Tag: Photography

A View of some Lake Geneva, WI Mansions

Wouldn’t today be great day to visit?

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is home to some of the most expensive homes in the Midwest.  Some date as far back as the Great Chicago fire, when business tycoons like P.K. Wrigley (of the chewing gum Wrigley’s) built mansions on the lake while reconstruction of their Chicago homes destroyed by the Chicago Fire, were completed.  After completion, the Lake Geneva homes were used as summer homes, some which are still in the Wrigley family possession today.

On a recent boat tour, I snapped photos of many of these homes, most which would cost between $5-20 million dollars each.  Not bad for a summer residence.  Here are a few of these beauties:

Wrigley Estates

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Stone Manor

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Driehaus Estates

Sold for $36 Million, the most in Wisconsin.

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Alta Vista

And various other summer homes whose names escape me:

Would you like a million-dollar steamboat at your pier?

If you are ever in the Chicago area, you might enjoy a boat cruise around Lake Geneva, less than 90 miles from downtown Chicago.  There are 1 hour, 2-hour, lunch, dinner, sunset cruises and a special mail cruise in the morning featuring actual mail delivery by a very agile young delivery person.

The best part, I think, is all 22 miles around the lake is available to walk on paths provided by the mansion owners, some reluctantly.  That’s right, you can walk in back of all of these homes as long as you stay on the path next to the lake.  

I don’t imagine P.K. Wrigley would ever have thought it possible, but thanks to the city of Lake Geneva and Walworth County, path walking happens every day.

Stunning Pictures of Earth

Article by Amanda Prahl of Popsugar

Nowadays (especially right now), it’s easy to get caught up in the stresses of life. However, there’s a lot of beauty to be found even in the toughest times, and sometimes, it just takes zooming out to see the whole picture. And by zooming out, we mean literally! We’ve assembled 30 of the most breathtaking pictures of Earth taken from way out in space that will give you a little perspective whenever things feel heavy. So, take a break from your social feeds, and have a look through these pictures of our incredibly gorgeous planet.

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Photo copyrights credit to:

  •  Getty / Science Photo Library NASA-NOA
  •  Getty/ Jose Luis Stephens/ EyeEm
  •  Getty Blackjack 3D
  •  Getty James Cawley

See all 30 photo’s at:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/travel-photos/30-stunning-pictures-of-earth-that-will-make-you-appreciate-this-stellar-little-planet/ss-BB12yLGP?ocid=spartanntp#image=10

Crashing Wave’s

Take a look at these powerful wave photos to get a glimpse into what mother nature can do.

Dangerous wave

Big wave

wave hits rock

riding the surf

wave hitting lighthouse

 

Breathtaking wave

See more wave photo’s at:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/did-you-know/20-breathtaking-wave-photos-you-wont-believe-are-real/ss-BBZlELu?ocid=spartanntp#image=2

Photo credit:

  1. ©Fleck/Getty Images
  2. ©Nuture/ ”        “
  3. ©olga_Favvilora/ ”  “
  4. ©Horacio Villalobos/ ”  “
  5. ©johnnorth/  ”  “
  6. ©Erlantz Perez Rodriguez/  ”  “

These are the world’s most beautiful waterfalls

Wonder Falls

Waterfalls are a source of endless fascination, from vertiginous cascades like Angel Falls in Venezuela to broad beauties like Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Then there are the spectacular settings, with incredible waterfalls deep in rainforests and thick jungle or set against backdrops of dramatic cliffs and mountains. Here are some of the world’s most spectacular, from tall trickles to sculptural masterpieces.
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Angel Falls, Venezuela

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Havasu Falls, Arizona, USA
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Iguazú Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Seljalandsfoss Falls
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

Article by Love Exploring

Photo Credit:

  •  Alejojimenezyt Shutterstock
  •  Juancat                       “
  •  Nido Huebl                “
  •  Filip Fuxa                   “

Today is National Elephant Day

No, no.  Just kidding…  EVERY DAY is National Elephant Day to me.  What a beautiful creature !

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Have a great day.  Go hug an elephant !

 

Photo credits:

1. Image provided by Getty Images.
2. Plus.google.com 
3. Artstyle.asia
4. safaritravelpinx.com
5. Paradiso.com
6. safari.nactumu.com
7. Uncredited

24 Light and Shadow Photography for Inspiration

The Importance of light and shadow in photography.

Budding photographers learn that all photos have a balance of light and shadow that contribute to how we each see and perceive an image.

So, when capturing photos, it’s important to find this balance — furthermore, it’s useful to know how to maximize this balance when editing.

The right balance of light and shadow can help your image by:

  • Providing dimension
  • Pulling focus
  • Strengthening contrast

That’s not all — light and shadow play a key role in adding crucial elements to your images, often acting as the fine line between a good photo and a stunning image.

Many different factors will play important roles in great photo composition — light and shadow are no exception.

 

This gorgeous photograph uses light and shadow to rev up creative abilities.  I love B & W photos.  They portray vivid dramatic images that I think you might want to try to emulate.  Here’s another sample:

 

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How to adjust light and shadow when editing.

Often, capturing the right balance of light and shadow is tricky. That’s where good editing software comes in.

For example, adjusting your light and shadow in Adobe Lightroom is easy. Simply move the individual sliders to deepen or lighten your highlights and shadows for the perfect image composition.

By adding light in the darkness, you can add direction and thus a point of interest. Our eyes are always attracted to light; it’s the first thing that you will see. Put the subject in the landscape into a patch of light, and it will get the much sought-after attention

 

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Underwater Photos That Will Take Your Breath Away

Earth’s landscapes offer much to behold — but it’s equally stunning, in an entirely different way, under the surface of the sea.

In the depths of our oceans (and lakes and rivers), you’ll find extraordinary creatures and settings so striking, they don’t look like they’re from our planet at all.

Here, we’re sharing some of our favorite underwater pictures, taken off the coasts of Australia, Mexico, Hawaii and beyond. It’s the next best thing to donning a wetsuit and diving in yourself.

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Kayaking at sunset in Papua, Indonesia

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Going for a swim off the coast of Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach

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Finding solitude beneath the sun-dappled sea in Oahu, Hawaii

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Befriending sea turtles in Oahu, Hawaii

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Shallow-water swimming in Slovenia’s Lake Jasna

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Lemon sharks patrolling the seas in the Bahamas

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