Lens-Artists Challenge #292: People Here, There & Everywhere I am not good at photographing people. So, when I read that Tina’s challenge this week was to “share images of the people we’ve captured along the way,” I was not quite … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #288 – Window Shopping Do you enjoy window shopping? You may become an expert after you see Ritva’s Lens-Artists post. In that post, she says she likes to take “photos of creative window displays,” and she does not … Read More

— When I read about Anne’s latest Lens-Artists challenge last week, I wanted to find examples in my photo library that were not necessarily macro photos. Those who have been reading this blog for a while will remember how much … Read More

— There is always something very pleasing when a photograph displays balance in its composition. That is generally an element that, when present, can make a photo better. In this week’s Lens-Artists challenge, Sofia gave us several examples of symmetry … Read More

— Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) is a boulevard in central Lisbon, Portugal. It is known as the most expensive street to rent or buy property on in Portugal. In addition to being home to various embassies and diplomatic … Read More

— Besides the historical connection between Portugal and Brazil, I have to admit my bookwormish side. In graduate school, I studied Brazilian and Portuguese literature. In addition to running into places connected to our historical characters, there were also the writers … Read More

— During our first walk in Lisbon, Portugal, there was one thing that caught our eyes immediately: the intricate and carefully crafted Portuguese sidewalks. We were staying just a couple of blocks from the tree-lined April 25 Avenue. Once we … Read More

— Walking around the city streets in Lisbon is one of the most fascinating things. Even if you have no purpose whatsoever, the historical lessons you relive are priceless. Not too far from where we were staying in Lisbon, when … Read More

— This is one of those moments captured just by chance. As we were visiting the Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon, we were admiring the beautiful cityscape from that vantage point. The castle sits high above Lisbon and provides … Read More

— The Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora (Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls) is one of the most important historical buildings in Lisbon.  When we visited it, our primary intent was to see the Bragança pantheon where the  last … Read More

— Those who know me well are aware of my relation with seafood. So, if you’re asking why a photo of a sardine store interested me, the answer is very simple: it was like magic, like walking into a candy … Read More

— A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Portugal‘s Seven Wonders, the Pena Palace is majestic in its location and striking inside and outside. On our recent trip to Portugal, the palace was high on our list of must-see … Read More