Harbor View, Split

This view of Split's beautiful harbor area was taken from the bell tower of Saint Duje cathedral.
Textures by Cathair Studios and Stephanie in Love.

Taormina Alley

This narrow, stepped alley in Taormina was filled with interesting shops, including eye-catching ceramic works by Sicilian artist Antonio Forlin.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Marina Grande, Capri

This image was taken right after our ferry from Sorrento had arrived at the main harbor in Capri and we were walking towards the funicular.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Canyon's Edge

This image was taken at the south rim of the Grand Canyon on a crisp fall day. I've added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations.

Seabirds

These curlews were lined up along the wall on Carlsbad Beach. Their long bills help them forage for sand crabs and other food.

Seaweed and Stones

Piles of kelp on the pebble-strewn beach at South Carlsbad, California.
Texture by Cathair Studios.

SoCal Sunset

I just got back from a quick trip to Southern California to escape the Arizona heat for a few days. Unfortunately, I missed some dramatic thunderstorms, which I always enjoy. This image shows the sun setting over the beach at Carlsbad, California.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Moonlit Chateau

This is a fantasy image based on a day-time photo of the chateau and gardens at Vaux le Vicomte near Paris.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Rialto in the Rain

This image was taken atop Rialto Bridge in Venice on a rainy April day.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Muted Rose

Textures by boccacino and Shadowhouse Creations laid over the image of a dried rose.

Sunny

Another photo of one of our backyard sunflowers with textures by boccacino and ruby blossom.

Big Tree

This lovely, huge tree was in a park just down the street from the B&B where I stayed near Kew Gardens. Aside from the California redwoods, it's one of the largest trees I've seen.
Textures by Yuna and Lenabem-Anna.

Lion Fountain

This fountain with sculpted lion heads is at the corner of a building in Gunduliceva Poljana Square in Old Town Dubrovnik.
Texture by Nancee Art

Shopping in the Cinque Terre

The happy, vibrant colors of the Cinque Terre towns have a long tradition and aren't just for the benefit of tourists, like this young woman shopping for souvenirs.
Squares texture by Ruby Blossom.

Menton Citadelle

I'm still perusing the images from my trip to the French Riviera several years ago. This one shows the citadelle and the sea wall at Menton, a lovely, laidback town almost at the Italian border.
Textures from Paree Erica and Lenabem-Anna.

Don Quixote

This bronze statue of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in Brussels is a replica of the original in Madrid.
Textures by Stephanie in Love and Shadowhouse Creations.

The Squirrel

This charming restaurant, with its pink flowers and outdoor dining, is located on the grounds of Vaux le Vicomte. I believe l'ecureuil translates to "the squirrel."
Textures by Lenabem-Anna and Kirsten Frank.

Royal Reflection

The beautiful chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, located just outside Paris.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations and joes sistah.

Dusk Falls Over Avignon

A view of the Palace of the Popes and the church of Notre Dame des Doms in Avignon.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations and Jody DogMa.

Timeless Ghent

Ghent is a beautiful university city with a rich history and far less touristed than Bruges or Brussels.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Stone Seat

This stone chair must have been a place of honor in the ancient Greek theater at Priene, Turkey.
Textures from rubyblossom and ShadowhouseCreations.

Pont Royal, Paris

I began this image with a photo of the Pont Royal over the river Seine. Constructed in 1685, it is one of the three oldest bridges in Paris and crosses from the Louvre to the Musee d'Orsay.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Grand Place Cafe

Another photo of the Grand Place in Brussels, showing the colorful flowers and awnings, as well as the variation in detail of the centuries-old buildings.
Texture by joes sistah.

Grand Place Facades

This photo was taken along the beautiful Grand Place in Brussels, with its myriad chocolate shops and outdoor cafes.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Path to the Castle

We followed this path in Lacoste, believing it to be the way to the former home of the Marquis de Sade. However, we must have taken a wrong turn because we never reached the castle.
Texture by batabidd.

Rothenburg at Dusk

Dusk paints the sky with colorful pastels over this cobbled street in medieval Rothenburg, Germany.