View from the Pier

Photography is a passion for me.  It allows me to change my perspective, see the beauty in the everyday, “focus” on the moment at hand.  It provides a sense of purpose to my other great love, travel to distant lands and cultures, as well as more local jaunts just roaming around my “back yard” of New England.

The photographs featured on this site span every ecosystem: tropical islands, deserts, plains, glaciers, volcanic mountains and coastlines. This gallery currently displays photos categorized by a number of different locales, including Arizona, Belize, California, Denmark, British Columbia, Iceland, Ireland, Maderia, Malta, New England, Portugal, and Prague.

I am continually adding new images from my travels, and each month features a new collection of fresh photos from the always-inspiring landscapes and vistas I visit around the world. I hope you enjoy an armchair tour — and are inspired to check out some of these sights up close and in person!

Click here for this month’s featured gallery of Scotland, a wee county with Big Sky vistas, a grand history filled with inspiration and intrigue, and a rich cultural heritage encompassing Celts, castles and kilts, as well as Picts, pottery and poetry!

Gallery Archive – Click on the caption below each image to get details of the picture’s specific location

Visions of Alaska From majestic Mount McKinley or Denali (Koyukon Athabaskan for “The High One”) to the grand expanse of massive glacier fields, the Land of the Midnight Sun inspires awe and humility.	Visions of Amsterdam Amsterdam is a colorful city of canals rimmed with 17th century architecture, and abounding with bicycles and bouquets of vibrant blooms.
Visions of Arizona Sedona is ablaze in color with the rich shades of its red rocks, and ancient First Nation culture abounds, from the architecture of Montezuma’s Castle to the petraglyphs of V-Bar-V Heritage Site.	Visions of Belize Belize offers the best of both worlds from the West Coast’s lush and verdent jungle, with blue butterflies and Maya monuments to Ambergris Caye, with hammocks swinging under palm trees.
Visions of British Columbia British Columbia ‘s Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation people’s philosophy of “everything is one” is in evidence throughout this majestic and awe-inspiring Canadian province.	Visions of Charleston South Carolina’s Lowcountry is both a geographic and cultural designation. Charleston is home to antebellum architecture, swamp gardens and stunning plantations, including Middleton Place and Magnolia
Visions of Cyprus A stepping stone to three continents, Cyprus’ counts among its charms tiny painted churches, ancient mosiacs, sea caves carved into cliffs and a wealth of traditional arts and crafts.	Visions of Denmark Denmark’s capital of Copenhagen and region of Northern Jutland both have a fairy tale quality, befitting the home of favorite son Hans Christian Anderson.
Visions of England The town of Arundel in England’s county of West Sussex straddles the river Arun, and its skyline is dominated by a Norman Castle that dates to 1068 and a 14th century Gothic Catherdral.	Visions of Greece This cradle of civilzation is imbued with a magical quality of light, casting its ruins, maze-like alleys, clifftop cities and secluded coves in golden hues.
Visions of the Hudson River Valley The dreamy, bucolic landscape of the Hudson River Valley inspires artist & nature lovers. Gallery walks, historic homes, hiking trails abound in Hudson, Kingston, Saugerties,and Woodstock.	Visions of Iceland Iceland is located on a rift between the Eurasion and North American plates, and as a result has unusual geologic formations that create spectacular, otherwordly scenery.
Visions of Italy With its pastel-hued towns, city with streets of water, an island get-away of Roman emperors, and medieval walled citadels, Italy exudes an aura of romance.	Visions of Ireland Ireland has both a sweet charm and a savage beauty, with faith and poetry in evidence everywhere.
Visions of Languedoc Roussillon region of France From Cather castle ruins high in the Pyranees to the sherbet shades of Collioure, the “City of Painters” on the Mediterranean, to fields of sunflowers–everywhere!	Visions of Madeira Known as the “Floating Flower Pot”, this subtropical volcanic isle in the Mediterranean is closer to Morocco than its Motherland of Portugal.
Visions of Malta Located in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, Malta is home to ancient temples that pre-date the pyramids by a millenium, and jewel-like harbors strung with brightly-colored boats.	Visions of Montserrat Meaning “Serrated Mountain,” Montserrat is home to a monestary that first dates to the 9th century. One of the most important symbols of Catalonia, its heights are inspiring whatever your faith.
Visions of New England The four seasons are what make New England special–the vivid colors of Fall foliage, the pristine beauty of newly fallen snow, the renewal of Spring blossoms, and sultry summer days at the shore.	Visions of New Orleans A zesty gumbo of cultures and cuisine, music also cooks in N’Awlins, with ita annual Jazz Fest serving up dixieland, Gospel, Cajun, Blues and a smorgasboard of other genres.
Visions of North Cyprus North Cyprus is bejeweled with charming Kyrenia, with its horsehow harbor and Byzanntine Castle, the Gothic abbey of Bellapais, and the clifftop castle of St. Hilarion.	Visions of Normandy, France Tres belle–the charm of fishing port Honfleur, the grandeur of Rouen’s cathedral’s, the quirky Etretat seascape, mystery of Mont St Michel, and more!
Visions of Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs CA offers the sparse beauty of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts, the lush vitality of the Indian Canyons, as well as an eclectic mix of misfit attractions.	Visions of Portugal Portugal is rich in history and mystery, from the Algarve region in its south, to the living musuem of Evora in the Alentejo plains, to the ruins of a Moorish castle in the Costa do Sol’s Sintra.
Visions of Prague,Czech Republic Prague has been aptly described as an open air museum. Its architecture spans from the 9th century Prague Castle to 19th century Art Noveau architecture .	Visions of Puerto Rico This Northern Caribbean island offers incredible hospitality and history, with pristine beaches, lush mountain forests, and sherbet-colored Spanish Colonial architecture.
Visions of Quebec One of the oldest cities in North America, Quebec exudes Old World charm and French flair. Architecture here includes palaces, ramparts, spires, and seminaries spanning more than 11 different periods.	Visions of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico At the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, sunny Santa Fe is a cultural cross-roads, with pueblo architecture and centuries-old Hispanic villages.
Visions of Sicily A tasty and artful blend of Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Spanish and Italian cultures merge at this crossroads in the Mediterranean.	Visions of Spain A country of diverse cultures and imaginative art, from the grand plazas of Madrid, to the Modernist architecture of Barcelona, island charms of Majorca, and the fiery flamenco of Seville.
Visions of Virginia Virginia is the home of Monticello, the estate of America’s third President Thomas Jefferson, as well as the 105-mile Skyline Drive atop the Blue Ridge Mtns., and picturesque towns amid rolling hills.	Visions of Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Quintana Roo and Yucatan are two of the three Mexican states that make up this peninsula. Home to ancient Maya ruins, mysterious azure cenotes, and architecture awash in vivid colors.