Tagged With "Charles Dickens"
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
I bet the dogs had more fun than you did!
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Re: Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
Ha-ha, they did have a good time Thanks for the comment.
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Re: Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
What a beautiful park! I like that you appreciated the rain as "impressionist paintings."
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Re: Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
You've caught the soul of the park in these photos Paul. Reminds me of some of my best travel pix. I too have a Lady walking some 100 yards in front of me too. My wife and I enjoy our "solo" vacations during the day while I take photos - and meet up later because its raining.
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Department of Homeland Security Announces Changes To Visa Waiver Program
38 countries citizens that didn't need a Visa to come to the US because of the Visa Waiver Program, are in for some changes. Homeland Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson announced these following changes to the Visa Waiver Program Required use of...
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Glenfinnan Monument, Scotland
Ian Cook shares the story behind the Glenfinnan Monument in the Highlands of Scotland. It was here in 1745 that Bonnie Prince Charles planted his banner and claimed the throne of Scotland.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 6, 2014: The Palace of Charles V
Charles V (Carlos to his Spanish subjects and Karl to the subjects of most of the Holy Roman Empire) built this palace in the Alhambra at Granada; he wanted both to show his power and wealth and to put a Christian stamp on the formerly Muslim...
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Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
Prague is a popular city with photographers, but spacesXplaces shares some extraordinary different ways of looking at it, and some parts seldom seen.
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Czechoslovak Hussite Church of Our Lady, Old Town, Prague
Samantha and her husband checked out the Czechoslovak Hussite Church of Our Lady in Old Town, Prague.
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Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic
Samantha and her husband fell in love with the city of Prague, and really enjoyed spending time on the famous Charles Bridge.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
In Dickens study room he had shelves - full of books. Some were old and some new. Some titles were unheard of. Many of the books were "Dummies" and Dickens had invented humorous titles for them.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
Originally Posted by GarryRF: In Dickens study room he had shelves - full of books. Some were old and some new. Some titles were unheard of. Many of the books were "Dummies" and Dickens had invented humorous titles for them. So in addition to all those classic novels, Dickens also created the famous "Dummies" series. "Microsoft Office for Dummies", "Writing for Dummies" -- you know the series I'm talking about. Thanks for that little tid-bit Garry!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
DrF. That was the sort of observation that had me thrown out of English Literature in College, Thank you for the reminder.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
It's clear now why I pursued a career in the sciences, rather than in the arts.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
" The men who learn endurance, are they who call the whole world, brother." Charles Dickens As a young man I was told that this was "the best years of my life" and pursued its promise. Subsequently - my end of year Report Card from the school Head Master contained such quotes "Garry sets himself low standards - which he fails to achieve" But the memories .......
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Re: Czechoslovak Hussite Church of Our Lady, Old Town, Prague
It's a great church! I loved visiting it. If you like astronomy, be sure you visit the grave of Tycho Brahe within the church.
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
Love your views of Prague! Thanks for sharing and welcome to TravelGumbo!
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
I've been in Prague a few times, and taken a lot of pictures, but I'm blown away by the new scenes and new eye on familiar ones. Really great pictures. As for the Charles Bridge...my best pictures of it are from the river. Once you get on the bridge...well, you can't really see it for the fascinating people scenes!
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
A great piece! Prague is one of my favorite cities in Europe and your post helped me remember exactly why I love visiting it. You've a great eye and the ability to see photographic opportunities -- your images are excellent! Regarding the Charles Bridge, I think the best images of the bridge itself are taken at a distance. But images from the top showing people, the row of saints and vendors are also fun and memorable.
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you like them, it matters a lot to me
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
This was my second time in Prague, the first was in summer and I can tell you the city changes completely. In winter it gets more mysterious and fascinating and you can take awesome pictures from the bridge but the best moment is at the sunrise or it will be packed with people. Thanks a lot for your nice words, they're really appreciated!
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Re: Prague for Photographers (and Instagrammers)
Thank you very much! I'm still learning though. I have an architectural and geometrical view of the world since this is my educational background but sometimes I get frustrated when I picture the final image in my mind but the lack of technique makes the shot different from what I wanted. But I'm working on it That bridge is stunning from every point of view, to me is more a matter of time, sunrise is the best moment to shoot it.
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Re: Charles Morse Museum, Winter Park (Where Gumbo was #473)
Thanks for the kind words! And thanks also for the detailed walk-through of the beautiful Laurelton rooms. I always tell friends that this museum is a great re-entry into the adult world after Disney!
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Charles Morse Museum, Winter Park (Where Gumbo was #473)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous collection of Tiffany glass at the Charles Morse Museum near Orlando
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Re: Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Spectacular photos. What was the air temperature on this beautiful sunny day?
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Re: Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
Daytime temps were just below freezing point, but in the evening when these photos were taken it was probably 20F (-5C), with cool wind gusts at times. Not bad considering where we were at.
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Prague: My Top 7 Free Things
Looking for some free things to do in Prague, Czech Republic? If so, check out Samantha's top 7 free things she wanted to see and do while in Prague.
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Re: Prague: My Top 7 Free Things
Loved Prague. Thanks for info on places I missed. Stayed at a great B&B. There was a mandolin shop in town that was fantastic. Not sure if it is still there.
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Re: Prague: My Top 7 Free Things
Prague is such a lovely city! And you're right; lots of free things to see!
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An English Village Celebrates the Coronation
Roderick Simpson shares some of the festivities in his village, to celebrate the coronation of England's first new monarch in more than 70 years.
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Re: An English Village Celebrates the Coronation
It was a grand celebration, Rod! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Passage through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica
DrFumblefinger enjoys his transit down the beautiful and highly photogenic Lemaire channel.
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Intriguing Laumeier Sculpture Park, Saint Louis, Missouri
Join Samantha on a visit to an outdoor art venue filled with unusual works.
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Peanuts in Santa Rosa California
Peanuts was all around as Jonathan L explored Santa Rosa, California
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Santa Rosa: Heart of California's Sonoma County
Jonathan L explores Santa Rosa, the county seat of Sonoma, California
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 2, 2014: Karlskirche, Vienna
Vienna's Karlskirche, arguably the city's finest Baroque building, was built starting in 1716 under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles (Karl) VI—but it's not actually named for him.
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Praha = Prague = Fantastic!!! (part 1)
Prague (pronounced and spelled Praha on local maps) was a city I’d wanted to visit for almost 2 decades, ever since the Iron Curtain collapsed at the hands of the Velvet Revolution. Finally I was there.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 1, 2014: Charles Dickens Country Home - Kent, England
Charles Dickens has been a favourite British author of mine since high school. I have fond memories of getting lost reading A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.
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Re: Peanuts in Santa Rosa California
For those interested, there is a delightful Charles Schulz Museum as well as Snoopy's Home Ice, which has a small museum in the same complex devoted to Schultz's love of hockey and ice skating. The interior of Snoopy's Home Ice almost looks like a ski chalet. I had the opportunity to compete there twice last year, once was given a medal by Snoopy himself!
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris: A Park with a Past
Like so many of the great parks, Paris' Parc des Buttes Chaumont, seems to be at one with nature, or even to be nature itself.