I have once again been a little remiss in keeping up with my photography blog…you know how it goes – life goes into overdrive and things get missed! So, when I saw the WordPress photo challenge theme was Escape, (oops, it escaped my attention that I am actually a couple weeks behind! My bad!) I … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Photo A Week
Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond
Looking beyond….this week’s WordPress weekly photo challenge: Beyond. I struggled with this theme and then it hit me…..beyond the wall! In August 2012, I spend a magnificent 2 weeks traveling around Croatia. I was mesmerized by the ancient walled cities of Zadar and Dubrovnik. I spent my time walking within the walls, on the walls … Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
This week, the WordPress Photo Challenge is Delicate. Life is delicate…. Taken while walking through Galicia on the Camino de Santiago…early one morning I came across this spider web, laden with dew. While I often think of a spider’s web as delicate and intricate, it is amazing how robust they can be! Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
American Thanksgiving was this week. As such, this week’s WordPress photo challenge is thankful. I have so much to be thankful this year, including a dream trip to Europe! For nearly 3 months, I backpacked my way through: Croatia Rome and the Vatican in Italy Spain and the Camino de Santiago Paris, France and then, … Continue reading »
WordPress Photo Challenge: Geometry
This week, the WordPress Photo Challenge is Geometry – looking at lines and rhythm in daily life. I have taken examples from architecture from around the world. One of the examples I love of lines and rhythm comes from Antoni Gaudi – a modernist architect who used lines and rhythm to dramatic effect. I especially … Continue reading »
WordPress Photo Challenge: Big
Will the owner of this BIG backpack please step forward! The things you see along the Camino de Santiago! Perfect for the WordPress weekly photo challenge topic: BIG, even if I am a little late! More stories and photos from the Camino de Santiago - my journey from St Jean Pied du Port to Santiago. Continue reading »
WordPress Photo Challenge: Everyday Life
Currently, I am walking the Camino de Santiago. Everyday life is very simple – the cornerstones of my day include my trusty backpack, my hiking boots, and walking. This week’s photo challenge is Everyday Life – this is but a snapshot of my daily walk. During my walk, or pilgrimage, internet access is limited. Postings … Continue reading »
WordPress Photo Challenge: Purple
Took me a while to dig this one up – one of my last film shots – and my favourite Purple photo. WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Purple. Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside
This week, the WordPress weekly photo challenge is Inside. Most of the time, my photographic pursuits are outside. My love for adventure and travel fills my lens with vistas and activities. More recently, I have been visiting fascinating cities and spending more time inside. The above photo was taken at Gaudi’s Casa Batllo in Barcelona. … Continue reading »
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreaming
One could say I am a dreamer! I dream of many things – but lately travel has been the subject of my dreams. This week the WordPress weekly photo challenge subject is Dreaming. While the interpretation has surrounded around the technique of long exposures, I can’t look past my day dreaming for more travel. This … Continue reading »