Date: August 15th, 2024 | Comments : none | Categories: China, City Streets, Cultures, Historic significance, Series, Travel, Unusual Interest.

Roast chicken, Xi'ancun Village, China

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Goat herder, Xi'ancun Village, China Quaint entrance archway into Xi'ancun Village, China

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Xi'ancun Village, China. The red and gold paper designs on each side of the door represent good luck and double happiness, commonly used as a marriage symbol.

 

Date: September 21st, 2021 | Comments : none | Categories: California, conservation, forest, Green, Historic significance, Travel, Travel USA, Trees, Unusual Interest, USA.

Central portion of the 1800 yr old Grandfather Tree, Hwy 101 Piercy, CA

 

Date: January 12th, 2019 | Comments : none | Categories: Australia, Cultures, Historic significance, Landscape, rocks, Series, Sunset, Travel.

Iconic view of Uluru / Ayer's Rock, Australia

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West face details of Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia West face details of Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia Details of Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia West face details of Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

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Sunset, Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

 

Date: July 14th, 2018 | Comments : none | Categories: BC, Canada, City Streets, Cultures, Design, Historic significance, red, Series, Travel, travel Canada, Trees, Vancouver Island, Water.

Detail of totem at Thunderbird Park, Victoria BC

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Detail of totem at Thunderbird Park, Victoria BC Detail of totem at Thunderbird Park, Victoria BC Haida totems at Thunderbird Park, Victoria BC

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Canoe with Haida / Pacific NW 1st Nation design, Victoria BC

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Detail of totem at Thunderbird Park, Victoria BC

 

Date: December 31st, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: blue, Canada, City Streets, Elements, Garden, Historic significance, Ontario, Storms, winter.

Happy New Year 2016-17! Photo taken during the Ice Storm of 1998, Richmond Ontario CanadaHappy New Year!

 

Date: August 11th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: City Streets, Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Landscape, Laos, Travel.

Laotian Buddist alters in front of most homes and businessesLaotian Buddist alters in front of most homes and businesses

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Laotian Buddist alters in front of most homes and businesses Laotian Buddist alters in front of most homes and businesses Laotian Buddist alters in front of most homes and businesses

 

Date: August 10th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Landscape, Laos, Series, Travel, Trees, Unusual Interest.

Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning “Spirit City”, the park contains over 200 reinforced concrete statues created by priest-shaman Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat, started in 1958 with the intention to integrate Hinduism and Buddhism.

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Monks at Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City" Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning "Spirit City"

 

Date: August 9th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, City Streets, Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Landscape, Laos, Travel, Trees.

Rainbow ties on Fig tree branch, Buddha scultptures, Pha That Luang temple groundsPha That Luang Buddhist temple grounds, Vientiane, Laos

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Buddha scultptures around Fig tree, Pha That Luang temple grounds, VientianeBuddha shrine, Pha That Luang temple grounds, Vientiane

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Dragonflies at the Pha That Luang Buddhist temple, Vientiane, Laos

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Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa temple, Vientiane, Laos Pha That Luang Buddhist stupa temple, Vientiane, Laos Pha That Luang Buddhist temple, Vientiane, Laos

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Wat Inpeng, one of many Buddhist temples in Vientiane Laos

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Seven dragons on each side of main gate, Wat Inpeng temple, Vientiane LaosNang Talani Temple of Buddhist teachings, Vientiane, LaosVientiane, Laos temple entranceOne of many Buddhist temples in Vientiane Laos

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Nang Talani Temple of Buddhist teachings, gate decor, Vientiane Laos

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Wat Inpeng temple detail, Vientiane Laos

 

Date: August 8th, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Laos, Travel, Trees, Unusual Interest.

Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang templeVientiane, Laos – carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

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Vientiane, Laos - carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple

 

Date: August 2nd, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: China, conservation, Cultures, Design, Historic significance, Series, Travel, Unusual Interest.

Terracotta Warriors and crowds of tourists, Xi'an, ChinaTerracotta Warriors, Xi’an, China. Archaologists are still unearthing, reassembling and documenting miles and miles of terracotta statues. Bones of the terracotta artist/sculptors have been found among the ruins.

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Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China

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Terracotta Warrior's horses, Xi'an, China

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Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China

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Archeaologists at the Terracotta Warriors site, Xi'an, China Terracotta Warriors unearthed, Xi'an, China Bones of Terracotta Warriors artists found on site, Xi'an, China

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Terracotta Warriors site, Xi'an, China

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One of three main buildings of Terracotta Warriors sites, Xi'an, China

 

Date: July 31st, 2016 | Comments : none | Categories: Architecture, China, conservation, Cultures, Design, Green, Historic significance, Landscape, Leaves, Mountains, Series, Summer, Travel, Trees.

Landscape seen from a turret on The Great Wall near Bejing, China

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The Great Wall near Bejing, ChinaThe Great Wall of China – portion near Bejing that has been rebuilt since its original construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

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The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China The Great Wall near Bejing, China

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The Great Wall landscape near Bejing, China

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Elm tree, The Great Wall of China Preserving part of the original construction on The Great Wall near Bejing, China

 

Date: July 12th, 2015 | Comments : none | Categories: City Streets, Environmental issues, Historic significance, Michigan, Travel, Travel USA, Unusual Interest.

Steam from underground pipes, Detroit, Michigan
Detroit Thermal: steam rising from from 39 miles of piping buried deep underground the city streets of Detroit, Michigan.

 

 

Date: July 10th, 2015 | Comments : none | Categories: Historic significance, Landscape, Nebraska, rocks, Seasonal, Summer, Travel, Travel USA, Trees, Urban and State Parks, USA.

Chimney Rock, Nebraska

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Scottsbluff National Monument, Nebraska

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Scottsbluff National Monument, NebraskaScottsbluff National Monument, Nebraska

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Western-most Nebraska terrainWestern-most Nebraska terrainJust west of Scottsbluff, NebraskaJust west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska

 

Date: April 12th, 2014 | Comments : none | Categories: Animals, golden light, Historic significance, Landscape, Moon, Mountains, Oregon, rocks, Shadows, Silhouettes, Sunset, Travel, Travel USA, Trees, Urban and State Parks, USA.

Smith Rock, Redmond, OR

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Deer grazing at Smith Rock State Park, Redmond, OR Smith Rock State Park, Redmond, OR Smith Rock State Park, Redmond, OR

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Smith Rock State Park, Redmond OR Smith Rock State Park, Redmond OR Smith Rock State Park, Redmond OR

 

Date: July 3rd, 2013 | Comments : none | Categories: Flowers, Historic significance, Landscape, Mountains, orange, Seasonal, Summer, Travel, Travel USA, Urban and State Parks, USA, Washington State, wildflowers.

Indian Paintbrush, Mt. St. Helens, Washington

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Fireweed, Mt. St. Helens, Washington

 


 

 
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