An image problem People were underwhelmed when I said I was going to Houston, Texas for a few days and looking for tips. Most of those I talked to hadn’t been there, but had a negative perception of Houston. Others who had actually been there, but quite some time ago,…
Dressed to Impress
In our travels, we often see people who are dressed to impress. Some of them are part of the entertainment or education at popular tourist attractions. Others are celebrating special occasions, donning uniforms as part of their jobs, or just having fun playing dress-up.
At Home with George Washington
George Washington, America’s first president and commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, was born on February 22, 1732. In his honor, today’s photo post features George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon in Virginia, 16 miles south of Washington D.C. I visited there several years ago, so there…
Monumental Washington
Washington D.C. is filled with monuments, memorials and historical landmarks. Probably the most visible from many different vantage points is the towering Washington Monument that honors President George Washington. To mark Presidents’ Day, which recognizes all United States presidents (especially Abraham Lincoln and George Washington who used to have their own holidays on February 12th and 22nd, respectively), I wanted to share a few Washington Monument photos that I took during my visit to Washington D.C. in October.
Inside Passages
More than just a way to get from one point to another, inside passages sometimes intrigue me by their design, visual effects, or historical significance. These photos were taken of passages that compelled me to stop and take a shot while visiting the landmarks where they’re located.
Introducing Mr. TWS
Maybe you’ve wondered about the guy referred to in my blog as “my husband” or included in “we”. Who is my frequent, but obscure travel companion? In honor of Valentine’s Day, I decided to introduce you to my Valentine, Mr. TWS.
Sweeney’s Seven Super Shots
Seven photos that I think are super shots Here’s a photo that …. Takes my breath away The surreal vistas of the Badlands in South Dakota elicit strong reactions. I was struck by the beauty of the vast desolation. The warm wind blowing on that hot summer day intensified the…
The View from Tien Hou
Over the rooftops of Chinatown atop Telegraph Hill is Coit Tower, an iconic landmark of San Francisco. The tower was built in 1933 in honor of Lillie Hitchcock Coit and dedicated to San Francisco firefighters. A very colorful character, Lillie was an avid supporter of the fire department during her…