Tag Archives: inspiration

Travel theme: The Four Elements

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I just caught the tail end of ‘The Fifth Element’ on television; you know the bit where Bruce Willis defeats the bad guy, saves the earth and gets the girl? Now, five elements might prove a little tricky to photograph, … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Beaches

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Temperatures soared here in Seattle this week and I headed for Alki Beach Park to beat the startling heat. I was not alone; it seemed that half the population of Seattle descended upon this 2.5 mile stretch of park, beach … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Dance

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Fresh from my twirl around a Maypole, I realise I’ve seen rather a lot of dancing recently. From the gentle sway of tulip fields in Skagit Valley…. … and the thrilling swirl of dancers during Holi … …to a spirited … Continue reading →

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May Day

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

May Day in Seattle takes two distinct forms. While some take to the streets to march in recognition of International Workers’ Day, others take a more ancient route and gather around maypoles to choose their May King and Queen. I … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Light

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

After writing about my adventure through the Multiverse, my thoughts turned to all things light. I have a friend who has been living in Lapland for several years, well into the Arctic Circle. His tales of life in a world … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Contrast

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

With my mind’s eye (and my camera’s memory) still full of images from yesterday’s Tulip Festival, I could easily have done a flower theme this week, although I already used that as a theme during Macy’s Flower Show in NYC … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Benches

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Every park bench has a story to tell and when I see one, I can’t help dreaming up a history; a first date, a stolen kiss perhaps, an argument, tearful goodbyes, old friends laughing, children feeding birds or a couple … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Pale

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Bright and colourful photos can be show stoppers, but sometimes the palest of photographs can capture the imagination. Right now it is cherry blossom season in Seattle and the city is awash with pale pink blooms. So I had a … Continue reading →

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The littlest festival goers of Holi

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Following up on my last post about the Holi Festival in Maple Valley, here are some photos of the littlest and most colourful festival goers. I couldn’t stop taking photos; they looked so darned cute. So much fun! My backpack … Continue reading →

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Holi Festival of Colour

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to attend a Holi festival but the chances of me making it to India this year were nonexistent. Not one to be easily deterred, I did a little research and found … Continue reading →

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