Posts Tagged ‘Photography’
An Arles appetizer
As an amateur photographer I have lots of bad habits, but by far the worst is not looking at my photos after I take them. Over time, the weight of all those photos becomes oppressive, as it can take hours to sort through my mostly crappy snapshots to pick out a handful of favorites. Eventually […]
Filed under: Photography, Psychology, Travel | 109 Comments
Tags: Arles, creative process, creativity, Photography, Travel
Photoshop with your feet
I may have emitted an involuntary little squeal last month when I happened across this scene in Paris: a Citroën deux-chevaux in front of the Place des Vosges. Could it get any more classic? But that wasn’t the first frame I shot. My first frame was an unimaginative, wide-angle snapshot. I take a lot of […]
Filed under: On being creative, Paris, Photography, Travel | 78 Comments
Tags: 2CV, deux chevaux, Paris, Paris photography, Photography, Place des Vosges, travel photography
If you’ve ever considered joining a photo challenge, you know they can be a mixed blessing: On one hand, it’s fun and inspiring to see your friends’ photos. But on the other, it can be daunting to sort through your own and decide what to show. In hindsight, I’m grateful I overcame the “daunting” part […]
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Tags: 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge, landscape photography, nature photography, Photography
My Christmas wish for you all
Filed under: On this day in history, Random thoughts | 15 Comments
Tags: Christmas, fontplay, night sky, Photography
Further afield in Freiburg
One of the least-discussed truths about travel is that your lodging sets the tone for everything — which is why I sometimes pay a bit more to stay in the heart of a city. But, as I learned last December in Freiburg, straying off the beaten path can sometimes yield its own delightfully unexpected rewards. […]
Filed under: Europe 2013, Photography, Travel | 12 Comments
Tags: bachle, Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, Münster, Photography, Schloßberg, Travel, Weihnachtsmarkt
A cathedral for the ages
Although I haven’t been back to Cologne since I last visited at age 16, its cathedral has loomed large in my imagination. I’m pleased to report that I found it just as glorious in real life as I remembered in my mind’s eye. Even if you’re not particularly devout, standing in front of this monument […]
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Tags: Cologne, Cologne cathedral, Germany, Köln Döm, Photography, Travel
We were sad to leave Bruges this morning. I have so many little stories to share (like watching the movie In Bruges last night … in Bruges). But because I’m on a bouncy train — and because I don’t have time to construct a cohesive narrative — here’s a loosely structured list of The Top 10 […]
Filed under: Bruges, Europe 2013, Photography, Travel | 15 Comments
Tags: Bruges Top 10, Brugge, Flanders, Flemish, Photography, Travel, travel photography
A brief history of Bruges
When I visit a new city, I like to learn a bit about its history — so I hope you’ll indulge a brief history of Bruges. No one knows exactly when Bruges was founded, but we do know that there was already a fortified settlement here when Julius Caesar and his troops arrived. Trade between […]
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Tags: Bruges, Brugge, history, Photography, Travel
… aaaaand we’re off!
I’ve known for months that on a particular November day Esteban and I would be leaving for Europe, so I was confident of my preparations. I had a packing list; I’d gathered my toiletries; I’d charged my batteries. Yet, on the morning of our departure, I once again found myself doing the “Pack’n’Panic.” Piles of […]
Filed under: Bruges, Europe 2013, Paris, Photography, Travel | 4 Comments
Tags: Bruges, Brugge, Paris, Photography, Travel
A winter’s first snow
Exactly one week after I forced myself to go for a photo stroll in thick fog, this morning I forced myself to get out of bed, put on three layers, and slog through a mile of snow to take some more pictures. “WHY??” you might ask, as my husband did. “Because otherwise I’ll get depressed,” […]
Filed under: Photography, Psychology | 21 Comments
Tags: Minnesota, Minnesota winter, outdoor photography, Photography, seasonal affective disorder, snowstorm, winter depression
