Niederwalddenkmal is a monument in the Rhine Valley dedicated to the unification of Germany. It boasts of a beautiful walking park and great views of the valley. On the day I went, it was a quiet foggy landscape where you couldn't see the monument at all! So here is the gazebo in the park, the only thing beyond a few trees that i could see. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
So many colorful glass spheres at the Denver Botanical Garden's Chihuly exhibit. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
The kindly priests at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt gave us a tour and told us the stories of their local saints. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
I only had a quick stop at this memorial. It was so pretty I wish I had more time. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
The Lan Su Garden in Portland, OR has numerous bonsai, and this one was my favorite. Its about 2-3 feet high and 2 fee wide. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
I loved seeing exhibits on Ansel Adams and Georgia O'Keeffe in Tucson, and it inspired me while taking photos as the Mission of San Xavier Del Bac. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
Santa Catalina Arch One of the most recognizable sights in Antigua, Guatemala is the Arch of Santa Catalina. This yellow-orange clocktower was built in the 17th century and connected the convent of Santa Catalina to a school, allowing nuns to pass from one build to another without leaving the confines of their convent. In the 1830’s the clocktower was added to the arch. You can find it on 5th Avenue North, and is free to see. If you are on your way to/from La Merced Church, you'll pass right underneath the arch. And
Japanese castles are fascinating architecturally (although this one was empty on the inside). This one is in Suwa and overlooks the large lake. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
One of the most breathtaking experiences I have ever had while traveling was when I visited Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM). The name means “Cave of the Crystal Sepulcher” but it could be more accurately described as the physical embodiment of Xibalba, the Mayan underworld. This is a cave system in Belize, where you can see actual Mayan sacrifices and offerings to the gods. It is believed the Mayans first found the cave around 300-600 AD, but didn’t move into the further reaches until 700-900 AD. Beyond seeing ceramic or stone pots and plates you will also see skeletons. They are
In 2014, the Denver Botanical Gardens hosted an exhibit of Chihuly glass artwork. This was one of the first pieces, a massive glass sculpture of hundreds of blue spikes. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.