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Gone to Swan · 9h ago

Afternoon delight: Espiritu Santos Island, Baja Mexico

For those lucky enough to go on a tour with Fun Baja from La Paz, the lunch hour and afternoon is spent at this beach on Espiritu Santos Island:
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Gone to Swan · 12h ago

Discovered by science

Although for many of us we think of Baja, Mexico as an all inclusive winter holiday place, for a few, this is one of the premiere places to do research. Visiting La Paz, Baja, my guide was proud to show me a new statue on the malecon of scientist / marine biologist Jacques Cousteau. An [...]
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Gone to Swan · 1d ago

Afternoon delight: the sneaky land crab, Grenada

Walking along the road in Grenada, you’ll notice the red land crabs who will soon spot you and dart back into their holes – unless you’re quick with the camera:
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Gone to Swan · 1d ago

Afternoon delight: a wee bird, Grenada

I know very little of birds – but sometimes its nice to know they’re curious about you – this little bird sat on my windowsill looking at me for several moments, very noticeable in the lush surroundings of Grenada:
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Gone to Swan · 1d ago

Continuing to learn on the go

As I’ve written about before, I’m happily learning through practise how to use my waterproof camera. My next big challenge was visiting the island of Grenada, where artist Jason Taylor has created an Underwater Gallery of 65 sculptures. Kayaking out to the spot and then heading into the water to sno
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Gone to Swan · 1d ago

Morning view: a cloudy day, St. George’s Grenada

My first day in St. George’s started with rain and clouds – but it was just as mesmerizing to me:
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Gone to Swan · 2d ago

Afternoon delight: spotting art on the motorway, Northern Ireland

Stopping for a quick break on the motorway, I spotted this sculpture installation in Northern Ireland:
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Gone to Swan · 2d ago

Made you look…

Sometimes its tough when you’re trying to get places in a country, and your vantage point it a bus window. I always try to keep my camera close, thinking I may see something cool and want to see if I can try and photograph it. I’ve tried to photograph signs, people, buildings and many other [...]
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Gone to Swan · 2d ago

Morning view: the church by the gate, Derry Northern Ireland

As you walk the walled city of Derry, a church greets you as you meander the top of the wall:
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Gone to Swan · 3d ago

Afternoon delight: Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh PA USA

Gazing from the Carnegie Museum of Art’s cafe, visitors can still appreciate a sculpture on the grounds of the gallery:
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