It’s Friday! That means it’s time for me to post my favorites. I’ve been digging through some old work and decided to share some of my favorite fantasy images.
Goddesses
Several years ago, a friend allowed me to use his studio for a couple of days. I didn’t know what I wanted to do but I knew I wanted to do something cool. I rounded up some willing ladies and we went to work. These were so much fun. Shooting in the studio was awesome and experimenting in Photoshop was pretty fun too. I might have to do some more of these. You can read all about the making of these images here.
Wind Goddess or Goddess of AirEarth Goddess or Mother NatureWater GoddessGoddess of FireGaia’s Gift
Dublin, Ireland is one of my favorite cities. It was everything I thought it would be and more! The people were kind and gracious, always willing to help and show us a great time. I took many photos in Ireland. But these are a few of my favorites from the land of Éire.
Dublin and the River Liffey
The River Liffey runs through the city. There are 21 bridges crossing the River. Each one is unique and has its own history. I took photos of almost all of them. However, these are a few of my favorites.
Samuel Beckett Bridge
Ha’penny Bridge
Seán Heuston Bridge
Storm clouds roll in over the city, just as the sun is setting.
A detail from the Grattan Bridge.
We went to a few bars. We drank some Guinness (okay, a lot of Guinness).
Temple Bar
The Quay’s Bar
A lit Guinness sign at dusk.
Castles
Ruins everywhere. Some are castles, some are just old buildings. But they all look cool.
Castle Vignette
Castle Window
An Irish castle ruin rises up into a cloudy sky.
The Castle Gate was once surrounded by a stone fence
But Wait!
There’s more! These are some more of my favorites.
The library at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
A single swan in a Dublin waterway.
Bar & Beer Sign
Graffiti in Dublin, Ireland
To see more photos from Ireland, visit my website.
What is it I love about summer? Long summer days and warm nights with a cool breeze blowing. The lightning bugs lighting up the night like fairy lights leading the way. Going to festivals and fairs where the food is bad but perfect. The sounds of people laughing, having a good time. The feel of warm grass on my bare feet. Open windows and the sound of frogs and crickets singing. Fresh vegetables and grilled anything. Yes, I love summer.
Summer brings the fair and late nights and early days. The fair at dusk as the sun is setting and the lights are starting to glow.
SP’s Weekly Photo Challenge was Water and Glass. We got some great entries. Some did not have water, but adult liquids instead. We were fine with that.
I wanted to share five of my favorite travel photos on this hot July Friday. Looking back, some of them are easy to see why I like them so much.
Buskin’ on the Danube
We had spent the day in Budapest walking, walking, walking and needed a break and a drink. We found a spot on the edge of the Danube. As we sipped our drinks, the busker started playing. The setting sun touches the edge of his shoulder and the Hungarian flag in front of him, giving the whole scene a soft glow. See more travel photos from Hungary here.
Buskin’ on the Danube. A busker plays the saxophone at sunset in Budapest, Hungary
Enter for Enlightenment
Another image from Budapest with that soft glow that I love so much. This was taken in Matthias Church, a gothic cathedral complete with restored frescos and painted walls. But this simple unadorned stairwell glows from the soft window light, silhouetting the outline of the door. It’s inviting and peaceful. See more travel photos from Hungary here.
Enter for Enlightenment
Kraków Nights
The Main Square in Kraków, Poland just after sunset. The sky is that early evening blue that contrasts beautifully with warm tones of the city lights. People are sitting down for dinner or cocktails as bicyclists whiz past, creating a bit of a blur. Find more travel photos of Poland here.
The Main Square in Kraków, Poland just after sunset.
Aire Acondicionado
Taken in Havana, Cuba, this photo is a little busy. But I love that about it. I love the old worn signs hanging above the many people milling about in the streets. And there’s that glow again, only this time it’s a cool glow from the cobblestone street below. I can almost hear the sounds of Havana. Find out more about my trip to Cuba here.
Street scene in Havana, Cuba
Kutná Hora Alley
This one is a little more subtle than the others. At first glance it’s just an nice photo of an alley. But the open arches and speckles of sunlight lead the eye directly to the back of the alley, where two people stand deep in conversation. I love small details like that. More images from Czechia can be found here.
An alley in Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic.
I hope you like these as much as I do! Prints of all images are available here or click on the individual images and it will go directly to the shop page.
I’d love to hear your feedback and comments. Also, feel free to share a link to your own favorites!
The weekly photo challenge for June 24 – July 1 was Crowds. We got some great entries for this one. Joe managed to get a crowd and a selfie reflection – a two for one if you will.
by Sharon Popek
by Sydney Osborne
by Joe Rentz
by Sydney Osborne
by Ann Barber
by Ann Allison-Coté
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