Posted in Architecture, Colour, Landscape, Travel, tagged architecture, Art, Asia, Bangkok, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Religion, Thailand, Travel, Wat Arun on May 1, 2012| 2 Comments »
During my recent trip to Asia, I managed to extend my stay for a week to spend some time in Hong Kong and take a 48 hour blitz trip of Bangkok. On the last day, I took an amazing tour of the Khlongs or Canals of Bangkok, and saw a different side of the city. One of our stops was at the famous Wat Arun Temple, also known as the Temple of the Dawn Monastery. Named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn, this Buddhist temple is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Posted in Colour, Nature, Travel, tagged Art, Asia, Botany, China, Hong Kong, Life, majestic trees, Nature, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Travel, Tree on January 22, 2012| 2 Comments »
Hong Kong has some of the most ancient and majestic trees I’ve ever seen, located throughout the city, often in the most busiest of streets. They truly are a sight to see!
Posted in Colour, Travel, tagged Art, Arts and Entertainment, Asia, Chinese New Year, Hong Kong, Jumbo Kingdom, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, restaurant, top deck, Travel, year of the dragon on January 15, 2012| 3 Comments »
What better way to start the ambitious year of the dragon than at the Jumbo Kingdom restaurant in Hong Kong? Decorated in the ornate style of a Chinese Imperial Palace, this iconic floating restaurant in Aberdeen recently had a multi-million dollar makeover, now it is no longer just a kitschy tourist destination but a stylish top-notch restaurant as well. We dined Al Fresco style at the swanky Top Deck restaurant; Highly recommended!
Posted in Architecture, Colour, Nature, Travel, tagged architecture, Art, Asia, China, Culture, History, Hong Kong, Life, Photoblog, Photographs, Photography, Photos, Travel, Urban on January 11, 2012| 4 Comments »
I had the privilege of visiting the exciting city of Hong Kong over the holidays, and I have to admit it is a city that never ceases to amaze me. A futuristic city with a fascinating hybrid combination of east and west, traditional and yet extremely modern at the same time. A city of contrasts, and one that is as vibrant as any I’ve ever visited. Here is a sampling of photos I took in an attempt to capture the many sides to Hong Kong.
Posted in Colour, Landscape, Nature, Travel, tagged Art, Brooklyn, Cemeteries, Green-Wood Cemetery, History, Landscape, Nature, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Travel, United States on November 30, 2011| 2 Comments »
A view of the rolling hills and winding roads of the picturesque Green-Wood Cemetery. A rare retreat in the centre of Brooklyn.
Posted in Colour, Landscape, Nature, Travel, tagged Art, Brooklyn, Cemeteries, Green-Wood Cemetery, History, Holidays, Landscape, Nature, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, thanksgiving, Travel, United States on November 24, 2011| 1 Comment »
I find it appropriate on Thanksgiving to share this image I took while touring the historical Green-Wood Cemetery. There are quite a few American heroes buried here including those that fell in the civil war as well as the more recent victims of 9/11, including a very poignant grave of three firefighters who were best friends. I have always thought of Thanksgiving as a time to remember those who have made extreme sacrifices for their country so that all of us can continue to enjoy the freedom and founding values of democracy. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!‘
Posted in Architecture, Colour, Travel, tagged Angel, Angel of Grief, architecture, Art, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery, Inspirational, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Sculpture, Travel, United States on November 23, 2011| 1 Comment »
Green-Wood Cemetery is not only known for its famous celebrity residents, but also has one of the largest statuary and mausoleums in the country. During the walking tour, we came across this Angel of Grief, also known as a Weeping Angel. I think it looks even more melancholic without its hands.
The original Angel of Grief goes back to 1884, built by the sculptor William Wetmore Story, and is located in a protestant cemetery in Rome. This specific statue was portrayed in the magazine Victorian Cemetery Art – who knew there is a magazine devoted to this topic?!
Posted in Colour, Landscape, Nature, tagged Art, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery, Inspiration, Landscape, Nature, New York, Photoblog, Photographs, Photography, Photos, Travel, Trees, United States on November 22, 2011| 1 Comment »
Another photograph taken of the old, majestic trees that are everywhere in Green-Wood Cemetery. These trees remind me of old guardians, protecting the liminal realm between life and death.
Posted in Colour, Landscape, Nature, tagged Art, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery, Landscape, Life, National Historic Landmark, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Travel on November 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A landscape view of Green-Wood – a must-see National Historic Landmark in the heart of Brooklyn.
A little bit of history about Green-Wood from their site: Founded in 1838 as one of America’s first rural cemeteries, the Green-Wood Cemetery soon developed an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the fashionable place to be buried. By 1860, Green-Wood was attracting 500,000 visitors a year, rivaling Niagara Falls as the country’s greatest tourist attraction. Crowds flocked to Green-Wood to enjoy family outings, carriage rides and sculpture viewing in the finest of first generation American landscapes. Green-Wood’s popularity helped inspire the creation of public parks, including New York City’s Central and Prospect Parks.
Posted in Architecture, Colour, tagged architecture, Art, Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery, History, New York City, Photoblog, Photography, Photos, Travel on November 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
More photos of the amazingly vast Green-Wood historic landmark. Can you spot the parakeets? These birds are living wild in the heart of Brooklyn!
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