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This image of Angie the llama, a popular cuddle partner at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is one of my favorites. We photographed this image on one of our many trips to this particular zoo, which is a favorite spot to enjoy a leisurely afternoon with some gorgeous animals. We always enjoy seeing Angie specifically, because [...]
Winter sunsets always seem so ethereal to me, and this one is no exception. The snow-frosted birch trees on the edge of a frozen body of water are highlighted here by a colorful sky at the end of the day.
Taken in the Andes at the end of a day excursion in Peru’s Sacred Valley, these llamas gave us quite a chuckle.
One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to spend time in any open air markets or traditional bazaars the country has to offer.
This woman sat alongside of one of the ancient towers at the archeological site of Sillustani, near Lake Titicaca in Peru.
This image is proof positive that you just can’t tell where your next photo opportunity will come from.
Shot in Petra, this image of a friendly and curious donkey has always stuck with me as one of my favorites.
Taken in Thailand, this dragon is one I’ve seen in numerous other travel photos. Still, I couldn’t resist. He deserves to be photographed, don’t you think?
It was a cloudy day in Lima, Peru as we strolled the downtown area with a mission to tour the main cathedral. As we stood on the side street, I was struck by how the run down appearance of the buildings and general area made me feel transported back in time.
This young boy was selling postcards at one of the temples in the Angkor Wat complex near Siem Reap.
I admit it. I’m a sucker for camels. Up close and personal, or with a great zoom lense, I’m always up to try to capture their animated faces for posterity.
This statue of a warrior guarding a temple is made of a mosaic of broken porcelain dishes. We toured the complex on a day excursion during a brief stint in Bangkok.
This giant stone head from an ancient Buddha statue has been framed where it fell by the roots of a giant banyan tree.
Love costume shots? Enjoy Italy? If so, this photo is likely one you’ll enjoy.
This view was photographed from a castle wall near Bolzano, Italy. There are many castles in the area, as well as wineries, farm stays, ecological experiences and cultural performances. The area is also a popular destination for ski holidays in the winter.
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This Andean woman takes a break from selling her wares to socialize with tourists in Peru's Sacred Valley.
The ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan provides a peek into ancient civilization and also into the local Bedouin culture, which values the social experience of drinking tea highly.
This stand of palm trees against a blue sky is located in Florida's Longboat Key, one of the islands of Sarasota. It's a popular getaway with tourists and Florida residents alike, when one wants a taste of forgotten Florida.
Exploring the world-famous archeological site of Machu Picchu takes some time. In order to make the most of your visit, it's best to arrive at Aguas Calientes an afternoon ahead of schedule and head up the mountain first thing the next morning.
This command module is part of the Saturn V rocket display at the Kennedy Space Center, which is a must-see exhibit if you only have one day at the KSC. The entire venue is right down the road from the Astronaut Hall of Fame, another fun family attraction on Florida's space coast.
This abandoned mosque in Israel lies along the shores of Lake Tiberius, otherwise known as the sea of Galilea. The view of the ancient stones and overgrown plants struck me as sort of an Indiana Jones image with a bit of Middle Eastern flair.
This resort cottage photograph was taken at the thermal hot springs resort of Papallacta, located in the mountains of Ecuador. The mist rising off of the thermal pools brings a bit of a mystical quality to the image.
