Shave and a Haircut…50 Rupees
Much of life in India happens on the streets. Most goods and services are available along the sidewalks on busy thoroughfares, or in the shade of an ancient mango tree…
Happy Independence Day America
Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth!Please take a moment between the burgers and the watermelon to reflect on the last phrase of our Pledge Allegiance: "...with Liberty and Justice for ALL."…
Dragonflies of Summer
Crimson pepper pod add two pairs of wings, and look darting dragonfly. _Basho Where have all the…
Photoessay: Auto Abstracts, part II
As I mentioned in my previous post, I tried to salvage my time at the Muscle Car Museum and it’s far from ideal shooting conditions. My thought process went like…
Photoessay: Auto Abstracts, part I
Today’s images are from a recent visit to a Muscle Car Museum, which showcased a collection of over 200 completely restored cars from the 50s to 70s. Predominantly General Motors…
Sunday Still: Tuscan Hills Dappled in Morning Sun
Idyllic Tuscan Countryside under a patchwork of sun and clouds. Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy. – Bertrand…
Tuscany’s ubiquitous cypress trees
Ubiquitous cypress trees line this winding road. Thought to have originated in the Middle East these trees bring to mind only one place - Tuscany.
Tuscany’s Idyllic Landscapes
Around every curve, atop every hill lies another timeless, beautiful Tuscan landscape, little changed over the centuries.
Tiny Torrenieri Tumbling Down a Tuscan Hillside
The village of Torrenieri, which lies just across a valley from larger Montalcino, had its beginnings between the ninth and tenth centuries when the castle of Torrenier was built. The village is situated on the…