Around the World in Nine Photos

wonderful shots from around the world

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It’s in the grip of North American winter that I often dream of escape to warmer climates. Thanks to the WordPress.com Reader and the street photography tag, I can satisfy my travel yen whenever it strikes. Here are just some of the amazing photos and photographers I stumbled upon during a recent armchair trip.

My first stop was Alexis Pazoumian’s fantastic SERIES: India at The Sundial Review. I loved the bold colors in this portrait and the man’s thoughtful expression.

Photo by Alexis Pazoumian

Speaking of expressions, the lead dog in Holly’s photo from Maslin Nude Beach, in Adelaide, Australia, almost looks as though it’s smiling. See more of Holly’s work at REDTERRAIN.

Photo by Holly

In a slightly different form of care-free, we have the muddy hands of Elina Eriksson‘s son in Zambia. I love how his small hands frame his face. The gentle…

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dance

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art, b&w, b&w photography, Blackpool, bodies, dance, friends

some friends got together just to feel the rhythm and enjoy the freedom of movement

some friends got together to pass the time and feel the sounds

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Blackpool

a different view of the beach at Blackpool..battling the wind and cold a friend inspired me to try something different to capture this favourite part of my home town

a different view of beach

 

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b&w, b&w photography, Blackpool, comedy carpet, rain, street, street photography

a cold wet & windy afternoon in Blackpool, fabulous light on the prom though and so off I set with my camera to see what i could find

big legs little legs

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black & white, Blackpool, Lumix G2, Panasonic lumix, shuteer speed, street, street photography

this is a lesson well learned …to check shutter speeds when trying to capture guys in a hurry with their little dogs!

January 2015

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Blackpool, colour photography, Irish sea, Lumix G2, nature, North Pier, Panasonic lumix, seaside, waves

gulls, oyster catchers, waves & whelks in Blackpool

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late afternoon early evening in January…the light is always beautiful on the prom and even the backside of Blackpool has treasures

the dying day of a new year

always a favorite place , the beach between Central and North Pier is a fabulous place to capture the light of the dying day.