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2013-06-17 12:13:58 (15 comments, 30 reshares, 149 +1s)

Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery, Meteora, Greece

Although the site seems to have been occupied by monks since the 14th century, the current monastery dates from 1510. It was abandoned in 1900 and fell into disrepair, before being renovated and reoccupied in the 1960s. The frescoes inside are well worth a look. Today there is one monk still living in the monastery.

Nikon D700, 70mm-300mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

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2013-06-15 10:02:47 (8 comments, 4 reshares, 88 +1s)

Lucca, Italy

I just love those distinctive old Romanesque towers that seem to be everywhere in Tuscany. The beautiful walled city of Lucca has quite a few, like the bell tower of the Duomo di Lucca in this photo, with its distinctive marbled top tiers. They have such a timeless elegance.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

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2013-06-14 12:19:15 (6 comments, 13 reshares, 73 +1s)

Senj, Croatia

In Senj I spotted his guy fishing in the waters of the Adriatic. It was the twilight hour and the fading light and clear water combined to create a special mood.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Croatia , #Adriatic , #Senj , #twilight , #fishing , #EOGPhotography , #Europe , #European , #nikon  , #EuropeanPhotography , 

2013-06-11 09:50:33 (13 comments, 20 reshares, 104 +1s)

Budapest, Hungary

Today it is one of Europe's most elegant cities, cut in two by the broad majestic sweep of the Danube, but until unification in 1873 Budapest was two separate cites - Buda and Pest. Viewed here from Buda Castle, the capital of Hungary is especially beautiful at the "magic hour" when natural light is fading and the city lights - particularly those on the Chain Bridge - begin to come on.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #budapest , #hungary , #sunset , #tourism , #danube , #travel , #history, #Europe , #European , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography 

2013-06-10 11:43:01 (3 comments, 5 reshares, 76 +1s)

Meteora, Greece

Meteora, in northern greece, is famed for the monasteries found perched precariously atop towering rock formations. But even without the monasteries it remains a beautiful, enchanting landscape and one can only guess that this is what drew the monks there in the first place. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

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2013-06-07 21:46:02 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 80 +1s)

Motovun, Croatia

Motovun is a beautiful, medieval, hilltop village in the Croatian province of Istria. Though ceded to Croatia almost a century ago, many of it's inhabitants are Italian speakers. It is a walled village and it's location on top of a hill gives it commanding views of the surrounding valley below.

Nikon D700, 24mm-70mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

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2013-06-07 09:42:38 (5 comments, 7 reshares, 79 +1s)

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Built 400 years ago close to the site of the much older Hagia Sofia, the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque in Isatanbul is one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture and incorporates many elements of Byzantine design. The interior is decorated with more than 20,000 handmade, painted ceramic tiles and it is for these that the mosque is popularly as The Blue Mosque.

Nikon D700, 20mm

See more of my photos at www.lensman.eu

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman, #photography, #travel, #istanbul, #turkey, #hagia, #sophia, #history, #architecture, #SacredSunday, #history, #turkish, #secular, #Islam, #Christianity, #Mosque, #Turkish, #Constantinople, #PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Europe , #Istanbul , #Turkey , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , 

2013-06-05 11:22:39 (15 comments, 36 reshares, 150 +1s)

Dutch Windmills

A slightly different take on the usual Dutch windmills theme. I spotted this in Friesland a while ago, an interesting juxtaposition of old and new technologies.

Nikon D700, 70mm-300mm

#PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Netherlands , #Friesland , #Windmills , #Tourism , #dutchtreat   #EOGPhotography , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture  

2013-06-02 11:20:07 (18 comments, 51 reshares, 286 +1s)

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

In what seems to have caught everybody by surprise, Istanbul has suddenly become the focus of world attention following a series of confrontations in Istanbul that bore all the hallmarks of the initial phases of the Arab Spring in the Egypt, Tunisia, Syria and beyond. Has the revolution come to Turkey? Will Istanbul once again become the crossroads of civilizations, the point on the map where East meets West?

For centuries the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was one of the most important churches in Christendom, before being converted into a mosque in the 15th century after the fall of Constantinople. The current structure dates from the 6th century and, though it has suffered damage from various earthquakes throughout the centuries, is considered one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. Since 1935 it has served as a museum.

Nikon D700,... more »

2013-06-01 13:21:38 (7 comments, 12 reshares, 79 +1s)

Tulip Field, North Holland

Last week I took a trip up to Anna Poulowna, a small town in North Holland named after a Russian Princess who married a Dutch prince many years ago. The area is famous for its tulip fields in April and May. I thought I'd left it a bit late to find any but, given the unusually cold Spring we've had this year, it seems the tulips were a bit late to flower and every now and then I'd be blasted with fields of primary color. It was a pity the weather wasn't better but, hey, this is Holland, not Spain.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#tulips, #netherlands, #north, #holland, #tourism, #windmill, #dutch, #field, #landscape, #photography, #pink, #PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Amsterdam , #Holland , #Netherlands , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #dutchtreat 

2013-05-19 08:39:28 (23 comments, 79 reshares, 348 +1s)

Tulip Field, North Holland

The tulip season in Holland is as brief as it is beautiful. There are only a few weeks in April and May when the flowers are in full bloom and before they are cut. The weather the last few weeks has not been great but a couple of days ago it was pleasant enough and I decided it was probably my last chance so I grabbed the camera and headed north. Many of the fields had already been cut, but every now and again I would come across fields of stunning color. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm


#tulips, #netherlands, #north, #holland, #tourism, #windmill, #dutch, #field, #landscape, #photography, #pink, #PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Amsterdam , #Holland , #Netherlands , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #dutchtreat 

2013-05-16 20:41:23 (13 comments, 11 reshares, 117 +1s)

I just wanted to share this album with you guys to see how the new Google+ handles it. Feel free to browse though and comment :)

2013-05-15 16:25:30 (20 comments, 22 reshares, 175 +1s)

Tulip Field, North Holland

The tulip season in Holland is as brief as it is beautiful. There are only a couple of weeks from late April to early May when the flowers are in full bloom and before they are cut for sale. The weather the last few weeks has not been great but yesterday it was pleasant enough. I decided it was probably my last chance so I grabbed the camera and headed north. Many of the fields had already been cut, but every now and again I would come across fields of stunning color. And, once in a while, there was a windmill too ....

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#tulips, #netherlands, #north, #holland, #tourism, #windmill, #dutch, #field, #landscape, #photography, #pink, #PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Amsterdam , #Holland , #Netherlands , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #dutchtreat 

2013-04-03 15:21:04 (10 comments, 10 reshares, 97 +1s)

Iglesia del Sagrario, Granada, Spain

The beautiful, elaborate yet relatively small Iglesia del Sagrario in central Granada is easily missed owing to it being adjacent to the much larger and equally impressive Catedrál. But a visit is well worth it, if only to take you out of Granada's midday heat into the coolness inside. Built on the site of a former mosque, the Iglesia del Sagrario is largely baroque in it's architectural styling, the immense and ornately decorate ceilings both overwhelming and inspiring.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-04-01 11:01:00 (6 comments, 10 reshares, 78 +1s)

Mezquita & Catedrál, Córdoba, Spain

In this picture, Islam meets Christianity in a wonderfully intricate and symbolic piece of architecture. Over the centuries during which the south of Spain was under Moorish rule, an elaborate mosque had developed in Córdoba. But, with the Reconquista, Córdoba fell in the 13th century and the victorious Christian Kings decided to build a cathedral within the mosque complex. It is a wonderful fusion of Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance styles that reflects not just the passage of time but also the rise and fall of civilizations.

Nikon D800, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Spain , #Cordoba , #Andalusia , #Moorish , #semana , #santa , #religion , #EOGPhotography , #tourism , #photography , #islam , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture   #Catholicism , #andalucía  , #culture  ,#easter... more »

2013-03-31 23:32:04 (96 comments, 79 reshares, 563 +1s)

Mezquita & Catedrál, Córdoba, Spain

In this picture, Islam meets Christianity in a wonderfully intricate and symbolic piece of architecture. Over the centuries during which the south of Spain was under Moorish rule, an elaborate mosque had developed in Córdoba. But, with the Reconquista, Córdoba fell in the 13th century and the victorious Christian Kings decided to build a cathedral within the mosque complex. It is a wonderful fusion of Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance styles that reflects not just the passage of time but also the rise and fall of civilizations.

Nikon D800, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Spain , #Cordoba , #Andalusia , #Moorish , #semana , #santa , #religion , #EOGPhotography , #tourism , #photography , #islam , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture   #Catholicism , #andalucía  , #culture  ,#easter... more »

2013-03-30 16:17:06 (50 comments, 62 reshares, 430 +1s)

Mezquita & Catedrál, Córdoba, Spain

Islam meets Christianity in a wonderfully intricate and symbolic piece of architecture. Over the centuries during which the south of Spain was under Moorish rule, an elaborate mosque had developed in Córdoba. But, with the Reconquista, Córdoba fell in the 13th century and the victorious Christian Kings decided to build a cathedral within the mosque complex. It is a wonderful fusion of Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance styles that reflects not just the passage of time but also the rise and fall of civilizations.

Nikon D800, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Spain , #Cordoba , #Andalusia , #Moorish   , #semana , #santa , #religion , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #islam , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture   #Catholicism , #andalucía  , #culture  , #eastersunday , #easter ... more »

2013-03-29 19:14:36 (5 comments, 4 reshares, 33 +1s)

Semana Santa, Seville

It's that time of the year again in southern Spainish city of Seville when Nazarenos, the cloaked candle-bearers with conical headdresses, take to the streets in processions that mark Holy Week and the lead up to Easter. These ritualistic processions date from the middle ages and can be seen in many parts of Spain, but Andalucía - and particularly Seville - is where they take it most serious. The streets are thronged and the tapas bars are packed as the processions make their way through the old medieval centre of this vibrant city.

Nikon D800, 50mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Spain , #Seville , #semanasanta , #semana , #santa , #religion , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #Catholicism , #andalucía  , #culture   #cofradias   #easter  

2013-03-29 19:14:36 (9 comments, 1 reshares, 34 +1s)

Semana Santa, Seville

It's that time of the year again in southern Spainish city of Seville when Nazarenos, the cloaked candle-bearers with conical headdresses, take to the streets in processions that mark Holy Week and the lead up to Easter. These ritualistic processions date from the middle ages and can be seen in many parts of Spain, but Andalucía - and particularly Seville - is where they take it most serious. The streets are thronged and the tapas bars are packed as the processions make their way through the old medieval centre of this vibrant city.

Nikon D800, 50mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Spain , #Seville , #semanasanta , #semana , #santa , #religion , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #Catholicism , #andalucía  , #culture   #cofradias   #easter  

2013-03-29 19:14:37 (4 comments, 5 reshares, 89 +1s)

St Vitus Cathedral, Prague

A fine example of Gothic architecture, construction of St Vitus Cathedral, which is located in the Prague Castle complex, was begun in 1344 under the lead of the French master builder Matthias of Arras and it's design and layout owes much to the late French Gothic style. After Matthias' death in 1352 work continued under Peter Parler, who introduced some fine innovations of his own, most notably the double ribbed vaulting clearly seen here, a departure from the single vaulting of traditional Gothic architecture, which gave added strength and a new ornamentation to the ceiling.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm
 
#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Czech , #Prague , #vitus , #gothic , #cathedral , #architecture , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #Christianity

2013-03-29 19:14:37 (5 comments, 9 reshares, 88 +1s)

St Vitus Cathedral, Prague

A fine example of Gothic architecture, construction of St Vitus Cathedral, which is located in the Prague Castle complex, was begun in 1344 under the lead of the French master builder Matthias of Arras and it's design and layout owes much to the late French Gothic style. After Matthias' death in 1352 work continued under Peter Parler, who introduced some fine innovations of his own, most notably the double ribbed vaulting clearly seen here, a departure from the single vaulting of traditional Gothic architecture, which gave added strength and a new ornamentation to the ceiling.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm
 
#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Czech , #Prague , #vitus , #gothic , #cathedral , #architecture , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #Christianity

2013-02-19 09:30:25 (13 comments, 27 reshares, 131 +1s)

Meteora, Greece

Meteora must rank, for me, as one of the most awe-inspiring places I've been to, and I've been to quite a few. Not only is the landscape of sandstone pillars breathtaking, but atop many of these pillars are perched ancient monasteries that are still thriving. Get there at sunset or sunrise and you have the makings of some great photos. Here we see the 16th century Monastery of St. Barbara, just after the sun went down. You can visit the monasteries. Some are easily accessible. Others require climbing hundreds of steps. All are beautifully decorated inside and offer exceptional views of an exceptional landscape.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Greece , #meteora , #orthodox , #monastery , #landscape , #architecture , #EOGPhotography , #tourism  , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography ,#... more »

2013-03-21 15:51:24 (132 comments, 97 reshares, 644 +1s)

Early Morning, Amsterdam

If you get up early enough on a still morning (before the ducks add ripples to the water) Amsterdam's canals offer some beautiful opportunities for photographing reflections. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Amsterdam , #Holland , #Netherlands , #Canal , #Tourism , #EOGPhotography , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture   #dutchtreat 

2013-02-16 22:10:37 (20 comments, 20 reshares, 151 +1s)

Tulip Field, North Holland

Winter is coming to an end and that means the all too brief tulip season in Holland will soon to be upon us. There are only a couple of weeks from late April to early May when the flowers are in full bloom and before they are cut and the bulbs are sold at markets. It can be quite a sight to behold.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#tulips , #netherlands , #north , #holland , #tourism , #travel   , #windmill , #dutch , #field , #landscape , #photography , #pink ,   #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography ,  #PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman  

2013-02-16 07:35:06 (25 comments, 32 reshares, 199 +1s)

Schloss Lichtenstein, Germany

The beautiful Schloss Lichtenstein in Baden Wurttemberg, Germany shrouded in mist and dusted with snow. Lichtenstein translates as "Bright Stone", and refers to the type of local stone from which the castle is built.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-02-14 20:25:23 (5 comments, 16 reshares, 92 +1s)

Segovia, Spain

Built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago, the aquaduct in Segovia is perhaps the finest surviving example of its kind. Reaching a maximum height of just under 100ft (30m) and built from granite blocks without the use of mortar, the aquaduct was constructed to deliver water from the Fuente Fría river more than 10 miles away. 

Nikon D700, 24mm TS

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #segovia , #spain , #architecture , #history , #roman , #aquaduct , #EOGPhotography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-02-12 00:43:42 (13 comments, 20 reshares, 134 +1s)

Dutch Windmills

A slightly different take on the usual Dutch windmills theme. I spotted this in Friesland a while ago, an interesting juxtaposition of old and new technologies.

Nikon D700, 70mm-300mm

#PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Netherlands , #Friesland , #Windmills , #Tourism , #dutchtreat   #EOGPhotography , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography , #architecture  

2013-02-10 14:00:42 (10 comments, 6 reshares, 93 +1s)

The break of dawn at Meteora, Greece

Meteora must rank, for me, as one of the most awe-inspiring places I've been to, and I've been to quite a few. Not only is the landscape of sandstone pillars breathtaking, but atop many of these pillars are perched ancient monasteries that are still thriving. You can visit the monasteries and, while some of them are easily accessible, others require climbing hundreds of steps. All are beautifully decorated inside and offer exceptional views of an exceptional landscape. Get there at sunset or sunrise and you have the makings of some great photos. Here we see the 16th century Monastery of St. Barbara, just after the sun peeped over the mountains. 

Nikon D700

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Greece , #meteora , #orthodox , #monastery , #landscape , #architecture , #EOGPhotography ,
 #nikon ,#... more »

2013-02-09 21:43:10 (3 comments, 5 reshares, 69 +1s)

Piazza del Campo, Siena, Italy

The first time I went to Siena, in the summer of 1994, the sky was blue and the sun was hot and the place was busy. I remember eating dinner with a friend on a street near the Piazza del Campo in the warm evening air as the town buzzed with activity. It made a lasting impression. But when I returned earlier in January it was quite a different scene that greeted me. Wandering the streets in the early morning, the sky was grey, the air was cold and there was snow on the ground. But the Piazza del Campo still held a timeless beauty, and Siena remains a place I look forward to returning to, any time of the year.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Italy , #Tuscany , #Siena , #Piazza , #VCampo , #winter , #tourism , #Architecture , #EOGPhotography , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-02-06 13:02:57 (12 comments, 17 reshares, 128 +1s)

Leeds, England

This marvelous piece of Victorian architecture in northern England was once the city's Corn Exchange. It has been completely refurbished and now houses a restaurant and some boutiques. I was immediately captivated by the structure and the lines. I'm not a big fan of tripods and, although I only had a few minutes to spare before catching a train to Manchester, I took the time to walk around and take some hand held photos. The sun came out, the place lit up and I got this shot.

Nikon D700, 20mm

#PlusPhotoExtract , #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Leeds , #England , #Architecture , #Yorkshire , #Victorian , #Corn , #Exchange , #EOGPhotography , #photography , #nikon , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-22 22:15:35 (8 comments, 9 reshares, 93 +1s)

Winter in Tuscany

The winter light in Tuscany can sometimes be so soft, especially after it's been raining when a slight mist remains on the air. With the barren trees it offers a picture of Tuscany quite different to the summer scenes we are so used to. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mmm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Italy , #Tuscany , #Lucca , #winter , #nikon , #europeanphoto , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-15 20:21:30 (11 comments, 21 reshares, 157 +1s)

PLUSONE COLLECTION 2012

Here is my submission for the 2012 Plusone Collection organized by  +Ivan Makarov . 

Title : 'Riomaggiore"

#plusonecollection2012 

2013-01-14 21:18:31 (11 comments, 20 reshares, 119 +1s)

Evening at Dyrhólaey, Iceland

Iceland does provide some of the most spectacular landscapes and almost continuous sunshine in the summer months, so it's particularly attractive to photographers. This was shot, handheld, at around midnight in late July in the magical landscape of Dyrhólaey in southern Iceland from the top of a 120m cliff. The next morning, after quite a bit of looking, I managed to find my way onto the black sand beach you can see in the bottom left. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#lensman, #photography, #travel, #Iceland, #black, #sand, #dawn, #Dyrhólaey, #Vik, #tourism, #beach , #nikon , #europeanphoto , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-13 22:11:22 (11 comments, 35 reshares, 198 +1s)

Afyssos, Greece

Greece can be cold in winter, but the sunsets are still spectacular. I ended up in Afyssos quite by chance. I had a bit of time to kill between visiting the monasteries of Meteora and a planned visit to Athens and a look at the map suggested the Pelion peninsula might be worth a look to fill the gap. The choice was then to visit the east coast or the west coast of the peninsula. Anticipating a wonderful Greek sunset I plumped for the west coast, and I wasn't disappointed when I arrived in the small village of Afyssos. 

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman, #photography, #travel, #Greece, #pelion, #sunset, #mediterranean, #Pagasetic, #nikon , #europeanphoto , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-11 17:05:30 (6 comments, 18 reshares, 95 +1s)

Budapest, Hungary

Today it is one of Europe's most elegant cities, cut in two by the broad majestic sweep of the Danube, but until unification in 1873 Budapest was two separate cites - Buda and Pest. Viewed here from Buda Castle, the capital of Hungary is especially beautiful at the "magic hour" when natural light is fading and the city lights - particularly those on the Chain Bridge - begin to come on.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#budapest , #hungary , #europe , #sunset , #photography , #travel , #tourism , #danube , #EuropeanPhotography , #PlusPhotoExtract ,

2013-01-10 21:09:16 (9 comments, 9 reshares, 127 +1s)

Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

Built just over a century ago and offering great views over the city of Budapest, the Halászbástya, or Fisherman's Bastion, was nearly completely destroyed during WWII. The neo-Romanesque style of the building has plenty of turrets, parapets and stairways stairways and is decorative rather than defensive.The seven towers that stand along it's terrace symbolise the seven Magyar tribes who settled the area over a thousand years ago, and who became the basis of the modern Hungarian nation.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm


#PlusPhotoExtract , #Hungary , #Budapest , #Fishermans , #Bastion , #Buda , #Castle , #Architecture , #Travel , #Tourism , #Hungarian , #googleplusphotos , #photography , #nikon , #europeanphoto , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-10 21:09:40 (6 comments, 9 reshares, 79 +1s)

Senj, Croatia

In Senj I spotted his guy fishing in the waters of the Adriatic. It was the twilight hour and the fading light and clear water combined to create a special mood.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#PlusPhotoExtract, #lensman , #photography , #travel , #Croatia , #Adriatic , #Senj , #twilight , #fishing  , #EuropeanPhotography ,

2013-01-10 07:43:32 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 70 +1s)

Dyrhólaey, Iceland

Before I went to Iceland I saw a photograph taken at this spot about 100 years ago and decided I wanted to see it and photograph it myself. The arch and the giant rocks in the sea very much appealed to me. But when I arrived at Dyrhólaey late in the evening I couldn't see the arch! The only road for visitors brought you to the top of the cliff where there is a spectacular view from above the arch, but not this one. It took much driving around, and eventually a half hour walk to find my way to the long, black sand beach from where I got this shot. If I hadn't seen the old photo beforehand, I wouldn't have known this view existed and I would have left with the same photo as all the other tourists. My perseverance paid off.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

#lensman, #photography , #travel , #Iceland , #black , #sand , #Dyrhólaey , #Vik , #tourism ,#b... more »

2013-01-09 15:20:14 (8 comments, 7 reshares, 90 +1s)

Rovinj, Croatia

Sometimes, when I'm working with wide lenses, people enter my shots without realizing it. When this happens, usually I wait patiently for them to leave. But sometimes I feel they add to the shot and I include them. I had set up this shot on a back street in Rovinj because I liked the lines and the textures and the composition as a whole. Behind me, two boys were playing with a ball. The ball came into my shot, followed by the boy. And for a few seconds he stood there, playing with the ball at his feet, seemingly oblivious to my presence. But I knew he added a strong component to the image, and he was standing exactly where I would have placed him. So I took the picture, he went back to his friend, and I went on my way.

Nikon D700, 24mm-70mm

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2013-01-08 22:38:11 (7 comments, 13 reshares, 65 +1s)

Geesala Races, Co Mayo, Ireland

There are still some parts of Ireland that have horse racing on the beach and it is a wonderful sight to behold. The combination of man, animal and nature is compelling. The soft, rapid thud of the hooves on the sand as the horses race by the cheering of the crowds on the dunes above the beach makes for a sense of excitement rarely experienced on these otherwise tranquil locations. These events are rare enough today, but have a long history in Ireland and are well worth a visit.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-01-07 21:06:31 (5 comments, 6 reshares, 88 +1s)

Riomaggiore, Italy

The most southerly of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre on the Ligurian coast, the picture-postcard Riomaggiore captures the imagination at it seems to tumble down the steep hillside into the Mediterranean. If you ever do get to visit, be sure to sample the local wine produced from the grapes of the vineyards above the town.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-01-06 21:05:29 (10 comments, 13 reshares, 85 +1s)

Giants Causeway, Co Antrim, Ireland

Made up of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed some 60 million years ago, the Giants Causeway is the most popular destination for tourists in Northern Ireland. The coast of Scotland is visible from here and legend has it that the mythical Irish hero, Finn McCool, challenged a Scottish giant to a fight and built this causeway to enable him to cross to Scotland from Ireland. Geologists might disagree but, whatever the origins of this wonderful landscape are, it is a place that has stirred the imaginations of people for a long time and in Ireland we tend not to let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-03-29 19:14:37 (4 comments, 9 reshares, 39 +1s)

The Rat Catcher, Kotido, Uganda

Not too long ago in this part of northeastern Uganda, people ate meat regularly but persistent drought and cattle raiders from outlying areas seriously depleted the cattle herd. Today, food is scarce and it was with some shock and not a little sadness that I met this boy, barely ten years old and obviously tired and hungry, making his way home after a long day hunting rats. But he is no pest controller. This is food for his family. So while you're munching on your cornflakes or planning where to get your Christmas turkey, spare a thought for those with less palatable food options and, maybe, give a donation to the Red Cross who are doing tremendous work in the area with regard to food security for the local population.

Nikon D800, 50mm

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2013-03-29 19:14:37 (5 comments, 10 reshares, 79 +1s)

Portofino, Italy

The village of Portofino is another little gem on the Ligurian coast. Once a fishing village, it's beauty, tranquility and proximity to the port city of Genoa made it a holiday retreat for the wealthy, who built luxurious villas in the surrounding hills. Quite enchanting.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

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2013-03-29 19:14:38 (3 comments, 8 reshares, 53 +1s)

Grand Canal, Dublin, Ireland

It may not have the canals of Amsterdam or Venice, but on a fine day Dublin's Grand Canal is hard to beat. Poets have been inspired by its stilly reflections and leafy shade as it cuts an arc around the southern city centre. A stroll along its banks is a tour itself.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

My contribution to s #MirrorMonday curated by +Elizabeth Edwards   and +Gemma Costa 

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2013-03-29 19:14:39 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 57 +1s)

Westerpark, Amsterdam

The Autumn shades are on the leaves, the trees will soon be bare. A nice time to catch some deciduous trees in the final throes of autumnal splendor.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm


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2012-11-04 15:12:20 (7 comments, 6 reshares, 72 +1s)

The Basilica in Esztergom, Hungary

The Basilica in Esztergom, Hungary is Hungary's tallest building and the 18th largest church in the world. It is a massive work of solid stone and subtle light, and is the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. The church, built in the Classicistic style between 1822 and 1869 on the site of earlier churches going back centuries, has a dome 100m (300ft) high and is so large that the echo from a sound made here will last for a full nine seconds.

Nikon D700, 14mm-24mm

For #sacredsunday  by +Charles Lupica   , +Manfred Berndtgen   +Robyn Morrison   +Justin Hill  and +Chatchai Rombix 

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