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Italy_Tuscany_Garda See : I always wanted to photograph in Tuscany. September is not the ideal time to do so, all the fields are plowed and the colors are missing,but this can not take away from the unique landscape.

Italy_Tuscany_Garda See

I always wanted to photograph in Tuscany. September is not the ideal t ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2009 4:27pm PST

Hiking the Tyrolean Alps 2009 : In August/September of 2009 I added a few more places to hike and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Tyrolean Alps.

Hiking the Tyrolean Alps 2009

In August/September of 2009 I added a few more places to hike and enjo ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2009 11:45am PST

Pilot Mountain : The Pilot Mountain rises more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside of the upper Piedmont plateau in North Carolina. Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, this solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park, situate along Highway 52, north of Winston Salem near the town of Mt. Pilot.

Pilot Mountain

The Pilot Mountain rises more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countr ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2008 5:00pm PST

Plitvice Lakes National Park : The Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's most famous national park and is among the most beautiful sights in Europe. The park is on the UNESCO world heritage list. Sixteen lakes are separated into an upper and lower cluster, descending from an altitude of 2086 ft to 1650 ft over a distance of some 5 miles. The upper lakes drain into the ones below via hundreds of cascades and waterfalls.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia's most famous national par ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2008 6:05pm PST

Angerberg : My home base while staying in Austria, the house of our friends, overlooking my old home town Wörgl in Tyrol. One can enjoy these images while walking the immediate neighborhood.

Angerberg

My home base while staying in Austria, the house of our friends, overl ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 4:25pm PST

Zauberwinkel : The hike through the Zauberwinkel (Magic Corner) started in Wörgl, up a steep wooded path, to reach the enchanted vistas covered in wildflowers.

Zauberwinkel

The hike through the Zauberwinkel (Magic Corner) started in Wörgl, ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 4:06pm PST

Wolfsklamm : The Wolfsklamm, near Stans, is another popular hike on precarious paths above rushing water.

Wolfsklamm

The Wolfsklamm, near Stans, is another popular hike on precarious path ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 2:37pm PST

Tiefenbach Klamm : Entering the Tiefenbach Klamm near Brandenberg, going upstream, rewards you with an exiting hike along cliffs above the rushing water.

Tiefenbach Klamm

Entering the Tiefenbach Klamm near Brandenberg, going upstream, reward ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 2:19pm PST

Schönanger : Schönanger, another favorite place of mine, is situated at the very end of the Wildschönau Valley. Driving past Aufach, to the Alpen Gasthaus Schönanger, one can park there and start hiking the beautiful alpine meadows.

Schönanger

Schönanger, another favorite place of mine, is situated at the very e ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 12:37pm PST

Oberau : Oberau in the Wildschönau, where I went to grammar school, has a special place in my heart. I make it a point to visit there every time I visit Austria. Walking on a rainy day left some special impressions.

Oberau

Oberau in the Wildschönau, where I went to grammar school, has a spec ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 11:39am PST

Mösl Alm : To reach the Mösl Alm, a popular destination for hikers from Wörgl, you get a good workout. Hiking on through an enchanted wooded area, one crosses meadows of wildflowers on the way to a Gasthaus with traditional local foods.

Mösl Alm

To reach the Mösl Alm, a popular destination for hikers from Wörgl, ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 11:18am PST

Markbach Joch : The Markbach Joch, one of the oldest skiing areas in Austria with a first chair lift, ruined many of my skis negotiating the icy slops back in the early fifties.

Markbach Joch

The Markbach Joch, one of the oldest skiing areas in Austria with a fi ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 10:56am PST

Holz Alm : Over 65 years ago I spent part of my childhood at this place. I re-visited my past by hiking familiar trails and vistas. Oh, the memories!

Holz Alm

Over 65 years ago I spent part of my childhood at this place. I re-vis ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 10:35am PST

Hintersteiner See : The Hintersteiner See is located at the foot of the famous Kaisergebirge, hiking in this region greets you around every corner with spectacular views.

Hintersteiner See

The Hintersteiner See is located at the foot of the famous Kaisergebi ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 10:07am PST

Gramei : The Gramei can be reached from Pertisau on Lake Achensee and is situated at the end of a side valley enclosed by high mountain peaks.

Gramei

The Gramei can be reached from Pertisau on Lake Achensee and is situat ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 9:40am PST

Buchacker : A steep hike gets you to about 4700 ft, with views to the valley below and a glimpse at rare alpine wild flowers like the Enzian.

Buchacker

A steep hike gets you to about 4700 ft, with views to the valley below ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 9:13am PST

Bauernhöfe Museum : A documentation of the farming culture from various regions of Tyrol. Farm houses and implements, dating back to the 17th century have been moved from there original places and re-assembled at an open air museum.

Bauernhöfe Museum

A documentation of the farming culture from various regions of Tyrol. ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2008 7:28am PST