Travel Reflections

A view from the room – Exploring Monument Valley

North America, Photography Locations, Transformative Experiences, Travel Photography Tips, Unique Stays /

Nestled on the Arizona-Utah border, Monument Valley offers one of the most iconic landscapes of the American West. Its towering sandstone buttes, vast, open skies, and the play of light and shadow create a photographer’s paradise. In this blog post, I’ll take you through my journey exploring and photographing this magnificent valley, offering tips and insights to fellow photography enthusiasts who dream of capturing the essence of the American Southwest.

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A Tranquil Sojourn in Honfleur, France: A Three-Night Itinerary

Europe, Fun Memories, Itineraries /

Nestled where the Seine River meets the English Channel, Honfleur, France, is a captivating port town known for its picturesque beauty, rich history, and inspiring ambiance. Once a haven for impressionist painters, today Honfleur beckons travelers seeking a blend of cultural depth and serene maritime charm. This three-night itinerary unfolds the essence of Honfleur, guiding you through its cobbled streets, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes, ensuring a memorable escapade.

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A view from the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, Canada

Fun Memories, Inspirational Images, North America, Unique Stays /

From time to time, I like to wander back into the archives of the MDSimages blog I have been running for about 15 years to share some relevant stories from that blog here on this relatively new site of mine. As I was all over the map from posts of events I have lit over the years to photography tips and tricks to personal rambles on that blog, I’ll try to focus to just the travel stuff here 🙂

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Waiting on a train in Avignon, France – And Photography the Lavender Fields of this Region

Europe, Solo Travel, Transformative Experiences, Travel Photography Tips /

The power of lavender…..

I had never bumbled about this part of France until last year. Provence. Great food, incredible wine, lavender fields, rolling vistas….there must be something to this place to have attracted many of the great artists and writers, and I wanted to find out.

While researching this area before I left, wonderful images of vast lavender fields seemed to dominate the collections. How silly of me to realize that they are in full bloom in the early summer…of course after I arrived in September!

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