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Venice, Italy - Day 7

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:30:00 +0000

Venice, Italy - Day 6

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:26:00 +0000

Geneva, Switzerland (Revisit)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:05:00 +0000

Florence, Italy - Day 5

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:56:00 +0000

Finally, the belated photo series of my last visit to Florence. The first photo is the famous Pisa Tower.

The next 2 photos were taken from top of Pisa Tower. It was amazing that the tower did not collapse for the degree of its inclination.

End of the day, we were back to the city of Florence by train. Will post more photos of Florence in my next blog.

Geneva, Switzerland

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:53:00 +0000

Rome, Italy - Day 4

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 20:53:00 +0000

Hehee...sorry I have forgotten that I did spend my fourth day at Rome. So, here's the photos...

That is the Trinita dei Monti. Unfortunately, there was some repair works on-going, covering up the obelisk. Next we headed to one museum, which I have forgotten the name (will look up that later).

Our next destination was Castel Sant' Angelo. These are some random photos taken on the way to there...

Two churches are built so close to each other, separated by just one road.

Castel Sant' Angelo...

A bird was taking its rest while I was photographing the city view at the top of castel.

Night view of Vatican,

...and Castel Sant' Angelo

Rome, Italy - Day 3 (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:23:00 +0000

Day 3 started with the Colosseo...

There was a small exhibition about the Rome ancient gods, as part of the attraction in Colosseo.

Then it was this Foro Romano that we visited.

Sorry, don't remember where this was taken, but I just kind of like the impressive blue sky and cloud.

This is of course the famous Pantheon.

The tomb of Raphael inside Pantheon.

This is the end of my 3 days tour at Rome. My next post will bring you to Florence with its Pisa Leaning Tower...stay tuned.

Flare or reflection problem (Temporary post)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 10:42:00 +0000

Sorry, I'm using this post to seek some advices from the experts on a photography problem I faced. I'll delete this right after I get the solution.

Rome, Italy - Day 3 (Part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 10:04:00 +0000

This is a series of photos taken at just one place - Piazza Venezia. Crazy me!

And the dusk to night views, taken with my faithful IS lens, handheld.

Rome, Italy - Day 2 (Part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 09:56:00 +0000

In the mid day, we visited the Basalica di San Pietro...

This was taken from the dome at the top. A great view of Roma.

Inside of the main cathedral...

First sculpture of Microangelo, if not mistaken..heheee

Next, Castel Sant' Angelo.

Finally, Piazza Navona.

Rome, Italy - Day 2 (Part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:10:00 +0000

Roma Termini, the main train station...

Musei Vaticani, we queued up almost 2 hours for this ! Inside has the famous paintings by Microangelo - The Last Judgement and Creation of Adam.

The whole walkway full of paintings (and maps at the side wall)...

Two random paintings from the doom shape ceiling...amazingly detailed !

This is one of my favourites, a piece of colourful glass painting usually found in church.

More photos in part 2 of day 2 coming next...

Rome, Italy - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:14:00 +0000

Day 1 in Rome, Italy was rather short, only able to visit very few places.

Statue in the middle of Piazza Barberini.

The famous Trevi fountain (Fontana di Trevi).

There was a couple taking wedding photo there, how nice!

The official residence of President Italy.

Piazza Della Repubblica.

...and many more nicer photos coming next.

Annecy

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:35:00 +0000

Annecy is another beautiful town with a large lake. Boats can be seen everywhere besides the lake...

Nearby the lake there is a big jardin ( garden)...

L'arc en Ceil (the arc of sky) actually means rainbow. I guess it is the name of the tour boat that takes tourists around the lake.

Interested to dine on a nice boat with restaurant ?

The vieille ville (old city) of Annecy...

Pont-en-Royans

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:26:00 +0000

Pont-en-Royans, a small village that is thought to be most beautiful in Vercors region with houses suspended on the top of the river Bourne.

And my favourite water duck (sorry...dunno how to properly call it...the only bird I know by its name probably is Donald's duck...hahahaa!) It was a couple this time, nice.

Below photos were taken from a camping site nearby. The view there was refreshing...

I guess this is the one photo I really like most since I start playing dSLR. Simple but with very nice bokeh.

Between these 2 photos, I can't decide which one to post as they are equally great to me. So, why not just uploading both... hehee. Which one you prefer?

Pont du Gard & Avignon

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:47:00 +0000

It was a 2 hours plus drive to Pont du Gard, and this magnificent view was taken on the motorway in the early wee hour...

First destination...Pont Du Gard, one of the world heritage, built by Roman in 19BC.

A nice old tree...

Try to take some special angle photos and almost had to lay down on ground to take this but result was so so only... :(

Second destination, Avignon...

Pretty gal ah? Hehee...

...and the main attraction of Avignon, Le Palais des Papes.

...but photography inside is prohibited... :( - sobbing. Lastly, Le Pont de St Bénezet.

When we left, the day was gloomy Phew!

P.S: BTW, all these photos were taken with my new lens, Canon EFS 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS. Yeap, the wide angle distortion, CA are pretty bad but hey...I think I did enjoy this lens much more than the kit lens. Some trials with hand held on night scene photo came out very good... I'm loving it! heheee...

Foire Aux Vins

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:36:00 +0000

Bought a number of wines from E.leclerc in its wine fair. I'm not a drinker but bought these for gift.

After reading some "le guide de vins" on shelf, finally put up my mind and bought myself this expensive €27 Chateau du Tertre of Berdeaux, vintage 2002. Ouch..!

La Petite Train de La Mure

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:08:00 +0000

And the old town, La Mure...

Baptême Parapente, Lumbin

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:43:00 +0000

Musée de la Révolution Française, Vizille

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:21:00 +0000

Chateau de Sassenage

noreply@blogger.com (velo) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:09:00 +0000

Coincidentally, there was this "antique" car gathering held in front of the chateau...