An Empire Founded On Wind Throughout history most empires have been founded using the power of swords, cavalry and war ships but there are a few whose tools were trading, manufacturing and exploration. Four hundred years ago there was an emerging world power based on just that formula. This nation was known by a numberContinue reading “Dutch Windmills”
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Alaska Totem Poles – A Slide Show
The symbol of Alaska’s indigenous peoples is the totem poles and they are more than just art. These iconic symbols tell stories, celebrate clans and can honor individuals and in some cases shame them. The states largest collection of these monuments can be found in a park in Sitka managed by the National Park Service.Continue reading “Alaska Totem Poles – A Slide Show”
Photography And Camera Controls
Exercising More Technical Control To Improve Your Photographs When we approach a scene of interest to take a picture we look for what composition can be included in the frame and maybe what the lighting is doing to the scene. In most instances the camera is automatic and handles all the technical details for you.Continue reading “Photography And Camera Controls”
Happy 4th Of July
I know that only 78% of our visitors are Americans, but I would suggest that anyone who values self determination, freedom and universal human rights should join us in celebrating America’s founding. As a nation and people we have often stumbled and faltered but as a goal this nation has always aspired to live upContinue reading “Happy 4th Of July”
St. George Harbour, Grenada W.I.
Grenada is a Caribbean country that’s been dubbed the “Spice Isle”. This hilly island is famous for its numerous nutmeg plantations that make it one of the worlds major suppliers. The capital, St. George’s, features colorful homes, Georgian architecture and the early-18th-century Fort George standing watch over a narrow harbor. It was also the siteContinue reading “St. George Harbour, Grenada W.I.”
Today’s Image • King Decebalus And A Colossal Carving
The Danube flows through a magnificent gorge known as the Iron Gates separating Romania and Serbia. At the beginning of this century an interesting feature was added . The rock sculpture of Decebalus, a colossal carving of the face of the last king of Dacia (AD 87–106), who fought the Roman emperors Domitian and TrajanContinue reading “Today’s Image • King Decebalus And A Colossal Carving”
The Intentional Travelers 