Splendid Waterways: Italy, Switzerland, France, Washington DC, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and England

Splendid Waterways: Italy, Switzerland, France, Washington DC, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, and England

Is there anything more mesmerizing than the shimmering blues of a beautiful waterway, be it pool, lake, river, canal, estuary, or sea? We can’t resist the beauty of these watery venues—and have traveled far and wide to capture them in words and images. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Juicy Food Photography--Does it Make you Want to Take a Big, Delectable Bite?

Juicy Food Photography--Does it Make you Want to Take a Big, Delectable Bite?

Photographing food can be a tricky process, although certainly a delicious one. The shot above was taken in real time, in a real dining setting where no special lighting was used. At times like this, we feel a shot from above helps focus on the food, rather than the surroundings. (Sometimes an I-Phone’s special settings help with focusing. But if your real-deal camera is available with high-powered settings, it could even be more dramatic.) Our Moto: if you can’t resist it, shoot it!

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Paris Top Tips

Paris Top Tips

Going to Paris? Research, Trip Advisor, and simply asking travel pals can net you some advice nuggets. But take it all with a grain of salt. Trip Advisor reviews tend to be geared to the budget conscious. High end travel pros may direct you to the grandest of the grand on the other hand. My advice? You typically get what you pay for—and if you don’t fork out some euros In Paris you’ll have to be happy with what you get.

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