Memories of Berlin...

As today is the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, in 1989, I recall, with great fondness the weekend that I spent there, in 1990.  As a recent college graduate, I yearned to see and experience life beyond New England.  Like many young people, I decided to backpack, across Europe.  I also knew that I wanted to participate in daily life.   Opportunity called and I was invited to participate, in an international volunteer program, I.J.G.D., in Gevelsburg, Germany, in July, 1990.  While, I was there the "Concert at the Wall" was held.  My friends and I traveled to Berlin that weekend.  We were told that the concert was sold out.  Fate intervened when I met a German man, who obtained tickets for us.  I have wonderful memories of this event, as well as the Germans, whom I met.  Special thanks to him and also to my Aunt Erin and Uncle Bob, who met me at the airport that summer.  (More on this life changing trip, in future posts).  Blessed with the opportunity,  I took this image, at sunset that day, before the unforgettable concert. Hope was in the air.  Guten Tag.

© Laura Dandaneau, 1990

Photography News

Details on 2010 calendars, complete with travel images, as well as holiday cards will soon be available.  Cheers.

Traveling and Observing

When traveling to a new city, I'm eager to document my travels via photography. Some of the challenges, as a visitor are observing, without intruding. Another is adapting to the local light. I found that the frequent overcast skies, in Ireland prevented harsh shadows. The soft lighting gave this old, stone building a warm glow.

© Laura Dandaneau, 1990

Another view of Salem...

October in Salem, Massachusetts is a busy month, as tourists from all over the globe visit. Many wish to learn more about the Witch Trials of 1692, while others chose to celebrate Halloween. Often overlooked are the other historical and interesting sites. One such place is the Salem Willows, a peninsula which overlooks Salem Harbor. North Shore families have frequented this spot for generations, in search of recreation and cooler summer temperatures. It offers the visitor a view of North Shore recreational options.

© Laura Dandaneau, 2009

2010 Calendars...

My 2010 photography calendars will soon be available via Redbubble. Included are images from my international flight attendant days.

Enroute to Boston

Often when I photograph an image, many shots are taken of and near the subject. Here, this sailboat was the subject and also was part of a series of sailing images taken that day.

© Laura Dandaneau, 2009
"Sailboat"

Boston View...

Recently, I saw this clear view of Boston, as I sailed with my crew in the Harbor Islands Regatta. The Harbor Islands are now part of the National Park Service and are a wonderful day trip, from various ports along Massachusetts Bay.

(© Laura Dandaneau, 2009)