Lighted Spaces and Landscapes
Excerpts from a Geographer's Photo Archive
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Category: Urban
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I’ve had more time the past few years for this activity. I’m always on the hunt for small and fun places that are less traveled. However, seeing the well-traveled big stuff is fun as well. It’s important to do both. (New York, New York, 2019)
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I was doing a lot of field work in the western suburbs of Phoenix. I came across a number of good signs and interesting spots. This sign was one of my favorites. (Goodyear, Arizona, 2005)
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When I walked in the lobby, I knew that I would book a room. It felt like a living room with tourist flyers. The restaurant is still open and I remember eating well. The rooms were modest–but felt this comfortable. (Boulder City, Nevada, 2005)
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I was on a road trip and swung into Boulder City for a quick bite to eat. I was going to find a room in a nearby big city. This place was so cute I decided to book my night here at the Boulder Dam Hotel. At one time, it hosted the elite of society.…
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Hitting the road is always a good day. Here I’m waiting on the train between Valencia And Madrid. Looking forward to other days like this when I’m on the road, tired, happy, and ready for what is next. (Valencia, Spain, 2024)
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When I was a boy I was fascinated by the idea that someone would buy London Bridge and put it in Arizona. I’m a big fan of the bridges over the Thames (some more than others). This one is interesting, but seems out of place over a canal off the Colorado River. (Lake Havasu, Arizona,…
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I was doing some work in Seville and I walked through the Plaza Mayor often. I eventually went up into the Setas over the plaza. It was more fun than I anticipated and the views of the city were great. (Seville, Spain, 2024)
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I was out on a walk on an April morning and fog clouds hung over the park, (Chicago, Illinois, 2023)
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The Tribune Building is another icon along this stretch of the Chicago River that I always have to catch a shot of. I was surprised that river reflection was so green. It looked like St. Patrick’s Day rather than a September afternoon. (Chicago, Illinois, 2025)
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Coming out of Union Station you are struck by the city’s 2nd most important water feature after Lake Michigan. One of the first things you see is the map of the canals and rivers along the side of the 300 South Wacker Building (Chicago, Illinois, 2025)
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