The beach at Ipanema is one of my favorite spots in Rio de Janeiro. From my hotel room, I enjoyed this exquisite view of three of the city’s iconic locations – the magnificent beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, and the monumental Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers’ Hill). Rio de Janeiro – Ipanema, Leblon & Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers)
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A friend and former colleague from Chongqing, China took a day to show me his city. One of the highlights was this view of the Hongyadong Commercial Street at night, framed by Qiansimen Bridge and the World Financial Center, with the Jiefangbei office towers in the background. All of their lights sparkled and reflected in the Jialing River just before it empties into the mighty Yangtze. Chongqing City Lights at Night
The latest in our series celebrating the arrival of fall is Carpet of Fallen Yellow Leaves. Out for a walk on an autumn evening, I came across a tree shedding bright yellow leaves, creating a carpet of yellow on the lawn underneath. Carpet of Fallen Yellow Leaves
The latest in our series celebrating the arrival of fall is Autumn Splendor at The Dakota in New York City.  A leaden sky provided a subdued canvas for The Dakota – the glamourous and majestic home to countless celebrities – amidst the brilliant autumn foliage of Central Park.  Autumn Splendor at The Dakota in New York City
The latest in our series celebrating autumn’s arrival is Southern Catskills Autumn Scene. While driving through New York’s southern Catskills on a warm and clear October day, I paused to admire this colorful autumn scene. Southern Catskills Autumn Scene
Following a pause for my very busy summer, I’m ready to introduce some new pieces.  In honor of the arrival of of meteorological autumn, I’m posting a series of autumn-related works. The first of these, Autumn Colors Mirrored in “The Pool” at Central Park, features one of those perfect November days in New York when the sky is blue, the wind is still, and the lakes and ponds are like glass, reflecting vivid fall colors at their peak. Autumn Colors Mirrored in “The Pool” at Central Park
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I spent three spring days in Ljubljana rain, which started several days before I arrived and continued after I departed. The rain added to the feeling of lushness, with several varieties of flowering trees decorating the scenic and historical Breg Embankment. The Ljubljana Castle, a medieval fortress, rises in the background from its perch on Castle Hill. Ljubljana Castle with Breg Embankment on the Ljubljanica River
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This is the second of two pieces from Vall de Nuria in Catalunya, Spain. This image features the interplay between the sharp, distinct angles of the mountains with the waters of Llac de Nuria in the foreground. The Hotel Vall de Nuria remains almost an afterthought, off to the side. Sharp Angles and Clear Waters of Vall de Nuria
Traveling from Barcelona, I took a regional train to Ribes de Freser and transferred to the Nuria Track Railway. The rack railway is the only way to reach the remote Vall de Nuria, which was quite cold even in May and still experiencing snow.  The area is primarily known for skiing, and the railway terminates at the ski lodge. In spring, it’s a base to hike in the surrounding mountains, though trails can still be a bit slippery with snow and ice. In this piece, I hiked up a trail to capture a view of the lodge nestled in towering green mountains that were glazed with a bit of snow. Hiking in the Pyrenees near Vall de Nuria (Spain)
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Walking back to my hotel after dinner on the Left Bank with friends, the sun was setting late on a warm May evening. I stopped on Pont Louis-Phillippe to enjoy the sunset, and to watch the revelers on riverboats doing the same. Sunset Cruisers on the Seine in Paris
