Photography: Great Food Pictures
We are surrounded by food pics everyday but we stop seeing it after a while. But maybe that’s why we love food – because we see it subconsciously everywhere!
Category: Travel
Central America, 1956
Central America, 1956 The Heron H gently swayed against the jetty. I peered out of the porthole and surveyed the scene before me. Mangrove swamp, unpainted wooden shacks, scrap iron and offensive-smelling inky-black water surrounded me on all sides. So, this was Belize, the capital of British Honduras. The past…
Why Spanish Immersion Is The Best Way To Learn Spanish
There are a lot of reasons why people want to learn Spanish. For one, it belongs to what we call the Romance languages. Although they certainly sound romantic, they started being called “Romance languages” (sometimes, Romance languages are referred to as Neo-Latin languages, Romanic languages, or Latin languages), which is a collective name for all the languages that are descendants of the Latin language, the ancient language of Rome. There are almost seven hundred million native speakers of Romance languages all over the world, mainly in the United States, Africa, Europe, and other small regions.
Why Is the Quality of My Photographs So Bad At Night?
Many keen camera users have a compact, sophisticated point-and shoot camera which is used for most if not all of their photography needs. Most of these cameras are from manufacturers such as Canon, Sony or Samsung. It the camera is fairly new, it probably features a high megapixel count and a host of other fabulous technical features, not to mention its probably sleek and sexy too.
Birds of the Aberdare Ranges
Birds of the Aberdare Ranges Vegetation is a great influencing factor in the occurrence of bird-life. The Aberdare ranges spot a myriad of treetops in forestland, moutane grassland and moorland. The Ranges host an amazing number of bird-life types. Some 250 species to be exact. Forest birding is a difficult…
A Tree Named Anzac
A Tree Named Anzac An open and level stretch of land reposes at the foot of Mt Brisbane, and is enwrapped by the Brisbane River bending gracefully around it. In 1942, this became a military airfield destined to be a supply and maintenance base. But the war moved North and…
Quick Tips for Model Railway Trains
Surprisingly, one of the most popular hobbies in today’s modern world is model railway trains. I’m not sure why, but perhaps it’s because model trains are such a great hobby for enthusiasts of all different ages, appealing to both young and old. In any event, the popularity of model railway trains is still on the increase, even though they are considered one of the more old fashioned toys.
A Pocket Full of Rye
“A Pocket Full of Rye” So goes the old nursery rhyme, Sing a Song of Sixpence. Perhaps we might be forgiven for applying this use of the word pocket to the pouch of the marsupial animals, for it contains not only the infant but also the food supply of mother’s…
Afghanistan – 1953
Afghanistan – 1953 Snow and wind were lashing against my face as I sat on top of an oil tanker, the usual mode of travel in Afghanistan. I was completely surrounded by Afghans, all of whom carried rifles and bandoliers of cartridges. We were crushed in together like a tin…
The Origin Of Antique Swords
Anyone who is fascinated with world history or is a fantasy fiction fanatic is most likely to be intrigued by swords. Collecting swords have become a rewarding hobby for many individuals; especially if they are collecting antique swords.
Errant Passenger
Errant Passenger We come across snakes now and then in normal life and, for many, it is not a pleasant experience – although, generally, if you leave them alone then they will leave you alone. But the following is a more unusual encounter. It happened at our local airfield the…
A Brief History Of Tango
Tango is a passionate, seductive and mesmerizing dance, also know as the dance of love. It’s characterized by quick, sharp movements, snappy dynamic, and a close chest-to-chest embrace. Today, it’s one of the most popular dances in the world, enjoyed by young and old alike. In this article we will take a look at some historical facts about tango.