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April 26th 2013
Published: December 27th 2013
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You know some people travel for food, some for festivals. Photography is a key part of our adventures. Something that has always intrigued me in our travels, has been the diversity of doors and porticoes that people have crafted to separate themselves from the crowd, from their subjects, or from the elements. Alternatively to glorify the occupants of the dwelling, palace or graveyard. Here are so... Read Full Entry



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Catherine and Gregory Harper
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"The road less travelled - with a modern twist". Whatever the initial motivation to visit, a family member’s passion, a friend's comment, a magazine article, we enjoy a mix of social, artistic, historical and culinary experiences on the road. Out-of-the-way places are hard to find, but these four aspects continue to enthrall us. Upcoming adventure: Summer 2022 in Europe and the UK. Where we've travelled so far... More to come...... full info
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Luang Prabang, Lao PDRLuang Prabang, Lao PDR
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Asian grandeur.
Wirra Wirra winery, Southern Vales, South AustraliaWirra Wirra winery, Southern Vales, South Australia
Wirra Wirra winery, Southern Vales, South Australia
One of my favourite wineries. Wonderful smell of oak and shiraz grapes.
Tham Ting Caves, Mekong River, Lao PDRTham Ting Caves, Mekong River, Lao PDR
Tham Ting Caves, Mekong River, Lao PDR
Natural treasures protected from the populace. Perhaps other functions as well.
Craft cottage, Luang Prabang, Lao PDRCraft cottage, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Craft cottage, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Homemade paper with embedded flowers.
At sea, Truant Island, Torres StraitAt sea, Truant Island, Torres Strait
At sea, Truant Island, Torres Strait
Aboard my nephews catarmaran with children Lydie and Luke.
Vientiane, Lao PDRVientiane, Lao PDR
Vientiane, Lao PDR
Opulence of the capital.
Bund, Shanghai, ChinaBund, Shanghai, China
Bund, Shanghai, China
Established wealth and protection during unrest.
Zhouzhuang, ChinaZhouzhuang, China
Zhouzhuang, China
Private courtyards and enclosed gardens.
Porte de Hal museum, BrusselsPorte de Hal museum, Brussels
Porte de Hal museum, Brussels
European splendor. Catherine visited with friends Bill and Wendel in early 2013.
Epernay, FranceEpernay, France
Epernay, France
Morning after a champagne tasting with daughter Elise.
Elephant spiked gates, Rajasthan, IndiaElephant spiked gates, Rajasthan, India
Elephant spiked gates, Rajasthan, India
Fortifications for times of real strife.
Bundi stepwell, Rajasthan, IndiaBundi stepwell, Rajasthan, India
Bundi stepwell, Rajasthan, India
Control and protection of a precious asset: water.
Amber palace, Jaipur, IndiaAmber palace, Jaipur, India
Amber palace, Jaipur, India
Doors made to withstand significant, non-mechanised force.
Redjam's main hatch, Spencer Gulf, South AustraliaRedjam's main hatch, Spencer Gulf, South Australia
Redjam's main hatch, Spencer Gulf, South Australia
Sailing on her for the first time, prior to taking delivery and trucking her to Moreton Bay.
Amber palace, Jaipur, IndiaAmber palace, Jaipur, India
Amber palace, Jaipur, India
Wonderful expressions of colour and devotion, reminiscent of Alhambra and other Islamic masterpieces.
Madhogarh fort, Rajasthan, IndiaMadhogarh fort, Rajasthan, India
Madhogarh fort, Rajasthan, India
Function and style.
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, IndiaHumayun's Tomb, Delhi, India
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India
Filtered India light
Jaipur city palace, Rajasthan, IndiaJaipur city palace, Rajasthan, India
Jaipur city palace, Rajasthan, India
Peacock motifs above ornately decorated doors.
Backyard shed, Windsor, QueenslandBackyard shed, Windsor, Queensland
Backyard shed, Windsor, Queensland
Its not all travel. Some homebased doors as well.
Front portico gate, Windsor, QueenslandFront portico gate, Windsor, Queensland
Front portico gate, Windsor, Queensland
Our own expression of welcome. 2009
The Athenian Treasury, Delphi, GreeceThe Athenian Treasury, Delphi, Greece
The Athenian Treasury, Delphi, Greece
Banking symbol of the ages.



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