Landmarks
Standing high above the clouds over Rio de Janeiro, his arms outstretched to the world. His warmth and message of peace spread across the land. Although he stands tall upon the mountain top, overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he reaches through the clouds and almost touches the sky. An image strong, a hope and belief stronger still. Faith, love, peace ...
Washington D.C. is a place filled with stunning landmarks, beautiful architectural masterpieces, amazing history and tourist attractions left and right. But to be honest, this was probably the best photo opportunity of the entire trip. Most people take their photos during the day, but thankfully some people are open to nighttime photo ops. And catching the moon balancing atop the ...
The Moskva River runs through the center of Moscow, right near the Kremlin. Standing tall in the middle of the river is a monument representing 300 Years of Russian Fleet. It is a representation of Peter the Great (Peter I) at the wheel of a ship. Although controversy has surrounded the monument, it has become a widely recognized landmark and ...
For those of you who have been to Grand Central Terminal in New York you know the clock I'm talking about. It's an iconic clock that sits in the main concourse at Grand Central. It's recognized even by those who have never seen it up close. But for those who have, they know time centers around this clock. People coming ...
When you travel to Vancouver, BC, Canada there are many interesting places to go and incredible sites to see. But if you are looking for one of the most photographed and a "world first", then head on down to Vancouver's Gastown to check out the World's First Steam Powered Clock. Originally built in 1977, the Gastown Steam Clock has been ...
Although L.M. Montgomery never lived there herself, the iconic Green Gables house and farm, down the road from her grandparents, became the setting for her renowned novel, "Anne of Green Gables". The house originally belonged to cousins of her grandfather and today this childhood home of Anne of Green Gables in Cavendish on Prince Edward Island, Canada is a protected ...
On the morning of December 7th, 1941 the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was brutally attacked by the Empire of Japan. There were 21 ships from the U.S. Pacific Fleet that were damaged or destroyed, 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed and over 2400 brave men and women lost their lives that day. It was that surprise attack which ...
Alcatraz Island aka "The Rock" can be found just off the California coastline across from San Francisco. It was Spanish explorer, Juan Manuel de Ayala, that originally named the island in 1775 as "La Isla de los Alcatraces" or "Island of the Pelicans". But the island got its nickname due to the rocky formations and barren land that make up ...
Nestled away in mist of Stanley Park is a little piece of Vancouver, British Columbia's native history. Noted as one of the most highly recommended places to visit while in British Columbia, the Stanley Park Totem Poles give visitors a glimpse into the past amidst their stunning beauty.
Image by David Paul Ohmer
Because Vancouver is a city steeped in native aboriginal traditions, ...
You may not recognize the name - Vasquez Rocks - but I'm sure you are familiar with and have probably even seen the rock formations. Vasquez Rocks is a very recognizable location as it has been on television, in music videos and in movies dating all the way back to the silent film days. You could say it's been climbing ...
