D.C. Confidential

For a Good Cause...

2010-01-19T04:45:00.002+01:00

Dawn of Hope : Lincoln Memorial at Sunrise : Washington, D.C. : October 7, 2007

It's probably too late for me to participate, but a shout out to Lawyer Mama for announcing this over on Facebook. This is one of the first photos I took back when I was getting into photography and I'm posting it here in support of Haiti as part of this month's greeblepix contest.

New Blog Site

2010-01-04T15:48:00.000+01:00

Thanks for stopping by here.

I'm at a new site, which better reflects

where I'm currently living and shooting.

Check out The F-Stops Here...

and join me in my latest photo adventures

in and around the village of Ferney-Voltaire in France.

So Long, Farewell, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehen...

2010-01-01T06:15:00.034+01:00

My inspiration for my photography: Daniel Chester French's iconic memorial to Abraham Lincoln. This grand monument has been the backdrop of D.C. Confidential for 800 posts. It seems only fitting that it should be the last photo on this blog.

Well, folks, let's face it: D.C. Confidential's time has come. I love this blog and I love the city it initially covered. I've featured a lot of what makes Washington, D.C., beautiful and worth visiting and I'm proud of many of the photos I've posted here.

This blog started out with two purposes: 1) to allow me to develop my photography skills and 2) to get out and discover Washington, D.C., as more than just a place where I was working. I think I've accomplished both goals.

In May 2009, I relocated to Whidbey Island, Washington, and was fully prepared to start a blog there, but I was only on the island three days before I left for a "temporary" job in Switzerland. That's where I am now and I've covered a bit of what I've seen in Europe. But this blog isn't the appropriate site for that, so I'm starting anew.

My thanks to everyone who has visited D.C. Confidential over the last two years or so. Your comments and support have meant a lot to me and I appreciate the time you each took to look at my photos and leave comments. My thanks also to Eric and all the folks who make up the Daily City Photo community. I've been privileged to meet and become friends with some of you and I look forward to continuing that trend!

Now, please join me at my new photo blog: The F-Stops Here...

See you through the aperture!

Janet M. Kincaid

800th Post

2009-12-31T12:00:00.003+01:00

Postes : Yvoire, FR

Just a few shots from around the medieval town of Yvoire, France, on the shores of Lac Leman/Lake Geneva.

This is my 800th post on D.C. Confidential. Thank you to everyone who has stopped here and looked at my pictures or commented. A new year is around the corner, which means new things for this intrepid photographer. Come back on January 1, 2010 and see my new announcement.

Happy New Year, everyone!

Primary and Secondary : Yvoire, FR

Winterizing : Yvoire, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

On the Shores of Lac Leman, Part II

2009-12-28T08:48:00.001+01:00

Lac Leman a la Rothko, No. 3 : Yvoire, FR

Two more photos of the lake a la Rothko.

Lac Leman a la Rothko, No. 4 : Yvoire, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

On the Shores of Lac Leman, Part I

2009-12-27T08:43:00.010+01:00

Lac Leman a la Rothko, No. 1 : Yvoire, FR

I'm continually struck by the clarity of the water in Lac Leman (Lake Geneva.) These photos were taken from a dock in Yvoire, France, and are an homage to artist Marc Rothko.

Lac Leman a la Rothko, No. 2 : Yvoire, FR

What I especially love about this photo is the reflection of a lake gull and the prominence of gull guano.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

In the Details...

2009-12-26T23:50:00.000+01:00

Shutter detail : Yvoire, FR

Walking around Yvoire, France, the other day, I noticed these shutters. What struck me most were the catches that hold them open.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

Joyeux Noel

2009-12-25T19:00:00.002+01:00

Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel, Frohe Weihnachten! Wishing you all a cheery holiday season!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

Beautiful Basel

2009-12-13T12:07:00.003+01:00

Puppenmuseum : Basel, CH

A couple of weekends ago, Thanksgiving was spent in Basel with friends, Scott and Diana. Scott played tour guide on Sunday afternoon and we trekked off to the Basel Weihnachtsmarkt. This picture is of the puppet museum in town. I thought the lights and garland were gorgeous!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 12/09

Marcus u. Lucas

2009-11-23T07:15:00.001+01:00

Marcus : Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

One day, I'm going to take a course in Gothic architecture and the art and iconography that goes into these magnificent buildings. I managed to find Mark and Luke, but no Matthew and John. Maybe the next time I visit Lausanne, I'll succeed! In the meantime, here's what I want to know: are each of the apostles represented in cathedrals by their horoscope? Is that why Mark is a lion and Luke is a cow?

Lucas : Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends!

2009-11-22T06:15:00.000+01:00

Making crescent rolls for Thanksgiving in France : Ferney-Voltaire, FR

Yesterday, I had to make enough mashed potatoes and crescent rolls for 20 people! They were to be consumed at the first of THREE Thanksgiving dinners I'll be attending before the end of the month. This one was local and featured people from work at the home of the fabulous Faith McLellan and her intern/guest, Carl Nelson. As I was only supposed to be here for 45 days, I didn't pack things like a rolling pin or measuring cups.

My thanks to the following people for making my baking endeavors possible: First, to Mom, for having such a fabulous roll recipe; to Phillip, for sending me the smashed potatoes recipe; to Janeen, for sending me the family cookbook with Mom's amazing rolls; to Gretchen, for compiling the family book; to Christian Fuster, for teaching me the word for "yeast" in French ("levure"); to Kim Wishard, for lending me the rolling pin, measuring cups, and electric mixer that allowed me make the rolls and the potatoes; to Maya, for doing a great job buttering the rolls (we used 2 kilos of butter in the rolls and 1 kilo in the potatoes. That's the equivalent of nearly 7 lbs of butter!); and to Faith McLellan, for hosting a fabulous Thanksgiving feast!

The finished product: Mom's crescent rolls! Yummy! Butter!!

Here's the recipe, if you're interested.

Janell's Crescent Rolls

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup milk, scalded
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup hot water
1 yeast cake, dissolved
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
5 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in hot water. Mix one half of the flour, salt, and sugar together. Add eggs, milk, butter, and dissolved yeast. Mix well until smooth. Ad remaing flour. Mix and knead well until smooth and dough does not stick to hands or bowl. Add additional flour as needed to keep the dough smooth. Shape into a ball and place in a bowl; grease top of the dough with butter. Cover with a dish towel and let the dough rise until double in size; about 1 hour or a little more. Punch the dough down and let set for 10 minutes.

In a sauce pan, melt one to two sticks of butter. Divide dough into thirds and shape into balls, set aside. Take one ball at a time and roll it out to about 3/8" thickness and 9-10" in diameter, approximately. Butter the entire surface area. Cut the circle into fourths and then each fourth into thirds for a total of twelve wedges. Roll each wedge from the top (broad end) down to the point. Pinch the end. Place on a cookie sheet about 2" apart. Generously butter the tops of each roll, cover with a dish towel and let rise to double in size, approximately 1 hour.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F / 175 C for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush again with melted butter while still on the cookie sheet. Remove from the sheet and cool on a wire rack.

Repeat with the other two balls of dought. One batch of dough makes 3 dozen crescent rolls.
Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Organ Loft

2009-11-21T21:50:00.000+01:00

Organ Loft : Cathedral of Lausanne : Lausanne, CH

This is the organ loft at the back of the cathedral in Lausanne. For not having my tripod with me and having to use the top of a chair, I think this turned out all right.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Cantons in Glass

2009-11-20T21:41:00.000+01:00

Stained Glass : Cathedral of Lausanne : Lausanne, CH

This stained glass window in the Cathedral of Lausanne caught my eye, because it depicts the cantonal flags of some of Switzerland's 26 cantons. My guess is, these were the cantons that existed at the time the cathedral was constructed. Being unable to read the informational panels below it in French, though, I don't know.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Plaza

2009-11-19T21:30:00.000+01:00

Line of Sight : Lausanne, CH

Just a random plaza in Lausanne. I liked the line of sight.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Sunset

2009-11-18T06:15:00.001+01:00

Sunset : Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

This red door caught my eye and shouted out to be photographed, but the treat in this photo is the beginning of that evening's sunset caught in the cathedral window.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Rose Window in Black & White

2009-11-17T06:15:00.001+01:00

Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

Exterior shot of the Rose Window in the Lausanne, Cathedral.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

ABC

2009-11-16T06:15:00.000+01:00

New gargoyle on the side of the Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

This past weekend involved a visit to Lausanne, home of the International Olympic Committee. There's a beautiful Gothic cathedral--"another bloody cathedral," as the tour companies say--in the center of the old town. They've recently done some restoration work on it. I loves me a good gargoyle!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Yummy, Cheesy Goodness

2009-11-15T11:46:00.004+01:00

Raclette: Yummy, Cheesy Goodness! : Alpage : Annecy, FR

One word: Raclette. If you haven't had it, honestly, you haven't lived. What's not to love about lots of yummy, melty cheese? The answer lies in the question.

Cheese. Goooooooooood.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

Saint Bernhards

2009-11-14T06:15:00.000+01:00

The Parade of the Saint Bernhards
started with this "little" guy : Alpage : Annecy, FR

These are the last of the photos from the Alpage. In addition to the goats and sheep and cows and geese and horses and donkeys that were a part of the parade, there were Saint Bernhards--those storied dogs of Alpine adventure and bravery who rescue hapless folk from the harsh realities of winter in the Alps. These dogs are HUGE!

Massively huge Saint Bernhard : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Here's a bit of information about these mythical dogs of Alpine wonder.

A pair of Saint Bernhards : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

More Alpage

2009-11-13T08:15:00.000+01:00

Ringing of the Cow Bells : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Just a couple more shots from the Alpage. Today's feature the parade of the cow bells. My guess is, these are the farmer's with the highest producing cows in the region. They come through with these huge bells on yokes. Immediately behind them then come herds of cows. It's a pretty noisy, prestigious affair!

Goatherd and a sneaky pickpocket : Alpage : Annecy, FR

I featured this picture yesterday in my slideshow, but I like it so well and it has a story that I decided to post it. These goats and their herders stopped in front of where I was standing and, while they were waiting, the goat next to this woman kept trying to steal corn out of her basket. The two of the together we're pretty funny! She finally got hold of him and managed to get him to stop pickpocketing her long enough for me to take this photo.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

Parade at the Annecy Alpage 2009

2009-11-12T06:15:00.000+01:00

Savoyard Reservist : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Continuing on with this... A few weeks ago, we went to the Alpage in Annecy, France. In October, the farmers and herders of the Alps bring their cows, goats, sheep, and various and sundry other animals down from the Alps and the meadows and back into the valleys and towns for the winter. When this yearly migration occurs, the towns and villages hold an alpage festival. These are just a few pictures from the events in Annecy, which is not far from Albertville, France, host of the 1992 Winter Olympics.

MORE PHOTOS a la Janet:

These are just a few of the 185 shots I took in Annecy that day. More than 2/3 of my photos were of the alpage. If I can figure out a way to load the video I shot of the parade of cow bells, I'll post it. (But no promises!) In the meantime, here is someone else's video from the Alpage. (Oddly, this video was shot the year before not that far from where I was actually standing this year!)

VIDEO:

DESCENTE ALPAGE ANNECY 2008

100 Strangers at the Alpage II

2009-11-11T21:30:00.001+01:00

One Alphorn and Its Owner : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Just a couple more strangers at the Alpage in Annecy. We missed actually hearing the alphorns, which was a huge disappointment for me. But the horns themselves were pretty darn cool! And again, no names for either the Alphornist or the Trumpeter. Let's just call them Gerard and Jacques, shall we?

Trumpeter : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

100 Strangers at the Alpage

2009-11-10T21:30:00.004+01:00

Mischievous Twinkle : Alpage : Annecy, FR

Today's shot is from my archives. I took this gentleman's photo at the Alpage in Annecy, France, a few weeks ago. I love the mischievous twinkle in his eye. Sadly, no name since I don't parle vous Francais.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

Modestes II

2009-11-09T06:15:00.001+01:00

Viewing Modestes : Geneva, CH

This photo captures a group of women during a docent-led tour of the exhibit Modestes: Portraits et Histoires de Femmes au Moyen-Orient.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Modestes

2009-11-08T22:47:00.005+01:00

Modest: Portraits and Stories of Women in the Middle East :
Alexander Boulet, Photographer : Geneva, CH

Currently, there is a temporary exhibit of photos by the late photojournalist Alexandra Boulat on display at the Museum of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent titled Modestes: Portraits et Histoires de Femmes au Moyen-Orient. It features photos of women in the Muslim world and is quite interesting. If you live in or near Geneva, be sure to check it out. It's free.

Modest: Portraits and Stories of Women in the Middle East :
Alexander Boulet, Photographer : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

The Petrified II

2009-11-07T06:15:00.002+01:00

Scenes Outside a Cafe : MICR : Geneva, CH

Just a couple more shots of Carl Bucher's sculpture in the courtyard of the Museum of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent.

Petrified : MICR : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

The Petrified

2009-11-06T06:15:00.001+01:00

The Petrified : MICR : Geneva, CH

This sculpture, by Zurich artist Carl Bucher, is called The Petrified and "denounces the violation of human rights and appeals for tolerance." It stands in the courtyard of the Museum of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent, which is next to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Headquarters in Geneva.

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Flitty Things of Fall

2009-11-05T06:15:00.002+01:00

Halloween Finery : Geneva, CH

Despite the cold temperatures, there are still some insects and flying, flitty things out and about. Case in point: this moth and some bees.

Laying Up Stores : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Source of the Fall

2009-11-04T06:15:00.001+01:00

Fallen Leaf : Geneva, CH

The falling leaves, drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold...

The Source : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Dwarfed

2009-11-03T06:15:00.001+01:00

Dwarf Among Giants : Geneva, CH

Just another shot from around campus. This red maple over the crest of the hill caught my eye and begged to be photographed.

Copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/09

Swags and Cascades

2009-11-02T06:15:00.001+01:00

Swags and Cascades : Geneva, CH

Sunday, on my way to the International Red Cross Museum, I passed this cobweb. Pretty cool, eh?!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Fall Fireworks

2009-11-01T06:15:00.001+01:00

Fiery! : Geneva, CH

It's November 1. Let's try this again and see if I can get it going and stick with it. Just a couple of pictures of the fall colors around the place where I work.

Fall Fireworks : Geneva, CH

I'm still on a quest for a new camera. I think I've narrowed it down to the Nikon D5000. The biggest selling point? Pivoting LCD screen. That's one of my secrets to many of my photos: the ability to get down low without lying on the ground and still being able to see what I'm shooting. Any thoughts out there about my potential equipment choice?

Christmas in October : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet M. Kincaid, 10/09

Arc de Triomphe

2009-10-09T21:40:00.005+02:00

The magnificent Arc de Triomphe at the end
of the Champs-Élysées

Just a few photos from the Arc de Triomphe. The detail on this monument was exquisite. And it's HUGE. For a sense of scale, look at the people next to the arch, not the ones by the lamppost.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Academie Nationale de Musique

2009-09-25T06:15:00.004+02:00

Poesie Lyrique : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

Just a few pictures of the Academie Nationale de Musique, also known as the Paris Opera. Unfortunately, we didn't get off the tour bus and go in. Based on photos I've seen online, we missed out on something beautiful. Next trip, I guess!

Reflective Notes : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

In 1896, one of the opera's grand chandeliers fell from the ceiling and killed a person. The event, coupled with the opera's vast underground, inspired author Gaston Leroux who penned a famous little piece called Le Fantôme de l'Opéra.

Deaf & Busted : Paris Opera : Paris, FR

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Back in the Groove

2009-09-24T06:15:00.002+02:00

H : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

Somewhere back a few weeks ago, I lost my mojo.

Chandelier Detail : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

Sure, there's lots of great stuff to photograph in these parts and I have piles of pictures, but I'm not liking many of them and I feel a bit limited by my equipment. It's a great little camera I have that's turned out some good results and all, but after two and a half years I keep feeling the itch to upgrade.

Niches : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

Anyway--that's neither here nor there right now. The point is, here are a few more pictures from Notre Dame.

Mother : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

I think this is the last of the Notre Dame batch, which means if I can sustain my blog posting beyond today, I'll be back tomorrow with photos from the bus tour we took all over the city of Paris!

Supplication : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

Here's hoping...

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Two Things Challenge: Early / Late

2009-08-30T06:15:00.001+02:00

Early : Kuhglocken on a farm building : Brienz, CH

This week's Two Things Challenge was Early / Late. I took these pictures today in Brienz, Switzerland, near the open air museum of Ballenberg. The first picture was taken in the early afternoon while the sun was still a bit behind and above this farm building with the cow bells (Kuhglocken), while the second was taken about five hours later.

Late : Kuhglocken on a farm building : Brienz, CH

If you'd like to participate in 2 Things Challenge or see how others interpreted this week's challenge, go here.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Open II

2009-08-21T21:45:00.000+02:00

Open II : Notre Dame : Paris, FR

Just another window in Notre Dame. And another dead guy. Lots of dead guys here!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Notre Dame Detail II

2009-08-20T21:00:00.005+02:00

Note the detail in the carvings of the robes: exquisite!
(Click on the image to enlarge.)

More shots of the exterior of Notre Dame. I could spend days photographing this cathedral and never get it all. I highly recommend clicking on this image to enlarge it. Note the detail carved into the robes of the priests. Unbelievable skill and craftsmanship went into this building that is just awe-inspiring!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Open

2009-08-19T06:15:00.004+02:00

Open Contemplation : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

Just another photo from inside Notre Dame Cathedral. I can't remember whose crypt this was. I was more interested in the open, stained-glass window than in finding out who the dead guy was.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Musee Metropolitain

2009-08-18T06:15:00.001+02:00

Montmartre Metro : Paris, FR

I'm making a bit of a stretch with the title and paying homage to Paris as a city of world-renowned museums and art and an equally well-known transit system, the Paris Metro. Today's photos feature art that can only be enjoyed if you're willing to climb the stairs from the depths of Paris' deepest Metro station to the exit up top at Montmartre. If we'd taken the elevator, we would have missed these. Fortunately (??), the elevator was closed for maintenance, so we had to hoof it. I'm glad we had no choice.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Window & Shop Scenes

2009-08-17T06:15:00.002+02:00

L'Odeonie Rouge : Paris, FR

Just a few things I saw around Paris in windows and shops. I'm told there's really good window shopping in other parts of Paris. Next trip, I suppose!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Two Things Challenge: Cause / Effect

2009-08-16T06:15:00.000+02:00

Cause : Climbing to the top of the Sacre Coeur

Next week's Two Things Challenge is Cause / Effect. (This week's is Star / Appeal, but I already posted for that last Sunday.) I had the perfect (I think) pictures for this and couldn't wait to post them next Sunday.

One of the highlights of our weekend in Paris was meeting up with friend and fellow blogger, Virginia of Birmingham Daily Photo and Paris Through My Eyes. Paris blogger Peter also joined us and showed us around Montmartre. We all pressured Virginia into climbing to the top of the Sacre Coeur--something she'd done on a previous trip by accident. The experience was a lot of huffing and puffing up narrow, claustrophobia-inducing staircases, but the result was a lot of laughter with friends (and good views.)

Effect : Laughter and good times with friends.
Virginia and Peter

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Notre Dame Detail

2009-08-15T06:15:00.001+02:00

Niche : Notre Dame : Paris, FR

I have a bazillion pictures of Notre Dame. These two are the first of many you'll likely see over the next week or so. I just liked these in particular for the detail they show.

Ironwork on Door : Notre Dame : Paris, FR

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Impression

2009-08-14T06:15:00.000+02:00

Artist's Tools : Montmartre : Paris, FR

Seen through a window in Montmartre. This made me think of my late maternal grandmother, who was an artist. (Come back on Monday and see more scenes in windows and shops.)

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Water

2009-08-13T06:15:00.003+02:00

Saint Chapelle in a Glass : Paris, FR

Nothing too exciting today. Just a glass of water on a blue table cloth at a sidewalk cafe on the Left Bank a block away from Notre Dame. That steeple in the background and in the water is part of Saint Chapelle.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Blue Doors of Montmartre

2009-08-12T06:15:00.000+02:00

Blue doors in Montmartre : Paris, FR

While we were in Paris, we hung out with Virginia of Birmingham Daily Photo and Paris Through My Eyes and Peter of Peter's Paris. Peter was a wonderful host and tour guide. We spent the better part of the day in the famed 18th arrondissement of Montmartre and took loads of pictures. One thing that stood out for me were the blue doors.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Bread Delivery

2009-08-11T06:15:00.000+02:00

Baguette delivery : Paris, FR

I caught this guy with a bag full of baguettes walking through this breezeway on the Blvd Ste Michele (at least, I think that's the name of the street). I can't decide if I like it in color or black and white. What do you think?

Baguette delivery : Paris, FR

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Le Senate

2009-08-10T06:15:00.001+02:00

Le Senate in the Jardin du Luxembourg : Paris, FR

On the first day in Paris, we mostly wandered around and hit all the tourist highlights. Before we could get the Eiffel Tower and the Arc d'Triomphe and Notre Dame, though, we walked through the Jardin du Luxembourg. At the top of the park is the Luxembourg Palace where the French Senate meets. These are just a few pictures.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Two Things Challenge: Star / Appeal

2009-08-09T06:15:00.000+02:00

Appeal to your (spiritual) star : Notre Dame Cathedral : Paris, FR

This week's Two Things Challenge is Star / Appeal. For this, I chose a photo I took in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Seemed appropriate.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Parisians, Part I

2009-08-08T06:00:00.005+02:00

Gentleman in the Pte. Clichy Metro station : Paris, FR

Paris is a great place to people watch. These are just a few examples of Parisians I photographed. I'm also adding the gent in the above photo to my 100 Strangers series. He was on the other side of the Metro platform at Pte. Clichy, so I couldn't get his name, but he did wave at me after I took his picture.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

University of Paris: School of Arts & Architecture

2009-08-07T06:15:00.002+02:00

University of Paris : School of Arts & Architecture : Paris, FR

This brick building, not too far from the Jardin du Luxembourg, is the University of Paris' School of Arts & Architecture. I found the brickwork fascinating.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Parisian Beauty

2009-08-06T06:15:00.006+02:00

Detail on a building : Paris, FR

Every corner and street in Paris seems to hold some bit of beauty. If it isn't in the ironwork around balconies or doorways, it's in the clothing being worn by Parisians. In this case, it's the beauty of the details on a building on a random street.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Seens from a Paris Café

2009-08-05T06:00:00.001+02:00

Tables and chairs : La Rotonda : Paris, FR

This past weekend was spent in Paris, the City of Lights. Each morning, we had breakfast at one of the cafes on the Montparnasse. These are "seens" from a Paris café.

French Breakfast : Bread, croissant, tea, orange juice.
Oh, and a bee on my bread...

Prepping for a day of photowalking

Waiting for the bus

Buying and selling

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09

Artsy

2009-08-04T06:00:00.001+02:00

Art in a tunnel connecting the lake to the Botanical Gardens : Geneva, CH

This is the tunnel you can walk through to get from Lake Geneva over to the Jardin Botanique (Botanical Gardens) in Geneva. The art is rather fun.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

The Mountain's Out!

2009-08-03T06:00:00.001+02:00

The mountain's out! (Center of the photo)
Mont Blanc, all 15,000+ feet of it, visible from the Jura Mountains.

For the last few days (and on the Saturday that we went up to Col de la Faucille), Mont Blanc has been visible. The skies were mostly clear and blue all weekend and into the first part of last week, which allowed us to see one of Europe's highest peak. At 15,000+ feet above sea level, it's quite impressive!

Pulling over to view Mont Blanc!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Two Things Challenge: Yellow / Brick

2009-08-02T06:00:00.005+02:00

Yellow : Aarberg, CH

This week's Two Things Challenge was Yellow / Brick. Nothing too exciting, but here you go: a macro of a yellow flower in Aarberg, Switzerland, and brick on the School of Art and Architecture in Paris near the Jardin du Luxembourg.

Brick : Paris, FR

Next week's challenge is Star / Appeal. Want to see how other's interpreted this week's challenge or participate next week? Check out Two Things Challenge.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Luge!

2009-08-01T06:00:00.001+02:00

Go to Faucille to ride the luge!

When you go to Faucille, you can either hike to the top of the mountain or you can pay 23 euros to ride the telecarbine (cable car/tram) to the top. We did neither. But we did pay 9 euros to ride the luge. It's hard to see in this photo, but it's to the right of the telecarbine. It was a blast!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

View from Mont Jura

2009-07-31T06:00:00.001+02:00

Jura valley and farmland

This was the view from Faucille on Mont Jura. We enjoyed this view from a picnic table off the parking lot as we ate a lunch of cheese, bread, and fresh berries.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Jura Flora

2009-07-30T06:00:00.002+02:00

Flora in the Jura Mountains

We went to Col de la Faucille just to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather this past weekend. After enjoying views of Geneva, we went for a little bit of a hike in Faucille. There were a lot of very pretty little mountain flowers and these are just a few pictures.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Jura View

2009-07-29T06:00:00.001+02:00

The view of Geneva from near the top of the Jura Mountains in France

The Jura Mountains run along the west side of the basin in which Geneva lies. These photos are of the view from just below Col de la Faucille. In the distance, at the foot of the lake, is Geneva. Note that you can see the Jet d'eau from this point--about 15 miles from Geneva.

The Jet d'eau can be seen from nearly 15 miles away
(on the right; click image to enlarge.)

Our ultimate goal was Col de la Faucille, on the other side of the radio tower at the top of the mountain in the bottom photo.

View of the Jura and our goal: that radio tower!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Fêtes de Genève

2009-07-28T06:00:00.004+02:00

Ferris wheel at the opening of Fêtes de Genève : Geneva, CH

As a run up to Swiss Confederation Day (August 8), Geneva hosts a party called Fêtes de Genève. Walking back to the carpark the other evening, there was this ferris wheel set up at the foot of the Pont du Mont Blanc. The light was perfect and I snapped a few pictures.

Ferris wheel fun : Geneva, CH

And now, for the first time in months, I'm caught up on my blog! Can't say that will last long, though. I'm going to Paris this weekend and leaving the laptop home. Oh well.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Sunset Years

2009-07-27T06:00:00.002+02:00

Sunset Years : Geneva, CH

The other evening, we had dinner at a restaurant on the east side of the lake in Geneva. The sun was setting and we had seats with a view of the crosswalk. This couple caught my eye. I thought they looked quite lovely in the early evening light.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Cinnamon

2009-07-26T06:00:00.004+02:00

Cinnamon romps through the garden

This is Dr Lala's cat, Cinnamon. I caught this snap of her the other evening when she followed me in the garden. Almost like a puppy dog. She's a sweet cat.*

* My use of the words "sweet" and "cat" in the same sentence should not be construed as an indication that I am becoming an ardent cat lover. I am not.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

100 Strangers: Bruno u. Johann

2009-07-25T06:00:00.004+02:00

Bruno Schneeberger and Johann Nestau : Aarberg, CH

While we were in Aarberg, we happened to meet these two gentlemen--Bruno Schneeberger and Johann Nestau. Hr. Schneeberger was quite friendly and insisted we sit and have an espresso. (Nein, danke!) Hr. Nestau was the character of the two. He kept going on and on about the silly Americans and their silliness.

Bruno tries to reason with Johann. Good luck! : Aarberg, CH

Then, he grouped the Australians in with us and ranted a bit about their silliness. Frankly, between his Schweizer-Deutsch and the beer he'd been drinking, I'm not sure where he was going with all of that. Either way, it was fun to meet some of the locals. At the very least, it was colorful! Anyway--Hr. Schneeberger and Hr. Nestau are this week's 100 Strangers.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Aarberg

2009-07-24T06:00:00.002+02:00

Hotel zum Goldene Krone : Aarberg, CH

Getting back to last weekend and dinner with my cousin in Biel: After we dropped him off at the train station for his trip back to Zurich, we decided to skip the autobahn and take some of the back roads of Switzerland.

Blacksmith Shop : Aarberg, CH

This resulted in a visit to the town of Aarberg. Had I not wanted to drive across the old wooden bridge we saw, we wouldn't have discovered this lovely little medieval town. These are just a few pictures. Tomorrow, I'll feature two of the liveliest characters I've met in Switzerland.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Black and White in Black and White

2009-07-23T06:00:00.003+02:00

Black and White : On the road to Aarberg, CH

Hee hee...

Moo! Cow. Vache. Kuh. Vaca.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Rüstung u. Robe

2009-07-22T06:00:00.001+02:00

Rüstung u. Robe : Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

The real reason for visiting the Museum Tinguely (and spending CHF 15 on a ticket!) was to see the special exhibit, Rüstung und Robe (Armour & Evening Dress). The armor is from the Imperial War Museum in Graz, Austria, and the evening gowns were designed by Roberto Capucci of Italy.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Museum Tinguely : Tinguely's Stuff

2009-07-21T06:00:00.000+02:00

Push a foot pedal and this hand waves :
Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

The Museum Jean Tinguely is named for Baseler Jean Tinguely. Apparently his art is about rusty junk and Christmas light bulbs and lots of banging and clanging. Can't say I was overly awed by his work, but it was fun for something different.

The rest of the Shiny face : Museum Tingeuly : Basel, CH

Attention Cele: Here's the rest of what was just a slice in Sunday's Two Things Challenge. (See above and see below for more of Tinguely's work.)

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Museum Tinguely : Sculpture Garden

2009-07-20T06:00:00.002+02:00

Macro Rust : Artist Unknown : Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

Returning to Basel: we went to the Museum Jean Tinguely. The sculpture garden featured several pieces, but I can't remember if they were created by Tinguely or by another artist. My memory seems to be that they're by other artists. Guess I'll just have to make another trip to Basel to find out.

Busty Rainbow : Artist Unknown : Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

Anyway--here are pictures from the sculpture garden on the west side of the Tinguely. The slideshow below features a few more pictures from the outside.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Two Things Challenge: Rusty / Shiny

2009-07-19T06:00:00.000+02:00

Shiny : At the Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

This week's Two Things Photo Challenge was Rusty / Shiny. Here are my interpretations, as photographed at the Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland. I'll be doing one or two more posts about this museum tomorrow and Tuesday.

Rusty : At the Museum Tinguely : Basel, CH

To see how others interpreted this challenge or to join in the fun, go here. Next week's challenge is Yellow / Brick.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Family in Town

2009-07-18T06:00:00.001+02:00

Me and my cousin, John Rimmasch, in Biel, Switzerland

My cousin John (my mother's nephew) was in Switzerland this past week working on a project his company has just north of Zurich in Schaffhausen. We met up in Biel this evening for dinner at a restaurant called Restaurant Räblus by Lac de Neuchâtel (in French. In German, it's Neuenburgersee.) It's been more than four years since I've seen John. The last time we saw each other was at our grandfather's funeral in Utah. It was fun to see him and spend a couple of hours together catching up.

Hey JohnE: Hope your presentation was successful! Wooooooooo woo.

P.S. Restaurant Räblus was probably the finest eating I've had in Switzerland since I've been here. If you're up around Lac de Neuchâtel, check it out. It's right on the northern end of the lake. The address is Neuenburgstrasse 90, Biel-Vingetz. Tel: +41 (32) 322 40 51.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09. Photo of Janet and John taken by Maya Lucchitta.

River View

2009-07-17T06:00:00.000+02:00

Sunset on the Rhein River : Basel, CH

Just a sunset view of Basel on the Rhein. That's the ferry that shuttles you from Gross Basel to Klein Basel and back again. And all for less than CHF 2.00 (about US$1.75). Happy Friday!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Gibby

2009-07-16T06:00:00.001+02:00

Gibby, contemplating his next move : On the Rhein : Basel, CH

My friends Scott and Diana have rat terriers. They're a little like Jack Russells, but a whole lot calmer and with longer legs. This is a picture I snapped of Gibby as we were on the ferry crossing the Rhein River from Gross Basel over to Klein Basel. I think if Scott hadn't had a hold of him, Gibby would have taken a gleeful dive right into the drink.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Parking

2009-07-15T06:00:00.004+02:00

Bike Parking under the Bahnhof : Basel, CH

Under the streets surrounding Basel's Hauptbahnhof (train station) is this bike parking lot. My friend Scott warned me I was in for a surprise, but I wasn't expecting this! And this is only one of several lots for bike parking under the tram tracks. Why can't we find stuff like this in the States?

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Viva la France!

2009-07-14T06:00:00.004+02:00

Perfect Timing : Bastille Day Fireworks : Prevessin-Moens, FR

Today is Bastille Day in France. The holiday is to France what Independence Day is to the United States. Yesterday evening, the Village of Prevessin-Moens held its Bastille Day fete which included fireworks around 10:00 at night on the grounds of a chateau in a park just across the street from my apartment complex.

Finale : Bastille Day Fireworks : Prevessin-Moens, FR

These aren't the fireworks in Paris,* by any means, nor are they as good as the ones I took last year on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., but they were fun nonetheless.** I'm told that in a few weeks, the Swiss will celebrate the creation of the Swiss Confederation and will put on a fireworks exhibit on the lake unlike any I've ever seen. I can't wait!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

* Taken by my friend, Virginia Jones, who is in Paris this summer. Be sure to check out her Paris blog. It's fabulous!
** I am sans tripod and was trying to shoot timed exposures while holding the camera. Eventually, I remembered I have a "fireworks" setting on my camera and used that. The quality improved a bit once I switched over. Still, not my best work.

Miniskirts Are Back...

2009-07-13T06:00:00.000+02:00

Miniskirts Are Back : Private Gallery : Basel, CH

Walking home from dinner the other night, we walked past this gallery just below Diana and Scott's apartment. These two pieces were being featured. I thought they were fun!

LOVE YOU : Private Gallery : Basel, CH

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Rathaus Baselstadt

2009-07-12T06:00:00.002+02:00

Rathaus Baselstadt : Basel, CH

I know I've featured this building before, but it is literally one of the most beautiful municipal buildings I've seen out of the nine or ten similar-functioning buildings I've seen in Switzerland, France, or Italy. (The Hotel de Ville in Aosta was pretty, but nothing compared to this.) Here are a few more photos from the Rathaus in Basel, Switzerland.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Bad Säckingen

2009-07-11T06:00:00.000+02:00

View from Säckingenbrücke : Swiss-German Border

Took another trip to Basel to visit my friends, Di and Scott. We went to Bad Säckingen in Germany. To get there, we parked in Stein, Switzerland, and then walked across a wooden bridge built in 1272. The bridge is over the Rhine (Rhein) River. About half way across, there's a line painted across the width of the bridge signifying the border.

St. Fridolinsmünster : Bad Säckingen, DE

Bad Säckingen's loveliest feature is its baroque cathedral, St. Fridolinsmünster. Here are just a few pictures from this lovely city on the southernmost edge of the Schwarzwald (Black Forest).

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Geneva on the Lake

2009-07-10T06:00:00.004+02:00

Enjoying the cool air by the lake : Lake Geneva : Geneva, CH

Geneva is situated on Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), the largest fresh water lake in Europe. This evening, we went walking along the harbor after dinner. This is one of the many pictures I took and is my favorite from the batch. Note the Jet d'eau.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Jet d'eau

2009-07-09T06:00:00.000+02:00

Jet d'eau : Quai du Général-Guisan : Geneva, CH

Jet d'eau. An original name, no? Means "Water Fountain." This particular fountain is Geneva's landmark extraordinaire. According to Geneva's tourism site, the fountain was "originally a simple security valve at the Coulouvrenière hydraulic factory... In 1891, it was transferred to the 'Rade', to become a major tourist attraction. However, it was not until 1951 that it was provided with an autonomous pumping station, propelling 500 litres of water per second to a height of 140 metres at a speed of 200 km per hour (124 miles/h). Eight 9,000-watt projectors light the fountain’s majestic column in the evening as it soars skywards."

Jet d'eau : Quai du Général-Guisan : Geneva, CH

The Jet d'eau is located on the Quai du Général-Guisan and, on a clear day, can be seen for miles. When I flew into Geneva, we approached from the northern end of Lake Geneva and I could see it for several nautical miles. I'll feature an evening photo of this fountain tomorrow.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

At the Foot of the Pont du Mont Blanc

2009-07-08T06:00:00.000+02:00

The Flower Clock : Geneva, CH

At the foot of the Pont du Mont Blanc (the Mont Blanc Bridge) are two sights that signal you've entered the center of Geneva: The Flower Clock and the National Monument. The former pays homage to the Swiss clock making industry. Some of the finest watchmakers in world are found in this little Alpine nation--Tag Heuer, Rolex, Omega, Swatch. You can get a Tag Heuer for as much as CHF 6900 or a Swatch for as little as CHF 100.

National Monument : Geneva, CH

The second photo commemorates Geneva joining the rest of Switzerland in 1815. The Flower Clock and the National Monument are next to each other and are a great point for starting your tour of Geneva.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Extreme Talent

2009-07-07T06:00:00.002+02:00

Benjamin David, Accordion Artist Extraordinaire : Altstadt Genf : Geneva, CH

I finally have a new addition to my 100 Strangers series. While Kara and I were wandering over to Saint Peter's Cathedral and Square in Old Town, we could hear this beautiful music that we thought was organ music coming from the church. Imagine our surprise to find this young man, Benjamin David, playing an accordion! His musical skill and talent were amazing and you could see the connection between Benjamin, his music, and his instrument in his face and the way he played. It was sublime! If you're ever in the Alstadt and you stumble across this guy, throw a five franc piece his way. Worth every centime and more!

Benjamin was very obviously a part of the music and instrument he was playing.
Click on the images to enlarge and enjoy his facial expressions.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Doors and Other Details

2009-07-06T06:00:00.000+02:00

Neptune on a Carved Door : Altstadt Genf : Geneva, CH

One of the things I enjoy about my wanderings around the cities of Europe are all of the doors. Alstadt Genf is no different in the number of carved, wooden doors you'll find and delight in. My favorite was the Neptune door.

We also stumbled across some lovely mosaics. We couldn't find any information on the mosaics themselves, which are across from City Hall, but we did find information about the cannons. Odd, no?

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Altstadt Genf

2009-07-05T06:00:00.001+02:00

On the corner of St. Peter's Square : Altstadt Genf : Geneva, CH

I don't know how you say "Old Town Geneva" in French, so I'm going with the German. (And by the way, why the heck can't my job be in the 2/3 of Switzerland that speaks German? Sheesh. Sorry. Side rant there.) Anyway--the other day I hung out with my friend Diana's friend, Kara. We wandered all over the Altstadt, enjoying the old architecture, eating crepes, listening to an accordion player, checking the insides of old churches, and stumbling on hidden mosaics. Here are just a few pictures.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 07/09

Swans

2009-07-04T06:30:00.004+02:00

Swan at dusk : Geneva Harbor : Geneva, CH

In North America, we have Canadian geese. No offense to the Canadians or geese, but they're not very pretty.

Sunset Swan : Geneva Harbor : Geneva, CH

Over here, they have swans. They're quite pretty. Here are a few examples taken over the last two weeks. (And no, I don't know why the swan has its leg tucked up out of the water and on his/her back like that. But if you know, I'd like to know. Please share.)

Tranquil : Geneva Harbor : Geneva, CH

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09 and 07/09

Echte Edelweiss

2009-07-03T06:30:00.003+02:00

Edelweiss: Blossom of snow

The other day, my friend JaneAnne commented on this picture and asked me if this was edelweiss. It is not. But the photo above is. Edelweiss is generally found in high Alpine regions in Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. The flower is white, five-pointed, and velvety soft. Somehow, they've managed to cultivate a lower altitude variety. The blossoms are larger than normal, but the effect is still the same. I shot these outside a florist's shop in Zurich after the rain.

And for those who are wondering, yes, edelweiss is the national flower of Austria, but the song Edelweiss, made famous in the American musical The Sound of Music is not the national anthem of Austria. That would be Land der Berge, Land am Strome.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Couples

2009-07-02T06:00:00.001+02:00

Thoughtful Waiting : Starbucks : Zurich, CH

Just a couple more shots of various people I saw in Zurich. I'd add them to my 100 Strangers, but I didn't introduce myself or get names. In the next day or two, I'll feature a young man whose picture I took and name I got while wandering around Old Town Geneva. Stay tuned...

United/Divided : Zurich, CH

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Gestorben

2009-07-01T06:00:00.001+02:00

Micheal Jackson ist gestorben : Alleyway : Zurich, CH
(Click on image to enlarge)

While wandering the streets and alleyways of Zurich, Z and I stumble across this waitress having a smoke break and reading about the death of Michael Jackson on Friday.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Hope Springs Eternal

2009-06-30T06:15:00.000+02:00

Mahlzeit : Zurich, CH

No explanation needed!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Trinity

2009-06-29T06:00:00.000+02:00

Nuns in Three : Zurich, CH

This was on the side of a building on one of the side streets Z and I wandered down in Zurich. I took three different pictures of this detail, but this is the one I liked best.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Zurich

2009-06-28T06:00:00.001+02:00

Flowers and Flags : Zurich, CH

I went to Zurich yesterday for part of the day and hung out with Z who writes the photo blog Based in Villigen. Despite the rain, it was a lovely day to hang out and become acquainted with yet another photo blogger. Thanks, Z, for the hospitality and for running around with me in my quest to find a solution to my crappy internet connection!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Haircut

2009-06-27T06:00:00.000+02:00

Perspective on a hair salon : Geneva, CH

I had to get my hair cut the other day. Someone at work recommended a salon in Geneva near the train station. While I was waiting, I snapped this picture.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Italian Details

2009-06-26T06:00:00.004+02:00

City Hall (Hotel de Ville) : Aosta, Italy

The windows, doors, art, ironwork, and even the shadows in Aosta made for some nice photos. Here are just a few examples of some of the detail--like the pavers in front of City Hall--to be seen in this ancient Italian town.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Italian Arches

2009-06-25T06:00:00.001+02:00

Roman Arch : Aosta, Italy

The city of Aosta, Italy, dates back to the 25 B.C. and evidence of its Roman origins can still be seen in the old city walls and arches. Arches continue to be a prominent feature in architecture. Here are just a few.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Italian People Watching

2009-06-24T05:30:00.000+02:00

Generations

One of the things I enjoyed about Aosta were all the people. These are just a few pictures of some of the hundreds of people I saw and photographed this past weekend.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Mont Blanc Tunnel

2009-06-23T05:30:00.001+02:00

Mont Blanc... In the Clouds

This past weekend, my friends Sue and Cindy and I went to Aosta, Italy, for a day of shopping and dining. I'll be doing a series of photos from Aosta for the next few days. These first photos are of the approach to and the entrance to the Mont Blanc Tunnel.

Construction on the tunnel started in 1942 and opened to traffic in 1965. It connects France with Italy and passes through the French-Italian Alps under Mont Blanc--Europe's highest peak at 15,781 ft (4,810 m) above sea level. In 1999, a Belgian semi-truck hauling flour and margarine caught fire. The ventilation system in the tunnel failed and 39 people lost their lives.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Poppies

2009-06-22T05:30:00.000+02:00

Poppies and a hovering bee

Not too far from Dr Lala's, and on the way to work, is a field of wheat and poppies. I left for work a little early this morning and was able to capture a couple of good pictures. Hard to do, though, in dress pants and dress shoes, but I managed!

Poppies and wheat

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Pink

2009-06-21T07:00:00.000+02:00

Sunset in Pink

My friend, Dr Lala, loves the color pink. The other day, we had a beautiful sunset I'm calling Lala's Sunset in Pink.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Juxtaposition

2009-06-20T06:15:00.000+02:00

Juxtaposition

I liked the contrast between old and new that this photo opportunity presented. This Japanese journalist was waiting for WHO officials who could comment on the recent announcement that the pandemic alert level was going from Phase 5 to Phase 6. I caught her talking on her cell phone near the bank of pay phones just outside the Executive Boardroom. Click on the image to enlarge it and see more detail.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09

Sun-Kissed

2009-06-19T06:15:00.001+02:00

Sun-kissed

When I was up on the terrace in the Main Building the other day, I noticed the late afternoon sun on these plants and snapped this photo. Nothing too special, but nice light.

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 06/09