Xinjiang’s demographics differ from the rest of Mainland China. The Uyghur Autonomous region, with its 1.6 million square kilometers, is China’s largest subdivision and a place loaded with history. It borders no less than eight countries.
Northwestern Salamanders
The northwestern salamander, sometimes called the ‘Brown Salamander’ can grow to over 20cm in length including the tail, with the female being the larger of the two adults. They have a preference for living in dark, moist forest environments.
Crossing The Jungle On Two Wheels
After visiting Laos, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia for the first time in 2008 for a boat trip down the Mekong River, this time I wanted to explore some of its hidden secrets on a motorcycle, being able to enjoy the freedom of this truly individual form of travel.
Exploring the Roof of the World
Situated at an average of 14,700 feet above sea level, Tibet is the region of the globe with the highest elevation worldwide. When talking about Tibet, I refer to Xizang, or the Autonomous region of Tibet which represents roughly half the size of the Tibetan cultural area.
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Color – Texture – History
Photographers can’t help themselves, we have to photograph – we are driven to shoot – just about everything in our life. I shoot the dog, the cat, the dishes, the spice cabinet, on and on. We are fascinated by color, texture, shapes, shadows – whatever catches our eye.
Clean Air AND Beauty!
A marvel and wonder of nature – trees benefit us in so many ways. Not the least of which is that they Clean the air – reducing pollutants and Carbon Dioxide, trees take the CO2 – absorb it and release Oxygen back into the air. We breathe because trees replenish the air …
Train Station at Dusk
The train station at dusk. The beautiful colours of the night. Sunset retreat is taken on a retreat I was on with some friends of mine. My superman, my grandson the most wonderful part of being a parent is being a grandparent.
Winter Snow – A Necklace for the Rockies
They, the Rockies, simply are grand and eye catching at anytime of year. Yet still, the Rockies take on a different “look and feel” come winter. Once the snow starts and they move from being snow capped into adorned with snow -a change comes on. The smooth slopes and the curves all are accentuated.
Savanna Safari
An African safari is a bucket list item. Something we all want to do, but somehow life & everyday expenses prevent it from becoming a reality. 50 or 60 years ago a traditional safari was a privileged trip for the super-rich looking for adventure while maintaining all the luxuries of home.
Africa
I’d been interested in the carvings from the Dogon people in Mali for quite some time. I had also sponsored a girl for several years that lived in a village in Senegal, through Plan International. After deciding to take a trip to visit the girl and bring my 13 yr old daughter with me, why […]
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