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Green renewable energy and renewable resources are the buzzwords of today. It is no surprise that industrial wind farms are appearing everywhere. In the USA alone, thousands of windmills are being built, and about 5,600 megawatts of capacity will be added in 2011. Green Wind Generators Photo Gallery Wind continues to be appreciated as a […]

A series of pictures of flowers – roses, botanical family Rosaceae, a rose plant that produces a beautiful rose flower that is always welcomed in any garden. One of the brightest red roses is the crimson red English rose  L.D. Braithwaite was developed by David Austin Roses. Pictures of Flowers of Roses Photo Gallery This […]

These pictures of flowers were taken in various places – gardens, parks, and streets in Southern California. Usually, this area gets most of its rainfall during winter and early spring. This is the best time to visit – it is not too hot to walk around, there is less smog and no smoke from wildfires. […]

Water provides numerous opportunities for taking abstract images. Lake ripples, ocean waves, atmospheric vapor, fog, rain, drops, mist, dew, the list goes on. To photograph a solid state of water, one has to live in a cold climate. Ice, icicles, snow and snowflakes will be the subject of another post.  Abstract Water Images Photo Gallery […]

Wrigley Mansion – as it was once known, now houses the permanent headquarters of the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. Wrigley Gardens are part of the property and are open to the public. The building, the grounds, and the gardens are beautifully maintained and well worth the visit. The building is located on South […]

Istanbul offers a great variety of choices when it comes to restaurants and street food. Seafood is quite often overlooked. When people mention Turkish food – fish does not come to mind. Istanbul Street Food Pictures Photo Gallery However, Istanbul will surprise visitors with excellent seafood dishes; without hesitation, you can call Istanbul – a […]

Succulent desert plants usually bloom in the spring and their flowers are very spectacular and very colorful. These pictures of flowers were taken in the month of April at the botanical gardens of Huntington Library near Pasadena, California. Desert Plants Flowers Photo Gallery There is always something blooming here. April is the best month if […]

Turin architectural landmarks are perfect for architectural photography. The architecture of this city is quite remarkable and has a long history. Although Torino dates back to Roman times, the city center as we see it today was developed during the XV century when Savoy dukes moved in. Torino architectural landmarks can be seen if you […]

The Rose Parade began in the 1890s to promote the warm winters of the west coast. The parade preceded various sporting events in order to attract attention and spectators. The first American football game was played in 1902 and the proper football stadium was commissioned in 1920 and completed by 1923. The Parade and Tournament, […]

Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles is an excellent example of contemporary architecture by Frank Gehry. Situated in downtown at Grand Avenue this building is a true architectural marvel that is just asking to be photographed. The amazing modern California cityscape is perfect in any weather, at any time of day. This famous landmark  […]

This is a series of analogue film photographs taken with Diana F+ camera. The film used was Kodak BW400CN. The result – soft focus dream-like images. Winter is an especially good time of year to take black-and-white photos. The cities and towns are grey and dull, skies are overcast. It is pretty much various shades […]

The architectural design legacy of Palm Springs is a great feature of this small town. If you are interested in and enjoy looking at lovely architecture, plan a trip to Palm Springs. Palm Springs, California, is a short drive from Los Angeles. This small town has a rich architectural design heritage. A lot of famous […]

All of the photos in this series were taken during Tall Ships Halifax 2009. It was the start of the Atlantic Challenge Race’s last leg from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Belfast, Ireland. This was also one of the best tall ships gatherings in years. This race was a joint venture between Sail Training International […]