Creux du Van III

Looking down the Val de Travers.

Creux du Van II

Creux du Van, Switzerland

Earlier this month, we decided to try some night photography at the Creux du Van, otherwise known as the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland." It is located in the Jura near Lake Neuchâtel. We looked at it in the afternoon first to enjoy it in the daylight and scout out a good spot for our night shots.

Jardins des Iris X

Enjoying the sculptural seating.

Jardins des Iris IX

Jardins des Iris VIII

Jardins des Iris VII

Inside the paradigme.

Jardins des Iris VI

In the paradigme.

Jardins des Iris V

In the paradigme.

Jardins des Iris IV

Sculpture sign.

Jardins des Iris III

One of the many sculptures. This one is named: paradigme.

Jardins des Iris II

My friend's lovely mother.

Jardins des Iris

Last September, I went with friends to the Château de Vullierens to see their Jardins des Iris. The gardens are lovely with beautiful flowers and sculptures everywhere.

Photoshoot VIII

Photoshoot VII

Photoshoot VI

Photoshoot V

Photoshoot IV

Photoshoot III

Photoshoot II

Photoshoot

I had the pleasure of shooting this sweet little boy, his mother, and big brother (Vito the cat) about a month ago.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

Our last stop on the way home last Spring was Neuschwanstein Castle. This is another castle built by crazy King Ludwig II. It served as the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Unfortunately, the tickets were all sold out, so we only saw the outside.

Linderhof IX

Linderhof VIII

Linderhof VII

All in red.

Linderhof VI

The artificial dripstone cave with its lake and waterfall was modeled on the Hörselberg from the first act of the Wagner opera "Tannhäuser". The electricity for the lights in the cave was generated by one of the first places in Bavaria to make electricity.

Linderhof V - 3000 posts today!

Inside the artificial grotto the king had built. Also, welcome to my 3000th post!!!

Linderhof IV

Linderhof III

Linderhof II

Linderhof, Bavaria, Germany

On an extremely soggy day, we visited crazy King Ludwig II's palace, Linderhof, located in Bavaria, Germany. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take photos of the inside, but here are a few shots of the grounds.