Robert Swanson's photos

Funchal Park Fence (HFF)

Funchal Park Fence (HFF)

27 Nov 2013 20 9 585
HFF! Taken when our 2013 cruise stopped in Funchal, Madeira. This is a great destination. This iron fence is part of the border for a major public park on the hill above the city. Lovely gardens, there, too. Image processed with GIMP.
Ray of Light

Ray of Light

06 Nov 2013 19 5 562
During our visit to Grand Canary on the 2013 cruise, we took a tour of the area. The tour included the small town of Teror. This is the Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino". Once inside this church, I was quite taken with the strong ray of light coming in from the high window, and striking the columns. View on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.
Lily Pads and Frog

Lily Pads and Frog

06 Nov 2013 33 12 619
Taken on Grand Canary, Spain. We were taking a tour from our cruise in 2013, and stopped in the small town of Teror. There was a very nice park with a pond full of lily pads, turtles, and this lone frog. Image processed with GIMP.
Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea

06 Nov 2013 10 6 535
Taken on Grand Canary, Spain. We were taking a tour from our cruise in 2013, and stopped in the small town of Teror. These bougainvillea in the sun were so pretty, I had to take a photo. Try viewing on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.
Brides LPG Carrier in Cartagena, Spain

Brides LPG Carrier in Cartagena, Spain

22 Nov 2013 17 5 617
Taken during our 2013 cruise of the Mediterranean. This was just one of the ships in the harbor at Cartagena. Image processed with GIMP. See also: swansongrp.com/med_2013/index.html maritime-connector.com/ship/brides-8406767
Doorway and Entrance

Doorway and Entrance

22 Nov 2013 16 7 741
Saw this remarkable bit of architecture in Cartagena, Spain, during our visit in 2013 on the Maasdam. The city area near the pier has some amazing buildings, some of which are in Art Noveau style. Here there is both excellent woodwork (door), and nice marble (entry hall and steps). Image processed with GIMP. See: swansongrp.com/med_2013/index.html
Do Not Cross The Red Line (HFF)

Do Not Cross The Red Line (HFF)

22 Oct 2019 16 5 559
Took this from our cabin on the Liberty of the Seas, while docked in Cozumel, Mexico. I wanted the image to include the dire warning about the RED LINE. However, imagine my surprise, when processing the image, I saw that there were fences (albeit temporary) in the shot. So this is my FIRST HFF image, uploaded today, Friday. Hope you enjoy. Image processed with GIMP.
Oregon Fog

Oregon Fog

24 Jun 2020 27 13 603
Taken along the coast highway in Oregon in 2008-09. This was the walk down to a lighthouse, and the area was shrouded in fog when I caught this image.
Packard Hood Ornament

Packard Hood Ornament

15 Sep 2014 15 5 643
Taken at the Browning-Kimball Classic Car Museum in Ogden, Utah. Quite the work of art. Image processed with GIMP. See: swansonphotos.com/ogden
Berries at Farmers' Market, Ogden, Utah, 2014

Berries at Farmers' Market, Ogden, Utah, 2014

18 Jun 2020 21 18 745
I put the older Sigma 70-300 macro lens on my Nikon D700, and wandered around downtown Ogden, Utah. They were having a street fair and farmers' market, so there were plenty of subjects. I like the selective focus. View in larger size on black background. (Baskets and Boxes of fruit, for Sunday Challenge) Image processed with GIMP. See: swansonphotos.com/ogden/index.html
Lupins, Denali National Park, Alaska (H.A.N.W.E.)

Lupins, Denali National Park, Alaska (H.A.N.W.E.)

18 Jun 2020 14 8 748
This was actually a "lens test" I did while wandering around our campground at Denali National Park, Alaska. I was testing the macro capability of the Sigma lens I was using on the Nikon D700 camera. In this case, I closed down to F16, and got more good flower detail. But even with some detail, there is a bit of nice bokeh here. Image processed with GIMP.
Rock and Rapids, Little Susitna River, Alaska

Rock and Rapids, Little Susitna River, Alaska

18 Jun 2020 14 3 757
Taken during a side trip near Wasila, Alaska. I was using an older Sigma 70-300 macro lens with the Nikon D700. Worked fine. Image processed with GIMP.
Wall of Acropolis, Athens (HWW)

Wall of Acropolis, Athens (HWW)

15 Jun 2020 21 15 720
Taken during our 2009 cruise when we visited Athens. As we were climbing (and climbing), I saw this foundation wall with the plants poking out. Image processed with GIMP.
Vine on Wall, Lerwick, Scotland (HWW)

Vine on Wall, Lerwick, Scotland (HWW)

02 Aug 2014 12 10 517
The scenery in this town was wonderful. A lot of people had put in the work to enhance the scene with plantings. Image processed with GIMP.
Sit and Enjoy the View (HBM)

Sit and Enjoy the View (HBM)

09 Jun 2020 30 19 792
Taken on the beach near our house on Maui (1999-2008). After retirement, we often walked on the beach at sunrise. Someone had placed a bench for viewing. Image processed with GIMP.
Tulips, Butchart Gardens

Tulips, Butchart Gardens

18 May 2007 22 10 746
Taken in 2007, when we were on a cruise to Alaska. It was a perfect day to photograph, and as usual, the staff at Butchart had the plantings just right. I especially like the contrast between the yellow tulips and the blue ground-cover behind and below. Looks best when viewed on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.
(Fire)Truck in Talkeetna, Alaska

(Fire)Truck in Talkeetna, Alaska

20 Jul 2012 13 9 651
This Mercedes (fire)truck was parked in downtown Talkeetna, Alaska. Just had to get a photo of it. I think that it has been restored as a vehicle for one of the local bars. (There seem to be a lot of bars in Talkeetna...) Image processed with GIMP.
House Rules

House Rules

20 Jul 2012 13 10 466
SIgn posted at entrance to a bar in Talkeetna, Alaska. I like those rules! Image processed with GIMP. This quote may not be in the great literature, but it is a quote for Sunday Challenge. Below is a suggestion that this be added to the "Italo-Byzantine Acuity" group, so they will have some rules (of some sort). www.ipernity.com/group/827071/doc
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