tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62385385028279067402024-03-17T05:53:12.266+11:00Blogs | Travel Stories and Photos on World WandersWorldWanders.com is a travel and landscape photography website with many photo galleries of around the world. Here you will find photos from many countries in the world thematically placed according to the countriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-3326050214098043162015-12-21T04:39:00.001+11:002015-12-21T04:43:50.045+11:00Beautiful Places in Life <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-60358960314974790522015-02-04T17:23:00.001+11:002015-02-04T17:31:00.581+11:00Murree in winters<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03320" alt="DSC03320" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eGmXIhy4gOQ/VNG6lR2n72I/AAAAAAAACVk/GkhtF1TnuAI/DSC03320%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03327" alt="DSC03327" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W3QlIB7V4ks/VNG6mv880oI/AAAAAAAACVs/fHgk4YQg5L4/DSC03327%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03370" alt="DSC03370" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Zcx3P2fZ6f0/VNG6ntQhi1I/AAAAAAAACV0/l4MTFa9H8Pk/DSC03370%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03373" alt="DSC03373" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mgE1m_PFKJA/VNG6pMyFIaI/AAAAAAAACV8/bhiS9r_JJM4/DSC03373%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03381" alt="DSC03381" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SHKJGqJxiaY/VNG6pzY84aI/AAAAAAAACWE/zAsqOAq6Cek/DSC03381%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03396" alt="DSC03396" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S4SG-Y89E2w/VNG6q5GLp0I/AAAAAAAACWM/9_CZq7sZQ0w/DSC03396%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="270" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0440" alt="IMG_0440" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-agiNIW0j1k4/VNG6r3UDNeI/AAAAAAAACWU/dISngnUu8BA/IMG_0440%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="290" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0420" alt="IMG_0420" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IJxVaHs7lwM/VNG6tTCDhBI/AAAAAAAACWc/k72_aMsLVmc/IMG_0420%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03320 - Version 2" alt="DSC03320 - Version 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_8VzM8KSgbQ/VNG6u3kyg8I/AAAAAAAACWk/3Kq4eCTiq_c/DSC03320%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="FullSizeRender 2" alt="FullSizeRender 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wavkJh48x9U/VNG6waFD8TI/AAAAAAAACW4/bjYKEQqd7FA/FullSizeRender%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="928" /> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="650"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0435" alt="IMG_0435" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q2hgscQWTv4/VNG8mC7PYQI/AAAAAAAACXA/t24B-aiXUyU/IMG_0435%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> <br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="650"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="IMG_0436" alt="IMG_0436" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-syjw9wNhMgQ/VNG8nAQAOSI/AAAAAAAACXI/c5E4mGUZSlE/IMG_0436%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="413" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="IMG_0433" alt="IMG_0433" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8adUU80O88g/VNG8oLRjE4I/AAAAAAAACXQ/0ngVrdQ-Yq4/IMG_0433%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="413" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-68836202313871090222015-01-17T17:35:00.001+11:002015-01-17T17:35:55.965+11:00Here comes another . . .<p> </p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03023" alt="DSC03023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g8Fxt_3gZ5I/VLoCjprwhqI/AAAAAAAACUY/6CO7fIwevAA/DSC03023%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03048" alt="DSC03048" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qgJP69MvamA/VLoCk7jeiUI/AAAAAAAACUg/f_XjDnS7FSI/DSC03048%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="853" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03103" alt="DSC03103" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l7KZNoU4qC0/VLoClqhTSkI/AAAAAAAACUo/W7E6gKl_tjg/DSC03103%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="694" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03124" alt="DSC03124" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j0wIbOVgv_k/VLoCmfLBqgI/AAAAAAAACUw/Lecv6APC7Bo/DSC03124%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC03172" alt="DSC03172" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-__OyUL3SYS4/VLoCofmOMEI/AAAAAAAACU4/8q3Q7nsI-d8/DSC03172%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="472" height="480" /> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_6144" alt="IMG_6144" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TE_wApd8uYM/VLoCq4PVQDI/AAAAAAAACVA/aKyqFm3a7w0/IMG_6144%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_6146" alt="IMG_6146" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--uNITXGQqK4/VLoCuOiDbQI/AAAAAAAACVI/00p_lBYNhsk/IMG_6146%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02804" alt="DSC02804" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hfaUFHTFoeY/VLoCxwG8u0I/AAAAAAAACVQ/R7K61V5ATWE/DSC02804%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-23082214780786559992014-08-23T23:07:00.001+10:002014-08-23T23:07:22.609+10:00Procida - The Bay of Naples’ best kept secret<p> </p> <p><a title="Procida Bay" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h1ff16724" target="_blank"><img title="Procida Bay, Italy" alt="Procida Bay, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s7/v162/p535914276-4.jpg" width="640" height="169" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Bay of Naples’ smallest island is also its best-kept secret, a blend of hidden lemon groves, weathered fishermen and pastel-hued houses is memorably picturesque. Lose yourself in colourful Terra Murata, a walled medieval town that’s perched staunchly on a hill. There you’ll find the 15th-century Palazzo D’Avalos and Abbazia di San Michele, an 11th-century Benedictine abbey.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida Island" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#haeb615c" target="_blank"><img title="Procida Island, Italy" alt="Procida Island, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s6/v148/p183198044-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida Bay" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h224eb97e" target="_blank"><img title="Procida Bay" alt="Procida Bay" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v171/p575584638-4.jpg" width="639" height="530" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Procida is a small island in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy, situated between the mainland and the larger island of Ischia. Procida is very heavily populated, with 10,000 residents squeezed into less than two square miles, and it has a more authentic, lived-in feel than touristy Capri and Ischia. The island doesn't have many particular sights of interest, and unfortunately it appears to neglect those it does have. This can be frustrating for travellers, who would be better advised to come here for the island's picturesque, somewhat shabby charm than to seek out cultural attractions.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h35ffc601" target="_blank"><img title="Procida,Italy" alt="Procida,Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s6/v138/p905954817-4.jpg" width="639" height="441" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h3e51c11f" target="_blank"><img title="Procida, Italy" alt="Procida, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s6/v141/p1045545247-4.jpg" width="640" height="479" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>The most picturesque and charming spot on the island of Procida is Marina Corricella. This is a thin sliver of waterfront backed by a cliff made of fishermen's houses - at least, that's the colourful impression. Behind a long fishing harbour, houses were built on and into the rock in a kind of pretty vertical muddle. There are several bars and restaurants in Corricella, with tables attractively scattered along the waterfront, interspersed with painted fishing-boats and harbour cats hiding among piled nets. Despite the obvious tourist appeal of the settlement, it still has an 'authentic' feel, like so much of Procida. This is a wonderful spot for a lazy lunch or a romantic evening meal with the water lapping nearby. Unfortunately it is a bit of a walk from the nearest bus routes, and you have to climb up the lanes or steps to leave the settlement, but it is well worth the effort. If you've just visited the Terra Murata, you can take a flight of steps down to Corricella from the road leading up to the headland.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h92299f5" target="_blank"><img title="Procida, Italy" alt="Procida, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s7/v169/p153262581-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida Island" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h24c6b87c" target="_blank"><img title="Procida Island, Italy" alt="Procida Island, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s7/v163/p617003132-4.jpg" width="640" height="440" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Procida Bay" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h208218c5" target="_blank"><img title="Procida, Italy" alt="Procida, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s5/v132/p545396933-4.jpg" width="640" height="253" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>There are many religious traditions on the island tied to the period of Holy Week before Good Friday. The most evocative of these are the Procession of the Apostles of Holy Thursday and the Procession of the Mysteries of Good Friday. The last one is based on a tradition going back to the end of the 17th century. In the procession, the young males of the island, dressed in the traditional dress of the "Confraternity of the Turchini", carry allegorical wagons (called "mysteries") of religious character for a fixed distance, from the village of Torre Murata to the port of Marina Grande. The "mysteries", often highly artistic, are prepared by the young people and generally nobody except them would have, at least in theory, seen them before the procession. After the procession, they are taken apart or destroyed. </p> <p>Every summer, there is an election of the Graziella ("Little Graceful"), a young woman that wears the customary clothes of the island, referring to the history told in Alphonse de Lamartine's novel, Graziella. Also during the summer, a literary award dedicated to Elsa Morante and her novel, Arthur's Island, is presented.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Naples" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h26223005" target="_blank"><img title="Naples, Italy" alt="Naples, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s7/v168/p639774725-4.jpg" width="640" height="459" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Rikshaw" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529#h2b0d4e45" target="_blank"><img title="Rikshaw, Italy" alt="Rikshaw, Italy" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s10/v108/p722292293-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Naples and Amalfi Coast" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529" target="_blank"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v183/p107740873-11.jpg" /></a></p> <p><a title="More Photos of Naples and Amalfi Coast" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p257505529" target="_blank">Click for more photos of Naples and Amalfi Coast</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-78299886283134525482014-08-10T16:33:00.001+10:002014-08-10T16:48:27.153+10:00Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02243" alt="DSC02243" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ALMOD0aO570/U-cSGHx0gOI/AAAAAAAACQU/CTz0M0v7iX4/DSC02243%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02283 - Version 3" alt="DSC02283 - Version 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-j49E9Kiet64/U-cUMUXSipI/AAAAAAAACRg/SNleNwzgGs8/DSC02283%252520-%252520Version%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="248" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02318" alt="DSC02318" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C20KSft-bSQ/U-cSFYYAaMI/AAAAAAAACQM/CudVoKmiZJk/DSC02318%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02281 - Version 3" alt="DSC02281 - Version 3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L3-fs2ZLj9M/U-cVuPDdXzI/AAAAAAAACR0/iw7f56x24ZE/DSC02281%252520-%252520Version%2525203%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="319" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02292" alt="DSC02292" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WmTwAoD7bp0/U-cSJI5o08I/AAAAAAAACQs/TsVYZjCBOiE/DSC02292%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02298" alt="DSC02298" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S35ySM3H9Fw/U-cSKGjF4rI/AAAAAAAACQ0/I_uwE9HXuLQ/DSC02298%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02244 - Version 3" alt="DSC02244 - Version 3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8-7RuJeKuis/U-cSKz9z1HI/AAAAAAAACQ8/b8TyllR3hiE/DSC02244%252520-%252520Version%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02267" alt="DSC02267" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-djoSPTYLmm8/U-cSL5w1gcI/AAAAAAAACRE/VTCA6Y-AoFU/DSC02267%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02274" alt="DSC02274" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RRFZAso6Zns/U-cSMwKBgAI/AAAAAAAACRM/55DL5KBox0Q/DSC02274%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="461" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02264" alt="DSC02264" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i3cB8Wx_iiA/U-cSON45_sI/AAAAAAAACRU/TwtJNSUCBXk/DSC02264%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="278" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-6331388490861803042014-08-07T20:02:00.001+10:002014-08-07T20:02:14.851+10:00Provence, France<p>Provence, the south eastern region of France, has always held a special fascination for travellers from all over the world. Its azure skies, brilliant sunlight, and windswept landscapes have inspired artists like Cézanne and Van Gogh. Medieval villages perch on hilltops between rolling vineyards, fragrant lavender fields, and craggy mountains. </p> <p>It is the most irresistible region in France.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 5" alt="France Provence 5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bBOGLYhvKoE/U-NOi85CABI/AAAAAAAACPM/tjlSJOPjH5I/France%252520Provence%2525205%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 6" alt="France Provence 6" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DolYMRVc7t8/U-NOkKyhEwI/AAAAAAAACPU/n90-LQl5b_4/France%252520Provence%2525206%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <h1> </h1> <h1> </h1> <h1> </h1> <h1>Fontaine de Vaucluse</h1> <p> </p> <p>Fontaine de Vaucluse is a small village on the edge of the Luberon region of Provence, about 35k east of Avignon. It is one of the most visited places in the Vaucluse. It is home to the spring which flows out of the 230 m high cliff, the emerald green calm waters, and and the beautiful Sorgue river.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Fontaine de Vaucluse" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h3771e336" target="_blank"><img title="Fontaine de Vaucluse" alt="Fontaine de Vaucluse" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s5/v117/p930210614-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Fontaine de Vaucluse" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h29544d6e" target="_blank"><img title="Fontaine de Vaucluse" alt="Fontaine de Vaucluse" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s2/v73/p693390702-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 7" alt="France Provence 7" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-00H_Xoc8gks/U-NOlCvDkxI/AAAAAAAACPc/0lERrPZuKX0/France%252520Provence%2525207%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 10" alt="France Provence 10" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mQJXz4lO-YM/U-NOl9Qu22I/AAAAAAAACPk/Rsrc9d60-PA/France%252520Provence%25252010%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <h1> </h1> <h1> </h1> <h1> </h1> <h1>Roussillon, Provence, France</h1> <p> </p> <h2>The ochre village in the heart of the Luberon</h2> <p>Roussillon is classed among the most beautiful in France. Under the azure blue Provencial sky the earth blazes with astonishing palette of flaming colours. The village has seduced many artists. The narrow streets and stairways house art galleries, craftspeople and very good restaurants. </p> <p>Roussillon is one of the "must-sees" in France.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Roussillon" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h1d2ffea6" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence roussillon" alt="France Provence roussillon" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u9BrCONu9IE/U-NOnK0LG7I/AAAAAAAACPs/GSkXFeXRb9g/France%252520Provence%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 2" alt="France Provence 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vayfySGtUlU/U-NOn3hIn9I/AAAAAAAACP0/ZfEkDwneG5g/France%252520Provence%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Roussillon" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h4421d18" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="France Provence 4" alt="France Provence 4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OohIIkSzSL8/U-NOozOu95I/AAAAAAAACP8/ns3wYTgwtYw/France%252520Provence%2525204%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Roussillon" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h12b8d3b9" target="_blank"><img title="Roussillon" alt="Roussillon" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s7/v166/p314102713-3.jpg" width="640" height="430" /></a>  </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a title="Roussillon" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h24e15d24" target="_blank"><img title="Roussillon" alt="Roussillon" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s5/v130/p618749220-3.jpg" width="640" height="430" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h1>Gordes</h1> <p> </p> <p>Gordes is officially one of The Most Beautiful Villages in France and gives stunning view as you approach it. It has narrow cobbled streets which thread their way through tall houses; built against the rock, clinging onto its flanks and whispering the tales of a thousand legends. Just outside Gordes are the incredibly picturesque Senanque Abbey with its famed lavender field, and the mysterious Village des Bories.</p> <p>The stone buildings built in tight against the base of the cliffs and those perched on the rocks above, including the 12th-century castle, are made of an beige stone that glows orange in the morning sun.</p> <p><a title="Gordes" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h2666dc44" target="_blank"><img title="Gordes" alt="Gordes" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s2/v4/p644275268-3.jpg" width="640" height="430" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Gordes" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186#h323206f5" target="_blank"><img title="Gordes" alt="Gordes" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v182/p842139381-3.jpg" width="640" height="430" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Provence" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186">Click for more photos…</a></p> <p><a title="More photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p246170186" target="_blank"><img title="More Photos..." alt="More Photos..." src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v172/p751899298-11.jpg" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-83677743969723834652014-08-04T22:20:00.001+10:002014-08-04T22:27:41.241+10:00Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC00161" alt="DSC00161" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q_tO8USoUF8/U996jYt39aI/AAAAAAAACOw/S2S7CwVqMJ8/DSC00161%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p>This fairytale look of the Neuschwanstein castle inspired Walt Disney to create the Magic Kingdom.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC00204" alt="DSC00204" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Vi5nY2gxA8M/U996lAcr07I/AAAAAAAACO4/G-nl2B7edJg/DSC00204%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" />  </p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1015965922/ed3129da" target="_blank"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v172/p221325786-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Neuschwanstein Castle" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1015965922/e1fb27537" target="_blank"><img title="World Wanders: Bavaria - Neuschwanstein Castle" alt="World Wanders: Bavaria - Neuschwanstein Castle" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s5/v126/p531789111-4.jpg" width="640" height="429" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most visited castles in Germany and one of the most popular tourist destination in Europe, located in Bavaria, near Fussen. It was built as a private retreat for “mad” King Ludwig II. After the king’s death in 1886, the castle was opened to the public and is said to have inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle.</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Hohenschwangau Castle - Click for more photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1015965922#h1f110752"><img title="World Wanders: Bavaria - Hohenschwangau Castle" alt="World Wanders: Bavaria - Hohenschwangau Castle" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s12/v176/p450177687-2.jpg" width="240" height="162" /></a></p> <p><a title="More Photos of Bavaria" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1015965922#h1f110752">Click for more photos</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-82244077190047319802014-08-03T23:39:00.001+10:002014-08-11T15:18:56.183+10:00Leica Summicron 50 f/2 on Sony A7R<p> </p> <p>This post is not for any pixel level analysis and numerous grey card photos at various apertures and focal lengths, nor it discusses the micro prisms or distances of sensors to lens - such material is abundant on internet. This post is a sample of real world photography using summicron on A7r, as requested by some friends.</p> <p>Leica glass and A7R is a great combination, my favourite. Exceptional results, creamy bokeh, brilliant colours, crisp and sharp details with smooth backgrounds, no distortion, and the real photography feel of the glory days. You can once again use your experience to set the exposure and focus right, understand the subject before shooting- not just point and shoot with heavy weight and jumbo sized gadgets.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="photo 1" alt="photo 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q5JYdA6n7Hg/U-hSMMZfNAI/AAAAAAAACSI/wC_xZ0tzkNQ/photo1%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="636" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>The small mirrorless camera Sony A7R’s full frame sensor has been rated by DxO as the second highest rated sensor yet, second only to Nikon D800e by only 1 point, which makes it almost the same… the best sensor out there. However digital cameras in today’s era come and go, it is the lenses that stay. Great lenses are forever.</p> <p>Leica without any doubt makes the best glass for any camera. Leica lenses are not just lenses, they are the world's finest. Sony has provided them with a wonderful full frame platform, with mirrorless through the lens technology. Use aperture priority, custom key for focus-magnify, and… use filters including circular polarizers! </p> <p>Some samples:</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02178" alt="DSC02178" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xKlf1U7Mtfg/U99fzSTN4kI/AAAAAAAACOI/L6n2qfO-ccg/DSC02178%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02176" alt="DSC02176" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qljgeXclvS4/U99f0m287kI/AAAAAAAACOQ/iJYIDa6YUVg/DSC02176%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02151" alt="DSC02151" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ftoqoHcFwpE/U99f1ZlyHYI/AAAAAAAACOY/-nPvu_AN5dg/DSC02151%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02243" alt="DSC02243" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qQACykHZIgg/U-hSNeNw9aI/AAAAAAAACSQ/C0Jci1XT97s/DSC02243%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p>   </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02044" alt="DSC02044" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o3YFooREHQQ/U947h7rrQBI/AAAAAAAACNg/PHtcHPopids/DSC02044%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" />  <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02034" alt="DSC02034" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h0400dsBAWA/U947j-qW5JI/AAAAAAAACNw/uoCY63ihS8M/DSC02034%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02318" alt="DSC02318" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-18SJcPNcFmc/U-hSOGDOK5I/AAAAAAAACSY/SeucbFoBpO8/DSC02318%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC02068 - Version 2" alt="DSC02068 - Version 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tn0a99dFhSk/U-hSPVtVi2I/AAAAAAAACSg/gieJkerVqJU/DSC02068%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="269" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-72614567417001452612014-08-02T20:58:00.001+10:002014-08-02T20:58:05.052+10:00Eid - July 2014<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC01645" alt="DSC01645" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z9QjSwJ0iec/U9zEJcD0g5I/AAAAAAAACMY/R-w1NZR5CXM/DSC01645%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC01638" alt="DSC01638" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fy3TesJbF0w/U9zEK4Q1rVI/AAAAAAAACMg/H1ppC8Bsogw/DSC01638%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" />  <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC01658" alt="DSC01658" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pv13sCr9uig/U9zEMXrZcOI/AAAAAAAACMo/1Q1cvN1quco/DSC01658%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC01760" alt="DSC01760" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iW0q1hSUCRE/U9zENbeGXKI/AAAAAAAACMw/vaeC3XP0SA0/DSC01760%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC01772" alt="DSC01772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_JiaXsPE17A/U9zEOTLxXxI/AAAAAAAACM4/AHYaUGYvq84/DSC01772%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="480" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-18454842900152716652014-05-15T00:32:00.001+10:002014-07-27T13:36:18.664+10:00Japan - Spring 2014<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090940" alt="L1090940" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FV_SDdsy638/U3N-KqnvTyI/AAAAAAAACIQ/m_2KVLUDjlc/L1090940%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090957" alt="L1090957" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-14OOLMYbtAw/U3N-CuaVxLI/AAAAAAAACHg/ijJ9Dpyj0jo/L1090957%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="237" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090976" alt="L1090976" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5mSjsHi9ahU/U3N-Dsx0lnI/AAAAAAAACHo/h63txUmz2OU/L1090976%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090977" alt="L1090977" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aGidI-QnV8E/U3N-EuVyfLI/AAAAAAAACHs/I63ZU5NLLcE/L1090977%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090978" alt="L1090978" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mFe381to4xI/U3N-FTUECaI/AAAAAAAACH4/6LCC3P_MX1s/L1090978%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> Admiring the cherry blossoms</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090947" alt="L1090947" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u6oyapAq1NU/U3N-HB-EhsI/AAAAAAAACIA/hhQRY8m7A-0/L1090947%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4873" alt="DSC_4873" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B6b-5DIDjaM/U3N-ItK9nHI/AAAAAAAACII/tldOm797i9g/DSC_4873%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="768" /> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090982" alt="L1090982" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y9oZc2nfuUw/U3N-MPaV_-I/AAAAAAAACIY/DOJl1iR1Cdc/L1090982%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1100201" alt="L1100201" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3jIjhrLHsM0/U3N-NLnIAwI/AAAAAAAACIg/nZtmBUqXhco/L1100201%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1100211" alt="L1100211" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yymRCzculBU/U3N-N3LscZI/AAAAAAAACIo/tGuC0GrBXnI/L1100211%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5042" alt="IMG_5042" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--QIp8Mollfc/U3N-O5HzaWI/AAAAAAAACIw/MzN7DY8kUbU/IMG_5042%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="236" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4972" alt="DSC_4972" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-53R33wqM1zs/U3N-PiIZ-9I/AAAAAAAACI4/r67sWmcRsag/DSC_4972%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="236" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>The amazing paths of Fushimi Inari</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1100250" alt="L1100250" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3QOkN2Hweso/U3N-Q2yiNAI/AAAAAAAACJA/IaAuoF8MDxA/L1100250%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p>In search for Mt Fuji at Lake Ashi</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1100275" alt="L1100275" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lc0jtIIrTMI/U3N-SdM5t8I/AAAAAAAACJI/OasJ9CfSlFc/L1100275%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1100518" alt="L1100518" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s8FXCcuVhBA/U3N-T3HiUbI/AAAAAAAACJQ/KCXm60eZnp8/L1100518%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4993" alt="IMG_4993" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8qSyfemN9zM/U3N-VDW5ofI/AAAAAAAACJY/PpeR_gXRGDw/IMG_4993%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p>We’re singing in the rain….</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4996" alt="IMG_4996" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5Vx9nLMH3GY/U3N-WbA3pCI/AAAAAAAACJg/v7rWY_mnBM4/IMG_4996%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4691" alt="DSC_4691" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p3lgoHXrnas/U3N-XdiBJ4I/AAAAAAAACJo/N16XnNBQs_w/DSC_4691%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="475" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5215" alt="IMG_5215" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bz11g3B9WHY/U3N-YNf5FDI/AAAAAAAACJw/16Wnfj9THmU/IMG_5215%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="475" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5311" alt="IMG_5311" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C2YDe-1GsH8/U3N-ZIwCm4I/AAAAAAAACJ4/2xQC5xX5kSg/IMG_5311%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="420" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090911" alt="L1090911" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vEex6X0N48c/U3N-aCw7o4I/AAAAAAAACKA/wSwV8BGr85k/L1090911%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="422" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5018" alt="IMG_5018" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5t-0sG_9XmA/U3N-bADBnqI/AAAAAAAACKI/aEzwUAO6x_0/IMG_5018%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4960" alt="IMG_4960" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Jnnyg_OJVYY/U3N-cD3BXGI/AAAAAAAACKQ/h7L1tSOQmIk/IMG_4960%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5176" alt="IMG_5176" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s6Bd56U1ovQ/U3N-dC8BFCI/AAAAAAAACKY/VnA4eaq_mfc/IMG_5176%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="236" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5191" alt="IMG_5191" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DyJ5H9cHCJA/U3N-d2vAQrI/AAAAAAAACKg/MsQ7Y5vvbuA/IMG_5191%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="236" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090907" alt="L1090907" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rWMaItyWC-A/U3N-e58jTrI/AAAAAAAACKo/71gyya0fJ8Q/L1090907%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1090889" alt="L1090889" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7AsLzZor4fQ/U3N-fu5NhdI/AAAAAAAACKw/lkLSJ-QlcEg/L1090889%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5201" alt="IMG_5201" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u7_Hth2ZQ7k/U3N-g8sGolI/AAAAAAAACK4/XltSTQyBVGI/IMG_5201%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Enjoying eggs cooked in the boiling hot springs. YUM!</p> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Japan" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p423550787" rel="tag">Click for more photos</a></p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p423550787"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s6/v143/p522581336-2.jpg" width="264" height="179" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-43829320393857716592014-02-17T21:53:00.001+11:002014-07-27T22:55:30.595+10:00Bali<p>  <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4433" alt="DSC_4433" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eTAcf4C01q0/UwHp3MV7VuI/AAAAAAAACEk/2kkvo1BdQM0/DSC_4433%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4533" alt="DSC_4533" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BCeK4EkZrTY/UwHp4L40vcI/AAAAAAAACEs/XvAllk6mS6k/DSC_4533%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_4569" alt="DSC_4569" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Gqc4TMIWYRI/UwHp5PI7bNI/AAAAAAAACEw/lAuTzV0ZUcY/DSC_4569%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4796" alt="IMG_4796" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nl-cEiVjdt8/UwHp6NCFkRI/AAAAAAAACE8/MMwwCdSjWtU/IMG_4796%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 1" alt="Indonesia Bali 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZI2oy4j1Qj8/UwHp7Gj8AtI/AAAAAAAACFA/2tiWA4ltORU/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 2" alt="Indonesia Bali 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-veI8HO50Z88/UwHp7103YSI/AAAAAAAACFI/0nXMWJ1ioD8/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" height="480" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 3" alt="Indonesia Bali 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AenCuZ7Cw9U/UwHp8r4fpnI/AAAAAAAACFQ/r4lAS2hRDkw/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 5" alt="Indonesia Bali 5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J3ekEbID8yo/UwHp96GJ5gI/AAAAAAAACFc/QuZFLt4EuFQ/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525205%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 6" alt="Indonesia Bali 6" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y6my4voebKY/UwHp-zEFaVI/AAAAAAAACFg/Oaav39uKT8c/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525206%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 7" alt="Indonesia Bali 7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mgkk-PKMg-A/UwHqANM7a9I/AAAAAAAACFs/2KOdo3xGR2c/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525207%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 8" alt="Indonesia Bali 8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JJHvx92VKZU/UwHqAwtBKGI/AAAAAAAACF0/gGLrub8-0pA/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525208%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 9" alt="Indonesia Bali 9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CwClGnallF8/UwHqCDau0CI/AAAAAAAACF8/WlSbJvcjrB8/Indonesia%252520Bali%2525209%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 10" alt="Indonesia Bali 10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v_hHwxnc0mM/UwHqDFBRXeI/AAAAAAAACGE/TjhapGnQsjU/Indonesia%252520Bali%25252010%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Indonesia Bali 11" alt="Indonesia Bali 11" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-inhVTiiXGt4/UwHqEMdecnI/AAAAAAAACGM/PY_h_ovv_6E/Indonesia%252520Bali%25252011%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Bali" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p783063420#h2e0a1489" rel="tag">Click for more photos…</a></p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p783063420#h2e0a1489"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s10/v103/p772412553-2.jpg" width="170" height="129" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-1034212673867878362013-08-08T23:49:00.001+10:002013-08-08T23:49:19.315+10:00Eid Mubarik!<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4266" alt="IMG_4266" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W-WYAm9zapo/UgOhucJn2dI/AAAAAAAAB9s/ArQpf6M3IQc/IMG_4266%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3945" alt="DSC_3945" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xm0phTwUNKs/UgOhvt_uAyI/AAAAAAAAB90/0L-7G1hkA18/DSC_3945%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3609" alt="IMG_3609" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-k_9xqWRFlmk/UgOhwg44DvI/AAAAAAAAB98/oMZrVGdsYzQ/IMG_3609%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4259" alt="IMG_4259" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wUb-nrnFcFc/UgOhyC7jM-I/AAAAAAAAB-E/Ug7sqqr0vTs/IMG_4259%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3968" alt="DSC_3968" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IVOx44bInHU/UgOhzI4E4wI/AAAAAAAAB-M/Q4DYT_iTH3E/DSC_3968%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3906" alt="DSC_3906" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MQGxtdi0HUM/UgOh0E4J52I/AAAAAAAAB-U/5snyLRr14pI/DSC_3906%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4260" alt="IMG_4260" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-svQZkQODc1s/UgOh1BCEFpI/AAAAAAAAB-c/PLJgnciNCVA/IMG_4260%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4262" alt="IMG_4262" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7tlrlQ53cvI/UgOh2ScIFLI/AAAAAAAAB-k/08G_1I5AwkE/IMG_4262%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_4264" alt="IMG_4264" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--roBqduXG20/UgOh3SizdcI/AAAAAAAAB-s/0f--WjykFrM/IMG_4264%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-11891348894655483952013-03-23T05:55:00.001+11:002014-07-27T22:55:05.469+10:00Kaghan<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3738" alt="IMG_3738" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0MW5zW-Bf-k/UUyonZUJ6fI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/AOY1LFtTjKI/IMG_3738%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p>Roadside stop on KKH</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3742" alt="IMG_3742" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1aeRN0NB5JA/UUyoo1z5vYI/AAAAAAAAB3g/tiHmokWgork/IMG_3742%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3748" alt="IMG_3748" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HkhPGDbFRZw/UUyoqfWR3pI/AAAAAAAAB3o/WrKy8LtxQwc/IMG_3748%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1405" alt="DSC_1405" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BY8A5UPUD6w/UUyor5-pGMI/AAAAAAAAB3w/KraxchFH2tc/DSC_1405%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /> </p> <p align="center">Kunhar River</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1428" alt="DSC_1428" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b26AXuWBFb0/UUyotvmoKOI/AAAAAAAAB34/I2sXjQ-J6OA/DSC_1428%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1492" alt="DSC_1492" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HCXR67lUK3E/UUyou4aLbSI/AAAAAAAAB4A/s2YxHZ_npDE/DSC_1492%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /> </p> <p align="center">Shogran</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2514" alt="IMG_2514" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NrBHqy-OfGM/UUyownzePDI/AAAAAAAAB4M/CHUdP8x5sJY/IMG_2514%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1505" alt="DSC_1505" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--f6e6c0y26Q/UUyoyMsxiJI/AAAAAAAAB4U/WVoITVSZr6g/DSC_1505%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2524" alt="IMG_2524" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TTl2v5A6T-Y/UUyozt9-OAI/AAAAAAAAB4c/jYt5Iv-rmUE/IMG_2524%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p align="center">Kaghan</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3765" alt="IMG_3765" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m-YfkswMZuo/UUyo1AQrVZI/AAAAAAAAB4k/v40pHpG0tbI/IMG_3765%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3766" alt="IMG_3766" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XJE1eEbxE6M/UUyo2YcIZXI/AAAAAAAAB4s/vk8GgBahqu4/IMG_3766%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p align="center">Kunhar River</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3779" alt="IMG_3779" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dZOzAkHaVQA/UUyo3_oTfhI/AAAAAAAAB40/8fELg2puJwA/IMG_3779%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p align="center">Kaghan</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3782" alt="IMG_3782" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CzJSBASlJdg/UUyo5Dz7pyI/AAAAAAAAB48/NL0ivzYpVRA/IMG_3782%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="156" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1514" alt="DSC_1514" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CLe0Rx7xGQE/UUyo6TZlUhI/AAAAAAAAB5E/rrUl-h28Ggk/DSC_1514%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="426" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_3796" alt="IMG_3796" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--qRdodPd4h8/UUyo70fktFI/AAAAAAAAB5M/kXLPj15YTkU/IMG_3796%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2539" alt="IMG_2539" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IMNa2BxpKp0/UUyo9UUMktI/AAAAAAAAB5U/f9_CVZq-mdI/IMG_2539%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="480" /> </p> <p align="center">Driving Lessons</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3428" alt="DSC_3428" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZzAgACU5hvc/UUyo-R3GUcI/AAAAAAAAB5c/D86sJTZWvHk/DSC_3428%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3440" alt="DSC_3440" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-munIu0ftbOw/UUyo_0xp98I/AAAAAAAAB5k/-3st9VlCi1Y/DSC_3440%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> Kaghan</p> <p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3460" alt="DSC_3460" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U_OpQR5jx_M/UUypBOvCAVI/AAAAAAAAB5s/i78fe6BEMXQ/DSC_3460%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p align="center">Snow Stream</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3461" alt="DSC_3461" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ep3E6YYml4c/UUypCHhDuFI/AAAAAAAAB50/OsTviUlM2Ms/DSC_3461%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="297" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3462" alt="DSC_3462" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HlVAGn7f9dI/UUypDKZRPYI/AAAAAAAAB58/OnRXcewqK_U/DSC_3462%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3498" alt="DSC_3498" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hkzfeiRR_Uk/UUypEd3zdFI/AAAAAAAAB6E/v_skSROE8Qc/DSC_3498%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p align="center">Rain</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3505" alt="DSC_3505" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E-BV_GQdXEc/UUypGJoEFjI/AAAAAAAAB6M/9rEQX2F0TOg/DSC_3505%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3511" alt="DSC_3511" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w-QtW-HLbxg/UUypHdjVzTI/AAAAAAAAB6U/xw5SMzB63pw/DSC_3511%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3537" alt="DSC_3537" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mVpAHCRg4Sc/UUypIo7fdaI/AAAAAAAAB6c/VNg4Td6TkpY/DSC_3537%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3592" alt="DSC_3592" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PM9ybuLgw9M/UUypJ645bwI/AAAAAAAAB6k/cqD8HsZNbNc/DSC_3592%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_3599" alt="DSC_3599" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4nysqk-gTUw/UUypLaue5BI/AAAAAAAAB6s/5bbJ6BmWZ-g/DSC_3599%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="Kaghan Photo Gallery" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p986009358#h10a9d668" target="_blank"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s3/v25/p279565928-10.jpg" /></a>  </p> <p><a title="Kaghan Photo Gallery" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p986009358#h10a9d668" target="_blank">Kaghan Photo Gallery</a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-55287802529586131372012-10-12T23:25:00.001+11:002014-07-27T22:54:32.819+10:00Baltistan - Off the beaten tracks<p> </p> <h1>Shangrila</h1> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" alt="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h4ish46aC6k/UHgLa1c7jlI/AAAAAAAABzk/Cq5zaxV91SU/Untitled_Panorama1%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="202" /></p> <h2 align="right">Upper Kachura Lake in Baltistan, 30 minutes drive from Skardu airport, 1 hr from the city</h2> <p> </p> <p>Shangrila Resort, claimed “Heaven on Earth”, has a fantastic location, a treat for the eyes. The deep coloured lake set in a narrow valley between snow-covered peaks sets the scene for a perfect resort. </p> <p>They have chosen a Tibetan name (Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise but particularly a mythical Himalayan utopia. Wikipedia) for their resort. However, apart from the location there is nothing to the resort. Accommodation is old, ill-kempt, unclean, with no necessary and/or complimentary facilities. It charges 5-star rates but offers a 2-star accommodation.</p> <p>Worth the money? No. Good for a day trip to enjoy the location ad the lake.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" alt="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PiRU3ZBaqvY/UHgLddg6ucI/AAAAAAAABzs/gp_Wlzvlgrg/IMG_2794%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></p> <p> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Shangrilla_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" alt="Shangrilla_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Gerg7CiPa0/UHgLe0i3DqI/AAAAAAAABz0/vI-qJOIhhM8/L1080168%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" alt="Shangrila_Blatistan_upper_kachura_skardu" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fJ1bGpyYHu4/UHgLhYNjXtI/AAAAAAAABz8/83MRTZ-vOGg/Untitled_Panorama1%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="115" /></p> <h2 align="right">Birds eye view of the upper kachura lake </h2> <h1> </h1> <p> </p> <h1>Satpara Lake</h1> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" alt="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JcPNRimz28g/UHgLiVcsJRI/AAAAAAAAB0E/Rdg5UcLIK8o/Untitled_Panorama1%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="156" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>One of the most picturesque lakes in Pakistan. It is located at 2,636 meters or 8,650 feet above the sea level, 30 minutes drive from the town of Skardu, enroute to Deosai Plains. Satpara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the country offering trout fishing, and row boating.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" alt="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TzVzbowNv1U/UHgLlDw_TqI/AAAAAAAAB0M/KuAem4cx1yg/Untitled_Panorama1%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="247" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" alt="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JQJ95T8d0QI/UHgLmuYKQCI/AAAAAAAAB0U/euXELYMNSqw/L1080270%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" alt="satpara_lake_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PxMFdW2tU-s/UHgLoVhPm9I/AAAAAAAAB0c/SnuGzRbIdAc/L1080325%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <h1> </h1> <p> </p> <h1>Deosai Plains</h1> <p>A must see place, at least once in life time. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" alt="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z32lbiGGSTU/UHgLsd92TAI/AAAAAAAAB0k/XvZwBrisqLQ/L1080430%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Bara Pani</h2> <p> </p> <p>An average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above the sea level  makes Deosai Plains the highest plateau in the world. This big plataeu at such an altitude covers an area of 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 sq mi), no wonder sometimes referred locally as the 8th wonder of the world. </p> <p>It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine region. In August it is covered by wildflowers which carpet the whole pleatue and a wide variety of butterflies, a breathtaking view that gets imprinted in your memory for the years to come.</p> <p> </p> <p>With the current road conditions, it takes 2 hour to reach the pleatue from Skardu, another 1 hour to get to the big stream in the middle, called “Bara Pani”, and then further 1 to 1.5 hours drive to the Sheosar lake. This lake, at an elevation of 4,142 metres (13,589 ft), is one of the highest lakes in the world.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="deosai_Blatistan_skardu" alt="deosai_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Mogf-Vzx8_U/UHgLuxLPGkI/AAAAAAAAB0s/sxdC9Wi3NyM/L1080443%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Shepherds in mid-plateau, high altitude meadows</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" alt="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3St7oLkZtt0/UHgLwMXjR4I/AAAAAAAAB00/QFclKabQrJ8/L1080481%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" alt="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VbR4IUeCQek/UHgLxxN-e6I/AAAAAAAAB08/ulBrorOwuJY/L1080516%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" alt="deosai_bara_pani_Blatistan_skardu" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KaW30lFxFHA/UHgL0G812MI/AAAAAAAAB1E/-vt6tHa-w5g/L1080426%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <h2 align="right">Old bridge of Bara Pani</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h1>Shigar</h1> <p>A remote and largely inaccessible valley in Baltistan along the banks of Shigar River. Stretching about 170 km from Skardu to Askole (the last settlement in the Valley) it is the gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram and specifically known for the starting points for popular treks like Concordia (K2 base camp), Snow Lake, Gashabrum series of peaks, Torango Towers and and Broad Peak. </p> <p>This area contains some of the world’s highest peaks and biggest glaciers, and is considered as a heaven for trekkers. Five of the 14 highest independent peaks in the world (the eight-thousanders) lye in this area and the surrounds, including K2, the second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest. Four of the world's longest glaciers outside the polar regions found in this area are the Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, Batura Glacier, and Hissper glacier.</p> <p>The 400-year-old Fort and the former Palace of the Raja of Shigar recently restored by the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP-P) is worth mentioning. The palace can also be used for accommodation under the administration of Serena group, and offers decent services.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="almonds_shigar" alt="almonds_shigar" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4ImnYM3G5-M/UHgL2y7PPtI/AAAAAAAAB1M/VQhQDswLPtQ/L1080633%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Almond Trees</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="shigar_baltistan" alt="shigar_baltistan" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lB2hxQxVx2Y/UHgL5YyQ9vI/AAAAAAAAB1U/Jckxv00y2pU/L1080681%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Chased by cows</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="shigar_baltistan" alt="shigar_baltistan" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ha2P7tIr0pE/UHgL6tOnywI/AAAAAAAAB1c/RNzlB5U85rc/L1080781%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <h1> </h1> <p> </p> <h1>Khaplu</h1> <p>Lying at 3 hours drive from Skardu town towards east, Khaplu was the largest kingdom in old Baltistan. Along the banks of Shyok River, it borders the area of Laddakh in India. </p> <p> <br />The town is a base for trekking into the Hushe valley which leads to Masherbrum and K2 mountains. The historical buildings include Chaqchan Mosque, a beautiful 700 years old mosque founded by Syed Ali Hamdani, the first Islam preacher in this area, and the Raja Palace, the last & best Tibetan style palace in Pakistan initially built with the help of architects specially brought from Kashmir for the project by Raja, now recently restored by the Agha Khan Foundation. At 2555 meters, Khaplu is cooler than Skardu, and with the friendly character of people and superb walks along irrigation channels, it is well worth a visit and one of the nicest place to stay in Baltistan.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hQ4Zw-_Yb20/UHgL9Nq7SyI/AAAAAAAAB1k/kr3EC7mJtM0/IMG_2809%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3dK6DFFn32E/UHgL-pq4HmI/AAAAAAAAB1o/8v98yFgXtNU/L1080828%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vWG6ofia3Do/UHgL_r0Zx-I/AAAAAAAAB1w/_iE1PMkZKVk/L1080869%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="480" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5GXiiFKfZpQ/UHgMBHC22RI/AAAAAAAAB18/eAmgkAR7KeY/L1080921%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="271" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AbpjIzJaX7A/UHgMDZGS5BI/AAAAAAAAB2E/DLmiKXvuIRk/L1080947%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Raja’s Palace</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="khaplu_baltistan" alt="khaplu_baltistan" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e7sdiDCy6L4/UHgME_YFfeI/AAAAAAAAB2M/JDGxJI1KNAw/L1080986%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Polo</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="indus_baltistan" alt="indus_baltistan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z9rdeankA-g/UHgMHQVBAQI/AAAAAAAAB2U/_bwun16Mc-g/L1080992%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Sand storm</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h1>Lake Upper Kachura</h1> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="upper_kachura_baltistan" alt="upper_kachura_baltistan" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BDkQIPK2AvM/UHgMKnCkafI/AAAAAAAAB2c/Nt_OTpHhEZo/L1090022%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>The beauty of the Upper Kachura Lake remains absolutely unspoilt and extremely less travelled. It is located at 1.5 hours drive from Skardu town, or a further half an hour from Shangrila. It is a small isolated clear water lake which gets frozen in winters, and is surrounded by fruit laden trees and forests in the foreground and the snow covered peaks and mountains in the background.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="upper_kachura_baltistan" alt="upper_kachura_baltistan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Jt2hjNau1P8/UHgMMTiaGWI/AAAAAAAAB2k/0g7SDYCV_Uo/L1090037%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="upper_kachura_baltistan" alt="upper_kachura_baltistan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cqFPKJA5-gI/UHgMOZKuW2I/AAAAAAAAB2s/S8APqMecGk8/L1090074%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="skardu airport" alt="skardu airport" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bLnvy5_WQSQ/UHgMQta56ZI/AAAAAAAAB20/HMJst6McMbQ/IMG_2815%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <h2 align="right">Skardu Airport - c130</h2> <p> </p> <p><a title="Baltistan Gallery" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1023848633#h46f896e8">Click for more photos...</a></p> <p><a title="Baltistan Gallery" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p1023848633#h46f896e8"><img title="Click for Baltistan Gallery" alt="Click for Baltistan Gallery" src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s2/v59/p1190696680-11.jpg" width="208" height="157" /></a>  </p> <hr color="#3f5a73" size="1" /> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-82829119359340097732012-06-30T20:49:00.001+10:002013-03-23T06:08:54.479+11:00The Story Continues...<h2>A recent photo shoot</h2> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070927 (1)" alt="L1070927 (1)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aEXY7ov6DQM/T-7Zdjh46XI/AAAAAAAABxQ/kO9rgiR7xkM/L1070927%252520%2525281%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="855" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1735" alt="DSC_1735" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MkVJuNNmAwA/T-7ZemSk7xI/AAAAAAAABxY/iF-DcA0hQPk/DSC_1735%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1693" alt="DSC_1693" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T-oZh3cRD3I/T-7ZgBUseMI/AAAAAAAABxc/Qg3Phn3oWeU/DSC_1693%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070924 - Version 2" alt="L1070924 - Version 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zK0LpTYPSRw/T-7ZhaQ94SI/AAAAAAAABxo/yVTVg8UewkY/L1070924%252520-%252520Version%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070913" alt="L1070913" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qz6RTyepGc0/T-7Zisqy7_I/AAAAAAAABxw/yabYPSWWV0s/L1070913%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1759" alt="DSC_1759" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dAYVnZ1vDSY/T-7Zj3FY4wI/AAAAAAAABx0/apakBJaGrqA/DSC_1759%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="650"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1712" alt="DSC_1712" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i5nKGUEuD50/T-7Zkwnx8NI/AAAAAAAABx8/oasbTOllwMA/DSC_1712%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="399" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="650"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1738" alt="DSC_1738" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jNjSACvvwXo/T-7ZlzH1c8I/AAAAAAAAByE/d6lpNI-vVYg/DSC_1738%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="458" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1750" alt="DSC_1750" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mZL3dBX3nTY/T-7Zm-mUjPI/AAAAAAAAByQ/FkLqYa0Mfag/DSC_1750%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="458" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1707" alt="DSC_1707" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YXINx6_tH4M/T-7ZoM-N2jI/AAAAAAAAByY/Qol5vRCJZrE/DSC_1707%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1070975" alt="L1070975" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ss5OGEFL1aw/T-7ZpRXfkkI/AAAAAAAAByc/iPdZzAwnNHs/L1070975%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="409" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1070896" alt="L1070896" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nvDoLessCy0/T-7ZqjSC2zI/AAAAAAAAByk/8MufsIFvPLU/L1070896%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="409" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070935" alt="L1070935" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P2DJQO3wLUI/T-7Zr0fp5uI/AAAAAAAAByw/SFz0ieIwVQw/L1070935%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2441" alt="IMG_2441" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K5E8L1QrLJw/T-7ZtNgxQuI/AAAAAAAABy4/v-B1mNh18UU/IMG_2441%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="photo 1" alt="photo 1" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tq63fiwVWRE/T-7ZuIE2dyI/AAAAAAAABy8/f7KKP3RXukY/photo%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="235" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="photo 2" alt="photo 2" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0tXtMnNwzCk/T-7ZvKoeGrI/AAAAAAAABzE/XGIzNjPBs7M/photo%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="232" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="photo 3" alt="photo 3" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ayMGXx9IflU/T-7ZwHK3xfI/AAAAAAAABzM/VZHa-8qLBgI/photo%2525203%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="232" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="photo 4" alt="photo 4" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dUP9CjQLdc8/T-7ZxPHOGdI/AAAAAAAABzU/TQPImTSOKM4/photo%2525204%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="232" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-65897564592465249942012-06-10T11:58:00.001+10:002012-06-10T11:58:13.434+10:00Autumn in Melbourne<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2321" alt="IMG_2321" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zOguhy8fC2g/T9P-69_x30I/AAAAAAAABwE/zoU17a8jv6o/IMG_2321%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2334" alt="IMG_2334" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nDYzlBj1NMA/T9P-802Mw5I/AAAAAAAABwM/leKr47lYeE0/IMG_2334%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2343" alt="IMG_2343" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CjrYaB00bpM/T9P-_L2nfkI/AAAAAAAABwU/MGLd3rgG6p4/IMG_2343%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2352" alt="IMG_2352" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KWaL2KmvCTI/T9P_Aq_f_AI/AAAAAAAABwc/0ZwyAOpimf4/IMG_2352%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2359" alt="IMG_2359" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AJAkKSpjxD4/T9P_D9Xo93I/AAAAAAAABwk/rx6EeTEcypo/IMG_2359%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2370" alt="IMG_2370" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WosMibbpPd4/T9P_Gy6sObI/AAAAAAAABws/60P8Za9psr0/IMG_2370%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2372" alt="IMG_2372" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n_7JtiAZqzE/T9P_JqpeLGI/AAAAAAAABw0/ScAycIIPF7I/IMG_2372%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2373" alt="IMG_2373" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ScHO5RXIQX8/T9P_Kwb8HkI/AAAAAAAABw8/GGF9tmBkLkQ/IMG_2373%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2375" alt="IMG_2375" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7aWY8z0QVKU/T9P_Mnrr-2I/AAAAAAAABxE/EQaUhae23W0/IMG_2375%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-77297380859144751132012-05-26T00:46:00.001+10:002014-07-27T22:53:55.775+10:00Aitutaki – Another Pacific Wonder<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070477" alt="L1070477" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PeiLlHgNOoM/T7-a7Tc3anI/AAAAAAAABuQ/O_iDio6QUxA/L1070477%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="638" height="184" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>Known for its turquoise central lagoon, uninhabited islands and palm-fringed beaches, until now has been spared by mass tourism! Absolutely wonderful place.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070578" alt="L1070578" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fqXCe_GYBeU/T7-a81WJYwI/AAAAAAAABuY/z0-GN1j7dew/L10705786.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>Tapuaetai (One Foot Island), a small islet in the south-east of the lagoon, provides the best views of the Aitutaki lagoon and depending on the tide one is able to walk on a sandbank a decent distance away from Tapuaetai.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070642" alt="L1070642" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zXlZvtTK12Q/T7-a93KtUZI/AAAAAAAABug/WAquYblEVtM/L107064211.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070679" alt="L1070679" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0Ou6QZBOMmc/T7-a_cAG8bI/AAAAAAAABuo/lOZVcwfUHow/L10706798.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070639" alt="L1070639" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CACWBEPqKB4/T7-bA66l9eI/AAAAAAAABuw/pT1DBBRpNKg/L10706392.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>"No artist's palette could ever conceive of a more perfect, more luminescent turquoise than that of the lagoon of Aitutaki, arguably the most beautiful in the world." So Steve Davey has written in his book, "Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die".</p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1587" alt="DSC_1587" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4CoXMS5VEOo/T7-bBwt9fLI/AAAAAAAABu4/gJY6DeYqPDY/DSC_15874.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="205" /></td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1589" alt="DSC_1589" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VLhu0aRnUbo/T7-bC8S_xdI/AAAAAAAABvA/BN-jEMLIfMs/DSC_15895.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="209" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1641" alt="DSC_1641" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aklgOfpMqcU/T7-bEflLLsI/AAAAAAAABvI/HDvHKDwHGAA/DSC_16414.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="205" /></td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1665" alt="DSC_1665" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8eX7o9sLYR0/T7-bFU_asCI/AAAAAAAABvQ/wPYjHUUzqFY/DSC_16654.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="205" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1642" alt="DSC_1642" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_Nf67G60Yhg/T7-bGlYmAyI/AAAAAAAABvY/E5CWBBrKclQ/DSC_16422.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070713" alt="L1070713" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B6bQppUZGOI/T7-bHgBFKRI/AAAAAAAABvg/nNA0phTzmOc/L10707132.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070718" alt="L1070718" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A4ldrT0c0mU/T7-bIqELhXI/AAAAAAAABvo/IvVw_JII_GQ/L10707182.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070520" alt="L1070520" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hZqs8snKYGc/T7-bKUSnkgI/AAAAAAAABvw/iygg2O_Ytx8/L10705202.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p>The panoramic views of super-natural Aitutaki Lagoon will definitely leave you breathless.</p> <p>A place worth visiting, atleast once in a lifetime.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Cook Islands" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p498387489">Click for more Photos</a></p> <p><a title="More Photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p498387489"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1070465" alt="L1070465" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GVD_VuGbKH4/T7-bLP7dgtI/AAAAAAAABv0/gu1dy0cDzTw/L1070465%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="140" height="184" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-21977639979033091242012-04-29T20:54:00.001+10:002014-07-27T22:53:29.977+10:00The Unspoilt Beauty of Pacific<h1>Cook Islands – A hidden treasure!</h1> <p> </p> <p>The 15 islands of the Cooks lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, a rare beauty scattered floating across 2.2 million square kilometres of a seductive, sensual ocean, the Pacific!</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mUt_QDl1LsM/T50dLbpK2aI/AAAAAAAABpw/XD6VnZRyeIM/L1070121%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LVhipcdqL1k/T50dKJ_JJVI/AAAAAAAABpo/-85eXJPrbtg/L1060655%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" border="0" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_ZpujeAkxQ8/T50dMMugUwI/AAAAAAAABp4/v-IBjq-tkmU/L1060985%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="646" height="255" /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" border="0" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3XvEoDOBKrE/T50dNBb4jxI/AAAAAAAABqA/l0vwABdycfQ/L1070037%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="646" height="266" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina beach, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina beach, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7k85covFsGc/T50dOqLbnyI/AAAAAAAABqI/SqJpoL43q7A/DSC_1427%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="muri lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="muri lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zqtTF6yvVx8/T50dSXT4oGI/AAAAAAAABqQ/orf4ikhIsDg/L1060906%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mGbdPjBOmGE/T50dTR4tgkI/AAAAAAAABqY/pP79xYUGREw/L1060728%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2245" alt="IMG_2245" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BLnIWIkFKSo/T50dURWM3KI/AAAAAAAABqg/iBqOGYcU9vg/IMG_2245%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="234" /> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1409" alt="DSC_1409" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-okQ4p9sYC0k/T50dVSYDpKI/AAAAAAAABqo/nMSSxnXjWtI/DSC_1409%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="212" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_1544" alt="DSC_1544" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gqkOk3p2LJg/T50dW8ACaJI/AAAAAAAABqw/IMcWgqdLnd0/DSC_1544%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="455" /> <br /> <br /> <br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Enjoying sunrise and sunset on our own beach… </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" border="0" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-afgMI6PGSSQ/T50da5txiDI/AAAAAAAABq4/zfcMMTZthVA/L1070117%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="498" /> </p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" border="0" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ouayUNUq1bA/T50db_o8w4I/AAAAAAAABrA/lbw39DU1vc8/L1070132%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="498" /></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="margin: 0px; display: inline" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EjwB5gVOLf0/T50dczxk29I/AAAAAAAABrI/1l622qOVX6s/L1060928%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="236" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="margin: 0px; display: inline" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eTO66vtLSpw/T50dd5xGRdI/AAAAAAAABrQ/3zxV9NNEIGk/L1060606%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="margin: 0px; display: inline" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-30oBTIIlres/T50deuDxtGI/AAAAAAAABrY/zMU5ys6NzZY/L1060599%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /></td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="margin: 0px; display: inline" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EcZwE_DlI1E/T50dfxRQ-RI/AAAAAAAABrg/3TZ-2eVoQDY/L1060550%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Cook island is surrounded by a shallow lagoon, allowing for plentiful area for swimming, snorkelling and sea kayaking in calm waters…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eeYhaBGDkf4/T50dhLM3O1I/AAAAAAAABro/RUpDQw5kmSM/DSC_1310%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="205" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MCdS7IyjbQ0/T50dihrLPnI/AAAAAAAABrw/RSj5Ho97PAY/L1070057%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KoKM_NuT644/T50dkEQoyqI/AAAAAAAABr4/l7D3JKNf2EQ/IMG_2193%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fUMt8EWvW_U/T50dle1Ek0I/AAAAAAAABsA/xOKqFdDGGco/IMG_2191%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1060673" alt="L1060673" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KOQF7SuWSXs/T50dmwf6d0I/AAAAAAAABsI/K2XT1cuOvSI/L1060673%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1060702" alt="L1060702" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j1XZLOuplGQ/T50doOsjy4I/AAAAAAAABsQ/uVzR9Y4nE9k/L1060702%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1060711" alt="L1060711" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cmhF1TNjoC0/T50dr2icYnI/AAAAAAAABsY/fRfXYTQlVKM/L1060711%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1070096" alt="L1070096" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cCyJev5nwsw/T50dswToPcI/AAAAAAAABsg/97t2wTf8KmY/L1070096%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>Just a tiny sample of the sealife found in the shallow lagoon…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x8UVdUqpewA/T50duS_bNeI/AAAAAAAABso/o1V6kf1_PCk/IMG_2239%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p>Coconut trees in abundance – want to have fresh coconut juice? Just pick them from the trees…</p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6gxhYe9SLHs/T50dvSxPhZI/AAAAAAAABsw/JU4wpSMAJTc/L1070397%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="233" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-twupsMDfscI/T50dwQtDOzI/AAAAAAAABs4/tAEIAM1Anpc/L1070389%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="234" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7sVC4ZpqdLU/T50dxeVMpNI/AAAAAAAABtA/WXmDgQCMHro/L1070396%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="234" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PkCnTx2lIKE/T50dyHRcURI/AAAAAAAABtI/kJjjY-Ofn48/IMG_2220%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="313" height="235" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Pure white sands on the beaches…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_mdV35irJeY/T50dzvbPP2I/AAAAAAAABtQ/3dvxd-M4cT0/L1070222%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X6qRJj6-y6Q/T50d04L9FkI/AAAAAAAABtY/ov7Yz7oe5aM/DSC_1383%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="328" height="465" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325" align="right"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0VqpTBrMu3U/T50d2MsBJCI/AAAAAAAABtg/0XUKddl_zFQ/L1060443%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="224" /><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AKOLoQ_rlSE/T50d32mNZqI/AAAAAAAABto/TSW95YSCtn0/IMG_2219%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="231" /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="216"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IhlsX670bUo/T50d4tVwl3I/AAAAAAAABtw/gJ0OuArACDk/IMG_2246%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="280" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="216"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jOeTCWlEmUI/T50d56mv56I/AAAAAAAABt4/NcM5EKzceGk/IMG_2243%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="280" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="216"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" alt="raina lagoon, rarotonga, cook islands" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ro73HMWQQAM/T50d68CV6zI/AAAAAAAABuA/gPI3RRi0HhA/DSC_1301%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="280" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <p><a title="More Photos of Cook Islands Rarotonga" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p498387489" rel="tag">Click for more photos…</a></p> <p><a title="Photo Gallery" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p498387489"><img src="http://photos.worldwanders.com/img/s1/v46/p638478090-11.jpg" /></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-58655638522572961662012-04-25T14:46:00.001+10:002012-04-25T14:58:33.582+10:00The Early Photography Experiments<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1394" alt="DSC_1394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zj_GvY7RPr0/T5eERXzl8lI/AAAAAAAABpE/OIljdv3qlLo/DSC_1394%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="933" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1397" alt="DSC_1397" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--kECARneL_s/T5eEVUT7wGI/AAAAAAAABpM/6yqIxjo54pM/DSC_1397%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="933" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1398" alt="DSC_1398" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f3iBWL5xbSo/T5eEZhhMWNI/AAAAAAAABpU/2nT41Q4oa4o/DSC_1398%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="933" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_1399" alt="DSC_1399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2rVTHuF3qt0/T5eEdfZhdcI/AAAAAAAABpc/fhQ2d5_PUMs/DSC_1399%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="933" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com318tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-22946664919183392102012-03-19T22:51:00.001+11:002012-03-19T22:51:05.761+11:00A Weekend in Fiji<p>    <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Fiji Accommodation" alt="Fiji Accommodation" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Dwua84cvVsE/T2cdcZLUg0I/AAAAAAAABmw/JNUBiEQPtUQ/IMG_2072%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="464" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" alt="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7_tLUErwsu8/T2cdeEFZYKI/AAAAAAAABm4/Ml1EBSqeU0Y/L1060418%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" alt="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zl9lLlbt6gc/T2cdfOiot5I/AAAAAAAABnA/uzjr46ZyyNE/DSC_1148%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" alt="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--CXIpoTjELo/T2cdgQ2xTjI/AAAAAAAABnI/jIcD-H7ZQgs/IMG_2084%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" alt="Denarau Island beach, Fiji" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ippGpHeFMWw/T2cdhwOTF-I/AAAAAAAABnQ/gTYRZopdpCs/IMG_2064%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0379" alt="IMG_0379" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KMdBDERoG_M/T2cdizj7tiI/AAAAAAAABnY/9pUltHdSaCQ/IMG_0379%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="480" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_2096" alt="IMG_2096" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-txO2JThb0so/T2cdj5QnD-I/AAAAAAAABng/I_HV66wuBFc/IMG_2096%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="278" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="fiji" alt="fiji" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iZMItH3C5q8/T2cdk0mDG-I/AAAAAAAABno/Pyqjgh_RH0Y/IMG_2098%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="fiji" alt="fiji" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HvYNFNGp2f0/T2cdmmqM9jI/AAAAAAAABnw/JqVPaHT8-eA/IMG_2100%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="fiji" alt="fiji" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TW8bnQizmeI/T2cdn_EyOjI/AAAAAAAABn4/RK2FhUSOkZY/IMG_2099%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hamza" alt="hamza" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h-9mz4yK6Uc/T2cdpfbupoI/AAAAAAAABoA/I8Vy0IXOoKo/DSC_1112%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-4587163736810695932011-12-14T02:44:00.001+11:002014-07-27T22:52:34.108+10:00Some Photos from Montreux, Chamonix and Abisko<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050934" alt="L1050934" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xICgEpnJDX8/Tudyil0Q77I/AAAAAAAABkA/0LIdmOYHlYo/L1050934%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p>   <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0851" alt="DSC_0851" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8SmoFALpgGM/TudyjyAEkdI/AAAAAAAABkI/XIubQjyNx28/DSC_0851%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_1648" alt="IMG_1648" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EZz3vHVOuv0/TudylD8Ja-I/AAAAAAAABkQ/jFw-xCxS-H0/IMG_1648%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_1652" alt="IMG_1652" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lTH86S-YGzg/TudymYb9maI/AAAAAAAABkY/dcBGF9waDvI/IMG_1652%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050798" alt="L1050798" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UURNtrc4DVs/TudyoFtsEcI/AAAAAAAABkg/x-CsmZGJUn0/L1050798%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050806" alt="L1050806" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fOaCBV4tCMs/TudypVSdFuI/AAAAAAAABko/yeuFqbq0Id8/L1050806%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050840" alt="L1050840" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OkfU37KIvnQ/TudyquG9elI/AAAAAAAABkw/VEo7HvyknS0/L1050840%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050841" alt="L1050841" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2eISN3I7GY4/Tudyr3dsGAI/AAAAAAAABk4/Cdgnkjniqck/L1050841%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050845" alt="L1050845" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tKhquUfnPEg/TudytA5QVyI/AAAAAAAABlA/DvWw8cmNRNU/L1050845%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0842" alt="DSC_0842" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nv6cUbtuCBw/TudyvQuFueI/AAAAAAAABlI/PbPdEZoTK6k/DSC_0842%25255B3%25255D%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0843" alt="DSC_0843" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Erk_MM4UCXY/TudywSss9TI/AAAAAAAABlQ/FisbjtmBKQc/DSC_0843%25255B3%25255D%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="960" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0845" alt="DSC_0845" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YRbHcVWRIOs/TudyyCiT5HI/AAAAAAAABlY/wDKHJrLxJYg/DSC_0845%25255B3%25255D%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="960" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050858" alt="L1050858" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R1-W_3Dtzh8/TudyzmVs9BI/AAAAAAAABlg/vVNLM5kwIwE/L1050858%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050870" alt="L1050870" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mfgtEuB6Uys/Tudy0vinu8I/AAAAAAAABlo/RRC5nlZaFwE/L1050870%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050878" alt="L1050878" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oPzGUgBW9FY/Tudy2AFdmNI/AAAAAAAABlw/2yAfssENpsw/L1050878%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_1638" alt="IMG_1638" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yEmw5FVoByM/Tudy36TfeCI/AAAAAAAABl4/ivziNVJYIk0/IMG_1638%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_0057" alt="IMG_0057" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HuNmJzmUwAc/Tudy49yQY5I/AAAAAAAABmA/9BG_X7IScWE/IMG_0057%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_1665" alt="IMG_1665" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oVo42THeeRE/Tudy6Fzg87I/AAAAAAAABmI/CcwU9vd8Jyk/IMG_1665%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050990" alt="L1050990" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WrhXhk5G5ak/Tudy7MnmmmI/AAAAAAAABmQ/4J4yxMiFP98/L1050990%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1060025" alt="L1060025" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b5tH_oMi5CA/Tudy8CpStHI/AAAAAAAABmY/_Fbi2tYd7Lg/L1060025%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1060106" alt="L1060106" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kD8M9PYRc4Y/Tudy9ZDagwI/AAAAAAAABmg/aMfYWb4ZmRE/L1060106%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p967909936">Scandinavia Photos</a></p> <p><a title="Scandinavia Photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p967909936"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1060169" alt="L1060169" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yVq3N_AD6lI/Tudy-KspzNI/AAAAAAAABmk/7aYh9zcAjXU/L1060169%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="113" height="85" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>________________</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-85915446622902818542011-09-15T17:21:00.002+10:002014-07-27T22:52:01.445+10:00Hamilton Island<h1>Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef</h1><h2>Queensland</h2><p> </p><p>Hamza, the early years of trekking</p><h1><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0576" alt="DSC_0576" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VSPUpq3AvT0/TnGnFbHai6I/AAAAAAAABh0/w8d9wswdXe4/DSC_0576%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></h1><p> </p><p>Panorama from One-Tree-Hill</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="One Tree Hill, Hamlton Island" alt="One Tree Hill, Hamlton Island" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fMdjjttGQNw/TnGnGNCs7YI/AAAAAAAABh4/P0VjH-Vkoy4/L1050380%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="168" /> </p><p></p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Hamilton Island" alt="Hamilton Island" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v5cj51RM8V8/TnGnHGYWmyI/AAAAAAAABh8/g_mSwALIMYA/L1050407%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1050738" alt="L1050738" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4ycWx22prmw/TnGnHjVgvVI/AAAAAAAABiA/UsQZBN7Fp9I/L1050738%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="235" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1050730" alt="L1050730" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fyrFEyRYxVE/TnGnIflZ8zI/AAAAAAAABiE/Pj-k6oTDHTg/L1050730%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="235" /> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p> </p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_0588" alt="DSC_0588" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oVUhHlZurxA/TnGnJCDFi0I/AAAAAAAABiI/LHlhYBegcKg/DSC_0588%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="201" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_0578" alt="DSC_0578" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nv6UzhoxKYI/TnGnJlGOdlI/AAAAAAAABiM/xB32GTNKmhI/DSC_0578%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="201" /> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p> </p><p>Cateye Beach</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="cateye beach" alt="cateye beach" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RRHtqyre7B8/TnGnKY40bLI/AAAAAAAABiQ/MymgiPH4Ahc/L1050516%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="cateye beach" alt="cateye beach" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8LgBCvAGUUo/TnGnLJNtcFI/AAAAAAAABiU/qJvOiQyVVtY/L1050526%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1050284" alt="L1050284" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4NJIiYVspdQ/TnGnMLKnp1I/AAAAAAAABiY/N58qghovAfY/L1050284%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="408" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050375" alt="L1050375" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jesGV5kOgRo/TnGnMvvmDDI/AAAAAAAABic/Hj-avWtCA0g/L1050375%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="408" /> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050346" alt="L1050346" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xlouXfjJBHI/TnGnNbTl1hI/AAAAAAAABig/4yNYHCxZi0Y/L1050346%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="184" /> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0418" alt="DSC_0418" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pVfFF2vlfUM/TnGnOI-RBzI/AAAAAAAABik/LqrLgGSU3B0/DSC_0418%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p><p> </p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_6381" alt="DSC_6381" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2chCG_RM-kc/TnGnOzW31bI/AAAAAAAABio/AmVB-HEGko4/DSC_6381%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="210" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="DSC_6394" alt="DSC_6394" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wZSszUzOsnw/TnGnPRz5SSI/AAAAAAAABis/m0OiK5RjTVA/DSC_6394%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="317" height="210" /> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="hamilton island sunset" alt="hamilton island sunset" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5-OuFvJT4OU/TnGnQEflA4I/AAAAAAAABiw/uFs0RHTMQ84/L1050435%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="633" height="475" /> </p><p> </p><p>negotiations…</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050370" alt="L1050370" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8h6v-t0VVJI/TnGnRcaJL1I/AAAAAAAABi0/RbA-ngH3SRA/L1050370%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050549" alt="L1050549" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nuCHSjLj_Lo/TnGnSIVU6_I/AAAAAAAABi4/aa9DPo5k1cQ/L1050549%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>Clouds at One Tree Hill</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="one tree hill" alt="one tree hill" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yPxL34_HiFs/TnGnTNTgOxI/AAAAAAAABi8/xlUW2AKc1cc/L1050551%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050615" alt="L1050615" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WAEAgkQbstc/TnGnT8aJ9qI/AAAAAAAABjA/ho0TjTComDQ/L1050615%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Golf course in the sea</p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="650"><tbody>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1050685" alt="L1050685" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-92qJCcYESDU/TnGnUpM9ARI/AAAAAAAABjE/RcH1Rcgc6Uo/L1050685%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="305" height="230" /> </td> <td valign="top" width="325"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="L1050668" alt="L1050668" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9jY1eJ1xbKo/TnGnVLYeSDI/AAAAAAAABjI/LKgpjPTEJVU/L1050668%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="307" height="230" /> </td> </tr>
</tbody></table><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050689" alt="L1050689" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--PRmizefxEQ/TnGnVxI02OI/AAAAAAAABjM/spxhzDAeueM/L1050689%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p><p> </p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050767" alt="L1050767" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kj_Pv3C8i38/TnGnWhol5hI/AAAAAAAABjQ/EDCbGK2oa1M/L1050767%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="477" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a title="More Hamilton Island Photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p679116241"><strong>More Hamilton Island Photos</strong></a></p><p><a title="More Hamilton Island Photos" href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p679116241"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="More Hamilton Island Photos" border="0" alt="More Hamilton Island Photos" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jQCOKTtnu_E/TnVKiShdijI/AAAAAAAABjU/l3vicACWJpc/L1050451%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="152" height="151" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-38582216247173776092011-09-04T18:50:00.001+10:002011-09-04T21:06:20.141+10:00Some Eid Photos<p>2011</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0649" alt="DSC_0649" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rePz-y2C6fk/TmM7ozpGJjI/AAAAAAAABg8/kWlC3B98344/DSC_0649%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0654" alt="DSC_0654" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bsKVtOQTV3U/TmM7sfhsMLI/AAAAAAAABhA/s4SNhgUzMRU/DSC_0654%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0655" alt="DSC_0655" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4D70us3EWNw/TmM7tisal0I/AAAAAAAABhE/6hPkVC-GXlg/DSC_0655%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0656" alt="DSC_0656" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KedmnhUqIQw/TmM7ui9ho5I/AAAAAAAABhI/4vzYQpy5ktM/DSC_0656%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0658" alt="DSC_0658" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-L4MG5WLvA4c/TmM7v4JJYcI/AAAAAAAABhM/kbb6J3dvROQ/DSC_0658%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6605" alt="DSC_6605" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zd6Vpfzsyn8/TmM7ww4LFkI/AAAAAAAABhQ/zJJngAkjss4/DSC_6605%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6606" alt="DSC_6606" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rsMpZWWIetU/TmM7x645ouI/AAAAAAAABhU/fYZ0kPgihz8/DSC_6606%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6609" alt="DSC_6609" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-t8y7MO3A_8g/TmM7zlNiUWI/AAAAAAAABhY/Ft0_ZIKXELk/DSC_6609%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6610" alt="DSC_6610" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L8K73qxmDJg/TmM70tZICFI/AAAAAAAABhc/XRXPe1vFMSs/DSC_6610%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0761" alt="DSC_0761" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tbgmsJ0U_Ws/TmNbn8CLb1I/AAAAAAAABhg/uIW-k3YcwOY/DSC_0761%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0759" alt="DSC_0759" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zsIOUEdVfwM/TmNboliIyOI/AAAAAAAABhk/nzQttmO0Eqk/DSC_0759%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0753" alt="DSC_0753" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DzBv0FJX4xA/TmNbpClxWfI/AAAAAAAABho/hYB1ghFid6o/DSC_0753%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0751" alt="DSC_0751" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X13jC0p-Dgo/TmNbp24PiHI/AAAAAAAABhs/8sgGS31H59c/DSC_0751%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0745" alt="DSC_0745" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dRhPb3CMiBY/TmNbqq-O9cI/AAAAAAAABhw/B_AVXytddC0/DSC_0745%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-82259199532143902992011-08-24T21:34:00.001+10:002014-07-27T22:50:57.510+10:00A Trip to Western Australia<p>  </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lancelin" alt="lancelin" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BCWBNZMoy20/TlThkkID27I/AAAAAAAABf8/rUcqy9kOkLk/L1050120%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="197" /> </p> <p></p> <p>The brilliant white sand dunes of Lancelin are begging to be conquered by off-roading and sand-boarding… </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="cervantes pinnacles" alt="cervantes pinnacles" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ej9lW2eP2co/TlThle65CrI/AAAAAAAABgA/dO7KkduAEwM/L1050211%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <p>Further north are the strange pointy rocks that seem to grow out of the sand. Known as the Pinnacles, they are limestone formed approximately 25,000-30,000 years ago!</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="kangaroos" alt="kangaroos" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bHwfdqpxGGo/TlThmcI9pNI/AAAAAAAABgE/KZAb8HvmkzM/DSC_6187%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p></p> <p>Lazying on the outskirts of Perth CBD, these kangaroos watch the city life safe on their island.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0048" alt="DSC_0048" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tbxpryonjRc/TlThnqxhYZI/AAAAAAAABgI/d0WgVuSOitA/DSC_0048%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p>Hamza is enjoying his new-found freedom with his speedy crawling. He chases anything that moves including the poor little ducks.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050091" alt="L1050091" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FKDS-b57gPg/TlThok6JJhI/AAAAAAAABgM/xyFP2ShpBjA/L1050091%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p>He is often pleased with his accomplishments…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6112" alt="DSC_6112" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UZBu9UQ0Liw/TlThp1uxXRI/AAAAAAAABgQ/pxm8HB_NxdU/DSC_6112%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p>Even at this young age, he’s already showing interest in photography…</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0031" alt="DSC_0031" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LXco_1kgKqE/TlThq3kDJCI/AAAAAAAABgU/VLbggB2f8xk/DSC_0031%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="768" /> </p> <p align="center">He is enjoying some flying lessons</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="king's park, perth" alt="king's park, perth" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o82W1q5-18M/TlThr3JjlhI/AAAAAAAABgY/zyl3Zq6mekU/DSC_6068%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p align="center">Kings park in Perth</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lanceilin" alt="lanceilin" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TR0Bkxf1RnQ/TlThsrpa3EI/AAAAAAAABgc/YfJf6_5f1Ts/DSC_6152%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p>Surfing down the steep dunes of Lancelin was no easy feat… especially when the rain came!</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_0113" alt="DSC_0113" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-35UXKdrn-k8/TlThtf_DKAI/AAAAAAAABgg/z38yOWm3u3A/DSC_0113%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_9998" alt="DSC_9998" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FdVabhhKI6s/TlThuaL8fgI/AAAAAAAABgk/C6qrOhjI86Y/DSC_9998%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p>Hamza doesnt need anybody to push his pram – he can do it himself!</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="DSC_6209" alt="DSC_6209" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DWgkTa6yKTQ/TlThvQl7WRI/AAAAAAAABgo/u8U2W0sE81U/DSC_6209%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p align="center">Feeding Kangaroos…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="L1050096" alt="L1050096" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-owFy8s6uUDY/TlThwJxwWuI/AAAAAAAABgs/qDYgX9QW8iI/L1050096%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p>Hamza was ready to show Aqa how to drive…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lancelin" alt="lancelin" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-toyuj_6LxhQ/TlThw4nyV4I/AAAAAAAABgw/ZCjbuIOVwrw/L1050131%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /> </p> <p align="center">A journey in desert…</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="lancelin" alt="lancelin" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yEmIUx6Syxc/TlThxnrj6xI/AAAAAAAABg0/qDfm8A3J_9g/L1050163%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="478" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="scarborough beach" alt="scarborough beach" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OK4cLQ1TdJg/TlThyTZ_HAI/AAAAAAAABg4/AO93TlqnR6c/DSC_6246%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p></p> <p>Watching the sun set on the west coast of Australia was an exciting prospect … until the clouds ruined the whole scene….</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p192128279">More Photos</a></p> <p> </p> <p>_____</p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6238538502827906740.post-75768883345939055522011-06-11T01:44:00.001+10:002014-07-27T22:50:25.028+10:00A Trip to Bonel - 1998<p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0094" alt="SCAN0094" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9JYiWhMK8oM/TfI7x-3gn-I/AAAAAAAABfI/3TPRtWus1NU/SCAN0094%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0167" alt="SCAN0167" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g_XyBdNdLdo/TfI7ylWlOpI/AAAAAAAABfM/7dPsCfaJJOQ/SCAN0167%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="415" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0168" alt="SCAN0168" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ja3-vbFwfRc/TfI7zrY11iI/AAAAAAAABfQ/vQOP5EZI2RU/SCAN0168%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="419" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0169" alt="SCAN0169" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QtT6Vd9XIN4/TfI70S1e3kI/AAAAAAAABfU/0MT2pSd2XPM/SCAN0169%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0171" alt="SCAN0171" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oL6TfIA_tkg/TfI71KQjprI/AAAAAAAABfY/bVsBt8pBLw8/SCAN0171%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="412" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0172" alt="SCAN0172" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lpXMToFvPjU/TfI72BdLVfI/AAAAAAAABfc/vtaPPQRGupo/SCAN0172%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="400" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0173" alt="SCAN0173" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cVrxnQ97jtU/TfI73FRRLrI/AAAAAAAABfg/TADXXsZjDhw/SCAN0173%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0176" alt="SCAN0176" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mSOEHwwu2mA/TfI74CZn4DI/AAAAAAAABfk/bd7hhB6bLOE/SCAN0176%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="400" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0353" alt="SCAN0353" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BOIBmhw2hsE/TfI75HFMA4I/AAAAAAAABfo/52zHjw3V6xw/SCAN0353%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="416" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0359" alt="SCAN0359" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mwf2A5ls-RU/TfI76BvBHdI/AAAAAAAABfs/mKgicOF3Udw/SCAN0359%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="497" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0360" alt="SCAN0360" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2jZEcQ2_g0I/TfI77EZ54GI/AAAAAAAABfw/2rCnaxTIDhc/SCAN0360%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="487" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0361" alt="SCAN0361" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MZwoWqUfq78/TfI776eii7I/AAAAAAAABf0/EZhy4g2tJSQ/SCAN0361%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="768" /> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="SCAN0365" alt="SCAN0365" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y5eJD--l9xE/TfI78uPndGI/AAAAAAAABf4/4U-UJHtcg5w/SCAN0365%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="768" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://photos.worldwanders.com/p338640795" target="_blank"><strong>More Photos</strong></a></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18