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All posts filed under: Nature
Peonies
Schwartz Peony Garden at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland has a great collection of peonies. The best time to photograph these beautiful flowers is when the blooming is young (before the full bloom and becoming too “heavy headed” and bending down). We were […]
Laomei Green Reef near Taipei, Taiwan
This was the third time I visited Laomei Green Reef on the northern coast near Taipei, Taiwan. One can easily take Metro from Taipei to Tamsui then a Keelung-direction bus. It’s famous for its green troughs and trenches carved out of volcanic rook, especially in […]
It’s Time for Bluebells
I hiked the trail along river at Worthington Farm, part of Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, Maryland in search of bluebells this morning. Luckily I did find several patches of bluebells that are in peak blooming stage.
Heping (Peace) Island, Keelung, Taiwan
Heping (Peace) Island is located near Keelung Harbor in northern Taiwan. It is a small resort park with beautiful rock formations created by the wave erosion through thousands or even millions of years. Here is a picture showing a cruise ship about to enter Keelung […]
Taiwan Egrets
The mountain town of Pinglin near Taipei is known for growing fine tea. On the river edge there is a small wooded area in the center of town and one can see hundreds of Taiwan egrets and night herons call it home. The bridge across […]
Calla Lily
Calla Lily is in full bloom up in the mountain near Taipei. It draws many flower lovers and photographers to these beautiful fields . One can even pick your own calla lilies,10 for NT$100 of US$3.30.
Da-An Park, Taipei
Da-An Park in the city center of Taipei is like Central Park in New York City. There are many hiking trails, play ground, roller skating rink, flower gardens but the most attractive place is the small lake with island and trees in the middle of […]
Sunset Light on the Plane
On the return flight from Munich, Germany to Washington, DC, a 10 hour flight I was lucky to have window seat to see and photograph the magnificent sunset light reflecting from the wing and engines.
Dunes of Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Canary Islands
While at the port of call of Las Palmas the morning sun was fantastic, we decided to hire a taxi to go to the Dunes of Maspalomas. It did not disappoint us as we hiked up to the top of sand dunes and enjoyed the […]
