Terracotta army

The army of clay soldiers in Xian, China. Some of the statues have been removed from their original location for restoration. Others are just like always.

Photo taken in November 2008.

University benches

A place to rest inside the Life Sciences Library at the University of Texas in Austin.

Photo taken in July 2010.

Someplace in Bruges

I believe this is a church on the Market Square, but I can't figure out what it's called. This is another old scan from the archives. Taken in August 1994.

Canal bridge

Another bridge over the Teltow canal in Berlin. Photo taken in June 2010.

To see more bridges from around the world, take a look at San Francisco Bay DP.

San Marcos

You get some really impressive reflections inside the San Marcos Cathedral in Venice. This is an old scanned photo which was taken in July 1994.

To see more reflections from around the world, check out Newton Area Photo.

I'm going to be out of town for awhile, please enjoy the auto-posting while I'm gone.

Olympic stadium

The structure was built for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. It came to be under a terrible regime, but it's still a beautiful place. Photo taken in July 2005.

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Tribute

There is always someone in Central Park to leave a tribute to John Lennon. Photo taken in October 2005.

Fougeres castle

These are the water wheels at Fougeres castle which is just outside of Rennes in Brittany, France. I think everyone who's been to this castle has a similar photo.

Taken in November 2002.

Buddhist temple

I don't recall the name of this temple, but it was a lovely place to visit. It's only sad the weather was wet and cold that day. Photo taken in Xian, China - November 2008.

Round bench

Parts of this bench and tree were reflected in my reflection post last weekend. This little shopping square is tucked inside the Hackescher Markt area of Berlin.

It certainly looks like a peaceful place to rest your weary feet after some grueling shopping. Photo taken in June 2010.

Buddhist bridge

A small bridge inside a Buddhist temple. Photo taken in Xian, China - November 2008. To see more bridges from around the world, check out San Francisco Bay daily photo.

Shop windows

Reflections of Berlin in a shop window. I'll show you part of what's being reflected next week!

To enjoy more weekend reflections, please check out James' blog, Newton Area Photo.

Wind farm

A wind farm outside Nuremberg, Germany. I find these machines really fascinating. And the blue sky and puffy clouds just make the whole scene better.

Photo taken in June 2010. Please visit Skywatch to see more beautiful skies from around the world.

Friedrichstraße station

One of the lovely S-bahn stations in Berlin. In the old days, there were stops for both east and west Berlin in this station and it was a complicated maze. Today it's still a major hub for the U-bahn, S-bahn and suburban trains and there's a big shopping center inside too. My favorite part is the beautiful interior of the S-bahn waiting areas. How can you not be impressed with all that brick work and those windows?

Photo taken in June 2010.

Iron leaves

A detail from a footbridge over the Teltow Canal in Berlin. Photo taken in June 2010.

Olympians

A statue honoring the Olympic games on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin. Photo taken in July 2010.

Carthage

Ruins from the old city of Carthage in Tunisia.

Photo scanned from an old point-and-shoot print taken in March 2002.

I-10 Bridge

This bridge takes you over the mighty Mississippi on I-10. We crossed it when traveling eastbound on our way home from Austin, Texas. It was a very impressive old truss bridge.

To see more bridges from around the world, visit San Francisco Bay daily photo, home of one of the world's most recognized bridges.

Cupcake trailer

A funny reflection from Austin, Texas. Photo taken in July 2010.

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Sunset over Salvador de Bahia

These were good times. Good times indeed! Photo taken in December 2006. I am so honored to be today's guest host at Skywatch.

Confidential to my husband: It's been a wonderful three years, here's to many more to come!

Cafe des Nattes

The famous Cafe des Nattes in Sidi Bou Said, just outside of Tunis. You've got to stop in for a thé a la menthe.

Scanned photo taken in March 2002 with an old point-and-shoot.

Halcyon jubilee

This is my drink from my bar in Austin, TX. It was actually quite tasty.

Photo taken in July 2010.

My bar

I found my bar! It's in Austin, Texas. I'll show you the special Halcyon drink tomorrow.

Photo taken in July 2010.

French lady

Photo taken in April 2005.

Saint Paul and the royal poincianna

This is Saint Paul's Episcopal church in downtown Key West. As a bonus, you get a beautiful royal poincianna tree in full bloom! The only thing I would like better is if there wasn't that darn light pole. Photo taken in May 2010.

To see more flowers from around the world, please visit Today's Flowers.

Reflecting pool

Oklahoma City suffered a terrible tragedy in April 1995. The Alfred P. Murrah federal building in downtown OKC was bombed. 168 Oklahomans lost their lives that day, including many children who attended the daycare center for federal employees which was on the ground floor of this building.

A very touching memorial has been erected to honor those who lost their lives that day. There is a chair for each victim and a shallow reflecting pool built from the granite that was left over after the blast. It's a good place for reflections of many kinds.

Please visit Newton Area Photo to see other reflections from around the world. Photo taken in May 2006.

Another day in paradise

Sailing out from the historic harbor of Key West. Photo taken in May 2010.

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Orsay view

Every tourist who has been to Paris has some version of this photo. This old train station is such a beautiful setting for the finest works of art.

Photo taken in the Orsay Museum, April 2005.

Genius lives here

Einstein's house in Caputh, Germany - a small village just southwest of Berlin. Photo taken in July 2005.


Do you like it better in color or black and white?

Beautiful vista

A view from atop the Cristo do Redentor statue that overlooks the city of Rio. We were lucky to have a perfect day with no clouds or smog. I could definitely go back here!

Photo taken in Rio de Janeiro, December 2006.

Tesla

This stained glass is inside the Passage Svetzor in Prague. Photo taken in July 2006.

Landmark

One of the best-known bridges the world round, and Louis' favorite, I think!

The Golden Gate Bridge, photo taken in February 2010.

Smooth sailing

A cute fishing boat in the harbor of Oceanside, CA. Photo taken in February 2009.

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Old town square

A statue of Jan Hus in Old Town Square against the blue skies of Prague. Photo taken in July 2006.

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Old grave

An old grave from the old cemetery in Key West. Photo taken in June 2010.

What do you think of the new look? The three columns was too much, I think. I promise I won't keep changing every week though! I think I'll keep this one.

Tournesol

Bunches of beautiful sunflowers for sale at the Saturday market in Rennes! Photo taken in August 2005.

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Colorful house

A beautiful house in Key West, Florida. Photo taken in June 2010.

Bikes and graffiti

Bikes are a popular mode of transport in Berlin. Luckily there's plenty of places to park them too!

To see more means of transportation from around the world check out the Everyday Life blog.

Double dose

A double does of bridges from Berlin! These cross over the Teltow Canals. The one I was on is a footbridge and the other is a crossing for the S-Bahn. Photo taken in June 2010.

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Spirit reflections

I took a few yoga classes at this studio while I was in Berlin a few weeks ago. The instructors were top-notch and I was surprised that I was able to follow along quite well in German.

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Key West Sunset

A sunset view from aboard the Jolly Rover II. Photo taken in May 2010.

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Fish

A colorful fish from the reefs of Key West. Photo taken in May 2010.

Upstairs

A staircase inside an apartment building in Berlin. Photo taken in June 2010.

Flaming Buoy

The Flaming Buoy is a new restaurant in Key West. The food is creative and tasty!

Photo taken in May 2010.

Hackescher bench

A bench in use in the Hackescher Markt area of Berlin. Photo taken in June 2010.

Happy 4th

It's my country's 234th birthday! May she have many more to come.

Photo taken in the Key West Cemetery, May 2010.

Deutschland fur weltmeister

Another view of the fan mile in Berlin from the last World Cup. Germany plays again today for this year's WC. Keep your fingers crossed!

Photo taken in July 2006.

View from the KDW

This is the view from the window near the bar I showed you yesterday. You can see the Eastern TV Tower in the distance.

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Pils reflections

Reflections in a pils glass at one of the bars on the top floor of the KDW in Berlin.

Photo taken in June 2010.