Tagged With "African"
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Re: Underground Art: A Times Square Subway Gallery
The artwork is spectacular! It's a shame that more folks don't take the time to admire its beauty and the talent needed to create such pieces. Great write-up my friend!
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Re: African Wild Dogs, Chobe National Park, Botswana
To me, those animal seem otherworldly. They are not so much similar to domestic dogs as of a world of their own. They appear to be very tough. Here's to hoping that they continue to rock our world.
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Re: African Wild Dogs, Chobe National Park, Botswana
Like wolves and coyotes, they need to be tough to survive. But when you watch them, they really seem much like domesticated dogs.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov 6, 2013: The Brooklyn Museum...and Neighbors
Here’s the Brooklyn Museum, in a night view that has the dramatic lighting of a linen-era postcard. The museum is a world-class collection that doesn't get noticed as much as it should because it lives in the shadow of Manhattan’s...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 14, 2015: Canada’s original safari – African Lion Safari in Hamilton Ontario
Southwest of Toronto, about one and half hours of driving, Canada’s original safari – African Lion Safari -- is situated near the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The 20 hectare wild life park has a slogan of,...
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Underground Art: A Times Square Subway Gallery
"Underground Art" usually brings to mind images of rebellious artists challenging the norms of the art world of whatever year, but in this case—and many others—the meaning is literal, and the works are in the subway. Of course, New York is...
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Park Foundation Highlights Black History in National Parks
The National Parks Foundation's African American Experience Fund has highlighted 8 itineraries for African American History month in national parks around the country. The themes include the Underground Railroad, the Civil Rights Movement and ...
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Fine Arts and History Museum, Danville
George G visits the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, in the former home of a Confederate officer. For the last week of the Civil War, it was home to Jefferson Davis.
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U Street, Washington: African American history vs Gentrification
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Washington DC's U street. Once the center of African-American cultural life, today it has changed greatly.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the National Museum of African American History.
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Re: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Thanks Jonathan. This place is now on my "To Visit" list.
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Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Sabi Sand shares a border with Kruger National Park, a 50-kilometre unfenced boundary across which wildlife is free to wander.
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Re: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
I love South Africa. I really enjoyed your narrative and photos!
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African Wild Dogs, Chobe National Park, Botswana
One of the rarest animals I've ever encountered in nature is the African Wild Dog.
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Rokeby Museum, Vermont: a Station on the Underground Railroad
Jonathan L explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Vermont
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Weeksville, Brooklyn
Jonathan L visits a piece of African-American History in Brooklyn, New York
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Faces of Morocco: Gallery
DrFumblefinger shares some of the images of faces he captured while traveling in Morocco.
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Re: Faces of Morocco: Gallery
I hope your post shows TG readers that people are just trying to get through the day, make a living, care for their families, and live their lives the best they can. Excellent post and photos!