Tagged With "Royal Photographic Society"
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Portland Bill Revisited: Pictures from a small island
Begging indulgence from the Senior Gumbo Gurus. Following my previous visit to stormy Portland Bill last week, yesterday the sun came out and the wind picked up a notch more, so I just had to make a quick trip back there to see what might have...
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Keep it to yourself! Selfie-stick bans spread
Selfie sticks, those extensions that let you photograph yourself at arms' length—and possibly poke your neighbor in the eye, have been banned from a number of museums and concert halls in the past year. Now, two major U.S. music festivals have...
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How a super-ship manages 12-hour turnaround
Today's (Mar 22) NY Times has a fascinating article on the "backstage" operation involved in getting 6000 passengers off a ship, washing 93,000 pounds of linens, loading up all the food and water, and getting the next 6000 passengers out to...
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Enjoying the Wonderful Sites in Zacatecas, Mexico
Millions of tourists visit Mexico every year, mostly in the winter as people like to get away from the freezing temperatures and snow in the north. Almost all of these people visit the tourist cities of Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas,...
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Cruise lines drop Puerta Vallarta over violence
Recent street fights between armed drug gangs and Mexican police and troops in Puerta Vallarta have cancelled several cruise's port calls, and curtailed others. Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, Disney's Wonder and Celebrity's Infinity have...
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The Colby Trophy Room, Museum of Science, Boston (Where Gumbo was #116)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Museum of Science in Boston. It's especially a great museum to explore with children, but fun for everyone! There are many fascinating exhibits and demonstrations that take a full day to...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 8, 2015: Butterfly, Vancouver Island
This is a close-up I took of a butterfly while visiting Vancouver island . The sun was out early and I suppose it was warming itself in the early morning heat. I think what impressed me was the delicacy and design of the insect, which let...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 17, 2015: Maltese Sheep
Taking walks in the countryside is a favorite pastime of mine, and I always manage to find something interesting to photograph. The village of Bahrija in Malta is on the north-west coast, about 3 kilometres west of Rabat . It's very...
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Strasbourg: Self-service tour of Alsatian food
PHeymont tries something new: A self-service gourmet food tour, organized by the Strasbourg Office de Tourisme.
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Seville Cathedral, Spain (Where Gumbo was, #237)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Gothic Cathedral in Seville, Spain. Built on the site of a mosque, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and well worth a visit when in Andalusia.
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Yellowstone: Old Faithful Inn & Geyser
PortMoresby arrives in Yellowstone and begins her visit at the logical place, Old Faithful Geyser and its companion, the Old Faithful Inn.
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Yellowstone: Upper Geyser Basin
PortMoresby begins her geothermal education with a walk around Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin.
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July 6. 2017: The Cuban Flame Tree
Garry says no photo can do real justice to the colors of this tree, which some insist is the 'real' national tree of Cuba.
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Watching for Whales and Seeing More
PHeymont goes on a whale-watching trip, and discovers that keeping your eyes open beats keeping the camera focused.
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California Gardens 2017: Filoli, the Garden
PortMoresby happily revisits an historic Northern California garden in idyllic Woodside, near where she grew up south of San Francisco.
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Signs of Delhi
DrFumblefinger shares some of the signage he encountered when he visited one of the world's largest cities.
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Sunset Food Tour, Florence, Italy
Marilyn Jones reports on getting to know Florence, one meal at a time.
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Burano: A Venetian Treasure
Join Marilyn Jones on a visit to one of Venice's outer islands for a different view of the area's life.
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Small Museums of New York State
While driving across New York following the Erie Canal, Jonathan L had the opportunity to stop at some of the smaller museums that are often missed by tourists.
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White elk is unwanted tourist attraction
A rare white elk that's become famous for stopping to eat apples at a favorite orchard is bringing unwelcome crowds to the farm.
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Nature in England: Snettisham Bird Reserve
Kirsten Hines, a lover and documenter of nature, continues her journey of discovery in England with a stop at the Snettisham Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Reserve.
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Congratulations to Ian Cook!
Ian Cook's evocative B&W photo of the Anderton Boat Lift has been accepted by the Royal Photographic Society for inclusion in an upcoming exhibition tour. Congratulations, Ian!
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Finding Nature at England’s Holkham National Nature Reserve: Spring Hares
Kirsten Hines' series on exploring nature in England continues, this week finding some "boxing" hares in coastal sand dunes. What does it mean? Read on to find out.
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August 13, 2017: The Milky Way
A beautiful photograph of a prairie night sky is our featured Pic of the Day, from Pierre Renault.
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Top winners named in Nat Geo photo contest
An amazing volcano photograph tops the list as National Geographic hands out its annual photography awards.
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The New Museum presents Contemporary Art
Jonathan L takes us to a wonderful museum of contemporary art, The New Museum in New York City.
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St Vartan Armenian Cathedral, New York
An unusual building in an unusual location, St Vartan's is the home of the Armenian Apostolic Church in America, and well worth a visit.
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While we can't travel, here's why we should
Wise words from the founder of modern mass travel, at a time it's worth re-reading them.
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December 26, 2019: Stockholm Concert Hall
Stockholm's Royal Concert Hall is home to the Royal Stockholm Philaharmonic Orchestra, as well as the venue for the annual Nobel Prize Ceremony every December.
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Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
George G visits the historic spa town of Berkeley Springs and shares its history and some of its interesting sites.
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Nov. 17, 2019: Home Decorations, New Hope, PA
Jonathan L takes advantage of afternoon light to photograph some garden statues.
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May 28, 2020: The Barbican, Krakow
DrFumblefinger visits the Barbican, an old fortified structure that was part of Krakow's medieval defensive wall.
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Swans, Swans and a Duck
Pheymont shares a gallery of birds that appeared at his stateroom window on a Rhine river cruise.
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Peripatetic Bhutan
LestertheInvester shares memories and many fine photos of his recent trip to Bhutan.
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February 15, 2020: That's All, Folks!
A misty California morning along the coast led PHeymont to this self-captioning photo.
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Winter Heat and Beautiful Beaches
Jonathan L took a trip to Tamarindo, in Costa Rica, and enjoyed a wonderful beach vacation.
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10 Reasons Why New Zealand Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination
New Zealand is a country of wonders. Here is a listing of some of the best (sponsored content)
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What to see in Sydney | 10 Essential Places
Some suggestions for fun activities when visiting beautiful Sydney, Australia (sponsored content)
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 1, 2015 : Crowsnest Pass
I love road trips through the mountains! Among my favorite drives is to head south from Calgary, through the Rocky Mountains to British Columbia, then on to Idaho's panhandle. The scenery is simply breathtaking mile-after-mile,...
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Cruise News: the biggest and the other biggest
There's news this week about two "biggest" ships. One is the Allure of the Seas, biggest cruise liner afloat, and the other is a ship under construction, but so far without a name that will be the largest square-rigger sailing ship ever built. Royal...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 30, 2015: Spirit Island
One of the highlights of our recent trip to Jasper was a visit to Spirit Island. Just an hour’s drive from Jasper town, it is situated on Maligne Lake - the largest glacier fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. Boat tours are available...
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Erika Update: Storm causes cruise changes and cancellations
Tropical Storm Erika has been downgraded, but her effect on the Caribbean cruise industry continues, bringing changes to cruise itineraries, and cancelling some port calls, although some cruises are now slated to resume their original plans. ...
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The Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg
Today is Canada Day, Canada's 148th birthday! Happy birthday, Canada!! I thought we should have a blog with "Canadian content" on this day and having recently revisited the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg found it to be...
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International incident: France attacks Italy's Nutella!
"Tartine de Nutella"—Breakfast for France? Photo: A. Kniesel / Wikimedia While most observers of international relations have been focused on the issue of Greece, and whether it will remain...
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December 4, 2015: Weighing scales
I photograph random things that please me as and when I see them....
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Paris mayor gets power to ban traffic when pollution peaks
A horrific spike in air pollution in Paris Monday has led to the national Ecology Minister, Segoline Royal, granting Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo the power to impose traffic bans when pollution is high. Royale had previously held on to that power,...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 20, 2015: Sicilian Fiat
Walking around the back streets of an old Italian village is always a delight, and Syracuse in Sicily was no exception. I am always on the look out for the "little things" to photograph, and, being an admirer of vintage automobiles, I...
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.: (Where Gumbo Was #265)
The solution to last week's travel puzzle is revealed. We were visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C., filled with a curious assortment of gadgets used mostly during the Cold War.