| Maine Schoodic Peninsula / Acadia National Park Posted/Last Updated: 9/6/2008 |
| Chicago, Illinois The Windy City Posted/Last Updated: 9/5/2008 11:58:00 PM |
| Frank Lloyd Wright - Home & Studio Oak Park District, Illinois Posted/Last Updated: 9/5/2008 11:56:00 PM |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, Ohio Posted/Last Updated: 9/5/2008 11:53:00 PM |
| Chesterwood Estate Home and Studio of Scultpor Daniel Chester French Posted/Last Updated: 8/17/2008 3:38:00 AM |
| Currier Museum / Zimmerman House Manchester, NH Posted/Last Updated: 4/29/2008 10:47:00 PM |
| Mt. Desert Island / Acadia National Park September 2007 – Mt. Desert Island, ME Posted/Last Updated: 9/29/2007 8:54:00 AM |
| Joshua Tree National Park California / Summer 2007 Posted/Last Updated: 7/1/2007 6:35:00 PM |
| White Mountains / Ancient Bristlecone Pines California / Summer 2007 Posted/Last Updated: 7/1/2007 6:33:00 PM |
| Mono Lake / Bodie Ghost Town California / Summer 2007 Posted/Last Updated: 7/1/2007 6:32:00 PM |
| Death Valley / Mojave Desert California / Summer 2007 Posted/Last Updated: 6/21/2007 12:57:00 AM |
| Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms / Monuments / Memorials Posted/Last Updated: 5/20/2007 1:01:00 AM |
| Arlington, VA Arlington Cemetery / Iwo Jima USMC Memorial Posted/Last Updated: 5/20/2007 12:55:00 AM |
| Hawaii – Big Island Mauna Kea / Hilo / Waipio Valley / Parker Ranch Posted/Last Updated: 1/1/2007 4:47:00 AM |
| Hawaii – Big Island Volcanoes National Park / Lava Tree State Park Posted/Last Updated: 1/1/2007 3:44:00 AM |
| Hawaii – Big Island Puuhonua o Honaunau / Punaluu Beach / Botanical Garden Posted/Last Updated: 1/1/2007 1:50:00 AM |
| Hawaii – Maui The Hana Coast / Kipahulu / Keanae Peninsula Posted/Last Updated: 12/31/2006 1:18:00 PM |
| Hawaii – Maui Pineapple Plantation / Windsurfing at Hookipa / Haleakala Crater Posted/Last Updated: 12/31/2006 1:18:00 PM |
| Hawaii – Oahu Pearl Harbor / Waikiki Beach / North Shore Surfing Posted/Last Updated: 12/29/2006 8:34:00 AM |
| Hawaii – Kauai The Garden Isle Posted/Last Updated: 12/29/2006 8:33:00 AM |
| Gloucester, MA Oldest Seaport in America Posted/Last Updated: 7/7/2006 11:10:00 AM |
| San Francisco Bay Area California - May 2006 Shots from around the San Francisco Bay Area Posted/Last Updated: 6/1/2006 4:34:00 PM |
| Cape Cod Massachusetts Writing about Cape Cod in the 1800s, Henry David Thoreau said, "A man may stand there and put all America behind him." The diverse landscape and wildlife will definitely keep bringing me back to photograph more and more of Cape Cod Posted/Last Updated: 4/27/2006 3:02:00 PM |
| San Francisco A Black & White Day in The Bay Area Posted/Last Updated: 10/27/2005 11:53:00 PM |
| Brooklyn Brooklyn in Black & White A growing collection of photos from the borough of Brooklyn in New York City - currently mostly comprising of the Brooklyn Bridge. Posted/Last Updated: 10/27/2005 |
| Ireland - Dublin Dublin City, Liffey, North Beach - Rush Small collection of photos of Dublin City and North Beach of Dublin County. Posted/Last Updated: 7/3/2005 10:36:00 AM |
| Northern Ireland Wall Murals, Memorials, Cathedrals An interesting part of "Ireland" to visit. Under British rule still Northern Ireland has had its problems between those loyal to Britain and those not (ie. loyal to Ireland) and on the same level (respectively) those who are Protestant and those who are Catholic. As you walk around the city of Belfast you notice quite a change in neighborhoods passing between loyalist and nationalist areas. Posted/Last Updated: 7/2/2005 12:29:00 PM |
| Scotland - Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle, Underground Archways, Crags One day is surely not enough in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. One can easily see why it is Scotlands most visited place. The goth-like architecture contrasting with the modern architecture gives it a unique look and feel unlike any other place I have ever seen. Posted/Last Updated: 7/1/2005 10:28:00 PM |
| Scotland - The Highlands Glencoe, Great Glen, Inverlochy, Loch Ness Photos from a two day drive through the Highlands of Scotland. A beautiful country to say the least and definitely worth a revisit. Camping on the shores of Loch Ness proved to be quite an experience with an early dawn hour sighting of something swimming in the infamous lake. Posted/Last Updated: 7/1/2005 3:56:00 AM |
| London Piccadilly, Big Ben, Parliament, Tower Bridge The U2 show was the reason for the visit but a ticket deal fell through and the day was spent being a tourist. Posted/Last Updated: 6/30/2005 2:03:00 PM |
| Western Ireland Inis Mor, Burren, Cliffs of Moher Photos from a brief trip through Western Ireland. Areas visited include the Island of Inis Mor of the Arran Islands, The Burren Region, Ailwee Caves and the famous Cliffs of Moher. Posted/Last Updated: 6/30/2005 6:18:00 AM |
| Pakistan - Sindh - Makli Hill & Shah Jahan Mosque Makli Hill Tombs & 17th Century Mughal Mosque Makli Hill is a vast necropolis. It is said to contain over a million graves and is considered by many as the largest graveyard in the world. Due to time constraints at the end of my trip and sheer size vastness of it I unfortunately could not photograph too much of it. The graves consist mainly of sandstone, esquisitely carved with geometric and floral designs like those at the Chaukhandi Tombs. Further down the road is the city of Thatta. Thatta is dominated by the beautiful Shah Jahan Mosque built between 1644 and 1647. It has 93 domes within its hallways which give it incredible acoustics. The mosque is said to have been built by Shah Jahan to repay the townspeople for their hospitality when he sought refuge there. Posted/Last Updated: 4/30/2005 11:10:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Karachi - Dhobi Ghat The Great Laundry This is one of the most extensive of laundries stretching nearly 4 kiliometers (2.5 miles) along the riverbank of the Liyari river. I was deterred several times by the locals from going to this place. They said it was dangerous due to the local political parties being very active in the area - due to which many people have been shot randomly and mugged. Ignoring the warnings I went anyway and found the locals I ran into to be quite nice. The Dhobis (clothes washer) clean hundreds of clothes a day and hardly make any money from it. Posted/Last Updated: 4/30/2005 10:46:00 AM |
| Pakistan - Sindh - Landhi Fishing Village on the Arabian Sea Landhi is a fishing village about a half hour southeast of Karachi. Photography is generally not permitted near the waterfronts - especially in the areas in and around Karachi. People are paranoid about security issues. While photographing the boats at the docks I was stopped and asked what I was doing by a boat owner. He thought I was taking photos as a spy to give to India. He was however eventually convinced otherwise. Many of the boats go out for weeks at a time on fishing expeditions in the Arabian Sea. Posted/Last Updated: 4/29/2005 3:10:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Karachi - The Streets The Commercial Capital of Pakistan Karachi is the capital of the Sindh province and the largest city in Pakistan. It was the former capital of Pakistan until it was moved to Islamabad. A cosmopolitan port city, Karachi has a comparitively large proportion of religious minorities. In contrast to many landlocked Pakistani cities, Karachi has sweeping vistas over the Arabian Sea, and its coastline has several attractive beaches. One major difference over other cities, Karachi has omnipresent armed guards and tanks in areas that have a history of insurrection. Tourists generally skip this city on their visits to Pakistan. Posted/Last Updated: 4/29/2005 2:45:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Sindh - Chaukhandi Tombs The Four Corners Chaukandi Tombs are generally attributed to the Jokhio and Baloch tribes. They are located in the Sindh province and were built between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries. The word Chaukandi literally means "Four Corners". The tombs are built of yellow sandstone which was carried from Jung Shahi - a place near the city of Thatta. The most impressive tombs are the ones with pyramidal structure. The geometric designs that cover the entire surface of the tombs are extraordinary. The tombs of men are capped with a stylized turban and are carved with horses, arms and weapons. The tombs of women have been decorated with mostly jewelry, such as anklets, bracelets, necklaces, rings and earings. Posted/Last Updated: 4/29/2005 2:05:00 AM |
| India - Delhi - Jama Masjid The Great Mosque of Old Delhi Situated in the ancient town of Old Delhi, the Jama Masjid (Mosque) is the final architectural extravaganza of the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. This monument was built between 1644 and 1658 by five thousand artisans. It is the largest mosque in present day India as it can hold 25,000 people in its courtyard. It has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets standing 40 meters high and is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Posted/Last Updated: 4/28/2005 10:12:00 PM |
| India - Agra Fort The Colossal Fort of Red Sandstone Construction of the Agra Fort was started by Emperor Akbar in 1565 on the banks of the Yamuna River. Additions however were made up until the rule of his grandson Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort was primarliy a military structure but was upgraded to a palace by Shah Jahan. It lastly served as a prison for Shah Jahan after his son Aurangzeb siezed power from his father in 1658. Shah Jahan spent his last years in Agra Fort gazing upon the great Taj Mahal he had built. He was never to leave until his death eight years later when he was buried along side his wife in the Taj Mahal. Several areas of the fort are currently used by the Indian Army and is off-limits to the public. Other parts of it are under repair and restoration and were also off-limits. Posted/Last Updated: 4/28/2005 5:13:00 PM |
| India - Agra - The Taj Mahal A Monument of Love The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra. Agra was the capital city during Mughal rule. The Taj was built by the Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Arjumand Banu (Mumtaz Mahal). She died giving birth to their 14th child. It is an "elegy in marble" or some say an expression of a "dream." Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal in the lower chamber. The grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later. The Taj was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648. Posted/Last Updated: 4/27/2005 6:17:00 PM |
| India - Amritsar - The Golden Temple The Holiest of Sikh Shrines The Golden Temple is the ultimate Sikh pilgrimage. The Harmandir Sahib, as it is traditionally known, actually means the temple of Hari or the Supreme God. Also known as the Darbar Sahib, the stupendous, architectural phenomena is located at the city of Amritsar. The exterior of the temple is gold-plated and the structure stands in the middle of a square tank. There is a causeway across the Pool of Nectar to reach the Temple. The name of the city itself means "holy pool of nectar". The shrine is symbolical of the doctrines of Sikhism. Posted/Last Updated: 4/26/2005 11:56:00 AM |
| Pakistan / India - The Wagah (or Wahga) Border The Border and Flag Ceremony Wahga until recently was the only way to cross borders between Pakistan and India (the Kashmir border just recently opened). The ceremony is quite popular and well attended by the people on each side. One can say it is attended by too many people and the crowd control is really bad at its best. I never really got to see all of it too well let alone photograph it. I was lucky to get the few pictures I did. Posted/Last Updated: 4/14/2005 6:25:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Punjab Countryside Jhoogi tribe of Addari, Firework makers of Lalpulli, Sharakpur & Brick makers of Fattuwala The real life and culture of Pakistan is in the villages and farms of its countryside. I unfortunately could not spend much time there as they are quite remote and not easy to get to and lastly lack any kind of accommodations (hopefully next time). This album covers a day trip into the countryside. I visited the gypsies of the Jhoogi tribe in the village of Addari, firework makers near the village of Lalpulli, the village of Sharakpur, the brick makers in the village of Fattuwala, and the small village of Sakhi Shah Bukhari. Posted/Last Updated: 4/14/2005 3:58:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Lahore - Sufi Music Sufi Drumming & Qawwali Singing Sufism is known as "Islamic Mysticism", in which Muslims seek to find divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of God. Both the terms Sufism and Sufi beliefs have no basis from the traditional Islamic sources. Per a 10th century mystic, Sufi music serves the purpose of arousing the longing for God and passionate love for him. A few Sufi music performances are covered in this album. The Sufi drumming of Pappu Sain at the tomb of Shah Jamal, Sain Mohammad Ali giving a private performance at the Regale Inn and a series of several Qawwali singers and instrumentalists at a temple in Lahore. Posted/Last Updated: 4/14/2005 10:49:00 AM |
| Pakistan - Lahore Fort & Badshahi Mosque Mughal Architecture from the 16th and 17th Century Lahore Fort (locally known as Shahi Qila) was completed by Emperor Akbar in 1566 and emperors following him - like Jhangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb have modified and added to it. It was damaged in 1618 by the Sikhs and British but has since been partially restored. Badshahi Mosque was completed in 1674 under Aurangzeb (son of Shah Jahan). It was one of the last architectural undertakings by the Mughals. It is considered to be one of the largest mosques in the world and can hold up to 100,000 people. Posted/Last Updated: 4/13/2005 5:06:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Lahore - The Streets Mall Road, Pakistan Day Memorial, Anarkali Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan. It was the capital of the Punjab for nearly a thousand years before the separation of India and Pakistan. Lahore today is the culturally and historically rich center of Pakistan. Posted/Last Updated: 4/13/2005 10:16:00 AM |
| Pakistan - Kashmir Cities in the Mountains Kashmir, or more apporopriately Azzad (Free) Kashmir is a province in turmoil. It is strictly off limits to foriegners. The entire area of Kashmir use to belong to India, and during the seperation of India it became part of Pakistan. Nearly ninety percent of Kashmir was taken over again by the Indian army and the dispute over the land and the resources it offers by way of the Neelam and Jhelum rivers continues to this day. Posted/Last Updated: 3/20/2005 2:24:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Islamabad The Capital City of Pakistan Islamabad is a new city compared to all the others in Pakistan. It became the capital after Karachi was for a short while. Most of the photos here are of the famous Faisal Mosque and of a Basant (Kite) Festival which was arranged by some local companies. Posted/Last Updated: 3/20/2005 2:09:00 PM |
| Pakistan - Moenjodaro The Ancient Indus Civilization of 3000 BC The ruins of the huge city of Moenjodaro – built entirely of unbaked brick in the 3rd millennium B.C. – lie in the Indus valley. The acropolis, set on high embankments, the ramparts, and the lower town, which is laid out according to strict rules, provide evidence of an early system of town planning. Posted/Last Updated: 3/15/2005 3:35:00 AM |
| Central Park - NYC 2012 Olympic Gates Posted/Last Updated: 3/15/2005 2:47:00 AM |
| Rancho Obi-Wan January 2001 Rancho Obi-Wan contains the personal Star Wars collection of Steve Sansweet. It is a museum of Star Wars memorabilia old and new and considered to be the largest personal collection in the world. Special thanks to Mr. Sansweet for the invitation. Posted/Last Updated: 1/10/2005 2:47:00 PM |
| New York City aka The Big Apple I was born and raised in New York for 28 years before moving to New Hampshire. This is a growing collection of photographs taken while living there and now from my visits. Posted/Last Updated: 1/10/2005 2:46:00 PM |
| San Francisco June 2003 Photos from a short visit to San Francisco. These are all taken from the famous prison of Alcatraz Island. Posted/Last Updated: 1/10/2005 2:45:00 PM |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium 2002 - Monterey, CA The Monterey Bay Aquarium opened in 1996 and serves as a research and learning institution. It has approximately 1.8 million visitors each year. Posted/Last Updated: 1/10/2005 2:38:00 PM |
| Pakistan August 1999 I visited Pakistan in the summer of 1999. I spent most of my time relaxing in the northern mountain valley of Swat. This is a growing collection of images from my trip. There are many more pictures, but I have yet to find the rest of the negatives. Posted/Last Updated: 1/10/2005 2:31:00 PM |
| Gloucester, MA Oldest fishing port in America Since 1623, Gloucester has been serving the world as a harvester of quality seafood. First named "Le Beauport" by Samuel de Champlain because of its beautiful harbor and scenic rocky shores, Gloucester has been a destination community ever since. Posted/Last Updated: 12/20/2004 |
| The Getty Los Angeles, California - 2002 The Getty consists of several buildings and sits on top of a hill in Los Angeles. The buildings consist of The J. Paul Getty Museum, Research and Conservation Institutes. It is collectively referred to as the Getty Center. The unique and fascinating architecture of the Getty was designed by Richard Meier. The Getty is a non-profit organization and admission to the Center is free. Posted/Last Updated: 10/9/2004 |
| California Coast A Drive Along Highway 1 - March 2002 I have done this drive a few times with my good friend Henry. These are some photos I took with my first digital camera. Highway 1 offers breath-taking views of Big Sur and I highly recommend it. I hope to make more ventures across it in the future - maybe all the way down into Mexico next time. Posted/Last Updated: 10/8/2004 |
| Remembering 9/11 Ground Zero & Twin Tower of Lights Posted/Last Updated: 9/13/2004 |
| The City of Boston aka Beantown Boston is the closest major city to me - at a two hour drive. It is one of the oldest cities in the country, and the smallest at 50 square miles and a population of 600,000. Posted/Last Updated: 8/5/2004 2:01:00 PM |
| Maine July 2004 I had never been to Maine, and living one state over from it, I decided it was time for a short weekend visit - mostly spent on the midcoast / Boothbay region. Posted/Last Updated: 7/18/2004 |
| Iceland June 3rd - 8th, 2004 A five day trip to the country of Iceland. Not your usual touristy vacation spot. Contrary to popular belief its not freezing cold in Iceland (as the name suggests). The temperature for the most part was a mild 70 - 73 Fahrenheit. Wish I had more time there, it is an amazing landscape to photograph. Posted/Last Updated: 7/7/2004 |
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