there would never be an opportunity for an inspiring photograph. Then the clouds opened for just a moment over the castle and the boat moved to a good spot and, like magic, the sun shone on the castle.
Colosseum Floor
Another bit of history, the Colosseum construction was started around 70 A.D. We were there in 2005, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five years later. I don’t believe you can still walk down this path or tour through the Colosseum, but we enjoyed this angle and could only imagine what it was like when the Colosseum was filled with water and epic sea battles were reenacted.
Colosseum Lights
We landed in Rome and because of jet lag, we felt like getting out and walking. Just down from our hotel was the Colosseum, so we thought that would make a nice walk. There was also the Arch of Constantine and a pyramid. It was late and these lights were on. I loved it. The picture is from an early digital camera so there were only few mega pixels. You really can’t blow up this picture beyond 5x7. I’ve always found the picture to be intriguing, ghostly and thought provoking.
D.C. Jefferson
I have always enjoyed the simple yet striking looks of American architecture. The Jefferson Memorial is pristine and beautiful. The parallel columns make the white structure stand out with the beautiful blue reflecting pool and the touch of foliage around it. I should probably put in a digital sky with amazing clouds, but on this day there were none, so that’s the way it stays.
Capitola Surf Side
Capitola is a beautiful little coastal California community. It has a wonderful funky vibe. A great place to visit.
Canon R5, RF24-70 F2.8, 45mm, F/14, 1/200, ISO 200
Pioneer Covered Bridge 4
I’ve taken several pictures of this covered bridge, but this is my favorite It doesn’t have too much sun or too many branches in the way.
Canon R5, 1/40 sec, f/13, 24-70mm 2.8 at 24mm, ISO 125
Croatia Yellow
While hiking around Zagreb I found this interesting building. Just an amazing color wish I would have bought it with the sun.
Canon R5, 15-35mm 2.8, 21mm, 1/100 sec at f/11, ISO 125
Diocletian Palace Hall
It was so amazing to be alone in this room. This is part of Diocletian Palace in Split.
Canon R5, 15-35mm 2.8, 15mm, 1/5 sec at f/10, ISO1600
My World
This picture was taken in East Jesus California with a Canon R5 and a 24-70 2.8.