Posts Tagged ‘Italy’

What boots should you take to Venice?

November 4th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Destination Spotlight, Europe
Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

A great question just came in from ISLANDS reader Jennifer Franz: “What boots should you take to Venice? And is it better to just bring a carry-on?” Since Venice has steady rain throughout the year and notoriously floods (they have to put benches across San Marco to walk on!), a good pair of waterproof boots is an Italian must. Here’s my answer to Jennifer:

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ISLANDS Wallpaper for November 2009

October 30th, 2009 by Lori | 3 Comments | Filed in Europe, Photo Talk

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For more wallpapers, visit the ISLANDS Desktop Wallpaper Gallery. Be sure to check the blog next month for another fresh new desktop wallpaper!

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2010 Travel Photo Workshop Round up

October 2nd, 2009 by Lori | No Comments | Filed in Photo Talk
Photograph hula dancers at the 2010 Maui Photo Festival and Workshops. Photo by Lori Barbely

Photograph hula dancers at the 2010 Maui Photo Festival and Workshops. Photo by Lori Barbely

Spend 2010 island hopping and brushing up on your photo skills. Who knows - you may create a winning image for the Islands Photo Contest. Here’s our month-by-month guide to island photo workshops in 2010.

January: Head to the Galapagos, known for its tortises, sally lightfoot crabs, and blue footed boobies to hone your nature photography skills.

February: Explore the beautiful beaches and  marshes on Georgia’s Jekyll Island.

March: From Milford Sound to Dunedin, photograph New Zealand’s mountain ranges and pristine blue lakes as the Southern Hemisphere heads into autumn.

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