“Petra is one of the densest palimpsests of human history. Layer upon layer of archaeological remains provide evidence of a fascinating story that stretches back for thousands of years. It is a masterpiece of human achievement, an aesthetic and architectural marvel, and the source of a huge amount of inspiration since the 19th century.”
“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.”
― Pablo Picasso
One of the things I love the most about summer is the gift of time. Time allows me to slow down and get more in touch with
“Petra is a brilliant display of man’s artistry in turning barren rock into a majestic wonder.”
― Edward Dawson
One of the highlights of my summer trip to the Middle East was a trip to Petra, which is located in Jordan.
Before visiting Petra, we had a chance to go
“The desert, when the sun comes up…I couldn’t tell where heaven stopped and the Earth began.”
― Tom Hanks
After crossing the border from Israel into Jordan, my friend, Larry, his niece, Rebecca, and I went to the place where we would meet our guide for a three-hour tour of Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum...
“When you take pictures of nature with passion, nature poses for you more passionately!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan
Each summer, I spend a great deal of time photographing in the sunflower fields. I find it increasingly more challenging to walk away with a different image than
“To travel is to live.”
― Hans Christian Andersen
One of the things my husband, Randy, and I enjoy most is exploring new places. This summer, for our vacation, we went to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is a place that neither of us had visited before. We packed a great deal into four days of...
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”
― Anita Desai
Some things are meant to be savored. Last summer, I traveled with two very close friends to France. Our trip lasted two weeks. In those two weeks, we explored many places in Provence. By far, my favorite place visited was
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
― Henry David Thoreau
Each spring, I spend as much time as possible at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens while the azaleas are blooming. This year was no exception.
I made three separate day trips over three weekends in order to photograph the azalea...
