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Content Published January 17, 2014

Walk in the Inner Ward

Sublime depiction of Lichtenberg Castle prior to its 20th Century restoration.

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Content Published January 17, 2014

Outer Ward Burg Lichtenburg bei Kusel

A scenic vantage point for watching what's happening in the valley below.

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Content Published January 16, 2014

Resolute

Standing resolute since about 1200 AD.

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Content Published January 13, 2014

Arc de Triomphe Winter

This unusual presentation of the Parisian icon seemed fitting to the honor of Napaoleon's Grande Armee.

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Content Published January 9, 2014

Perimeter Walk Nanstein Castle

Much of the details about the functions of rooms and other spaces in this 800 year old castle have been lost to history, so we're free to imagine.

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Content Published January 9, 2014

Nanstein Castle Defensive Entry

Ingenious use of natural and man-made structure to keep things out.

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Content Published January 8, 2014

Eiffel Park

Paris in the the winter.

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Content Published January 2, 2014

St Brides Kirk Cemetery

Ancient churchyard in the Perthshire region of Scotland.

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Content Published December 6, 2013

Lady by the Seine

Two ladies, one is curious.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Water at Work

The miller's perch overlooking the water wheel. So necessary to regulate the main power to the grist mill.

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Content Published April 4, 2012

Bridge to Nowhere

I was faced with this heavy, mysterious fog just beginning to lift over the Potomac River, and watched in wonder.

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Content Published August 13, 2006

Balquhidder Cemetery

Celtic crosses and ancient memories.

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Content Published August 13, 2006

Balquhidder Church

Church ruin near Balqhuidder, Scotland

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Content Published January 30, 2000

Hallway Hohenecken Castle

My imagination runs rampant entering these remnants of a grand hallway in the ruins of Hohenecken Castle, Germany.

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Content Published January 30, 2000

Lane Through an Arch

Where no one walked through before 1560 (Hohenecken Castle)

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Content Published January 30, 2000

Nanstein Castle Interior with Waterworks

I suppose the sewage had to go somewhere.

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Content Published November 4, 1969

St Marks Pallisades

There are many uses for the pillars at the Vatican.

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Content Published September 5, 1969

Guard's Squint, Burg Lichtenberg bei Kusel

A purposeful hole in the wall during medieval times.

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Content Published September 5, 1969

Window Light, Hohenecken Castle

A window to unknown sights.

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