Vacation Pictures

So I have been looking through the pictures that I have taken of recent Vacations and I would like to offer some advice to those of you that will one day take a photo of a weary traveler who just wants a good picture.

1) If you are at a point of interest (i.e. the Statue of Liberty, a castle in Europe or Eiffel tower) get the whole POI. One lady only got the base of the Statue of Liberty and I'm sad to say it but I almost went off on her. Luckily she walked away before we saw it.

2) No one cares about their feet. If you get the upper half of their body, then you are good! Hey having it closer in makes it better and more likely to be able to see their face.

3) Count. Even if it's a different language. Just let them know its going click!

4) Show them the picture and ask if they want another. Heck, in the beginning be sure you know what they want in the picture. They mike just care about their feet and want you to put them in there.

5) Don't put them in the middle. Chances are that if you do you will get the sidewalk or too much sky. And yeah, that's why I bought an expensive ticket and traveled all the way there. To get a picture with the sidewalk.

Alright. That is my rant! But please help me avoid pictures like this one we has some one take at the Boston Temple. For everyone vacation's sake.

Barcelona

Who doesn't love pictures of the beach?

The Louvre

The Louvre is one of the best museums! On the first Sunday of every month they let you go in all the wings for free. But you have to get there early or wait for like 3 hours. Seriously, it was amazing!

Modern Art in Spain

... is similar to Modern Art in any country. But let's be honest, it's in Spain. So our challenge given to us by Professor Madden was to try to understand what the artist was saying. Not going to lie, Modern Art is not my thing. Sometimes I can get it but other times I don't know why a picture that looks like my 6 year old nephew could draw it would be sold for 1,000 Euros. Anyways, being allowed to take pictures at the gallery, I took the chance to create my Modern Art out of their Modern Art. Enjoy!

 This one is my own modern art. It was a panel of glass with the design in it. I had Val stand behind it and made it my own. This is how I see modern art!

But really, Darth Vader on a Horse. Something political in that. There has to be.

For all you Introverts out there... is this how it feels?

 This piece is children toys on the floor. Maybe it reflects the complex nature of childhood. Or maybe its one of those moments where you don't know to be proud of your kids or frustrated at the mess they made all over your floor. Guess it depends on your prespective

                                                                                                           The Environmental area.... very interesting. Although the dirt was moving so that adds more to it than just pots of dirt.

Toledo

Quite possible one of my favorite places because of the views! There were several comments of "It looks like a green screen!" The winding little "callejons" around the ancient part of the city are prime area for getting lost. The Cathedral is called "the Jewel" of Spanish Cathedrals and there is good reason for that. The time that it took to build this Cathedral was over a period of 500 years. Well worth it though.

 The Panorama is a must! If that is the only thing that you do in Toledo then you can continue on with life. Everything else....

 We were waiting outside the Cathedral when a troupe of performers celebrating the 500th Anniversary of El Greco's death came and did a show of old style costumes and dancing complete with a ginormous puppet of El Greco him self.

The Cathedral of Toledo. It truly lives up to its name in the grand, ornate nature that it has. The details from the stone collumns to the ornate carvings of the bottom of the choir seats is... mind blowing.                                                                                                                This Madonna is one of the few statues in history that has Mary smiling.

 I am not the worlds biggest fan of hights but I'm proud to say that I hiked down to this part of the cliff and took a picture. It was an amazing view and I have no regrets! Thanks Tyson (in the next picture with the bridge) for the photo.