I’d Rather Be in Fernando de Noronha

March 27, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

It has been a while since I last posted. I am returning to blogging at a different pace, by reading more of your posts and joining the WP weekly photo challenges. I saw a few interesting past themes. One of those is: ‘I’d Rather Be’. I’m back in Amsterdam, a tad colder than Fernando de […]

Walking through Sights and Colors of Lisbon

April 5, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

I am going to share some photos I made in Lisbon around mid March. Some of these are city landscape shots, which I am submitting to the WP Weekly Photo Challenge. The other photos though, will join Jo’s Walk at Restless Jo. I know that not only she loves Portugal, but knows the country very […]

From Every Angle – II

September 3, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Last July, I made some photos of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, from every angle I could think of. I had already submitted this entry for the WP Photo Challenge, but Every Angle theme has inspired me to share other angles with you. Before I do it, let me give you some background information.

Throwback to Summer

January 23, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As I organized my old photos archives, I found this one I made when I followed a photography course for beginners. I had acquired a Nikon FM and the best is that I paid for it with my own money, made by working as Psychological Research trainee at the University. I still have this camera, […]

Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge #2

January 19, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I am joining Lens and Pens by Sally, who hosts each Monday the Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge. Following the link you will learn all you need to participate. The scheduled theme for the 3rd Monday is Black and White. I made the photos of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria with an Iphone5. The cathedral was undergoing external […]

Finding Serenity

January 17, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

This is my take on ‘Serenity’ for the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge.

Camping Is Not Fun. Here is What You Can Do.

November 7, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Day 7 NaBloPoMo: What is the one place you would never want to go on vacation that other people seem to love? No offense to anyone, but I don’t like camping. When I was a teenager I have spent many weekends camping at the beach with friends and we always had a wonderful time. If […]

Sight of Bliss

November 6, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Hiking is an enduring sport, which rewards me exponentially more than the efforts I make. Reaching the top of a mountain and admiring endless stillness and beauty, blisses me out. “When you set out for Ithaca, ask that your way be long, full of adventure, full of instruction.” –Cavafy This photo was taken during a hike which started at […]