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Göreme: Every Traveler’s Dream

ericvanb — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:44:02 +0000

Göreme, nestled in the heart of the Cappadocia region in central Turkey, feels like a place magically whisked out of a fairy tale. Known widely for its jaw-dropping fairy chimneys, historic cave houses, and mystic underground cities, this enchanting town, often referred to as Göreme town, beckons every traveler with its spell. If you’re planning...

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Williamsburg Bridge

ericvanb — Sun, 19 May 2019 09:32:46 +0000

–Eric Van Buskirk (Photo was taken 2009)– This is a “memorial” for Josh Link. He was a widely known, young, responsible, and very much liked music DJ at the hottest clubs town. Josh was hit by a car while riding (with helmet) a scooter in the last week of August 2009. The print of this...

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BEST STOP –BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU

ericvanb — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:27:14 +0000

Philippines’ hottest south shores destination lately could easily be Boracay Island which is at the Western part of the Visayas. But if you’ve have quite enough of the mad crowd rushing to Boracay — and you want your virginal white sands, peace and quiet — Bantayan Island, at the Northern Part of Cebu, could be...

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Soda Pop Girl

ericvanb — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:51:59 +0000

Bottom of Bedford Street Williamsburg, Brooklyn July, 2009

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Vietnamese Women in Old Town Hanoi

ericvanb — Sat, 11 May 2019 09:15:36 +0000

By Eric Van Buskirk This photo was taken in 2002: yes before there were decent digital SLRs. The Images from the trip were developed in Vietnam, which had surprisingly decent (not good, but decent) processing machines in photo stores. Vietnam was and is today (in 2019) one of the best countries in the world for...

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The Alley in Bruges, Belgium

ericvanb — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:40:56 +0000

This splendid medieval city is one of Belgium’s crown jewels. Bruges is always beautiful – may it be in the summertime or in the wintertime. A stroll through the tiny streets can be an enchanting experience. This is one of several cities in Europe that competes for the title “Venice of the North.”

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Sunset Cruise Ship in Santorini, Greece

ericvanb — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:38:46 +0000

This shot was taken in the town of Ious, purportedly one of the best places in the world to view sunsets. The island and ship complement each other in this vast space.

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An Orange Beetle in Copenhagen

ericvanb — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:37:46 +0000

Half of the orange Volkswagen beetle complements the yellow-orange building while the other half contrasts with the dark green building. The yellow-orange building screams for our attention particularly so when placed beside a dark building. Furthermore, the moving woman in red seem to blend with both the foreground and background objects.

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Castle & Seagulls in Copenhagen, Denmark

ericvanb — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:36:50 +0000

Seagulls stand watch over this castle. They add further symmetry to the railings by facing in two different directions from one rail to the other.

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A Gargoyle in Vienna, Austria

ericvanb — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 01:34:45 +0000

The most common belief is that this incredible figure of the Gothic ages is a protector, keeping evil away from the buildings and their occupants.

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