A few years ago I received my Nikon COOLPIX p500 for Christmas, that suffice it to say was definitely an upgrade from my Ipod 3. The only altering I have done to a few photos was to crop them, otherwise, none of these photos have been edited or altered.
Thanks,
Beth Atkinson
Thanks,
Beth Atkinson
Pillars Through Time
This shot took me by surprise, we were on a walking talking tour and as usual, I was at the end of the group,
trying to absorb all the information my guide had to offer while taking in the history and snapping away.
The vertical element of the old pillars and the trees really appealed to me in this shot,
the old with the new even though those trees have been there a long time.
This photo was taken in Olympia, Greece.
trying to absorb all the information my guide had to offer while taking in the history and snapping away.
The vertical element of the old pillars and the trees really appealed to me in this shot,
the old with the new even though those trees have been there a long time.
This photo was taken in Olympia, Greece.
Looking Past the Wall
I love this saying; it reminds me to look up and not to forget to look past the main objects etc.
When you visit museums and historical sights people are always focused on the main attraction.
Take the Louvre for example, many people were crowded around the Mona Lisa. They did not seem to take note of
Jacques-Louis David's The Coronation of Napoleon on the adjacent wall which is much larger and a more detailed piece of art.
This photo came about thanks to an orange cat who caught my attention sitting below the wall,
that's when I noticed the church and snapped the photo.
I took this photo in Athens, Greece while visiting the Acropolis.
When you visit museums and historical sights people are always focused on the main attraction.
Take the Louvre for example, many people were crowded around the Mona Lisa. They did not seem to take note of
Jacques-Louis David's The Coronation of Napoleon on the adjacent wall which is much larger and a more detailed piece of art.
This photo came about thanks to an orange cat who caught my attention sitting below the wall,
that's when I noticed the church and snapped the photo.
I took this photo in Athens, Greece while visiting the Acropolis.
In Death there is Life
This photo really is one of my favourite photos.
My eye was automatically drawn to the pink roses.
In a sea of grey tombstones, the pink really stands out.
This photo was taken in Kristiansund Norway.
My eye was automatically drawn to the pink roses.
In a sea of grey tombstones, the pink really stands out.
This photo was taken in Kristiansund Norway.
Pompeii
To be able to go to Pompeii and walk around is an experience,
we arrived early before groups of tourists flooded the streets.
When we got there, it was quiet and peaceful with birds singing.
Beautiful but almost eerie.
Photo taken at Pompeii in Naples, Italy.
we arrived early before groups of tourists flooded the streets.
When we got there, it was quiet and peaceful with birds singing.
Beautiful but almost eerie.
Photo taken at Pompeii in Naples, Italy.
Vera Bellezza
true beauty
First of all, I took this photo hanging out of the van window driving the Amalfi Coast,
Not going to lie when I looked back at my photos I did not expect this one to actually be good.
The true essence of the Amalfi Coast cannot be captured in one picture,
although that didn't stop me from trying.
I took this photo near Naples, Italy on the Amalfi Coast.
Not going to lie when I looked back at my photos I did not expect this one to actually be good.
The true essence of the Amalfi Coast cannot be captured in one picture,
although that didn't stop me from trying.
I took this photo near Naples, Italy on the Amalfi Coast.
The Danish Duo 🇩🇰
The Danish Duo (left & right):
The orange colour of the buildings caught my attention,
coloured buildings in Denmark are as common as bikes.
I could not resist taking these photos as riding a bike is such a Danish thing to do.
I took these photos at Kronborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This is where Shakespeare set Hamlet.
The orange colour of the buildings caught my attention,
coloured buildings in Denmark are as common as bikes.
I could not resist taking these photos as riding a bike is such a Danish thing to do.
I took these photos at Kronborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This is where Shakespeare set Hamlet.
Turkey🇹🇷
Old Turkey (Left):
We stumbled upon this fortress accidentally when
we asked our cabbie to take us somewhere off the beaten track, and well, he took us here.
He also took us to a Mosque at lunchtime and they gave us the most delicious plate of meat and rice I have ever eaten.
This photo was taken in Izmir, Turkey.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Right):
Commonly known as the Blue Mosque, I was very impressed by not only the blue tiles but the tile design.
The attention to detail, the use of colours and the overall architecture are truly stunning.
Inside it had a very calming air to it. I look forward to one day going back.
This photo was taken in Istanbul, Turkey
We stumbled upon this fortress accidentally when
we asked our cabbie to take us somewhere off the beaten track, and well, he took us here.
He also took us to a Mosque at lunchtime and they gave us the most delicious plate of meat and rice I have ever eaten.
This photo was taken in Izmir, Turkey.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Right):
Commonly known as the Blue Mosque, I was very impressed by not only the blue tiles but the tile design.
The attention to detail, the use of colours and the overall architecture are truly stunning.
Inside it had a very calming air to it. I look forward to one day going back.
This photo was taken in Istanbul, Turkey
The Palace of Versailles
Epitome of France (Left):
I absolutely love how bright and rich the gold looks, and the attention to detail and the man hours required to make them.
I also appreciate the quote on the building behind it "A Toutes Les glories de la France,"
which roughly translates to - To all the glories of France.
I have to say I understood the French Revolution so much more after visiting Versailles.
Right on Point (Right):
With all the sites to see at Versailles, it would be easy to overlook the gates.
It is one thing to have a fancy palace, and it is another to have exquisite gates with such detail.
I loved the contrast between the gold and green and how it captured the essence of Versailles and France's wealth at that time.
I absolutely love how bright and rich the gold looks, and the attention to detail and the man hours required to make them.
I also appreciate the quote on the building behind it "A Toutes Les glories de la France,"
which roughly translates to - To all the glories of France.
I have to say I understood the French Revolution so much more after visiting Versailles.
Right on Point (Right):
With all the sites to see at Versailles, it would be easy to overlook the gates.
It is one thing to have a fancy palace, and it is another to have exquisite gates with such detail.
I loved the contrast between the gold and green and how it captured the essence of Versailles and France's wealth at that time.
Versailles Continued...
Looking Through the Past (Left):
The glass in this photo really caught my attention due to its aged ripple effect. It is kind of cool to think Marie Antoinette could have been looking through this window and seeing exactly what I am seeing.
Walking on History (Right):
This photo is dedicated to my mum.
The glass in this photo really caught my attention due to its aged ripple effect. It is kind of cool to think Marie Antoinette could have been looking through this window and seeing exactly what I am seeing.
Walking on History (Right):
This photo is dedicated to my mum.