Lighted Spaces and Landscapes
Excerpts from a Geographer's Photo Archive
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Category: Urban
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I read recently that the secret to seeing the Parthenon was to go early in the day. Somehow I was able to follow this advice long before I heard it–tourists were there, but the crowd was not overwhelming. (Rome, Italy, 2012)
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It’s no secret that I love a good bridge–particularly if it has a good history. The Hungerford Bridge crosses the Thames near Waterloo Station and the London Eye. There have been several iterations of this bridge including the Charing Cross Bridge painted by Monet near the turn of the 20th Century. This striking version appears…
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I had a student from Seattle once and I used this image in class. I called on him to ask him some questions about Seattle and how it linked to the course topic. Evidently I took this from an angle he had never seen, because he did not recognize the city at all. (Seattle, 2015)
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I love walking along the Chicago River. Like most urban rivers, it used to be more industrial. As the city grew, it became a more interesting visual space. I was headed to some meeting when I grabbed this shot. (Chicago, Illinois, 2014)
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Bella the Greyhound was seldom in the mood to try new things. It was hot that day and we wanted her to cool off her paws. She was very skeptical about it all and was a bit skittish about the high surf. She did get her paws in. (Kenosha, Wisconsin, 2014)
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We had met a friend in Hoboken for breakfast. We just missed the ferry back to the City. We caught the next one. Why, yes, those are icicles on the boat. (Hoboken, New Jersey, 2019)
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We had decided to watch the fireworks from the south shore of Milwaukee. While hanging out waiting for the show, the city looked magical. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1986)
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We were in New York for a wedding and the High Line had just opened. We enjoy walking in the City–but this was different an allowed more interesting views and opportunities for people watching. The old rail line makes a great park. (New York, New York, 2009)
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Traveling to famous spots means crowds–but you can evade them a bit. Like most July days, Venice was overwhelmed with people. We wandered over a few bridges, and found a much quieter street with available seats for fine dining. It was a lovely and relaxing evening in our part of town. (Venice, Italy, 2011)
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I love old train stations. Often they were built during a time “before accountants ruled the world.” One of my very favorites is Union Station in Los Angeles. The tile, the woodwork, the painting. You begin to understand that travel was elegant. This is the outdoor waiting area. A beautiful patio with a fountain. Other…
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