My Favorite Doors – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Steven

Time again for my favorite doors…different city of course, but same general theme

This red door and brick wall combination might be my favorite of all time.. but there was quite the variety in Amsterdam..

Some of these were good enough to make it to the Fine Art America website…where you can find copies of your favorites too..Just in time for the holiday season..

Classical, metal, wooden and covered with graffiti and stickers.. Variety abounds

Happy Travels!!

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Canals of Amsterdam

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Steven

Amsterdam…City of canals, boats and bicycles..

Last week found us strolling along the many canals of this beautiful city.. I honestly do not think I have ever seen so many bikes in my life.. But I came to see the waterways.. the myriad of canal houses..

Churches and clock towers adorned the small squares … people and bikes crowed the bridges and sidewalks..

The weather was pleasant…the crowds abundant

A wonderful city .. definitely worth a dding to your personal bucket list…

Happy Travels!

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Feofaniya Park – Kyiv

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Steven

Autumn is here.. given color by the changing leaves.. and one of the prettiest places to see these in Kyiv, Ukraine is Feofaniya Park..

Located in the suburbs of the southern part of the city and easily reached by marshutka..

Brick pathways wind through this 1.5 sq km park

A couple small lakes with a gazebo sit waiting

And St. Pantelemion’s Cathedral stands watch over all

A great place to unwind from the hectic days in the city.. or just sit back and look at the wonderful show delivered by the coming of autumn..

Happy Travels!

Favorite Doors – Riga, Latvia

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Steven

It is impossible for me to visit anywhere without shooting some doors..and, besides Tallinn, Estonia, Riga had had some of the most diverse I have seen..

From old and faded with age…

to stunning…

Wonderful shapes and colors….

Impressive stone and wood work..

Plants and Ivy

and, needless to say, graffiti and posters ..

I was in heaven… and while not technically a door..next shot is just cool.. and door related 🙂

and finally..

What’s around the next corner? Up the next street? Something interesting, I bet …

Stay Tuned and Happy Travels!!

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Side Streets – Riga

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steven

I love to walk the cobblestone side streets and back alleys… especially in the early morning when no one is out..or at least, very few people.. There always seems to be the straggling partier from the night before..

The streets are quiet..almost lonely