My fondest memories of this space were in 1978 when I was staying with my abuela and the fiesta patronales was going on. I have a deep affection for plazas throughout Latin America. They are often beautiful and centers of activity. (Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 2015)

It was a torturous meeting with a great view that day. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2018)

We stayed down the road, but I had to walk over and take a few photos before we hit the road that morning. (Holbrook, Arizona, 2005)

There was a time when I was using fast food to teach about geography. I took a lot of photos of different fast food locations. This is one of my favorites. (San Juan, Puerto Rico 2003)

A quiet fjord in Alaska. (Alaska, 2012)

I was enjoying a beautiful warm February day walking across Central Park. I was thinking about how much those new condos would cost. What I didn’t know was that it was the last time I would see my friend I was off to have drinks with on the East Side. Life is short. Enjoy the…

The sign is clear: Low Bridge. This does not stop trucks from trying to pass through here and having the tops of the truck ripped open. The bridge is affectionately known as the “KK Can Opener.” (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2023)

This was my abuelos’ house and where my father grew up. My abuelo’s store was on the first floor. (Fajardo. Puerto Rico, 2015)

I wanted the classic “south of France” beach shot. I noticed when I got home how classic it was. (Nice, France, 2012)

I was presenting at a conference in Santa Barbara and i was asked if I took this in Santa Barbara. I was pleased to say it was from St. Ignace and that the ferry to Mackinac Island is in the background. Once they found out it was from my home state, they were unimpressed. (St.…