Can you guess?  And which do you like better?  I’m curious what the current consensus is on film vs. digital.

These images were taken at the hot springs near Mammoth Lakes California on my Holiday break last year.

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Hot Springs, Mammoth Lakes California

Hot Springs, Mammoth Lakes California

We watched some sea lions and birds hang out on the rocks,

ate some yummy food,

drove Honey crazy because…

we kept feeding the squirrels,

and petting the local kitty cats.

We enjoyed the sun,

the mountains…

the beach…

and the beautiful sunsets!

Back in October of 2010, Joe had to attend a conference in Rome, so as usual I tagged along.  Since one of my best friends lives in Geneva, we planned our trip to include a stop in Switzerland before returning to the states.  It was really nice to see Geneva through the eyes of locals rather than as tourists.  We even drove to France on a couple of occasions!  Below are some of the pictures from this three part trip.

The Colosseum in Rome

Inside the Colosseum looking out

The Colosseum

The walk into the Colosseum

Panorama of the Colosseum

Fontana Di Trevi, Rome

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, in Rome

View of Rome from the Monument of Emanuele II

Rome Ruins

Palatino Ruins

Arco di Tito

Palatino

Area of the Pantheon in Rome

As you enter the Vatican

Inside St. Peters, Rome

Yvoire, Medieval Village at the Rhone Alps

Yvoire, Rhone Alps

Geneva

St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva

View of Geneva from St. Pierre

Building in Geneva

Trains in Geneva

Lavaux Vineyard, Switzerland

Lavaux Vineyard, Switzerland

Lavaux Vineyard, Switzerland

French Alps

Recently Joe and I decided to take a little break for his Birthday and drive to Joshua Tree.

This is the Ocotillo plant

The Cholla Cactus

Joshua Tree Rocks

The Cholla Cactus looks like it glows against the sun.

Sunset against rocks

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree as the sun is setting

Sunset at Joshua Tree

On our way to the Olive Factory that my uncle works at, we did a bit of sightseeing by exploring the villages nearby.  I love the city of Aleppo, but driving through the villages was a lot more fulfilling for me as a photographer.

This “officer” was not waiving at me, instead he was telling me to stop taking his picture.  It’s a good thing I had family with me who could speak the language and diffuse the situation.  I clearly ignored his request…not the safest thing to do but anything for a good picture!

In the villages you often see young kids working as sheepherders.

Some are shy and run away from the camera…

while others are all too happy to pose!

No your eyes are not lying to you and yes he’s on a cell phone.

These children were just let out of school.  They love having their photos taken!

A typical home in the village.

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The castle entrance.

There are no rules that say kids can’t climb up to the castle!

Women taking a stroll inside.

Nooks and crannies.

Once inside the castle…or in this case, outside.

The view of Aleppo from the Citadel.

Looking out from inside the entrance.

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Cobble stone streets near where my Mom grew up.

The view from my cousin’s house.

My cousin Tony, and Joe, in front of my aunt’s house.

The streets in Aleppo have so much character.

The Aleppo park stretches for miles, and while taking a stroll through it…

The streets outside the park.

Aleppo and satellite dishes.

These kids couldn’t have been more than 11 or 12.