— Not in London town, as the song goes. Around mid-December 2017 we had one of those thick foggy morning in the Austin area. It was the same foggy pattern that prevented us from seeing the first Supermoon of 2018. … Read More

— After years of being located on Guadalupe Street, the Austin Central Public Library was moved to its new and more spacious facilities on César Chávez Street, right by the Seaholm EcoDistrict, an area in downtown Austin with residential, business … Read More

?? I’d like to be around in a spiral staircase to the higher ground. ?? (“Promenade,” by Bono) The Loretto Chapel is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now a private museum, the chapel attracts visitors from all over the … Read More

— Sometimes we lose sight of how fragile we are. When I made this shot in 2011, we were spending New Year’s in Taos, New Mexico, along with some dear friends. Seeing nature covered with snow and beauty in the … Read More

— With all the recent rain we have received in Austin, today was the first sunny day since this past weekend. With temperatures climbing into the upper 70s, I had my wish to celebrate being retired by doing something simple … Read More

— An architectural marvel, Brasília stands out with its modern buildings. Everything about the city was planned. Its location was decided to be in the center of Brazil in order to provide a fair distance to all other major cities. … Read More

— Located in Naples, Italy, the Real Teatro di San Carlo is a fine example of neoclassical architecture. This Naples opera house is known as the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world. It opened in 1737, … Read More

— “When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator” (Mahatma Gandhi). Another shot from my hometown, Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil). Admiring the sunset is a local pastime … Read More

— I often kid with friends that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is home away from home. Since I’m a PSL (Premium Seat License) holder, I make it my habit to attend every race. I have even ridden my … Read More

— Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world: 12,507 ft (3,812 m) above sea level. The lake has an average surface temperature of 50 to 57 °F (10 to 14 °C). This is where you can marvel at … Read More