small towns
-
The Beautiful people of Ethiopia
The last night I was in Ethiopia our tour group went to a dinner show at a night club in Addis Ababa. I was so awe struck by the beauty of the Ethiopian women who attended I considered hiding in the bathroom. Okay. Not really but that’s how stunning they were. Recently I read an… Continue reading
-
Albuquerque? Seriously?
Go West, young family, Go West Albuquerque! Where the hell is Albuquerque? That was the reaction we seven kids had when my dad announced in 1957 that we were moving there. We were living in my native state of Connecticut. In the charming town of Kensington. Happily ensconced with many friends in Kensington Grammar School,… Continue reading
-
Cruise the fjords
Let me start out by saying something that may be anathema to a fellow traveler: I don’t particularly like cruises. I find the ships are too big; there are too many people; you eat your face off so the only thing that fits when you get off the ship is your jammies; and they are… Continue reading
-
Vintage Shopping
Aka: Who goes to Norway and and goes Vintage Shopping? Me! That’s who. The object of the Photo Tour to Norway was to see the northern lights and visit the Lofoten Islands.(see above image). And I did both! However, I got a bit sidetracked by one of my favorite activities…vintage shopping. If you read my… Continue reading
-
Sicilian Faces
Take portraits of Sicilian men? Pick me! Pick me! Have you met me? I love portrait photography. And I love it more for some reason when I’m in another country. There are a few places where I have found it more conducive to shoot portraits than others. Cuba and Patagonia immediately come to mind. In… Continue reading
-
Beautiful Sintra
Aka: Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the flowers. Because if you don’t you’re going to break your neck….and other precious body parts. I made it! After two flight cancelations because of Covid, I finally flew to Portugal to visit my younger sister Casey. I was looking forward to visit many of the… Continue reading
-
Earthquake in Morocco
I had planned to continue my posts of the Fall road trip we did in 2021. But on the night of September 8th there was a crushing 6.8 earthquake in Morocco. Twenty minutes later an aftershock hit at 4.9 magnitude. The toll of the dead and injured is still being counted. The main area of… Continue reading
-
Maine will take your breath away
Our 2021 road trip to New England and the Maritimes in Canada was extra special after we sheltered in place for so long during Covid. Although we never got sick, it hit my Canadian partner and me in a different way. We were separated in 2020 for 7 months because of the border closure between… Continue reading
-
The Road Less Traveled
Want to avoid the crowds while traveling? After Covid folks are traveling again. And from what I read, as well as personally experienced, fighting the crowds wherever you go is the norm. Even off season. For full enjoyment you might want to pick a destination that is not on the top ten lists. Try the… Continue reading
About Me
I am an award winning photographer, formerly a high school Spanish teacher, who loves to travel the world. I have been to 58 countries with a few more left on my bucket list. I also love to decorate my home, especially with my own fine art photography. I have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
To view my fine art Photogrphy: https://PatriciaClairePhotography.com
Recent Posts
- A Canada Winter in Toronto and Montreal
- Best Reason for Celebrating a Landmark Birthday
- Mastering High Key and Low Key Photography: Tips and Examples
- What makes a great photo?
- Photography at the Beach
Subscribe for more posts like this