Photos from my travels exploring

Sharing this photo of travels. My husband is the photographer on this one! We went to a state in the West near scenic mountains in Colorado. It was a trip we have not stopped talking about. We got an amazing photos we have not gotten with these backgrounds before. We look forward to more travels. Keep following along for here on my blog for my travel photography. I also photograph weddings and events for families with portraits. 

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Stay tuned for more posts as I continue to update Digital Photos by Rhia and continue to share photos from travels around America and the world. Amazing and beautiful locations will be shared here as photos are what this blog is all about. 

A blue bicycle at the beach

Blue Bicycle at the Beach

Anything can be inspiring. At first, I almost didn't take this picture. Then when I saw the image in its original form, it was good, but not great. It could have been better. That's when I applied a few edits and oomph! There it is! Looks so much better. Something worthy of an image on the wall for a perfect conversation piece with guests over. And we all have some beach stories...!

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Stained glass windows of the Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral, France

The beauty of the stained glass windows from the inside of the Notre Dame Cathedral are resplendent in vibrant color on glorious full display in this image captured in France. Many are reminded of spirituality when present in some of the famous houses of worship in the world. What would that feeling be without color? Just a thought.   

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Peacock at the Zoo in Costa Rica

Peacock in Costa Rica

I got a digital photo of the gorgeous colors of this peacock's plume at a zoo in Costa Rica on a visit encompassing education, travel, vacation, photography, food, culture, and the Spanish language. What a visit! The time for vacation after my educational commitments were satisfied was the best time of my life up to that point on any vacation! 

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Red Mesa Against Blue Skies

Red Mesa in Colorado

On a visit traveling to the Mesa area in Colorado, I was able to get some gorgeous images captured against sunny blue skies with low hanging white clouds. There were areas of Colorado that had clouds hanging lower than this. But the colors of this image are stunning. This piece was exhibited in 2010 in Splendor of Natural Vistas. Mesa is known as red, verde, and verde black on white.  

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National Harbor at Night in MD

National Harbor at Night in MD

Just beautiful. No more words. Enough said.

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National Harbor at Night in Maryland

National Harbor at Night in Maryland

I photographed this skyline and waterscape at night in Prince George's County, Maryland right by the new bridge crossing over between Maryland and Virginia. I believe the Potomac River runs right up to it. The contrast of the lights and the reflections on the water against the darkest black sky is amazing! Gorgeous, isn't it?

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White floral in the wild

White Floral in the Wild

I photographed this image of a floral growing in the wild at the time of midafternoon to late afternoon sunlight. Nice, isn't it?

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Gardens in MD

Gardens in MD

I photographed these bright, colorful flowers growing all topsy turvy at a garden in Maryland and exhibited these at a solo art show.

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My fave digital shot of the Eiffell Tower from my 1st trip ever to Paris!

Eiffel Tower at Night in Paris, France

I photographed this image on my 1st ever visit to Paris. This has become one of my fave locations in all of France so far, but I've only been to Paris and Versailles so there is plenty more to see. I can't pick just one fave location in all of Europe! There are just too many! Europe is too vast. 

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Closest deer to date

Deer Feeding Close to Dusk

This is the closest I have gotten to date to this many deer feeding. They come out every year during certain seasons to feed right before dusk. The light always fades fast as I photograph them. Their instinct tells them when to come out for food. Their safety is a key concern to them. They have gotten used to me and notice that my camera is of no harm. In this picture, they are not even looking up at me.  

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Beach view visible from mountain in Costa Rica

Beach View from Mountain at Ruins in Costa Rica

As I rode horseback up a mountain nearby a beach in Costa Rica, I stopped at some ruins to photograph the distant view. The waves crashing against the shore were visible; as was the city. From there, it didn't look like there was a lot of sand on this beach. But I assure you, there was while I was below the mountain. The lush greenery was right up against the ruins with the columns and arches. The crumbling facade was reminiscent of a time long ago. Yet the structure stood strong against many a storm. The stone of the ruins was surprisingly bleached white; possibly, from the exposure to strong sunlight at elevation above sea level. The trek down is always easier than the trek up. Even my horse felt the difference as he trotted back down carrying his load, me as a passenger, with ease. He was anxious to gallop, but I held him at bay. He seemed to be anxious to leave the ruins and I couldn't help but wonder; what had his wise eyes seen over the years that I hadn't and never would?  

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Canvas art from Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Sunset on the Beach

As I walked along the beach at twilight during sunset in Corpus Christi, TX, I photographed the calmest part of the day when most had already left to head back home. It was the best time during the trip that I still remember every day I look at this canvas art. Very tranquil mood despite the roar of the ocean. Even the solitary bird visible pecking at the beach is no longer flying high in the sky. 

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Ferris Wheel at Night

Carnival Ferris Wheel at Night

I photographed this ferris wheel at a carnival at night. Love the colors against the total black sky. 

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Exhibited Art from 2010-2011

Exhibited Art

I photographed this in Maryland and prepared it with digital editing for exhibiting in a solo art show in 2010 - 2011. 

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One of my fave images from my travels also edited by me

A Capture from the Botanical Gardens

I photographed this image while on a visit to the Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC. Love the rich color!

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One of my fave images from my travels also edited by me

Dandelion

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One of my fave images from my travels also edited by me

Spring Bud in Bloom

I photographed this image one year in spring as I hiked through woods right after the buds and blooms had started to appear for the year's growth. The background is the fall leaves of the previous season as they never disintegrated over the winter. The colors look gorgeous as they are blurred in the background against the contrast of the green bud reaching up to the sunlight.

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One of my fave images from my travels also edited by me

New Jersey Pinelands

I photographed this on a hike through the Pinelands in NJ. 

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