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Copenhagen traffic cops: ticket or tour?

Copenhagen, which already has a reputation as a visitor-friendly city, is planning to take it a bit further by turning the traffic wardens who give out parking tickets into part-time guides as well. Equipped with “Ask Me” badges, and a new training…

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From the Shoebox, a Gallery of Details

The pictures in this gallery are mainly architectural details—rooflines, entrances, windows—noticed in years of walking in cities and having my eye caught by a strong line, an unexpected contrast, an extended shape…I don’t even always know what catches me, and, as here, it’s often not the most significant building.

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Copenhagen: More Than Nyhavn and The Little Mermaid

Copenhagen is an incredible city, a place where a rich history meets modern culture. The Danish capital boasts historic palaces and churches, sprawling gardens and parks, canals, and world-renowned fine dining. In preparing for my move here…

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Laughter Set in Stone: Fun with Statues

Historically, statues have served a variety of serious purposes: to honor the worthy, remember the dead, appease the gods, glorify the government, instill patriotism, and more. As such, they are usually dignified, evocative and, well…monumental. Usually, but not always. As the ones selected here show, they can also bring a smile or a laugh—sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not.

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Copenhagen traffic cops: ticket or tour?

Copenhagen, which already has a reputation as a visitor-friendly city, is planning to take it a bit further by turning the traffic wardens who give out parking tickets into part-time guides as well. Equipped with “Ask Me” badges, and a new training…

Read More

From the Shoebox, a Gallery of Details

The pictures in this gallery are mainly architectural details—rooflines, entrances, windows—noticed in years of walking in cities and having my eye caught by a strong line, an unexpected contrast, an extended shape…I don’t even always know what catches me, and, as here, it’s often not the most significant building.

Read More

Laughter Set in Stone: Fun with Statues

Historically, statues have served a variety of serious purposes: to honor the worthy, remember the dead, appease the gods, glorify the government, instill patriotism, and more. As such, they are usually dignified, evocative and, well…monumental. Usually, but not always. As the ones selected here show, they can also bring a smile or a laugh—sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not.

Read More