tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20582053873075447912024-03-05T14:45:32.927-05:00Escape From New YorkTravel Tales, Photography And Tips From Around The GlobeWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-18735930267075812752015-05-02T11:50:00.001-04:002015-05-02T11:50:27.099-04:00Cote d’Azur BoundI have back to back travels coming up starting with a trip to the Cote d’Azur followed by an assignment for a tourism bureau back in the U.S. (more on that later).<br />
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There is a reason I like to head to head to Southern France and surrounds this time of year. The weather and light are typically excellent and the high season crowds have not descended just yet. Pictured here is a bird’s eye view of Monaco taken almost exactly a year ago. If you look to the right of the frame you can spot the Royal Palace.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-29325227449749746272015-04-30T12:46:00.001-04:002015-04-30T12:46:47.421-04:00NYIP Travel Photography CourseSome time ago I was asked by the <a href="http://www.nyip.edu/" target="_blank">New York Institute of Photography</a> (NYIP) to contribute my expertise to a new travel photography course. I was delighted to take part and the course launched late last year. I wrote chapters on several aspects of travel photography including seeing the world with new eyes when capturing travel images. Successful travel photography should immediately transport the viewer to the destination and make them want to go, or at the very least see more.<br />
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When asked by aspiring travel photographers how to get started one of my so called mantras is that you don’t have to leave home. No matter where you live there is always travel related subject matter to photograph. Creating compelling travel photography does not mean that you have to travel to exotic destinations. This last point is highlighted in NYIP’s video promoting the travel photography course. <br /><br />
For those of you not familiar with NYIP it offers of wide range of online photography courses. Not all of you may live in a part of the world where photography courses are offered within a short distance. Or perhaps like many you can’t commit several hours a week to attending a course due to a demanding job and all else that fills up your time. NYIP is licensed by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. You can find out more about the travel photography course <a href="http://www.nyip.edu/courses/travel-photography" target="_blank">here</a>. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-74047023773511515822014-10-16T13:30:00.000-04:002014-10-16T13:30:07.055-04:00Nonprofit Work <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part of the work I do is for nonprofit organizations. I enjoy collaborating with people who make a positive difference for others.<br /><br />
Over the summer I took this image on a perfect morning in Central Park to be used in promotional materials for The Broadway and Ballet HERO Awards, a benefit for HERO (HIV Experience Resources Organization). HERO is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people get around and get through the system that hinders timely assistance for the newly diagnosed and people living with HIV/AIDS. The awards will be given to organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the HIV/AIDS community including The Actor’s Fund. <br /><br />
The gala will feature performances by talent from the Broadway and ballet communities. The roster includes dancers from the American Ballet Theater and a host of Broadway veterans whose credits include Billy Elliot, Chicago, Wicked and Little Shop of Horrors to name a few. <br /><br />
The event will be held this Sunday, October 19th, at 42 West located at 516 West 42nd Street, in Manhattan from 8–10 p.m. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit HERO. You can find full details <a href="http://hivhero.org/broadway-and-ballet/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you are a theater and/or ballet fan and in town hope to see you there. I’ll be photographing the performances of course. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-17695910164500580042014-09-19T18:10:00.000-04:002014-09-19T18:10:10.159-04:00World's EndWorld’s End looks like the end of the world but not in the apocalyptic sense.<br />
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A remote valley located between Llangollen and Wrexham in North Wales it is one of my favorite spots on earth – no people or buildings, stunning vistas and the cleanest air I’ve ever inhaled. A single lane road winds through and up and down the mountains where the light seems to change with the wind, illuminating layers of heather covering the hills. The only sounds are those made by sheep, which for some reason sounded like men trying to imitate sheep. <br />
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I’ve visited World’s End many times throughout the years since childhood, thanks to having a mother who was born in North Wales and a large extended who remains there. It’s a family ritual, perhaps our Celtic Mecca, and one of the few places on earth that instantly clears my mind and soothes the soul. In the two weeks I recently spent in North Wales we drove through no less than three times, thanks to patient cousins who helped me chase the light.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-27433524681979633532014-08-21T20:16:00.000-04:002014-08-21T20:16:14.986-04:00UK BoundI’m heading to the UK for a few weeks. Time will be spent mainly in North Wales and surrounds. This trip is both personal and professional. I’m a half Brit and will be attending a family wedding. I have a large extended family there and look forward to seeing everyone.<br />
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I’m also looking forward to photographing the beautiful countryside, villages and do a fair amount of castle hopping.<br />
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This image was taken on my last trip in the Spring of 2012. The aim was to capture patriotism with a humorous twist in the run up to the Summer Olympics. It was one of two days when it didn’t downpour without mercy non-stop, the bane of a travel photographer’s existence. Hoping for better weather this time. Photographs to follow when I return. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-47776795707017737572014-07-31T19:08:00.000-04:002014-07-31T19:08:38.136-04:00American BoardwalksPerhaps boardwalks are to the U.S. what seaside promenades are to Southern Europe. In that vein and as a follow up to my <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com/2014/05/promenade-des-anglais-nice-france.html" target="_blank">Promenade des Anglais</a> post here are a few on both coasts, each with a distinct personality of its own.<br />
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For almost 100 years people have been strolling along the boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. It’s urban Americana at the beach, New York City style.<br />
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Sandwich boardwalk in Cape Cod, Massachusetts couldn’t be any more different than Coney Island. There is no commercialism here, just a peaceful path that leads you through a salt marsh and over the dunes straight to Town Neck Beach.<br />
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On the West Coast, Ocean Front Walk is considered the boardwalk of Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Fitness enthusiasts, tourists, surfers, street performers and the homeless all rub shoulders here amongst the palm trees, souvenir shops and cafes. <br />
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Which boardwalks or promenades do you prefer to stroll?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-72852235465297929432014-06-30T14:37:00.000-04:002014-06-30T14:37:10.795-04:00Imperia, ItalyWhile in the south of France last month I took a side trip to Imperia, Italy which lies along the Ligurian Coast on the Italian Riviera. Imperia was created by Mussolini in the 1920s when he combined Porto Maurizio, Oneglia and surrounding villages.<br />
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Oneglia has a colorful harbor with a variety of eateries lining it. Yachts and fishing boats share space in the harbor.<br />
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Porto Maurizio is a hilltop medieval village overlooking the Mediterranean.<br />
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You can easily spend hours wondering its steep alleys and back streets. <br />
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Both tend to be less visited than some of the more tony neighbors, such as San Remo. This is part of their appeal in my opinion. They are worth a visit if you happen to find yourself in the vicinity.<br />
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These are a few the images I took while there. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-80045624247235095652014-05-30T13:06:00.000-04:002014-05-30T13:06:05.686-04:00Promenade des Anglais Nice FranceI spent about two weeks earlier this month photographing the Cote d’Azur. Based in Nice, France I traveled up and down the coast to Cannes, Cap D’ail, Menton and Monaco among other locales. <br />
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These photographs are a few taken of the world famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice.<br />
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Signature blue and white umbrellas line this stretch of coast. <br />
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The signs for beaches show the artistry of a bygone era with vintage fonts and design. <br />
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The boulevard is lined with aristocratic architecture from the Belle Epoque era when European nobility summered in this part of the world. The Hotel Negresco is the grande dame of Le Belle Epoque architecturally speaking and the icon of Nice. <br />
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I also took a side trip to Imperia on the Italian Riviera. More photographs to come. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-74581496968706967202014-05-21T09:59:00.000-04:002014-05-21T09:59:03.199-04:00Bird’s Eye View of Monaco I’m back from the Cote d’Azur and editing photos. In honor of the Grand Prix this week pictured here is a bird’s eye view of Monaco and the decadent Hercule Harbor.<br />
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I was happy to discover this panoramic view of Monaco on this trip as I’m always on the hunt for new or different angles of well photographed locations. This perspective of the principality gives you an idea of just how small it is. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-21484187412078639902014-04-29T09:00:00.000-04:002014-04-29T09:00:03.956-04:00Cote d’Azur Bound I’m flying to Nice, France later this week where I will be based for about 12 days photographing the Cote d’Azur. <br />
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<br />I love photographing this part of the world before the summer crowds descend. Beautiful towns and cities along the coastline with medieval villages perched above create the perfect work environment for a travel photographer. <br /><br />A side trip to Imperia, Italy is also planned. Photos and words to follow. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-42561593817978460162014-04-20T10:36:00.001-04:002014-04-20T10:40:11.641-04:00Classic Macau ExhibitionI’m excited to be part of a group exhibition, Classic Macau, which opens Friday at the <a href="http://www.nyaa.edu/" target="_blank">New York Academy of Art.</a> Last December the Macau Government Tourist Office invited 10 U.S.-based artists including photographers, painters, illustrators and videographers to spend several days in Macau, China to capture their impressions of this unique destination. <br />
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Classic Macau will be up at NYAA’s Wilkinson Gallery in Tribeca from April 25th through May 6th. After its New York run the exhibition will travel to Los Angeles where you can see it at the <a href="http://samuelfreeman.com/" target="_blank">Samuel L. Freeman Gallery</a> from May 16 – 18. If you are in New York or Los Angeles during these dates stop by if you get the chance. You can read more about the exhibition <a href="http://www.visitmacauchina.com/pr/MGTO142_pr.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-85329348700167804992014-03-26T09:14:00.000-04:002014-03-26T09:14:44.330-04:00New Macau Gallery I’ve added a <a href="http://www.wendyconnett.com/portfolios/macau/" target="_blank">Macau gallery</a> to my <a href="http://www.wendyconnett.com/" target="_blank">travel photography site</a>. It features a selection of photographs taken on assignment for the Macau Tourism Office. <br /><br />
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The former Portuguese colony, which has been crowned the gambling capital of the world, was handed back to China in 1999 and is a fusion of cultures. The focus of this assignment was to capture the cultural heart and soul of Macau, which lies beyond the decadence of its glittering casinos. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-61267684514435742412014-03-16T18:28:00.000-04:002014-03-17T08:23:20.973-04:00Street Scenes: Vintage HollywoodFor more than two decades the corner of La Brea and 1st in Hollywood, Los Angeles has been the scene of a large collection of former movie props for sale and rent.<br />
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The contents of Nick Metropolis spill onto the sidewalk. It is filled with oddities, eccentric objects of desire and vintage pieces sought by designers, collectors and assorted pack rats.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-40981443744902603192014-02-25T10:00:00.000-05:002014-02-25T10:00:04.525-05:00Los Angeles BoundI’m flying to Los Angeles this week to spend about seven days photographing the city and surrounds. This is an annual trip to update my image files and it is no coincidence that this time of year is chosen. <br />
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Unlike the typically bleak North East during winter months, the light is good most of the year in Southern California. LA is the epicenter of the film industry in the United States for good reason. I’ll just happen to be there during the Oscars so I leave you with this photograph of preparations for the Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard taken on a previous trip. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-48935085307374818122014-02-14T10:47:00.000-05:002014-02-14T10:47:18.036-05:00The Taj Mahal: Man’s Greatest Monument to LoveThe Taj Mahal could be considered man’s greatest monument to love. For the more cynical among you I would also like to point out that it is indeed a tomb. <br /><br />
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<br />Happy Valentines Day to the lovers and cynics of the world. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-20131925876916874782014-01-29T16:47:00.000-05:002014-01-29T16:49:39.351-05:00Street Scenes: Exercise in MacauA common sight in Macau’s public parks, particularly in the morning, is residents working out on brightly painted built in exercise equipment. <br />
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I wonder if the appeal of exercising outdoors and not paying a monthly gym membership is motivating for borderline couch potatoes. Equinox eat your heart out. <br />
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Visually you feel as though you are in the Mediterranean one minute, China the next or both at the same time fused seamlessly. Macau became one of two Special Administrative Regions of China - Hong Kong is the other - in 1999 when Portugal handed it back. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-6381351964922708162014-01-07T14:00:00.000-05:002014-01-07T14:00:00.810-05:00On Instagram I’ve recently joined the world of Instagram – a little late to the party perhaps but better late than never. Images are more of a behind the scenes look on the road and in NYC when I’m not carrying my DSLR.<br />
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<br />Vendors spread out over three floors sell meat, poultry, vegetables, condiments, spices and sauces. The entire first floor is mainly devoted to selling live fish. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-22835371923511841012013-12-22T18:23:00.000-05:002013-12-22T19:10:22.444-05:00Street Shrine Macau China I spent a fair amount of time wandering and happily getting lost in and photographing the back streets of Macau, China earlier this month while on an assignment for the Macau Tourism Board. The maze of lanes of the former Portuguese colony’s older traditional Chinese neighborhoods are filled with street shrines. <br />
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Approximately half of Macau’s population practices Buddhism but shrines are also dedicated to or represent a variety of beliefs and religions practiced in China. Pictured here are offerings and incense at a neighborhood shrine tucked into a back alley. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-25952125477539788332013-12-06T08:30:00.000-05:002013-12-22T19:11:24.190-05:00Macau BoundI’m heading to Macau, China later this week for a photography assignment. My last visit was 14 years ago. I look forward to seeing how the former Portuguese Colony has changed and experiencing and photographing its unique Macanese culture.<br />
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Macau can be reached in just under an hour by ferry from Hong Kong, which is how I will get there shortly after landing. Pictured above is a photo of the high speed ferry to Macau taken on a trip to Hong Kong a few years back. <br /><br />
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The Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City appears as though it is on an island surrounded by a sea of motorbikes that whiz by non-stop.<br />
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It was built by French colonists in the late 1800s who brought its red bricks from Marseille. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-23096129379652580482013-11-17T12:09:00.000-05:002013-11-17T12:09:24.269-05:00Cozumel Mexico The isle of Cozumel, which was settled by the Maya 2000 years ago, has endured throughout the millennium. Located off the eastern coast of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico it is a peaceful alternative to its mainland neighbor and maintains a natural beauty, which acts as a healthy sedative as only pristine island beach environments can.<br />
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It was an important pilgrimage site for Maya women who traveled from the Yucatan Peninsula to visit where at one time stood a temple dedicated to Ixchel, the Goddess of fertility. The 30-mile long, 10-mile wide island survived smallpox and genocide brought by the Spaniards in the 1500s the aftermath of which left the Island pretty much deserted for almost two centuries.<br />
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A hideout for pirates back in the day it at one time also housed a U.S. military base during World War II and after the based closed Cozumel’s main economy was fishing. That all changed when a documentary by Jacques Cousteau aired in the 1960s, which resulted in the birth of tourism. Today it is a top destination for diving and snorkeling due to its clear waters and spectacular reefs and much of its shoreline is protected parkland.<br />
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Cruise ships dock and ferries from the mainland land at its only town San Miguel. Away from the crowds in town its rugged undeveloped east coast makes for a beautiful drive where you can stop at a few shack-like establishments along the way to refuel and enjoy the view. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-46792314242205960932013-10-31T09:30:00.000-04:002013-10-31T09:30:00.798-04:00Mexico Bound This time of year always has me thinking about Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead in Mexico. I’m heading to Mexico later this week although to the Caribbean versus the colonial heartland where Day of the Dead is celebrated in full force.<br />
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This trip is meant to be more respite than work if you call doing what you love work. But no doubt I’ll end up spending part of every day photographing the surrounds. There is no such thing as a vacation when you are a travel photographer.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2058205387307544791.post-68989349067569527152013-10-26T11:09:00.000-04:002013-10-26T11:09:12.666-04:00The Art of Display In FranceThere are certain places on earth that outdo most others when it comes to displaying goods for sale. France is one of them. Mexico also comes to mind. <br />
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Great care is taken in how food is arranged in the farmers markets of the south. Tomatoes in Marche Forville in Cannes artfully arranged alongside bright yellow lemons no longer look ordinary. <br />
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The color coordinated, subtle placement of these exquisite handmade candies in Nice’s Cours Saleya make them hard to resist. <br />
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Beautifully designed packaging stands out in this window display of a
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Striking display isn’t limited to the tony parts of France. The backdrop of a Mediterranean blue utilitarian tray and the abstract circular placement of these fish in Marseille where fisherman sell the catch of the day along the old harbor no doubt contributed to them selling out fast. <div class="blogger-post-footer"><hr /> <a href="http://escapenewyork.blogspot.com">Escape From New York</a></div>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10321288682066590760noreply@blogger.com0