Shoot Thirty-one - Plymouth Revisited

Istanbul or Constantinople. . . Heard from Elaine, Milt, Joani, Jim, Mike, and Peyton.

"Plymouth Pier ala Fuji"

I returned to Plymouth for another night shoot. This time I decided to bring along ONLY my Fuji XT-2!!! I know i was taking a huge risk by relying on a camera that was not very user-friendly toward me.

i was thoroughly pleased with the images. I particularly liked this shot of the pier. I think it was the sharpness in the detail and the starburst off the pier's railings.

Where in the World?

Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting? 

Palacio Real  - one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city is known not just for its magnificent collections of weapons and artistic works, but also because of the fact that it is an architectural wonder.

Yet another popular place is the Plaza Mayor has been venue to numerous bullfights, markets, orchestra performances, and executions as well.

Tourists must visit the Golden Museum Triangle. The first point of this triangle is the Museo Del Prado. Said to have the best collection of classical art in the city some of the artists whose works you can see here include Goya, Caravaggio, Van Dyck, and El Greco.

The second point of this triangle is Reina Sofia National Museum and Art Center. It is famous for its collections of Picasso’s works,

The third point of this museum triangle is the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art. This museum is home to the works of Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Goya, and Degas.

While here, do enjoy the flamenco. A wonderful form of dance, flamenco tablaos are available all over the city.

Murphy's Laws. . . 

Law of Future Results:

Nothing ever comes out as planned.

A Word to the Wise. . .

The more things change, 

the more they stay the same.      

                                          ~ Alphonse Karr 

It's Cartoon Time. . .

Nov 27 White factory ruins

Manila as Peyton, Michelle, Milt, Jim, Tony, Joani, Mike, and Elaine figured out!

"White Factory Ruins"

This was the bonus location - White Factory ruins!

The entire structure was open - walls were down in several places; the roof was a thing of the past; and, the stream that flowed below it - dry!

Lots of great angles to pick from. You did have to be careful with your footing as most of the stones from the walls were loose. 

Where in the World?

Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting? 

it has natural harbor known as the Golden Horn.

Most of its historic sites are located in the Old City known as Sultanahmet. One of the most important structures is the Hagia Sophia. An example of the early Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia is the largest structure in the Old City area.

Before the Seville Cathedral of Spain was completed, the Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world.

another structure is the Galata Tower, built by the Geonoese in the year 1348. They christened it Christea Turris or the Tower of the Christ.

Grand Bazaar, if not for shopping, then just to get its feel. The bazaar is said to have 4400 shops lined along the walkways.

Clincher: it has been called Byzantium and Constantinople

A Word to the Wise. . .

You can never plan the future. . .

 by the past.      

                                                    ~ Edmund Burke 

Murphy's Laws. . .

Zymurgy's Law of Volunteer Labor:

People are always available for work. . .

 in the past tense.

It's Cartoon Time. . .

Nov 13 Sawmill Scenic

Tokyo - well done Elaine, Joani, Jim, Mike, Peyton, and Tony.

"Sawmill Scenic"

Shoot Thirty!! 
About fifteen photo buffs took the opportunity to get out and shoot The Sawmill - a nineteen acre reclaimed former industrial lumber yard in Acushnet. There is a half-mile trail around part of the property.

It was not the best time of the year for landscape photography. Here I did like the clouds and their interaction with the ground cover.

However, someone did mention a bonus location just down the street - see you there. . .

Where in the World?

Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting? 

there are secret tunnels underneath the city. They run under the Makati City and the Global City in Taguig and go 3.5 meters deep underground.

construction of the tunnel started in 1900. At the beginning it served to help transport food, medicine and other military supplies. During World War II it served as a hiding spot for Japanese officials.

Restaurant called “Hobbit House” is entirely staffed by “little people!”

was originally named Ginto, which means the Land of the Gold.

Zoo and Botanical Garden receives millions of visitors every year and is home to more than 800 animals from nearly 100 species.

the early rulers were called “panginuan” or “panginoon” or lords in English and is the birthplace of Andres Bonifacio, Joseph Estrada, Manuel Villar, Dolphy and Gatpuno Antonio Villegas.

two of the oldest universities in the city which are still operating are Colegio San Juan De Letran and University of Santo Tomas.

A Word to the Wise. . .

"There are three constants in life...

change, choice and principles."  

               ~ Stephen Covey

Murphy's Laws. . .

Law of Slide Presentation:

In any slide presentation, at least one slide 
will be upside down or backwards, 
or both!    

It's Cartoon Time. . .

Nov 6 Thai Interior II

Seoul - heard from Peyton, Jim, Milt, Elaine, Michelle, Joani, and Tony.

"Meet Mongkul"

Serendipity!

As I was finishing up my shoot within the Thai Temple, I decided to go back to the third level. As I turned to head back down, I heard a voice. He introduced himself as, "Mongkul." He asked about the pictures I took and offered to pose for me. We had a brief conversation about photography. Before I parted ways, he asked for a copy of my images for the Temple's website.

Saga continues. . .

I tried to send them via DropBox and then email but I had no luck. Finally, I put them on a DVD and drove back to the Temple. Upon entering I learned that Mongkul was in the meditation room so off I went.

He remembered my name and was quite impressed that I went through so much trouble getting him the images. He asked me to sit while he bestowed a blessing upon me. Next he offered me a small Buddha medallion. Finally he tied a small string around my wrist - a symbol of good fortune.

As it turns out Mongkul is the First Vice President of the WAT!

Where in the World?

Better get out the atlas as this year I will be featuring some of the more famous cities of the world! Here are some interesting facts about one of them. Just what city would I be visiting? 

Said to be one of the most populated cities of the world.

the Imperial Palace - once inside the palace, you will feel as if you have been transported to a different place. The calm and quiet inside is almost unbelievable, given the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Sensoji Temple is one of the most important places of worship in the city.

the Kaminarimon or the Thunder Gate is used to enter the temple. It is a Buddhist temple that was made in the 7th century.

The Ueno Park Museum is home to some of the best-known museums in the city, 

Still not sure? Attending a sumo match! If you visit the city in the month of January, May, or September, you can watch the two-week long Basho or sumo tournaments

A Word to the Wise. . .

"God gave us the gift of life; 

it is up to us to give ourselves

 the gift of living well." 

                   ~ Voltaire

Murphy's Laws. . .

Corry's Law:

Paper is always strongest at the perforations.

It's Cartoon Time. . .