Seattle Wheel verses the London Eye: Sorry, Seattle, but The London Eye wins!
The distance between Seattle and London is 4,781 miles, or if you prefer, 7,725 kilometers. But as shown by the two featured images, what both cities have in common…
Image of the Week: Eagle Harbor Sunset
I missed it by just one day. Hard to believe, but yesterday was the 83rd anniversary of the release of The Wizard of Oz, the most-seen film in movie history. …
Image of the Week: Smith Tower, Former Skyscraper
The Space Needle, which was specifically built for the 1962 World’s Fair, certainly helped put Seattle on the map. The Emerald City does have its share of history, however, so…
Image of the Week Stonehenge: Bad Month for the Druids
So did everyone notice the summer solstice recently came and went on June 21? For those not in the know, the summer solstice marks the day when the sun is…
Image of the Week as seen via our ferry ride : Inching Back to Normal
Most scientists say reaching herd immunity – where the COVID-19 virus can’t readily be transmitted because so many people are protected – is unlikely. Moreover, many think the virus isn’t…
Image of the Week, Washington Monument: Amazing Obelisk
Though my blog focuses on photography, that doesn’t mean I’m oblivious to current events. Consequently, following the violence in the District of Columbia on Jan. 6, 2021, I posted a black and…
Image of the Week, Kutná Hora: St. Barbara’s
They just don’t make cathedrals (or churches) like they used to. As I’ve said before, while medieval cathedrals and churches first and foremost are houses of worship, one need not…
Image of the Week, the Capitol: Scene of Sedition
The U.S. Capitol building – a symbol of the American people and its government and the meeting place of our nation’s legislature for two centuries – has been in the…
Image of the Week: Morning Fog
Normally, New Year’s Eve is a time for revelry and celebration. One great example is the annual ritual conducted in Times Square in New York City. Since 1907, throngs of…
Image of the Week: Sea Stack at Ruby Beach
Many people, for good reason, view Ruby Beach as the most beautiful beach in Washington State. Consequently, it was a no-brainer to stop there two weekends ago while partner…