Landscapes: Lakes and more

Have you ever looked at a photo and instantly had an emotional response? Landscape photos, for me, have caused this response more than others photos. Nature shares her beauty everyday in such a variety of ways. Landscapes are a reflection of this beauty; an avenue to share what nature really encompasses. This post is some…

Porta Nigra, Trier Germany

Construction on Porta Nigra (black gate) was originally started in 170 AD. It has gone through many transformation with the main section remaining intact almost as it was originally built. The black color of the stone is because of the sandstone used for the blocks. It has been used for different things since the Roman…

Germany – landscape photos along the Autobahn

Being a passenger in a car is far better than being the driver, as I got to see and really enjoy the landscapes. I took these as we were driving along the the Autobahn in Germany from Trier, Germany to Paris, France. The next photo really speaks to the Midwestern, United States girl in me….

Landscapes – Ahhhh Green!

The weekend was rain free! A great chance to get out for a walk. We had several days ( or was it a week?) of gray, dreary days. Getting out for a walk was therapeutic and quite enjoyable. Green was everywhere – so many shades of green! I had my camera along and tried to…

Back Yard Photographer – Waterside Collage

Five hours flies by when doing something enjoyable. That is exactly what happened when visiting a small lake to get some landscape photos. Not all the photos turned out to be landscape, some were just critters that caught my eye. Without many words (difficult for me!!) here’s a couple collages from my five hours, lakeside…