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Syria 2010 Syria is a treasure trove of ancient ruins. Most can be classified as Roman ruins but many of those were built on top of even more ancient civilizations. Here is the church of St. Sergius built in the 5th … Continue reading
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Romania 2012 I went out on the open porch of the guesthouse in Bukovina. Snow had fallen the night before although it was already April. The cold air was invigorating: so fresh it had a smell or maybe it had a … Continue reading
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Mongolia 2014 The white strips are wheat stubble. The crop had been recently harvested. The black strips are plowed land which has lain fallow this season and which will be planted for the next crop. A lone herder grazes his … Continue reading
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Cairo, Egypt 1998 When you are trying to get your shot in a room full (or a desert full) of tourists, lift your camera until you no longer have the tourists in your viewfinder. Voila! A dramatic shot that seems … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2012 Sher Dor Madrassa, built in the 17th century. The tigers are unique for an Islamic structure as Islam forbids depicting living things in art. The two round towers on each side of the entrance are minarets. They’ve … Continue reading
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Cambodia 2011 These floating houses don’t look as if they can withstand the monsoon rains that last six months of the year. Maybe they are ‘summer cottages’.
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Romania 2012 I had bought some apples from a farmer woman. They were the past fall’s harvest. It was now April. I’d read about pioneers having root cellars and now I’d have my chance to see how good fruit could … Continue reading
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Essaouira, Morocco 1995 I scanned some old slides from Morocco yesterday and saw this one. I didn’t know I had it! And I am happy because I have the ubiquitous seagulls, the boats, a good view of the village and … Continue reading
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Palmyria, Syria 2010 Palmyra was an important trading center since before the birth of Christ. Ancient texts dating from 44 B.C. tell of magnificent buildings on the site. The many columns, arches, theaters and temples still standing give an idea of how impressive the … Continue reading
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Russia 2009 One of the many small, nearly abandoned villages we sailed past on our Russian River cruise. Sometimes the roof on the church would be caved in. The tiny houses were ramshackle. Trees and grass, growing with abandon, were taking … Continue reading
