Posts Tagged ‘Rome’
Because I love travel and photography, friends often ask for travel-photography advice. I’m always happy to help, even if I feel like a fraud: I’ve never taken a formal photography class, nor have I mastered even the basics. Still, here are some ideas I’ve picked up along the way — with a special shout out […]
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Tags: better photographs, Eiffel Tower, Laurice, Paris, Paris photography, photo tutorial, photographing people, photography tips, Prague photography, Rome, travel photo tips, travel photography, Venice
Another Paris adventure begins
When you begin a vacation, the first photograph you shoot can be very telling. Is it the contrast of a new landscape that first captures your eye? Or maybe the joyous smile of a loved one? For me, the first photo of this particular adventure is about leaving everything behind. I’ve really had to scramble […]
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Tags: Chris Welsch, Paris, Paris photography, Rome, street photography, travel writing
Rome as a mosaic
It’s funny, the things you remember about your travels. This morning I was corresponding with my friend Chris about an upcoming trip. I’m flying into Paris, but don’t yet have an itinerary. Germany? Spain? Italy … Rome? Chris extolled the virtues of Rome in winter—and the convenience of the short-hop airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet and […]
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Tags: Colosseum, Heather Munro photographer, Heather Munro photography, Italy, Palatine Hill, Rome, travel photography, vacation
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 7
If you’re just joining us, you might want to check out Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 first. Or, just use the “by subject” pull-down menu to your right (you’ll find a category titled “Seven cities in 10 days”). Steve and I are a bit weary of the crowds in Florence, so we […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 6
If you’re just joining us, you might want to check out Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 first. Or, just use the “Seven cities in 10 days” pull-down menu in the “by subject” column to your right. Between the tourists lying squished in the street and the purse-snatchers, we’ve had a bad first impression […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 5
If you’re just joining us, you might want to check out Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 first. We’ve been in Venice for two days. Today we’re leaving its welcoming, pedestrian-friendly streets for the bustling crowds of Florence. Day 5: Thursday, September 20, 2007 No early-morning walk today: I overslept. After a quick shower, we […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 4
If you’re just joining us, you might want to check out Parts 1, 2 and 3 first. It’s only day 4 of our trip and already we’ve visited three cities. After a rainy night, we awaken to a spectacular morning in Venice. Day 4: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Noi siamo in Venezia! I woke up […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 3
If you’re just joining us, you might want to check out Part 1 and Part 2 first. We’re in Milan, where we’re getting ready to tackle the entire city—including the Duomo and La Scala—in one day. Within 12 hours, we’ll be on our way to Venice. Day 3: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 I don’t think […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
Seven cities in 10 days: Part 2
If you’re new to the blog, you might want to check out Part 1 first. We’re in Paris, where Steve and I have spent one night recuperating from our flight. Today, we’re getting ready to board the train to Milan. Day 2: Monday, September 17, 2007 Steve and I awoke feeling refreshed enough to tackle […]
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Tags: Florence, Icelandair, Italy, Italy photography, Milan, Paris, Photography, Place des Vosges, Rome, train travel in Europe, travel photography, Venice
