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The Buildings of Willemstad, Curaí§ao

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Steve

Willemstad, the capital of Curaí§ao, is a tourist’s delight .  The streets are clean and bright and the buildings beg to be photographed . Â A canal splits Willemstad in half and, along the canal, Handelskade Street is home to brightly colored … Continue reading →

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Knip Beach, Curaí§ao

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Steve

Being an island, Curaí§ao’s coast is dotted with beautiful beaches .  Knip Beach on the north side of the island is graced with white sand, blue water, and interesting rock formations .  I was taken by the beauty of the underwater … Continue reading →

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Shete Boka National Park, Curaí§ao

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Steve

Upon arriving in Curaí§ao, my first view was of a lush, verdant coastline with well-maintained houses sheltered by rocky outcrops .  Traveling across the island, however, my preconceptions about Caribbean islands as tropical rainforests were quickly shattered .  A visit … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Day in San Juan

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Steve

While my time in San Juan, Puerto Rico was brief, it certainly was pleasant .  I stayed at the Caribe Hilton which has a beautiful property on the sea with a private beach, swimming pools, and lots of recreational options .  … Continue reading →

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Bienvenido a San Juan

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Steve

Welcome to San Juan!  My spring vacation began in San Juan, Puerto Rico .  My first order of business was to take a nap, but an evening stroll around the area of my hotel allowed me to take a number … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Franciszek Dymek – 1857

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Steve

Franciszek Dymek, son of Stanisław Dymek and Anna Milewska, was born on 05 January 1857 in Niksowizna, Kolno Powiat, Łomża Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland. He was baptized on 06 January 1857 in the parish church in Mały Płock, Kolno … Continue reading →

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Magnolias at Filoli

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Steve

Just as with hellebores and the summer snowflakes, I have never been satisfied with my photos of the magnolias at Filoli in Woodside, California .  The flowers usually seemed to be somewhat beaten up by the time I photographed them … Continue reading →

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Three Hellebores and a Summer Snowflake

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Steve

Every spring, when I visit Filoli, I try to take pictures of the hellebores and the summer snowflakes .  The photos have never satisfied me .  This spring, I’m happier with the photos than I was in previous years and, … Continue reading →

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More Camellias at Filoli

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Steve

Twice before I have published photos of camellias at Filoli, first in a post entitled Camellias at Filoli and then in a post entitled Camellias .  On my recent trip to Filoli I saw some varieties of camellias that I had … Continue reading →

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Narcissus (Daffodils) at Filoli

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Steve

It’s a new season at Filoli in Woodside, California .  It’s still a bit early for Narcissus (Daffodils), but still many were in bloom this week. Narcissus ‘Topolino’ SOURCE:  Narcissus ‘Topolino’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California), photographed by Stephen J. … Continue reading →

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