Jeune personne

A statue of young person overlooks the Place du Pilori in Angers, France. I think the black and white makes this street scene somehow more special. Photo taken in June 2001.

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Sunny skies

A beautiful blue sky day at Place du Mail in Angers, France. It's a nice place for a stroll on a sunny day, but watch out for the petanque players and the many dogs! Photo taken in June 2001.

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Shoes, glorious shoes

This one is for Genie at Paris and Beyond. She showed one of the beautiful window displays at the Repetto shop in Paris a few days ago. I found this picture of their shop in my archives. Unfortunately I didn't have a good picture of the display which included sequined and crystal encrusted toe shoes. But I hope you'll enjoy this look anyway. Photo taken in August 2006.

Notre Dame

A framed view of the doorway into the cathedral of Lausanne. Photo taken in October 2003.

View into the valley

A look into the city of Martigny from the vineyards that line the mountains above it. Photo taken in October 2003.

Confidential to my Dad: Happy Birthday!

Monceau reflections

Another look at the bridge in Parc Monceau. If you look closely, you'll also see one of the famed ducks. Photo taken in January 2003.

Pont Monceau

A small footbridge inside the Parc Monceau in Paris. Photo taken in January 2003.

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Pilliers au parc

The Corinthian pillars at Parc Monceau in Paris. It's a park full of architectural wonders, including  pyramids and a windmill! Photo taken in January 2003.

Parisian mosque

You'll find this mosque in the 5th arrondisement. It's a beautiful structure and there's a lovely little cafe inside where you can have authentic mint tea, or at least you used to be able to. There are also traditional baths. Photo taken in June 2004.

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Worth Avenue courtyard

If you duck into the little courtyards off Worth Avenue, you might find something like this! Photo taken in Palm Beach, 1999.

Entrance off Worth Avenue

This doorway will take you to one of the pretty courtyards off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida. This one's for Jacob who recently featured this famous street on his blog. Photo taken in 1999.

Le moulin d'Edern

Edern also has an old mill. As you can see, it has not been used for a number of years. Photo taken in 2000.

Chateau d'Edern

Edern is a small village outside Quimper in Brittany, France. This manor used to be the vocal point of the town, but has unfortunately gone a bit to ruin. It is owned by Jean-Edern Hallier and is not open to the public. This photo was taken in 2000, I wonder what this place looks like today.

Bretagne en printemps

Unfotunately, I didn't inherit the green thumb. Photo taken in Edern, Brittany, 2000.

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Trees and water

A monochrome shot of a flooded pathway in Angers, France. I studied at the business school tin this city and this shot was taken with my very first digital camera, an Olympus C2000Z.It used AA batteries and you could only take about 10 shots or so before they were depleted. When I look back at these shots, the quality is not very good either. Luckily technology has progressed! I'll have more Olympus shots coming up in the next few weeks. Photo taken in 2001.

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Sunset at la tour

A slightly colored sky behind the Eiffel Tower. Photo taken in July 2004.

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Christmas hut

One of the cuter huts at the Weihnachtsmarkt at the Schloss Charlottenburg. Photo taken in December 2010.

Meditative doorway

A doorway to one of the beautiful meditation rooms inside the gardens in the Forbidden City. Photo taken in Beijing, November 2008.

Boca Resort by day

This lovely lady greets guests at the entrance of the Boca Raton Resort. I've shown you this fountain before by night. Photo taken in January 2009. Hope you enjoy this bonus fountain shot!

Ski run

One of the many slopes around Davos. I only tried the sledding side though... and I can promise you it was EXTREME. Photo taken in January 2011.

Red clay and bridge

Nothing like some good Oklahoma red clay. If you look in the background, you'll see a small footbridge. Photo taken in July 2010.

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Kona cemetery

A cemetery is a perfect subject for black and white. This one can be found in the city of Kona on the Big Island in Hawaii. Photo taken in January 2010.

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Sunset in paradise

A beautiful sunset over one of the many paradises you'll find on the shores of Brazil. Photo taken in January 2007.

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Graffiti wall

It's very colorful at least! Photo taken in the Hackeschermarkt area of Berlin, June 2010.

Cave doorway

Some Chinese still live in these traditional cave dwellings. We visited this one in Xian during our visit in November 2008. It's quite primitive, but it was interesting to meet the people who live there.

Forbidden lion

Seen inside the gardens of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Photo taken in November 2008.

Schauspielhaus detail

Details of the concert hall which overlooks the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin. If you're ever there, don't forget to stop at the Rausch shop for a hot chocolate. You won't regret it! Photo taken in December 2010.

Railway bridge

This bridge takes you over the Schwielowsee in Caputh, Germany. It's a small village just outside of Berlin. Their main claim to fame is Einstein's summer home, which I have shown you before. Photo taken in June 2010.

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Gare de Lyon

The train station I frequented the most when I lived in Paris. It looks good in any light, but I think especially so in black and white. Photo taken in March 2005.

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Snowy path

Blue skies on a snowy day, is there a better combo? Photo taken in December 2010.

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Rhaetische bahn

The red train that will get you around the Davos area. And a bonus sled! Photo taken in December 2010.

Memorial

A memorial to French citizens who were deported during WWII. It's simple, yet touching. Photo taken in March 2005.

Toronto bench

A bench on the waterfront of Toronto. Photo taken in September 2010.

Zurich night view

A night view in one of Switzerland's biggest cities. Photo taken in January 2011.

Flutterby

A beauty seen in the butterfly conservatory in Key West. It's a fun place to visit if you're ever there. Photo taken in May 2010.

Look down

Details from the streets of San Francisco. Photo taken in February 2010.

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Mountains and sky

Beautiful blue skies above the Swiss Alps. Photo taken in Davos, December 2010. To see more blue skies from around the world, please visit Skywatch.

Giant bamboo

Giant bamboos at the botanical park in Rio de Janerio. A wonderful place to visit. Photo taken in December 2006.

Welcome!

These doors will take you into the Clos du Val, one of the many wineries that line the roads of Napa Valley. We stopped in for a taste of their fine reds. Such fun, but be careful - you can get tipsy quick! Photo taken in February 2010.

Saint Martin

A view over the crystal blue waters of Saint Martin. This is the French side. Photo taken in June 2001.

Warm inside

One of the more permanent huts at the Christmas market in Berlin. The people inside looked like they were nice and cozy. Photo taken in December 2010.

Footbridge in Davos

This bridge takes you over a small creek. From this point you can access a walking trail and the cross-country skiing trails, they have both classic and freestyle trails for skiing. What a beautiful backdrop for a nice stroll or ski.

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Kunsthaus Zurich

We stayed only one night in Zurich before flying home, but it was enough time to see the Picasso exhibit that was going on there. Very interesting and despite how it might seem in this photo, it was packed! Photo taken in January 2011. To see more monochrome shots, please visit the Weekend in B&W.

Bird villas

I would have loved to bring one of these home with me from Berlin, but sadly there wasn't enough space in my baggage. A very cute idea though! Photo taken at the Charlottenburg Christmas market, December 2010.

Two-horse open sleigh

There are many companies offering sleigh rides in and around Davos. It looks fun, but a bit cold! Photo taken in December 2010.

Old and new

An inside look at the mix of contemporary and classic architectural styles inside the Deutsches Historiches Museum. Photo taken in December 2010.

Davos

I visited Davos for the first time this New Year's. It's a wonderful place, especially if you like winter sports. Photo taken in December 2010.

Frozen benches

Snow covered benches in Berlin. Just looking at them makes me cold. Photo taken in December 2010.

Millennium bridge

A view on the famous footbridge in London. Hope there are sunny skies wherever you spent the New Year! Photo taken in September 2004. To see more bridges from around the world, visit the Sunday Bridges series.

Happy New Year!

A look at the Schloss Charlottenburg during the recent Weihnachtsmarkt. Photo taken in December 2010.

I wish all of my readers the very best for 2011!