Tag: religion

Keep it Simple

1/800 sec at f/4.0, ISO 100 Life has become so complicated. What happened to those days when things were simple. Try to simplify your life today. Ignore the distractions and focus on just things that have to be done. Happy Monday!

Dreaming Drake at Sacre Coeur

High on a hill overlooking Paris is the shining white Basilica of Sacre-Coeur. On a clear day, the elegant domes are visible for miles. Built after the French Revolutionary War, this Roman Catholic Church is a favorite among residents, tourists and those on a religious pilgrimage. As treasured […]

The Naval Academy Chapel

The United States Naval Academy Chapel was built in record time with the corner stone being placed in 1904 and completed on May 28, 1908. It’s hard to imagine that this strikingly beautiful church was built in such a short period of time. As the hallmark of the […]

I’m a Magician !

With my camera that is. Recently attending a photo workshop at the Washington National Cathedral, there were a few things that I learned that are simply magical. First, when taking photographs of a building – KEEP THE CAMERA STRAIGHT ! You may need to walk quite a bit […]

Guest Post at SKEdaddle

Within the blogger world, there is a wonderful expert on luxury travel and adventures. As  a “Luxury Lifestyle Travel Agent,” Susan K. Edel posts places that I can only dream of visiting. Recently, Susan was kind enough to consider my posts worthy enough of being showcased on her […]

The Churches of Cuzco

Walking the colonial streets of Cuzco, Peru one is reminded of the dominance of the Spaniards over the Incas in the early 1500’s. Being the capital of the Inca Empire, conquest of Cuzco was the triumph of the Spanish. In celebration of their success, and their determination to […]

Be Greek for a Day!

In the beginning of each summer, I look forward to this special and fun event at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, Maryland. The Annapolis Greek Festival is being held this weekend from May 31st through Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at 2747 Riva Road. The […]