Frauenkirche Dome, Dresden

Looking up from street level to the dome of the magnificent Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany. Like much of Dresden, the beautiful 18th century church was destroyed in the bombing of WWII and rebuilt after the reunification of Germany. It was finally reopened to the public in 2005.

Law of the West

Old law books line the shelves at the former Cochise County Courthouse in Tombstone, Arizona. The  Victorian era building has been operated as a State Historic Park since 1959.

Faded Beauty

The weathered facade of a building near our hotel in Venice. At first glance it would seem to be an abandoned building, except for the flowers in pots on the old balcony.

The Riddler

Photo by Stephen Bohn

One of two Sphinx statues guarding the Elbe River entrance to the Pillnitz Castle and Park. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx was part woman, and guarded the entrance to the temple of Thebes by asking a riddle. Those who failed to answer correctly were strangled and devoured by the Sphinx. In late Greek history, the riddle became: Which creature has one voice and yet becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed? Oedipus solved the riddle when he answered: Man, because he crawls on all fours as a baby, walks on two feet as a adult and uses a cane in old age.

Red and White

Original photo by Stephen Bohn

This photo was taken from the castle in Heidelberg, Germany. I haven't been able to find out what this particular group of buildings is and whether they function as some part of the local fire or emergency services, but I liked the way that the red and white of the vehicle matched the shutters of all the buildings. I've added a mask and postcard textures.

Verona Palazzo

The baroque Palazzo Maffei on the northwest side of the Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, Italy. The palazzo dates from the 15th century. St. Mark' winged lion, a symbol of the Venetian Republic and indication that Verona was once under Venetian rule, sits atop a marble column in front of the palazzo.

Leaving Venice

Photo by Steve Bohn

 Cruising through the Grand Canal past the San Giorgio Maggiore church and belltower on our way out of Venice.