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Content Published August 27, 2014

Hardware

Window sills are convenient way to keep essential hardware at George Washington's Grist Mill.

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Content Published August 27, 2014

Bolter

Sieving flour was a make-or-break operation at the mill. (Geo Washington's Grist Mill)

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Content Published March 13, 2014

White Tablecloth, Rome, 1980

A rare quiet morning along a street in Rome.

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Content Published January 21, 2014

Isar Tor Old Munich

Thousands of years ago, this was the western gate to the enclosed city of Munich. Imagine all the stories it could tell.

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Content Published January 17, 2014

Lane to the Well Lichtenberg Castle

View of a street inside the ruins of Castle Lichtenberg (bei Kusel).

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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

Restricted Traffic

Burg Hohenecken, Interior Entryway, 1981

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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 8, 2014

Traunstein and Traunkirche

This scene, with the busy little village of Bad Traunstein at my back, jumped out at me as I thought “what a beautiful spot for a chapel.”

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Content Published January 1, 2014

Kilchurn Castle, Rain Storm

In the western highlands 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 December 3, 2013

Koenigsee on a Rainy Morning

Soft diffused light and rain clouds in the Alps around Bertesgaden, as a boat makes its way down the lake.

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Content Published September 20, 2013

Eureka Wheat Scourer

Waterford Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Millstone Crane Window

The old crane used to move heavy grind stones seems to dance by window light.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Grinding Floor, Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Corner Office

Austerity has its place in the grist mill.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Pit Wheel Floor

Aldie Mill

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