Setting the Scene

 

A diorama at the entrance to Bearizona Wildlife Park, the drive-through park located on historic Route 66 in northern Arizona. Cars drive through the park to see bears and buffalo and lots of other northern Arizona animals.

Near Williams Arizona

Impressive Tomb

 

There are many elaborate tombs inside the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires.  This one belongs to Luis Angle Firpo an Argentinian boxer born in 1894 and passed away in 1960.  He was nicknamed the Wild Bull of Pampas.  He was the first Latin American in history to challenge the world heavyweight title.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Quiet Courtyard

 

One of the quiet courtyards inside the Getty Mansion Museum.  

Pacific Palisades California

Extreme Architecture

 

Called the Lloyd's Building, this radical looking building houses the headquarters of the Lloyds of London insurance company. 

The architecture style is called "Bowellism" which is represented by services such as ducts and lifts located on the outside of the building rather than in its core.  It was designed by Richard Rogers.

I took this photo in 1991.  It's nearly impossible to get a similar photo today because the building is now surrounded by other tall buildings.  

Here is my attempt to capture it in 2023 pointing the camera straight up.

Inside a Grand Hotel

 

The lounge inside the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.  I love those chairs and sofas all the color of sherbet.  To see more scenes inside this beautiful hotel, click here.

Lake Como Italy

Grand Hotel

 

Grand Hotel Tremezzo with views of beautiful Lake Como.  It is a luxury hotel with rates around $2000.00 per night.  

Lake Como, Italy

Out to Dry

 Fresh air drying is common in many ancient cities.  I saw this scene when I was in Florence.  There is just something charming about an everyday scene like this when it is set against ancient walls and architecture.

Florence Italy

Looking Up

 

Looking up at the Eiffel Tower.

Paris France

Cabot's Pueblo

 Cabot's Pueblo historic house and museum. It was built by Cabot Yerxa, an adventurer.  Construction began in 1913.

Desert Hot Springs California

Copper Queen

 

The lobby of the historic Copper Queen Hotel.

Bisbee Arizona

Trafalgar Square

 

Trafalgar Square on a wet day.

London England

Madonna Dell'Orto

 

The Venetian church Madonna dell'Orto was the parish church of Tintoretto and contains many of his works of art.

Venice Italy

University Library

 

The Taylor Institution is the Oxford University Library.

Oxford England

Fontana Delle Tette

 

The Fontana Delle Tette dates back to 1559 when it was used during certain celebrations to serve red wine and white wine from the woman's breasts.  Today it is a fountain.

Treviso Italy

Entertaining the Shoppers

 

A pianist entertaining the crowds inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center.  

Milan Italy

The Picasso

 

The untitled Picasso sculpture that is simply known as "The Picasso" sits on Daley Plaza.  It has become a popular meeting place.  

Chicago Illinois

The Walbrook Club

 

This tiny little house that is squeezed in between all these tall buildings is the Walbrook Club.  It was originally built as a home and office for Paul Palumbo, a real estate developer in the 1950's.  It is now run as a private club.

London England

Winged Victory

 

Bronze statue atop the Palace of Justice (Supreme Court of Cassation).  It depicts Winged Victory driving a 4-horse chariot.

Rome Italy

Monkey Business

 

A howler monkey spotted in a tree in Costa Rica.

Tamarindo Costa Rica

On Guard

 

One of the two stately lions who guard the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago.

Chicago, Illinois

Canal Tour

 

Tourists enjoying a canal tour past ancient buildings.

Brugges Belgium 

On the Trail

 

A sign on the Australian Walk-About trail at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

Superior Arizona

The Cloisters

 

The gardens at the Met Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's museum in Fort Tryon Park.  This branch of the Metropolitan Museum specializes in European medieval art and architecture.  

New York, New York

Assembly Hall

 

The United Nations Assembly Hall inside the United Nations complex.

New York, New York

Tower Bridge

 

Tower Bridge.

London England

Glass Sculpture

 

The glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly that hangs in the entrance to The Victoria and Albert Museum.

London England

A Tree Full of Birds

 

A tree full of roseate spoonbills observed on a river rafting cruise in Costa Rica

Near Tamarindo Costa Rica

Distorted Skyline

 

The Chicago skyline reflected in the "Cloudgate" sculpture by Anish Kapoor at Millennium Park.  

Chicago, Illinois