Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Wind Farm

 

Located at the San Gorgonio Pass in the San Bernadino Mountains is one of the largest wind farms in the U.S. It's located just off of Interstate 10 near Palm Springs California.  Anyone driving from Phoenix to Los Angeles on the interstate will pass this group of wind turbines. 

Palm Springs California

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The Belfry

 


Looking down the canal at the Belfry of Bruges, a medieval bell tower that sits in the center of the town.

Bruges Belgium 

Monday, November 10, 2025

Tumacacori National Historic Park

 

A view of the mission ruins at Tumacacori National Historic Park.  The park protects the ruins of three Spanish Mission communities.

Tumacacori, Arizona

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Village in Wales

 

One of the roads leading in the the historic village of Portmeirion.  

Portmeirion, Wales

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Chapel Inside a Basilica

 

Our Lady of Africa Chapel  inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.  The Basilica contains more than 80 specific chapels inside its walls.

Washington D.C.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Pilgrimage Site

 

El Santuario de Chimayo is a Catholic Church, shrine and National Historic Landmark.  It has become a contemporary pilgrimage site. 

Chimayo New Mexico

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Metropolis II

 

Metropolis II as seen from above.  It's a large scale kinetic sculpture created by Chris Burden. You can watch trains, cars and busses rolling around the various highways looping through this magical city.  It's a favorite attraction at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), especially with the younger set. 

Los Angeles California

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Bodleian Library

 

The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.  It was founded by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1602.  This is one of three buildings that house the library.

Oxford England

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Ancient Statue

 

Ram of Amun protecting a figure of Taharqo seen at the British Museum.  The statue was discovered in sub-Saharan Africa.  It dates between 690-664 BC.

London England

Monday, November 3, 2025

Cuckoo House

 

Casa del Cucu or Cuckoo House in a village in the Dolomites.  The clock plays tunes and the figures move at certain times of the day.  The building houses a deli shop.

Canazei Italy

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Cast Court

 

A room known as the Cast Court.  The room in the Victoria & Albert Museum houses replicas of significant structures from around the world.  It was a way of bringing these incredible structures to life for those who could not travel to their far-flung locations.

London England

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Water Works Building

 

Known as the Palace of Running Water, this architecturally significant building houses the water pumping station.  The building was opened in 1894.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Friday, October 31, 2025

Halloween in New York

 


The front steps of a New York City townhouse decorated for Halloween. 

New York, New York

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Winter View

 

A wintery view of the Grand Canyon on a foggy and windy day in November.

Grand Canyon Arizona

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Wrigley Building

 

The Wrigley Building was completed in 1921.

Chicago Illinois

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Copper Queen

 

The Copper Queen Hotel is reported to be haunted by the ghost of Julia Lowell.

Bisbee Arizona

Monday, October 27, 2025

Tuzigoot

 

Ancient ruins at the Tuzigoot National Monument. Ruins of a three-story pueblo standing atop a limestone and sandstone ridge.

Clarkdale, Arizona

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Congressional Plaza

 

Plaza del Congreso is a public park facing the Congress Building

Buenos Aires Argentina

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Salisbury Cathedral

 

The Salisbury Cathedral built between 1220 and 1258.

Salisbury England

Friday, October 24, 2025

The V & A Storehouse

 

The V & A Storehouse is a warehouse for the Victoria and Albert Museum.  It is a new storage facility that has been designed to allow visitors to see items that belong to the museum but are not currently on public display.  It's a fascinating place with  four floors and row after row filled with incredible works of decorative art.

London England

Thursday, October 23, 2025

St. Lawrence Jewry

 

Inside the Anglican church of St. Lawrence Jewry.  The original church was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and then rebuilt to the design of Sir Christopher Wren.  It is the official church of the Lord Mayor of London.

London England

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Sphere

 

The Sphere is a large bronze sculpture created by Fritz Koenig.  It sat between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York from 1972 to 9/11/2001.  

This photo was taken in 2002 when it was temporarily located at Battery Park.  It is now located at Liberty Park overlooking the 9/11 Memorial.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Country Church

 

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in a small New Mexico village.

Hillsboro New Mexico

Monday, October 20, 2025

Old Bridge

 

An old bridge at Minute Man National Park

Concord Massachusetts 

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Jail House

 

The Bakersville Jail House at Bakersville Pioneer Village

Near Mansfield Missouri

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Bridge of Sighs

 

The Bridge of Sighs connects the two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane.

Oxford England

Friday, October 17, 2025

All Souls College

 


Looking through the gate at All Souls College.

Oxford England

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Blackfriars

 


The Blackfriars Pub located on the site of the old Blackfriars Monastery.

London England

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Pearly Kings and Queens

 

A group of the Pearly Kings and Queens gathered around Borough Market.  The Pearly Kings and Queens are a charitable organization founded in working class communities.

London England

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Distillery on Campus

 

On the campus of Missouri State University and the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, one can find a distillery.  It is called the Missouri State Winery and Distillery.  

Mountain Grove Missouri
















Many years ago when I visited the winery, I bought a bottle of port that had received an award.  I still have that bottle.  They say that port is best aged and this one has been aging close to 20 years now.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Faurot Hall

 

Faurot Hall is the Administration Building for the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, part of Missouri State University.  It was built in 1900 and designed by Henry H Hohenschild.  It was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1979.

Mountain Grove Missouri

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Different Styles, Different Patterns

 

A view from the rooftop garden of the historic Mission Inn.  The inn is mostly a Spanish architectural style but it incorporates a variety of decorative details.

Riverside California

Saturday, October 11, 2025

The BBC

 

The offices of the BBC broadcasting all over the world.

London England

Friday, October 10, 2025

All Saints Church

 

All Saints Church located on Margaret Street in London.  

London England

Thursday, October 9, 2025

The TeePee

 


This teepee was once part of a bar and grill restaurant.  The restaurant was torn down and the teepee was spared.  It now sits in a city park.

Globe Arizona

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A Disney Style Castle

 

The castle at Walt Disney World. 

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

St. Anthony's Monastery


 The Chapel of the Holy Prophet Elias at St. Anthony's Monastery

Florence Arizona

Monday, October 6, 2025

Stonehenge

 

Stonehenge on the windy Salisbury Plains

Near Salisbury, England

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Arizona Inn

 

On the grounds of the historic Arizona Inn

Tucson Arizona

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Spanish Mission

 

Ruins of a Spanish Mission at Tumacacori National Historical Park

Tumacacori Arizona

Friday, October 3, 2025

Stone House

 

A street in Colonia del Sacramento, a world heritage city.

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Garden

 

A view of one of the gardens in the charming village of Portmeirion. 

Portmeirion Wales

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Mary Queen of Missions Chapel

 

The Mary Queen of Missions Chapel inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Basilica contains a number of these smaller chapels throughout its expansive interior. 

Washington D.C.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Designed by Christopher Wren

 

St. Stephen Walbrook Church was designed by Christopher Wren and constructed to replace the first church destroyed by the great London fire.  Construction on this new church began in 1672.

London England

Monday, September 29, 2025

Aviation Museum

 

The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum

McMinnville Oregon

Sunday, September 28, 2025

The Road Less Traveled

 

Entering a canyon on a very quiet road in New Mexico, state route 152

West of Hillsboro New Mexico

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Tuscany

 

A Tuscan hillside view as seen from a lookout point.

Siena Italy

Friday, September 26, 2025

Guarding the Entrance

 

Sculpted guards hovering over the entrance to The Old Bailey, London's criminal court.

London, England

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Waterhouse Square

 

A large red terra cotta Victorian Building that was once the Prudential Assurance Building.  Now it is a workplace building with many offices located in these grand buildings.  

London England