Life is a patchwork of experiences
Original Quilt Design – Inspired by the many memorials in Washington DC, I designed my version of the American stars and stripes, using various red and cream fabrics for the stripes and blue and white star fabric for the stars.
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These are some of my favorite photos from Washington D.C.
Politics in Washington D.C., may be gray at times, but the city photographs beautifully in black and white, especially in winter when there isn’t much natural color anyway. On a recent visit and armed with a new camera lens, I challenged myself to some street photography in Washington, D.C., in black and white.
This story was recognized with an Honorable Mention in the 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association Competition in the Photography, Photo Essay-Online category.
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Sometimes mother nature creates a perfect moment that just doesn’t need much help. A beautiful winter sunset over the Washington Monument.
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Rose
Spring, when the cherry blossoms are blooming, is the most popular time to visit Washington DC’s tidal basin. But winter can be just as beautiful, and certainly less crowded and more peaceful.
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For the 9/11 memorial in New York city, the footprint of the original World Trade Center twin towers has been memorialized as two large reflecting pools. The design, which is called Reflecting Absence, comprises two one acre waterfalls, the largest man made waterfalls in the US.
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“If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you”
Since it was built, New York’s Brooklyn Bridge has become a symbol of ultimate gullibility.
Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: Want to Buy the Brooklyn Bridge?”
You’ll find that these days, more than just a tree is growing in Brooklyn. Wander the blocks around the intersection of Troutman St. and St. Nicholas Ave. in New York City and explore the mural art that makes up the Bushwick Street Art Collective.
Continue reading “The Best of Bushwick Street Art – New York’s Other Art Scene”
If you are heading to visit the 9/11 memorial in New York City, the first space you will experience is the Oculus – the train station terminal located at the World Trade Center. From the outside, the Oculus looks like a large white dove taking flight. On the inside, the Oculus is an all white, modern, large, open space. I found the bright and airy building with its soaring architecture very uplifting, not unlike being in one of the large Gothic cathedrals in Europe. A fitting prelude to the somber and peaceful 9/11 memorial.
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Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Photo Location – The HOPE sculpture by Robert Indiana at the intersection if 7th Ave. and 53 Str. in New York City.
I was thrilled to learn today that NATJA – the North American Travel Journalists Association – recognized four of the stories and photos from this website in their annual award competition.
With a field of over 1000 entries, and gold medalists such as National Geographic Traveler as well as some of the best respected travel bloggers in the industry, I am humbled that some of my stories and photos were included in this group of winners. I am especially inspired by these four wins since my site was only 5 months old when I submitted my entries.
Thank you NATJA for the recognition and the implied encouragement that comes with these wins to keep on traveling and writing and photographing about my experiences.
Here are my winning entries:
Luxury Without Murder on the Orient Express
On the Trail of Dale Chihuly – A Day in Tacoma, Washington
Photo Essay – The Louvre as Art
PhotoPOSTcard: A Peaceful Perspective on the Eiffel Tower
Thank you NATJA and thank you to all of you that keep coming back to read about my experiences. And Congratulations to all the other winners.
Rose Palmer
