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02/11/2026

A Beautiful sunset shot of the Lincoln Memorial on Marti & Mines last visit to Washington. Enjoy!
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24/06/2026

Amsterdam Netherlands ...
Warning, Warning, Warning…this post has a lot of photos. For those brave souls that have an interest in Amsterdam, continue at your own peril. We fell in love with the charm and hospitality of the Netherland people. This is a simple walk around of the city and a photographic visual thru the lens of my camera.

Amsterdam is the capitol of the Netherlands, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Amsterdam is also where the home of Anne Frank was when she penned her diaries. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths and bike parks. Bicycles in Amsterdam are on a totally different level than most American cities might be. I would guess that around 70% of the population ride them and I think the other 30% decorate them…lol.

Also, not to be missed, A’DAM LOOKOUT is the iconic observation deck atop the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North, offering stunning views of the city, its port, canals, and polder landscape. A free audio tour and interactive exhibition bring Amsterdam’s history and culture to life. Thrill seekers can swing over the edge at 100 meters high on the ’Over the Edge’ swing, or dive into the Amsterdam VR Ride — a virtual rollercoaster through the city.

I do hope you will enjoy the small amount of information I have left and the photos that I have attached.

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21/06/2026

Lafayette Galleria, Paris France.

Many people told us about this Galleria, so Marti & I had to stop in to see for ourselves. They do know how to build a retail mall in Paris I must say.

One of the most beautiful ceilings in Paris is inside a department store.
This colorful glass dome belongs to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, one of the most famous shopping destinations in Paris. The dome was designed and installed in 1912 by Jacques Grüber. The store wanted to create a spectacular central hall that would impress visitors the moment they walked in.
The design reflects the Art Nouveau style, which was very popular in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. You can see it in the flowing iron structures, the curved shapes inspired by plants, and the large pieces of stained glass that let natural light flood the building.
The dome rises about 43 meters (141 feet) above the main floor and is made of colorful glass panels arranged in floral patterns. Around it are ornate balconies and decorative metal arches that create a layered, almost theatrical effect when you look up from the ground floor.
At the time it was built, department stores like Galleries Lafayette were not just places to shop. They were designed to be grand experiences, combining architecture, art, and commerce. The idea was simple: make the building so beautiful that people would want to stay longer.
More than a century later, the dome is still one of the highlights of the store. Millions of visitors look up at it every year, often surprised to find such a masterpiece of early 1900s architecture inside a modern shopping space. Also available to the public is their rooftop viewing deck that offers amazing panoramic views of the Paris skyline.

For those that know me, you will understand why I had to pull my camera out..... lol. What marvelous and beautiful architecture. Enjoy looking at these random images I caught.

19/06/2026

Where did 8 yrs go to? Time does fly bye, but this was a fun shoot done in Puerto Vallarta, MX.

18/06/2026

More from our month-long road trip. Monument Valley, Arizona & Utah (click on any image to enlarge for greater detail)

Monument Valley (Navajo Land) meaning "valley of the rocks") is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of sandstone buttes, with the largest reaching 1,000 ft (300 m) above the valley floor. The most famous butte formations are located in northeastern Arizona along the Utah–Arizona state line. The valley is considered sacred by the Navajo Nation, the Native American people within whose reservation it lies.

Monument Valley has been featured in many forms of media since the 1930s. Famed director John Ford used the location for a number of his Westerns. Film critic Keith Phipps wrote that "its five square miles [13 km2] have defined what decades of moviegoers think of when they imagine the American West".

Please enjoy my photos and the magnificent landscape and region of our world.

17/06/2026

A few people have asked that I post more from our road trip, so here goes. Hope you enjoy! (Click on individual images to enlarge for greater detail)

Arches National Park, Utah
Arches National Park is a national park of the United States in eastern Utah. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, 4 mi (6 km) north of Moab, Utah. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the well-known Delicate Arch, which constitute the highest density of natural arches in the world.

In April 1929, shortly after his inauguration, President Herbert Hoover signed a presidential proclamation creating the Arches National Monument, consisting of two comparatively small, disconnected sections. The purpose of the reservation under the 1906 Antiquities Act was to protect the arches, spires, balanced rocks, and other sandstone formations for their scientific and educational value. The name Arches was suggested by Frank Pinkely, superintendent of the Park Service's southwestern national monuments, following a visit to the Windows section in 1925.

In late 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a proclamation that enlarged the Arches to protect additional scenic features and permit the development of facilities to promote tourism. A small adjustment was made by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1960 to accommodate a new road alignment.

In early 1969, just before leaving office, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation substantially enlarging the Arches. Two years later, President Richard Nixon signed legislation enacted by Congress, which significantly reduced the total area enclosed, but changed its status. Arches National Park was formally dedicated in May 1972.

27/03/2026

Our first stop on our road trip was Lake Powel and Horseshoe Bend. Lake Powel gave me a feel of being transported back in time with large rock formations, huge boulders and sweeping vistas. Lake Powell was created by the flooding of Glen Canyon and named for John Wesley Powell, a Civil War veteran who explored the river via three wooden boats in 1869.[4] It lies primarily in southern Utah, with a small portion in northern Arizona.
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25/03/2026

Upper Antelope Canyon
As some of you all are aware, mid last year (2025), Marti and I jumped in the car and took a road trip starting in California and eventually ending up in Arizona. This is a brief synopsis of where we went. We left the Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs area and headed east on the I10. Our first stop was Page, Arizona where we enjoyed Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. On day three we packed up and moved on to Monument Valley, Utah the home of multiple western movies featuring John Wayne and many famous Buttes. Our next stop was Moab, Utah where we spent a couple days touring Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado National Monument. After leaving Moab we visited Capital Reef National Park on our way to Bryce Canyon National Park where we arrived during a wild-fire to the southwest of the park. Mystifying clouds of smoke were swirling in the sky. After Bryce Canyon we made our way to Zion National Park and then to Grand Canyon National Park. We finished out our trip with an overnight stop in Sedona, AZ and then Tombstone, AZ. We headed back to our home in Rancho Mirage with our minds filled with lots of new adventures.
The following Images I took while outside of Page Arizona, in Upper Antelope Canyon. For those of you not familiar with this destination, Upper Antelope Canyon, also known as The Crack, is a stunning slot canyon located on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. It is part of the Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park and is renowned for its unique geological formations and the mesmerizing light beams that create a surreal effect when the sun shines. The canyon gives one the sense of stepping into a secret world carved over millions of years by water and wind. The light bouncing off the sandstone walls reflects colors from yellow, orange, red and even flashes of blue. I do hope you enjoy this brief photographic walk thru and amazing place carve in time over millions of years.
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