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k'gari (fraser Island)

Travel Notes: Visiting K’gari (Fraser Island)

Nestled along the stunning coast of Nothern Queensland, Australia is K’gari (also known as Fraser Island). It stands as a testament to nature’s unrivaled beauty. Renowned for being the world’s largest sand island, K’gari offers a unique and enchanting experience for travelers seeking a pristine escape. From its towering dunes

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Queensland Silo Art

Travel notes: Queensland silo art

I have done a fair amount of road trips in Australia. One of my favorite things to do while traveling is looking for and capturing silo art. It’s fun, it’s often quite quirky and many of it is just plain amazing. Biloela The silo art in Biloela, Queensland, stands as

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Hervey Bay Whale Tail

Hervey Bay’s whales: A journey of majestic encounters

Whale watching and capturing their majestic beauty through the lens has always held a special place on my bucket list. It was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up during my recent journey to Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, a renowned haven for avid whale enthusiasts. As I said, whale watching

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Travel Notes: A tour of Stavanger, Eidfjord, Bergen and Reykjavik

On the final part of my twenty-day journey, we travel to Stavanger, Eidfjord, and Bergen Norway, and end in Reykjavik Iceland. Stavanger, Norway Stavanger (pronounced Sta-vonger), a southern port of Norway, has one of the most interesting Old Towns. Gamle Stavanger’s cobblestone streets are lined with the highest concentrations of

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life jackets from refugees in Nyhan

Travel Notes: Berlin, Copenhagen, Aalborg

This leg of our travels covers four cities: Berlin, Copenhagen and Aalborg. As most travelers know, things don’t always go as planned. Our entry into Gdansk was canceled due to weather and other delays. I did manage this image of the storms as we cruised by. Berlin So, we traveled

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Travel Notes: Stockholm, Sweden

The first part of the 20-day journey covers Stockholm, Sweden. From Philadelphia, we took Iceland Air to Reykjavik Iceland where we changed planes for the flight to Stockholm. In total, almost nine hours of flight time. Don’t expect much in the way of amenities on Iceland Air. And, when you’re

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Zealandia in Wellington

Travel notes: Exploring Wellington, New Zealand

Located at the southernmost end of New Zealand’s North Island, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It has eateries, museums, cultural attractions and more to offer. We visited here a while back and spent a fabulous few days exploring some of the sights. There are so much to see,

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Travel notes: Exploring Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Welcome to Lake Taupo, a breathtaking jewel nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. Known for its awe-inspiring beauty and a myriad of outdoor adventures. Lake Taupo offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, relaxation and adrenaline-pumping activities. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or someone

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SA Silo Art Banner

Travel Notes: South Australian silo art trail

A little while back I wrote two articles on the Victorian Silo Art trail (Part One & Part Two), which I had been visiting on our travels. I’ve just recently come back from a trip to South Australia, chasing the silo art trail there too. While this is not an

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Salzburg from Fortress

Travel Notes: One day in the Salzburg area

When you think of Salzburg you can’t help but think of Mozart and “The Sound of Music.” Salzburg Salzburg is a wonderful city with plenty of things to do and many photographic opportunities. It is a great place to stay for three or four days wandering the streets of Old Salzburg and

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Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Travel notes: Exploring Cape Reinga, New Zealand

Located at the extreme northwestern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga is positioned toward the northernmost end of New Zealand’s North Island, making it one of the country’s most northerly points. It is situated roughly 100 km away from the nearest small town of Kaitaia, and about 421 km

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Photographing Venice's Carnival

Travel Notes: Photographing Venice’s Carnival (Part 2)

Photographing Venice Carnival is an exciting experience! In Part 1, I went over how to get around and where to stay. In this article, I will discuss photographer and model etiquette, assess what gear I used and share experiences behind the scenes. There are many popular locations for photographing Venice

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