Size: 29 ha. (71.6 ac.) Mean Depth: 6.2 m. (20.3 ft.) Max. Depth: 20.3 m. (66.6 ft.) Game Fish: Rainbow Trout Fish Stocked: Rainbow Trout We stopped at this picturesque lake along the Connecter between Merrit and Kelowna. The clouds were threatening rain, which would have obliterated the reflection of the surrounding hills. Fortunately, it held off and I was able not only to capture the scene with this precise reflection, but also the growth of weed beneath the water's surface.
Victoria Harbour from Victoria Peak - #1
This and the next three photos were taken on the same day from the same vantage point. One of the highest density cities in the world, Hong Kong is a remarkably clean city with a high level of affluence. This photo gives a rare, clear, smog-free day during the height of summer heat and high humidity.
A street on the north side of Acropolis Hill.
Fira, a city of white-washed houses built on the edge of the 400 metres (1,312 feet) high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island of Thera (Santorini).
Oia is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira (Santorini). Oia was previously known as Apano Meria, "upper side", a name which still occurs locally as Pano Meria. Oia or la is well known for its sunsets. Unfortunately; the nights we were there; the sun sank slowly below the hoizon through a gray haze no color; no sunset.
Muslim men kneeling at mid-day call to prayer,
The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO.
Narrow Streets of Old Dubrovnik
These streets were wide enough to allow a horse, donkey and cart to pass, but mostly, people simply walked these narrow streets. Old Dubrovnik is still the permanent address of many citizens who make this ancient city their home.
Artistic Rendering ~ Small Boats on the Adriatic
This is the small harbour of Stari Grad, Hvar. It does not share the glamour of the larger town of Hvar, on the Island of Hvar, but it is very picturesque and peaceful.
Taken just before sunset, this photo shows the financial CBD of Hong Kong
At night, the white-wash houses of the village of Fira, are bathed in warm colored lights, making a beautiful view.
The Dominican convent is ideally located in the predominantly catholic quarters of Fira, the capital of the island of Santorini, right at the town centre.
Apostolic Nunciature of Sarajevo
An Apostolic Nunciature is a top-level diplomatic mission of the Holy See, equivalent to an embassy.
Constructed mainly during the 12th–17th centuries, mostly a double line, have long been a source of pride for Dubrovnik. The walls run an uninterrupted course of approximately 1,940 metres (6,360 ft) in length, encircling most of the old city, and reach a maximum height of about 25 metres (82 ft). The bulk of the existing walls and fortifications were constructed during the 14th and 15th centuries, but were continually extended and strengthened up until the 17th century.
Just inside the main entrance of the Rector's Palace is this beautiful open-air courtyard flooded with light
This street scene might look staged, but it reflects the pride of the people of Stari Grad to show their ancient city at its best. In the photo we see stone walls, arched entrances to homes, an arch across the road, and a church steeple in the background. The colourful flowers and decorative trees in pots are the final touch.
Church Interior ~ Zagreb Cathedral
Looking forward from the Nave to the Chancel, Alter, and Apse
Reflection of Hong Kong city lights across Victoria Harbout.
This passageway leads down to the Museum of Prehistoric Thira.
The Konac Bridge
See previous description
Cathedral of St.Duje (Saint Domnius)
Located in the Diocletian Palace, 57 meters high, built in the 13th century
Narrow Street, Stari Grad, Hvar
The ancient city of Stari Grad, Hvar is said to be one of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean.
Main Road, Keswick It's easy to forget taking photos on wet days, but doing so misses some great opportunities for interesting pictures.
This building is constructed of red brick and provides a very colourful subject for photographing
Catholic Cathedral dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
Santorini Dominican Convent
Historic Ottoman bridge over the River Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The northern end of the bridge was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by Gavrilo Princip in 1914, which became a casus belli of World War I.
Showing the Magaric Bridge in the foreground. The iconic building was hit by a mortar and burned down during the Bosnian Serb siege of the city in 1992. Sarajevo's city hall - housing the national library - has been re-opened - 22 years after it was destroyed by shelling during the Bosnian War on. The city hall - which was first opened in 1896 - was converted into the national library in 1949.
A glimpse of the Adriatic through a small window in the wall surrounding Old Dubrovnik
I spotted this white ferry coming into Split Harbor with the dark storm clouds in the background. It was a photo waiting to be taken.
The Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is a Roman Catholic institution and the tallest building in Croatia. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and to kings Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. Built 1880 - 1906
Kowloon Street Vendor of "Fresh Meat"
The sign in this shop states, "Fresh Meat for Sale". It may be fresh, but it is not refrigerated. The air temperature when this photo was taken was 30 centigrade. Would you buy this meat?
Parthenon - Athenian Acropolis
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power.
Looking north-west in July, this photo was taken 30 minutes before the sunset. Colors are softer and shadows are muted.
This is a replicar car of the one in which the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria took place, located within i few metres of the actual event. This act of terrorism is said to have been the trigger that started the First World War.
St. Blaise Church was originally 14th-century Romanesque, but this was badly damaged in the 1667 earthquake and finally destroyed by a fire in 1706. The church was rebuilt in its present baroque style between 1706 and 1714.
Artistic Rendering - Stari Grad Lane
We could have spent hours exploring these narrow lanes. They were completely free of the trash one associates with alley-ways and around every corner another scene was waiting to be photographed.
