Stereographic projections, or little planets as they’re more commonly known, are a silly and fun offshoot of panoramic photography. By turning a panorama “inside out,” one can gain a whole new perspective on the subject. Many panos lend themselves better to little planet projection than to more traditional spherical projection. Here are a few of […]
Lake George Boathouses
Lake George is 32 miles long, stretching from Lake George Village in the south to Ticonderoga at the northern tip. It’s a sister to Lake Champlain to the east – both long and thin and brimming with history. The U.S. Navy was born in nearby Whitehall, NY, and Lake George has shipwrecks dating to the […]
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mountain Grove Cemetery is just south of Huletts Landing, along the shore of Lake George. It’s a quintessential New England cemetery, with a stacked stone wall, a picturesque stone chapel (formally known as the Mountain Grove Memorial Church) and lots of weathered old gravestones. The Hulett family, founders of the Landing, are here. Next door […]
Granary Burying Ground
Treating myself to a day along the Freedom Trail in Boston. It was supposed to be a cloudy day, but as soon as I reached the state house (#2 on the Trail), the sun came out! A bit later at the Granary Burying Ground, it’s actually warm enough that I wish the trees were more […]
USS Cassin Young
I took the ferry from Long Wharf to the Charlestown Navy Yard to visit the USS Constitution, but on the way into the yard, it was impossible to miss the presence of a grand, grey warship at the pier: The USS Cassin Young. Intrigued, I left the crowd heading for the Constitution and went to […]
La Follette School of Public Affairs
The La Follette School of Public Affairs is the current occupant of a home was built in 1855, before the University of Wisconsin even owned the land. Later, as part of the University’s holdings, the structure served as the main residence of several UW presidents. It’s been remodeled several times, and the basic configuration today dates from 1903.
Bascom Hall
Bascom Hall, on the University of Wisconsin campus, is almost as recognizable as Bucky Badger. Bascom Hall is fronted by a statue of Abraham Lincoln, which is a popular photo destination for visitors and students alike.
King’s Garden, Ticonderoga
At the end of our day at Fort Ticonderoga, we discovered a bonus: the King’s Garden. The King’s Garden is one of the oldest cultivated gardens in the United States. It’s a quiet space for wandering, and it’s a completely different experience from the grandeur of the fort. The garden wall is anchored at the […]
Gulf Shores, Alabama
We are in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for Spring Break. We rented ourselves a condo unit at a large complex called the Beach Club. We’re on the 11th floor, with nice views of the Gulf of Mexico. We are west of the actual town of Gulf Shores, wisely out of earshot of the spring break revelers, […]
Fort Morgan Casemates
The Fort Morgan casemantes were originally designed to protect cannon, but they were rarely used for anything more than storage of goods and sometimes housing for soldiers.
Russell Square
We stayed near the British Museum when we were in London. We enjoyed passing through Russell Square every time we headed to the nearby Russell Square Tube station. (See the map below. There are other routes, but we always went through the square.) Russell Square a fine garden park, with an ornamental fountain in its […]
Tower of London
There’s something pleasing about the buildings that make up the Tower of London, and it was a great day for panorama shooting. I love it here. I could sit in this courtyard all day. It’s so modern in many ways, it’s a surprise to remember it was started by William the Conqueror 1,000 years ago.