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: The Bridge of Sighs: Gateway to the City of the Dead The Bridge of Sighs in Glasgow, built in 1833 by James Hamilton, crosses the Molendinar Ravine and …

: Inverness

: Photographers Worth Exploring - Updated I’ve just updated my list of Photographers Worth Exploring to include the work of Sarah M. Lee. Her …

: The Procession of Scotland: The Great Hall The Great Hall of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, opened in 1889 and designed by architect …

: The Crimson Ascent A solitary figure climbs the steep steps of Warriston’s Close, one of the historic …

: Blue Vault, St Giles’, Edinburgh The vaulted ceiling of St Giles’ Cathedral, on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh. Despite its …

: Edinburgh Castle A study in architectural resilience atop a 350-million-year-old volcanic plug. While the site’s …

: Iona, Scotand Iona Abbey stands on one of the most historically significant religious sites in the British Isles. …

: The Sentinel of Eilean Musdile Standing at the southwestern entrance to the Sound of Mull, the Lismore Lighthouse (also known as …

: Oban, Scotland Evening light over Oban as a ferry returns across the bay.

: Stirling Castle: The Gateway to the Highlands Stirling Castle rises above the surrounding countryside, positioned at one of the most strategically …

: Google now offers a Gemini App for the Mac. It works well and is nice to have.

: South Portland Street Suspension Bridge at Dusk, Glasgow South Portland Street Suspension Bridge over the River Clyde, Glasgow. Opened in 1853, the cast-iron …

: The Jewish Enclosure – Glasgow Necropolis When traveling, I make it a point to seek out places of Jewish interest, and this quiet corner of …

: Glasgow Mural Mural by Smug (Sam Bates), a Glasgow-based artist born in Australia. One of several large works …

: St. Andrew’s Suspension Bridge, Glasgow St. Andrew’s Suspension Bridge over the River Clyde, Glasgow. Evening light reflected across the …

: Bagpiper, Glasgow City Chambers A bagpiper outside Glasgow City Chambers, the city’s civic headquarters on George Square. The …

: Keflavik, Iceland: At the airport Between flights in Keflavík on my way to Glasgow. A model aircraft in the Icelandair lounge set …

: Recent Posts Recent posts from my blog: Hiroshima: Memory and Restraint Tokyo: Order and Motion Auckland: …

: Australia and New Zealand Photos Some trips simply offer a change of scenery. Others change your sense of scale entirely. My recent …

: The Mill at Hobbiton — Where Fiction Took Root I made this photograph at the Hobbiton Movie Set in the rural Waikato region. What began as a …

: Auckland from Maungawhau Auckland’s skyline seen from Maungawhau (Mount Eden), one of the city’s most prominent volcanic …

: Queenstown at Sunset, Lake Wakatipu As the sun slipped behind the Remarkables, the water of Lake Wakatipu settled into evening calm. …

: Milford Sound, Passing Light, New Zealand Milford Sound / Piopiotahi lies on the southwest coast of New Zealand’s South Island within …

: Alpenglow on Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpenglow settles on Aoraki / Mount Cook at sunset, seen from the Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki Mount …

: Melbourne, Australia

: I just watched Crazy Rich Asians on Netflix before it leaves at the end of the year. I loved it — …

: It’s not important to take the perfect picture. It’s about keeping the mood, the energy, the memory …

: Toulouse: Light, Stone, and the Quiet Confidence of a Great City Warm light, quiet streets, …

: Why Did I Wait So Long? After years of saying, “One day I’ll get a 13-inch MacBook Air,” I finally did it. Costco dangled a …

: Yesterday, I bought a pair of Sony headphones (WH-1000XM5SA) on sale at Costco. I am very impressed. …

: A Brother’s Hand At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day 2025, one veteran reaches out to another in a quiet …

: Morning Light, Lake Needwood, Derwood, Maryland

: Lake Needwood, Derwood, Maryland Late autumn light over still water.

: Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is Now Open Visited the newly opened Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream across from the White House …

: Musée Saint-Raymond, Toulouse EN: Photographed at the Musée Saint-Raymond in Toulouse, this expressive sculpted head once adorned …

: Windows of the Night – Toulouse - Fenêtres de la nuit EN: In the quiet streets of Toulouse, the closed shops give way to illuminated windows, revealing …

: Pont Valentré, Cahors EN: Spanning the Lot River since the 14th century, the Pont Valentré is one of France’s finest …

: Albi, France EN: In Albi, the Tarn flows beneath the Pont Vieux, a medieval bridge from the 11th century. Rising …

: Tradition in Motion – Marché Victor Hugo, Toulouse Tradition en mouvement – Marché Victor Hugo, Toulouse EN: Opened in 1896 and rebuilt in the 20th century, the Marché Victor Hugo remains the beating heart …

: Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile – Albi EN: The Cathedral of Sainte-Cécile rises above the old town of Albi, a masterpiece of southern …

: Carcassonne EN: Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern France, is famed for its medieval double …

: Couvent des Jacobins – Toulouse EN: Built between 1230 and 1350, the Couvent des Jacobins in Toulouse is a masterpiece of Southern …

: The Capitole of Toulouse - Le Capitole de Toulouse EN: First established in the 12th century as the seat of the capitouls (municipal magistrates), the …

: Blue Hour on the Garonne, Toulouse - Heure bleue sur la Garonne, Toulouse EN: Reflections of the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, the Dome of La Grave, and the Pont Saint-Pierre …

: Flowers in the Basilica of La Daurade, Toulouse - Fleurs dans la basilique de la Daurade, Toulouse EN: Fresh flowers placed inside the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade, with votive candles …

: The Black Madonna of La Daurade, Toulouse - La Vierge Noire de la Daurade, Toulouse EN: Venerated since the Middle Ages, the Black Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Daurade is one of …

: Intérieur de Notre-Dame de la Dalbade, Toulouse - Interior of Notre-Dame de la Dalbade, Toulouse FR: Fondée au XVe siècle et reconstruite après plusieurs destructions, l’église Notre-Dame de la …

: Le Monde: Le Louvre victime d’un spectaculaire cambriolage, huit bijoux d’une « valeur inestimable » …

: Twilight on the Garonne EN: The Dôme de La Grave and the Pont Saint-Pierre at twilight, reflected in the calm waters of the …

: Kouglof in the Morning Light, Toulouse This morning, I stopped in front of a patisserie window in Toulouse and saw kouglof on display. …

: Dawn Reflections on the Garonne, Toulouse EN: At sunrise, the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques and the Dome of La Grave glow in warm light, their …

: S&P a dégradé la note souveraine de la France Le chaos politique français a un prix.

: Basilique Saint-Sernin, Toulouse EN : Interior of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, one of the largest Romanesque churches in …

: Le Bouillon Capitole, Toulouse — A Century of Shared Tables EN: Founded in 1902, Le Bouillon Capitole is a Toulouse institution. Located on Rue de la Pomme, …

: Pont Saint-Pierre and the Dome of La Grave at Blue Hour EN: The Pont Saint-Pierre spans the Garonne in Toulouse, linking the city center to the left bank. …

: Times of Israel: After two years, Hamas holds no more living hostages as final 13 handed to Red …

: Survivor of Nova massacre takes his own life two years after October 7 massacre

: Paris has lived in my memory, my images, and my heart for a lifetime — read my new reflection here: …

: Gold Tops $4,000 an Ounce Gold was fixed at $35 an ounce in 1971 when the U.S. abandoned the gold standard. Today it trades …

: The Reflecting Pool at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, 2025 EN: Part of a memorial complex designed by the Philadelphia firm Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & …

: Harvest Moon Over the Iwo Jima Memorial, 2025 The October 2025 Harvest Moon rises over Arlington’s Marine Corps War Memorial, its glow breaking …

: What 491 days as a hostage taught me about Hamas

: Harvest Moonrise Over Washington, October 6, 2025 The October 2025 Harvest Moon rises above Washington, D.C., glowing unusually large as it lifts into …

: Another French Prime Minister Resigns French PM resigns after less than one month in office This is the shortest tenure of any Prime …

: Wedding at National City Christian Church, Washington, DC, 2025 Beneath the towering columns of National City Christian Church, a wedding couple steps into the …

: Exploring the Centre Pompidou, Paris Exploring the Centre Pompidou — bold architecture, a vibrant plaza, and rooftop views over Paris — …

: Attack at synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves two dead in England - WP

: Will AI Kill the Web en Français

: When Will I See You Again? The Centre Pompidou in Paris closed in 2025 for a five-year renovation to address safety and …

: Exploring the tomb of William the Conqueror at Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen — a powerful monument to …

: Yesterday I found an iPhone 17 Pro Max in stock in a local Apple store and bought it. Every time I …

: I’m testing the Protonmail Authenticator app and it has a lot of nice features and seems …

: Notre-Dame Reborn Notre-Dame has reopened, five years after the devastating fire. When I stepped inside on my recent …

: Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris Just published: Maison Européenne de la Photographie: A Home for Photography — my walk through the …

: Notre-Dame, Paris, 2025 EN: Notre-Dame at dusk, glowing above the Seine as the city settles into evening — timeless, serene, …

: Paris – La maison qui penche à Montmartre FR : À Montmartre, près du Sacré-Cœur, cette illusion d’optique fait croire que l’immeuble bascule. …

: Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer EN: The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer overlooks Omaha Beach, where …

: Cabourg, France EN: The sun sinks into the horizon at Cabourg, painting the beach and sky in soft evening light. FR: …

: Paris at Night, 2025 The Eiffel Tower glows beyond a quiet street, framed by lit windows and the moon breaking through …

: Pont Alexandre III, Paris, 2025 Opened for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, Pont Alexandre III is Paris’s most ornate bridge, built …

: Paris 2025 Eiffel Tower at Blue Hour

: Beneath the Pyramid – Louvre, Paris, 2025 From inside I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid, the historic Louvre rises through a web of steel and sky. …

: Bibliothèque de l’Assemblée nationale, Paris, 2025 The library of the French National Assembly, created in 1796, is one of the great treasures of the …

: The Hémicycle – National Assembly, Paris, 2025 This is the Salle des Séances, also known as the Hémicycle, the debating chamber of the French …

: Timeless Louvre – Cour Napoléon, 2025 Silent statues and stone façades, watching over the Louvre’s courtyard as they have for centuries.

: Paris, 2025 During Blue Hour

: After the Storm, Paris 2025 A fiery sunset after a summer rainstorm. The clouds parted just long enough to set the Eiffel Tower …

: Paris, 2025 View from the rooftop of the Institut du Monda Arabe.

: Notre-Dame de Paris Restored, 2025 The interior of Notre-Dame de Paris, reopened in 2024 after years of painstaking reconstruction …

: Hôtel de Ville at Dusk, Paris, 2025 Paris’s Hôtel de Ville — the city hall since the 14th century — glows at dusk, its Renaissance …

: Grandeur in a Small Town: Église Saint-Quiriace, Provins, 2025 The vast Gothic interior of Église Saint-Quiriace in Provins, France, begun in 1160, towers above …

: Under the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, Paris, 2025 The French tricolor hangs beneath the Arc de Triomphe at dusk, its colors framed against the …

: Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris, 2025 On Rue Saint-Dominique in Paris, the neon glow of the historic Thoumieux restaurant meets the golden …

: Assemblée Nationale at Blue Hour, 2025 The Assemblée Nationale in Paris, seat of the French Parliament, stands illuminated at blue hour. …

: Vasque de Paris at Sunset, Tuileries Gardens, Paris, 2025 The Vasque de Paris, designed for the 2024 Olympic Games, now serves as a landmark in the Tuileries …

: How does Rick Steves do Europe? We went behind the scenes.

: Glass now has a Lightroom Classic plug-in — something I’ve been waiting for. I tried it today and it …

: I just added the Photo collections plug-in by @manton to my blog. I adore the Lightbox feature. It …

: Washington Monument at Sunrise

: Blue hour at the Jefferson Memorial

: Any Glass users on Micro.blog? I would love to see your feeds. I am new on Glass. This is my Glass …

: It feels good to have moved away from Squarespace. It’s not well suited to managing frequent …

: The Value of One Follower I’ve been thinking about how much one follower can matter. On Flickr, a very talented photographer …

: A New Home for My Work I’ve moved away from Squarespace. Now I have a blog for stories and images, and a new portfolio site …