Ponies on the shores of North Beach, Assateague Island

Wild horses enjoying the surf and sand on Assateague Island.  

Volcano at the Grand Canyon

I do not know the name of this extinct volcano at the Grand Canyon, or if it even has a name.  I know I stood at the southern rim, close to the Yavapai observation station when I took this picture.  If and when I ever discover its name, I'll post it; but in a way I hope it does not have a name- like something wild and unclaimed, belonging to no one but the earth.      

Puppies on a Blanket

A slight deviation from my usual travel images, I know, but one day I'd love to go to some place distant  where wild animals still roam.  In the meantime, I can keep honing my photographic skills with these slightly less than wild creatures.  If you love animals, here's a good link: http://adopt-an-animal.com/

Annapolis in Black and White

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Joan of Arc - La France Renaissante

Riding alongside the Bir Hakeim Bridge (which is slightly left and out of the picture), is the statue of Jean d'Arc, entitled La France Renaissante.  It was created by Danish sculptor Holger Wendekinch.  To the right, and also out of the picture, is the iconic Eiffel Tower.  Paris is such a fascinating city.  I found the quaintness of the apartment buildings in the background just as Parisian as Sacre Couer and Notre Dame.  With so many bridges (37) over the Seine, beautiful sculptures all around, architecture to be admired and landmarks to see, the need to rush seems imminent.  But don't.  It would be too easy to miss the smaller details - like oddly picturesque balconies.