May 7, 2013

Early Morning in the Grand Place

I took this photograph as soon as I arrived in Brussels, despite being extremely jet-lagged. I was a bit disappointed because the famous square was being prepped for a music festival and the equipment and stages sort of spoiled the historic feel, although I have to admit it was a perfect place for the crowds to enjoy a concert.

May 6, 2013

Call Me

I snapped these two bright red telephone booths near Russell Square in London. I added one of the splash masks from Shadowhouse Creations for a fun effect.

May 5, 2013

Thames River Scene

This image was taken along the Thames River in London several years ago. I've added a painterly texture.

May 4, 2013

The Master

Often regarded as the greatest artist of the Northern European Renaissance, Albrecht Durer was a skilled painter, engraver and printmaker at a young age. He was born in Nuremberg where this statue and his former home are located.

May 3, 2013

Rialto Market, Venice

The produce market near the Rialto Bridge on a rainy day with added HDR effects.

May 2, 2013

On the Wall

A visitor walks along the ancient wall of Monteriggioni, a small fortified town in Tuscany. The wall and towers are still virtually intact after being erected by the Sienese in the early 1200s.

May 1, 2013

Gelateria

One of the highlights of the small Tuscan town of Monteriggioni was stopping by this gelateria/wine bar and practicing my Italian by ordering two scoops of their wonderful gelato. Delizioso!