St Marks Square In Venice.

At 6AM this morning there were only about 20 people in St. Marks Square vs the thousands that cram the square during the day. Just some other photographers, some joggers, and workers sweeping up the mess from the night before. Here are just a few images.

Venezia By Lightroom.

Sometimes HDR adds an interesting effect to an image.

Some more images from Venice.

From One Day In Venice!

 

 

 

Shooting Topside Photos In Paris Has Some Distinct Advantages.

Our Last Tango In Paris!

Some images we made yesterday during our visits to Napoleon's Tomb, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe and some night shots of the Eiffel Tower.

 

Alexandre Eiffel's “Victorian Structural Expressionist” Tower.

The Eiffel Tower is such an iconic symbol of Paris, it is challenging to try and make a photo of it that is not simply a cliché. Here are some photos I made yesterday.

She's Crushing It!

Not an iconic shot, but somewhat of a photo op for me as we happened to be walking by. Although, the Italian photographer who was lying on the ground giving directions to his model/wife/significant other as he was attempting to frame the Eiffel Tower between her legs may have created something iconic. ;)

Paris Is One Place You Can Hide Away!

Explored the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood in Paris. Specifically, on my list was to visit and soak up the energy at two famous cafés, Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. Both rank as being among the oldest and most prestigious coffeehouses in Paris, celebrated for their famous clientele of writers, actors, French intellectuals and other famous thinkers of the 1940s and 1950s. A personal thrill for me was to sit between the tables that Hemmingway and Jean-Paul Sartre routinely sat at.

Hello, Paris!

Just a grab shot while we were out walking not far from our hotel in "La Ville Lumière" today.

London's Tower Bridge!

Stepped Into A Church, I Passed Along The Way.

Today in London we stumbled upon the All Hallows by the Tower, an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street, overlooking the Tower of London. Founded in 675, it is the oldest church in London. Kathryn and I walked around inside and lit several white candles in remembrance of those whom we’ve loved and lost, but will always remember.

Sweet Bird Of Youth At The Old Vic!

 

Kathryn and I went to The Old Vic Theater tonight to see Kim Cattrall starring alongside acclaimed Broadway actor Seth Numrich in Tennessee Williams’ powerful and poetic play, "Sweet Bird of Youth." By far, some of the best performances and staging we had both ever seen in a classic historical venue to boot. Truly, a once in a lifetime kind of experience

The Old Vic is one of the best known and best loved theaters in the world, synonymous with the greatest acting talent that Britain has ever produced from Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Peggy Ashcroft, John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson to Richard Burton, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Albert Finney, and Peter O’Toole. This iconic 195-year-old building has a rich history of great performances and The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, continues to attract the best creative talent from the UK and all over the world to tread its famous boards.

Afternoon Tea At London's Famous Dorchester Hotel.

Busy day in London Town. Enjoyed Afternoon Tea with Champagne at London’s famed Dorchester Hotel today. The list of celebrities who have frequented this hotel in long. Afternoon Tea is served in The Promenade, a lobby on the ground floor, where potted palms and towering fountains of flowering plants surround plush couches with pillows as soft as marshmallows. Marble columns the colour of apricot parfait rise from the floor, crowned by gilded Corinthian capitals.

The Dorchester has been awarded 'The Tea Guild special Award of Excellence 2013' in recognition of its outstanding quality and consistently high standards in Afternoon Tea service and has previously received this award a further four times in 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2012. The Dorchester is the only London hotel to achieve this distinction.

Kathryn was a uber happy, although, she states she has a special fondness for Afternoon Tea at Chicago’s equally famous Drake Hotel. The Dorchester High Tea service stole my tea heart today. Impeccable service, highly recommended! ;)

Jay Z & Justin Timberlake: Legends Of The Summer Tour!

Great show! Timberlake, what a show! Jay Z, meh!

If There's A Rock Show, We'll Be There, Oh Yeah!

"It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du. It's Just Another Day. Du Du Du Du Du. It's Just Another Day!"