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Village in Romania’s Countryside

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Romania 2012 There are many lovely villages dotting the countryside in Romania. Many were built by Germans who came to Romania in the middle ages. The Germans as is their wont, built charming, substantial cottages and I am sure many … Continue reading

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The Fashionista

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Marseille, France 2018 If you are French, you never stop being stylish…seen on the streets of Marseille. I was a bit leery of Marseille. It used to have the reputation of being a rough place. But I spent a lovely … Continue reading

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Portraits of French Horsemen

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France 2018 She was slender. Her lovely, long hair blew across her delicate features. She rode like the wind. Everyone’s eyes were on her. I wasn’t the only one who noticed him. He reminded me of Clint Eastwood. As soon … Continue reading

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The Procession of Black Sara

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Saintes Maries de la Mer, France 2018 The church towers above the village and can be seen from miles away in the flat, marshy lands of the Camargue. I had the feeling that for centuries people could look up from … Continue reading

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Happy Fourth of July!

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All Across the U.S.A. As usual, I didn’t have a photo ready for the holiday. I quickly looked through some shots I’d taken at the county fair a couple of years ago. And noticed one of a draft horse whose mane … Continue reading

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The Matador and The Bull

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  Nimes, France 2018 The bullfight was held in a forum built by the Romans. And the forum (it looks like a small coliseum) is in perfect condition. That impressed me more than the bullfight. How wonderful to still be … Continue reading

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Meeting Mr. Darcy

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France, Saints Marie by the Sea, 2018 My imagination is overactive at times. When I saw these women greeting this man, I thought of the days when families kept close tabs on their women and how it would be thrilling for … Continue reading

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A Postcard from the Camargue

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France 2018 Part of the festivities associated with the celebration of ” Black Sara” was a demonstration of the skills of the “Gardiens”, the French cowboys of the Camargue. We watched as they cut a bull from the herd, wrestled … Continue reading

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A Spectacular Shot

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France 2018 I can’t take credit for this photo. It was set up by my photo tour leader, Jim Zuckerman. Jim’s aim is to have his tour participants go home happy with their photographs and this was one that made … Continue reading

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Exotic Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey Vendors pass the time between sales to tourists at Istanbul’s Yeni Jami mosque. The spice market is near here and I always tried to visit this area. Things have changed since I first visited in the 60’s and … Continue reading

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