Posts Tagged ‘Travel’

Berlin, Germany Photo Gallery

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. Click the … more

Photos of Spain Gallery - A Few Favourites

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

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.  


The Pyrenees Mountains in July Photo Gallery

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

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.  

Barcelona Spain Photo Gallery

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

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 … more

Forgotten Postcards Overview

Forgotten Postcards Overview

The Forgotten Postcard series combines many of my favourite things: travel, photography, texture, letter writing, architecture, Photoshop and nostalgia. The most common question I receive about the postcards is ‘What are they?’ Some people believe they are looking at paintings, others think they are scanned reproductions. In fact, the basis for all of the Forgotten … more

Groot - Bijgaarden Castle and Gardens Photos.

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 … more


Royal Belgian Greenhouse - Laeken, Belgium

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.  

Orval, Belgium - Forgotten Postcard

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.

Japanese Tower, Belgium - Forgotten Postcard

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

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. If you like this image … more

Barcelona, Spain Travel Photo Slideshow

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 … more

Valletta, Malta - Forgotten Postcard

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.


Photographing Luzzus in Malta

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 … more

Parc Cinquantenaire, Belgium - Forgotten Postcard

Parc Cinquantenaire, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard

Parc Cinquantenaire, or Jubelpark in Dutch, is one of Brussels, Belgium’s most famous landmarks. The centrepiece triumphal arch was erected in 1905 and it’s age and grandeur certainly lend itself to the Forgotten Postcard treatment. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in … more

Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium - Forgotten Postcard

Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard

It’s been quite a while since I created a new Forgotten Postcard. I realized (well my husband pointed out) that I hadn’t done a Belgian one yet. So I present the Forgotten Groot-Bijgaarden. The Flemish architecture really seems to lend itself to the aging treatment. This image consists of 12 layers (give or take). If … more


Garden Photography at the Groot-Bijgaarden

Garden Photography at the Groot-Bijgaarden

Two weekends ago, I went to photograph the gardens of the Groot-Bijgaarden Castle (Chateau de Grand-Bigard in French), which is located just outside of Brussels, Belgium. I decided to use the shoot as a warm-up to Keukenhof and I wasn’t disappointed. The park is only open to the general public for one month in the spring. … more

Get Lost - ACM Photography Travel Images

Get Lost – ACM Photography Travel Images

This is my first attempt at putting together a slide-show as a Youtube video. I’m a bit disappointed at the quality once it was uploaded. It looks much nicer on my computer than on Youtube. If you have any suggestions for improving the quality or for good slideshow/video software, I’m all ears!

Ireland Photo Gallery

Ireland Photo Gallery

This is a collection of images of Ireland and Northern Ireland that I made on two separate trips in 2006. Click the thumbnail to view the full image with captions.  


Great Exuma, Bahamas Photos

Great Exuma, Bahamas Photos

The crystal-clear, turquoise waters and soft, white sand beaches make Great Exuma Island in The Bahamas a magical place to vacation and relax. Click the thumbnails below for the full images with captions.  

French Vineyard - Forgotten Postcard

French Vineyard – Forgotten Postcard

Despite my recent busy spurt, I decided to create a new Forgotten Postcard. This one was inspired by the Jurancon wine vineyards of Monein, in the Béarn region of southwest France. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.

Rock of Cashel, Ireland - Forgotten Postcard

Rock of Cashel, Ireland – Forgotten Postcard

My latest installment of the Forgotten Postcard series, is an image I made at the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent castle in county Tipperary in Ireland.


About Me


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.

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