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Ancient Rome in Black & White

When In Rome Rome was one of the most incredible places I have ever photographed. The history, art, architecture, food and so much more make it one of the most interesting cities in the world. In just over two weeks I’ll be back in Rome but just for a quick stop before heading on to…

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The Ancient Greco-Roman Ruins of Historic Jerash in Jordan

Petra isn’t Jordan’s only ancient treasure, say hello to Jerash! The Decapolis of the Roman Empire Gerasa, also referred to  Antioch on the Golden River, was one of ancient Rome’s ten cities of the Decapolis on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire in Judea and Syria. The ten cities of the Decapolis were: Philadelphia (Amman, Jordan)…

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Petra – Jordan’s Incredible Historic World Wonder

The Treasury in Petra Petra’s Treasury viewed from the Siq Marhaban! مرحبا It’s already been 2 months since I have been back from my incredible trip to Jordan and some of it seems like a dream. Was I really there? Did I really get a chance to see the Lost City of Petra, the newest…

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Dawn at the Pantheon in Rome

This is one of those places that I’ll always remember. I had just finished photographing the Trevi Fountain twenty minutes earlier, and to be honest I was meandering around the area with no plan, when I checked my iPod to see what other sites were nearby. I have some great travel apps, with maps, points…

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Inside the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

So many churches and cathedrals in Europe are mind numbingly beautiful. The Duomo or Cathedral of Florence is no exception. In my opinion, the exterior of the building is one of the most breathtaking structures created by man. However, the austere interior left me rather disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, it has its charms, and…

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The Ruins of the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy

This is why I came to Rome. There are few cities in the world that can rival the art and archeology that can be found there. If I had the time to spend a month or two in Rome, I know I’d never be lacking interesting places to photograph. Just look at the detail that…

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