Skip to content

TumbleweedWrites

  • Home
  • Study Abroad 2012
  • Travel
  • Books
  • Writing
  • Personal
  • Games
  • Years in Review
  • About Me
  • Contact

Tag: Photography

By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 1, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #14 – Bayou Redux

For my last day in New Orleans I booked myself a second swamp tour. I debated making an excursion to one of Louisiana’s many historic plantation homes, but ultimately decided … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #14 – Bayou Redux

Categories: TravelTags: Louisiana, Nature, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Wildlife
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on September 11, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #12

My first stop in City Park was the New Orleans Museum of Art. The temperature in NOLA had been steadily increasing since my arrival, and at this moment I felt … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #12

Categories: TravelTags: Art, New Orleans, Photography, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The Crescent City Diaries #6

My visit to New Orleans was very unstructured from the offset. It was completely unlike my trip to Budapest. Budapest was a project, something I was passionate about, and traveled … Continue reading The Crescent City Diaries #6

Categories: TravelTags: America, New Orleans, Photography, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

My Irish Weekend Part 4: In Faeries’ Wake

Ireland is very much in touch with its ancient self. I think I mentioned this in part one. It feels old. It feels ancient in a way my home country … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 4: In Faeries’ Wake

Categories: TravelTags: Friendship, Ireland, Photography, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

My Irish Weekend Part 3: Ode to a Compost Converter

As I stated in part one, any discussion of my trip to Ireland is impossible if not told through the lens of my friendship with George and Elizabeth. No blade … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 3: Ode to a Compost Converter

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Friendship, Ireland, Marriage, Mental Health, Photography, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 25, 2018

My Irish Weekend Part 2: A Rural Snapshot

One of the most common observations Americans make upon seeing the United Kingdom for the first time is how small the roads are and the cars that use them. In … Continue reading My Irish Weekend Part 2: A Rural Snapshot

Categories: TravelTags: Ireland, Photography, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 5, 2018

Flowers of the Algarve

During our stay in Andalucía, we chose to take a day trip into neighboring Portugal to see its famous Algarve province. The Algarve is considered to be the jewel of … Continue reading Flowers of the Algarve

Categories: TravelTags: Photography, Portugal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Flowers of Andalucía

A couple months ago, my family and I took a trip to Andalucía. As we perused its quiet beaches and fishing villages, my brother and I decided we wanted to document … Continue reading Flowers of Andalucía

Categories: TravelTags: Art, Photography, Spain, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 3, 2018

10 More Stories From Hungary

Critters of the Roman Ruins Ancient Rome is one of my favorite historical topics, so I knew that I had to check out the ruins of Aquincum. I love how … Continue reading 10 More Stories From Hungary

Categories: TravelTags: Budapest, Hungary, Personal, Photography, Travel, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 25, 2018

10 Photos From Hungary

In Hungary people don’t clink their glasses and cups together. Apparently this is because of the Revolution of 1848, when 13 generals were executed by the Austrians. The story goes … Continue reading 10 Photos From Hungary

Categories: TravelTags: Budapest, Hungary, Photography, Poetry, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

Snow Day

When my Americans ask me how often it snows in my hometown, my answer is invariably “almost never”. Nailsea, though far from resembling a tropical paradise, is situated in a … Continue reading Snow Day

Categories: PersonalTags: Memory, Nostalgia, Personal, Photography, Snow
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 12, 2018

F-Stops & Flood Plains: My Weekend Part Two

I’ve been nothing if not introspective in the wake of the New Year. I think that’s just how I’m wired. I spend a lot of time in my own head. … Continue reading F-Stops & Flood Plains: My Weekend Part Two

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: Childhood, Family, Nature, Photography, Travel
Blog at WordPress.com.
Scroll Up
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×