Robert Swanson's photos

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

30 Apr 2020 1 353
If you are shut-in, at least you can make your own cookies. These chocolate chip macadamia cookies were served at an Oktoberfest event held on Maui. (Yep, we celebrated Oktoberfest every year we were on the island.)
More Chocolate at Maui Community College

More Chocolate at Maui Community College

30 Apr 2020 378
We attended a student-run "final exam" dinner at Maui Community College. They have a very aggressive training program. This a different view of the lovely chocolates that were part of the dinner goodies. Something for those shut in, and thinking about chocolate, chocolate, chocolate....
Chocolates at Maui Community College (H.A.N.W.E.)

Chocolates at Maui Community College (H.A.N.W.E.)

12 May 2007 4 3 446
We attended a student-run "final exam" dinner at Maui Community College. They have a very aggressive training program. These lovely chocolates were part of the dinner goodies. Something for those shut in, and thinking about chocolate, chocolate, chocolate....
Corsica Harbor

Corsica Harbor

08 Apr 2020 5 2 310
Taken during our 2010 cruise of the Mediterranean. Image processed with GIMP.
Snow on the Mountains of Corsica

Snow on the Mountains of Corsica

08 Apr 2020 4 297
This was taken in the fall, and there was snow on the mountains above the harbor. Taken during our 2010 cruise of the Mediterranean. Image processed with GIMP.
Corsica Harbor

Corsica Harbor

08 Apr 2020 4 1 304
Taken during our 2010 cruise of the Mediterranean. Image processed with GIMP.
Corsica at Sunset

Corsica at Sunset

08 Apr 2020 2 1 322
Taken during our 2010 cruise of the Mediterranean. Image processed with GIMP.
Narrow Street (Jerusalem)

Narrow Street (Jerusalem)

01 Nov 2010 7 4 390
Aren't they all? Taken during our visit in 2010. One point of view (observation) of people for the Sunday Challenge. Image processed with GIMP.
Menorah for Sale (Jerusalem)

Menorah for Sale (Jerusalem)

01 Nov 2010 1 365
Store window in old Jerusalem. Taken during our visit in 2010. Image processed with GIMP.
Blessings (Jerusalem) (HTT)

Blessings (Jerusalem) (HTT)

01 Nov 2010 7 8 449
The person behind this narrow door was offering "blessings" in many languages. Taken during our visit in 2010. Image processed with GIMP. Seems to have the "light and shadow" that would fit with the Sunday Challenge.
In-N-Out on a Plate

In-N-Out on a Plate

01 Apr 2020 2 6 427
Well, we are shut in. However, we were able to get out and get some In-N-Out burgers by going through the drive-thru. Fancy lunch, we put the burgers on plates. Yes, that's the REAL Dr. Pepper for lunch. Taken with the Panasonic GX85 using the 20mm fixed lens (great lens!) and on-camera flash. Edited with GIMP.
Troopship Zeelandia, "Ship That Brought Us Home", First World War

Troopship Zeelandia, "Ship That Brought Us Home",…

10 Mar 2020 16 4 645
These real-photo picture postcards were sold to returning U. S. soldiers as souvenirs. The photographers got pictures of the troopships being used to return the military, and then marked them up with words like "ship that brought us home". See: swansonphotos.com/brought_list.html Original photographer unknown, probably from 1919. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Zeelandia_(ID-2507)
Gentoo Penguin in Falklands

Gentoo Penguin in Falklands

10 Mar 2020 12 7 419
Taken at Bluff Cove in the Falklands. The managers there told us to not cross the rope line between the pathway and the rookery. However, the penguins decided to ignore the barrier, and we got a lot of good closeups. Nikon D700
Gentoo Penguins on Beach in Falklands (H.A.N.W.E.)

Gentoo Penguins on Beach in Falklands (H.A.N.W.E.)

10 Mar 2020 8 5 451
I was walking on the beach in Bluff Cove and saw a group of penguins arriving from the sea. They arrived, saw me there, and started to walk quickly along the shoreline. I just stood where I was, and took lots of photos. Nikon D700
Blue, Blue, Iceberg

Blue, Blue, Iceberg

19 Jul 2014 27 8 613
An iceberg seen as we arrived in Nanortalik, Greenland on the Veendam . The blue of the ice is quite striking. See: swansonphotos.com/greenland
Dog in Nanortalik, Greenland (HBM)

Dog in Nanortalik, Greenland (HBM)

19 Jul 2014 22 13 613
This dog was relaxing near the port of Nanortalik, while we walked around the area. The cruise ship Veendam can be seen in the background. I've added this to the Sunday Challenge for 1 January 2023. Our view ahead into 2023 should include some cruise travel, after nearly 3 years of frustration. Happy New Year to All!! See: swansonphotos.com/greenland
Purple Wildflower

Purple Wildflower

25 Mar 2017 14 8 996
Taken at the Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona. I used the Panasonic GX85. The wind was blowing all of these delicate wildflowers around. It was difficult to get a clear shot. Processed with GIMP. See: swansonphotos.com/saguaro
Ocotillo Blooms Against a Hillside, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Ocotillo Blooms Against a Hillside, Saguaro Nation…

25 Mar 2017 4 3 527
Taken during our return visit 2017. Used the Panasonic GX85. See: swansonphotos.com/saguaro
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