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Sardinia, Italy Photo Gallery
Back in April I had the great fortune to visit the north-western part of Sardinia, Italy with a photographer friend. We spent several days photographing the towns, landscape and wild-flowers of this beautiful island. Based in Alghero, we explored Capo Caccia, Porto Ferro, Stintino, Capo Falcone and Bosa. Below are a few of my favourite … more
Château de Chenonceau, France – Forgotten Postcard
The Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley of France is a popular travel destination. This iconic castle sits partly over the Cher River. On still mornings you can see the Château reflected in the river below.
For me, Chenonceau had a fairytale feeling that I tried to recreate with this Forgotten Postcard. The square format, … more
Mont Saint Michel, France – Forgotten Postcard
If you’ve ever visited Mont Saint Michel, you know the view of this imposing island fortress on a misty morning is unlike any other. Although these days, Mont Saint Michel spends most of its time as a tourist hotspot, I wanted this image to hearken back to the island’s darker and quieter times. I hope you like … more
Manneken Pis, Brussels – Forgotten Postcard
Manneken Pis, that little statue of a peeing boy, is an odd but iconic symbol of Brussels, Belgium. Tucked in a corner near Grand Place, Manneken Pis is often surrounded by flocks of tourits who come to see his many costumes. When I took this photo, he wasn’t sporting any special clothes, but he was … more
The Advantages of Travelling with another Photographer
Tomorrow I am off on a trip to Sardinia, Italy with a photographer friend. It’s the first trip I’ve done in a long time with a fellow photographer and I’m looking forward to it.
Travelling with another photographer has a lot of advantages, particularly when it’s one who shares an interest in similar photography subjects.
Another photographer … more
Basilica of Koekelberg, Brussels, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
The National Basilica of Koekelberg or Basilica of the Sacred Heart (French: Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur, Dutch: Nationale Basiliek van het Heilig-Hart ) is a Roman Catholic church in Brussels, Belgium. The art-deco church is the 6th largest Roman Catholic church in the world.
I love the simplicity of the interior lines of this building. There … more
Dublin to Doolin Ireland Photo Gallery
Back in September I had the oportunity to visit Ireland with a couple of friends. We only had a few days but we decided to drive from Dublin to Doolin and back again. We had incredible weather and were able to visit the Cliffs of Moher, Doonagore Castle and Dunguaire Castle before heading back to … more
Old England Forgotten Postcard – Brussels, Belgium
The Old England building in Brussels, Belgium is one of my favourite examples of architecture in the city and I knew it had to become a Forgotten Postcard. The Old England was once a department store but is now home to the fabulous Musical Instrument Museum. The café on the top floor offers a beautiful view of Grand Place … more
Berlin, Germany Photo Gallery
Last summer I had the oportunity to visit Berlin, Germany for a long weekend. The weather was glorious and I was pleasantly surprised by the city. The past ten years have seen a renaissance of art, culture and architecture in Berlin. There are plenty of sites, old and new, to photograph and enjoy.
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Photos of Spain Gallery – A Few Favourites
Spain is an enormous and varied country and one that I enjoy visiting very much. The people are warm and so is the weather. The food is delcious and there is always something to photograph. The following gallery is a collection of some of my favourite photos from Spain. The locations include Valladolid, Zaragoza, Valencia, … more
The Best of France Photo Gallery
France is a dream destination for many people and a country that I love. It is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The following are a few of my favourite photos that I have combined in a Best of France gallery. Click the thumbnail to view a larger photo with captions.
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The Pyrenees Mountains in July Photo Gallery
In July last year, I spent an amazing day in the Pyrenees Mountains that run along the boarder of France and Spain. My husband and I took the Petit train d’Artouste, a narrow gage tourist railway that leaves from the Artouste-Fabrèges ski area. The train travels 10 km along the mountains high above the valley … more
Las Vegas Photo Gallery
Last month I spent a week on The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s definitely an interesting town with plenty of visual stimulation. Click on the thumbnails below for the full images with captions.
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Barcelona Spain Photo Gallery
Barcelona, Spain is one of my favourite cities in Europe. The Modernisme architecture, spear-headed by Antoni Gaudi, is incredible and there is a new and beautiful scene around every corner. Below is a gallery of a few of my favourite images of Barcelona, taken on three separate visits. Click on the thumbnail to view the … more
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Earlier this month I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Red Rock Canyon on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada in the American South-west. Although I was there at mid-day, and the harsh light made photography difficult, I was very happy with the results of several images.
The red rocks are an incredible natural … more
Groot – Bijgaarden Castle and Gardens Photos.
This past weekend I visited the Castle and gardens at Groot-Bjigaarden (Grand Bigard in French), just outside of Brussels. It was a stunning springtime location and included my two favourite photography subjects – beautiful gardens and beautiful architecture.
If you’d like more detail about my trip to the Groot-Bijgaarden, please read my article, Garden Photography at … more
Royal Belgian Greenhouse – Laeken, Belgium
This gallery contains a few of my favourite images from the Belgian Royal Greenhouses in Laeken, Belgium. For a closer look and detailed caption of each image, click on the thumbnails below.
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Orval, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
My latest Forgotten Postcard comes from a photo that I posted earlier of the Abbey of Notre Dame d’Orval in Wallonia, Belgium.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
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Japanese Tower, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
While this looks like a scene straight from Japan, this photo was actually taken here in Belgium. This is the view of the Japanese Tower from the gardens of the Royal Palace in Laeken, Belgium. Léopold II had the tower constructed along with a Chinese pavillion which were inaugurated in 1905. The tower houses a collection … more
Grand Place, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
The latest image in my Forgotten Postcards series comes from Brussels’ Grand Place. This is the top of the Maison du Roi (House of the king in French). In Dutch it is known as the Broodhuis(or Bread house) because it stands on the spot of the former 13th century bakers’ market.
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Barcelona, Spain Travel Photo Slideshow
I love the architecture of Barcelona, Spain. Everywhere you turn you seen another unusual sight. The colour and movement of the city are endlessly inspiring. Then there is the food… well I won’t get into that today but let’s say you won’t go hungry.
The following is a video of some of the highlights of my trip to … more
Valletta, Malta – Forgotten Postcard
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a new Forgotten Postcard with you. I took the photo for this one from a boat in Valletta harbour on the island of Malta.
If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
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Photographing Luzzus in Malta
I had a great time photographing the traditional fishing boats, called luzzus, in Malta. I took most of these photos in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, although I spotted luzzus around the island.
The bright colours of the boats contrasted nicely with the bleached golden sandstone that makes up most of the architecture of the island.
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Alison Cornford-Matheson is a Canadian photographer living and working in Brussels, Belgium. She specialises in garden and travel lifestyle stock photography. In addition, she is a Photoshop professional and produces digital artwork as fine art prints. Alison is available for assignment work and commissions on request.
