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Travel 2017: More Images of Versailles

June 21, 2017 7:53 AM / Leave a comment

Here are some additional photographs from our day in Versailles:

The statue of Louis XIV outside of Versailles.

Outside the gates of Versailles.

Louis XIV emblem ‘the Sun God’ on the gates of Versailles.

Inside the chapel of Versailles.

Walking through one of the corridors of Versailles.

Versailles exhibits magnificent architecture.

I loved this detailed window latch, looking out at the gardens of Versailles.

Beautiful detailed moldings in the Palace of Versailles.

Absolute elegance.

The finest museum-quality decor in every room.

The Louis XIV Bed Chamber.

Finest design.

The entrance to the Hall of Mirrors.

Spectacular finishings in the Hall of Mirrors.

Busts of War Heroes in the Battles Gallery.

Ceilings in the Battles Gallery of Versailles.

The Orangerie welcomes guests of the Palace to the gardens of Versailles.

Statues are found at every turn as you wallk through the gardens of Versailles.

Approaching the Grand Trianon.

Travel Date: May 19, 2017 (Day 7)

Thanksgiving at Circle B

December 29, 2016 2:43 PM / Leave a comment

An Alligator in the marsh at Circle B Bar Reserve.

Michael and I headed to Florida over Thanksgiving week to spend time with both our families. We celebrated Michael’s side of the family in Inverness on Thursday and then with my family in Auburndale on Saturday. Sunday morning, we decided to spend a few hours at the Circle B Bar Reserve on Lake Hancock.

Named after the cattle ranch that once existed on the property, Circle B was restored to its natural state by Polk County, beginning in 2005. The restoration that has occurred on this marshland in just ten years is pretty impressive.

The visit brought back many memories and images of the Florida that I grew up in back in the 1970’s.

Here are a few images I shot during our visit:

@Circle B Bar Reserve

My family at Circle B Bar Reserve. Photographed by my Father.

I’d return here to Circle B over Disney any day.

The Haunting Faces of Angkor Thom: A Photo Essay

November 29, 2015 6:20 AM / 2 Comments on The Haunting Faces of Angkor Thom: A Photo Essay

A Sweaty Selfie at Angkor Thom.

Angkor Thom was probably my favorite location of all that we visited in Southeast Asia. There’s an aura that is simply magical. I found myself standing– high up amongst the faces in the ruins– and I got kind of emotional. How incredibly lucky was I to actually be standing there? It was one of those moments that words fail. Hopefully, these images will explain it all.

Angkor Thom (Photo credit: Jeff Linamen)

Bermuda: A Photo Essay

September 13, 2015 7:07 AM / Leave a comment

It’s a chilly 47 degrees here this morning in Elgin, IL. Hard to believe that a week ago I was enjoying the beautiful warm sunny weather in Bermuda. I thought I’d share some of the pictures I took on our trip. All photos were shot at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, the private Princess Beach Club and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo.

A Walk In The Woods: A Fall Photo Essay

October 11, 2012 9:26 PM / 2 Comments on A Walk In The Woods: A Fall Photo Essay

One of the things my Dad and I have in common is our love for the color changes in autumn. This year seems like an extraordinary year for fall foliage in Illinois, so I decided to take a walk with my camera and try to capture the magic. This is for you Dad.