Showers give way to sunshine. April, 2025Kalaheo, Hawaii. It’s been eighteen years since our first visit to Hawaii and the beautiful island of Kauai. On our first trip, we cruised the islands…| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2025.Lisbon, Portugal. It was our second visit to Lisbon when our ship slipped quietly into the Tagus River at 6:30 AM. The city emerged in layers, first the glowing silhouette of the 25 de Abril Bridge, then the serene figure of Cristo Rei with arms outstretched, and finally the golden shimmer of Belém Tower, […]| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2025.Lisbon, Portugal. As we docked in Portugal’s capital city on the Norwegian Bliss, the rising sun bathed the hills in a gentle glow. Alfama, the city’s oldest district, presented a mosaic of terracotta rooftops and pastel façades. Rising above the ancient landscape is the unmistakable dome of the National Pantheon, a Baroque masterpiece that […]| Journeys with Johnbo
A summer night at the ball game. For this week’s challenge, our host, Beth, writes, “This week I am challenging you to feature sports activities. Show us your favorite sports, teams, at…| Journeys with Johnbo
Sunset at Naples. September 2023 Naples, Florida. Rule number one: Look behind you. One of the rules I try not to break is to look behind me when I’m out shooting photographs. I learned that …| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2025. Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Portugal. As I stepped off the bus and we walked to the town square (Largo da Matriz), I was reminded of a visit to the International Peace Garden in North Dakota. In the garden, the border between Canada and the United States is demarcated by a brick pattern, allowing […]| Journeys with Johnbo
April 2025.Kalaheo, Hawaii. This week’s Cellpic Sunday is a digression from my usual cellpic posts. For years, we’ve known the popularity of Spam in Hawaiian cooking. In our early married days, we enjoyed Spam regularly in Spam Hotdish, a decidedly Midwestern take on a pasta dish with Spam, elbow macaroni, and canned vegetable and tomato […]| Journeys with Johnbo
An eight-ton underground blast door leads to the Launch Control Center. This week, Sofia hosts a challenge in one of our Looking Back series. She chose an early challenge, #20 – Doors. She wr…| Journeys with Johnbo
The road to Lagoa do Fogo’s caldera February 2025. São Miguel, Portugal. I have learned that it’s not always productive to take photos from bus windows during our cruise tours; however, the s…| Journeys with Johnbo
8 posts published by photobyjohnbo during August 2025| Journeys with Johnbo
Hanapepe Valley. April, 2025.Hanapepe, Hawaii. Halfway between Kalaheo and Hanapepe, there is a viewpoint lookout off State Highway 50, the Kaumualiʻi Highway. There is room for a few cars, but the…| Journeys with Johnbo
10 posts published by photobyjohnbo during July 2025| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, Ann-Christine asks to share images of markets and fairs we’ve enjoyed over the years. She writes, “Here are some of my summer memories from such events. Enjoy the season and the smiles, and then – I’d love to see some of your memories too! They can be from any fair, Farmers’ market, Christmas […]| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2025.Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Portugal. Sailing into port aboard the Norwegian Bliss, I got my first good look at Ponta Delgada, but we were late in our arrival. From this vantage point, as we approached the dock, the city stretched along the coast begging for a cellpic. White buildings glowing in the morning light, […]| Journeys with Johnbo
St George’s Tavern February 2025. London, Great Britain. In February, we spent a couple of days in London to sightsee before boarding the Norwegian Bliss to sail back to the United States. Af…| Journeys with Johnbo
Reflections on places traveled and photos taken.| Journeys with Johnbo
Lines, Colors, Patterns This week, the challenge is to examine your gallery or go on a photo walk. The objective is to find examples of photographs that feature compositional elements such as lines…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Quayside Lodge. Simon’s Town, South Africa. Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, we met our tour guide, Dries. Though I’d known Dries through a decade of blogging, i…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Steamboat Natchez. February 2024New Orleans, Louisiana. “They say the river is eternal. To me, it’s eternally new. As a steamboat man, I’ve seen in every light and all weathers. But, I’ve never…| Journeys with Johnbo
Blue Angels Diamond Formation. July 2024 Fargo, North Dakota. Please indulge me with my love of aviation for this Independence Day post. This week, Friday is the 248th celebration of Independence D…| Journeys with Johnbo
Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens. August 2023 Lincoln, Nebraska. Sometimes, I just like to experiment with AI tools. Looking at this photo, I processed it from a Cell Pic ten months ago, I think it m…| Journeys with Johnbo
A Cacao Pod and Buds. May 2025.Kauai, Hawaii. That small football-shaped pod is a ripening cacao pod. Inside, you will find the beginnings of a sweet fruit. That’s right, cacao beans are a fr…| Journeys with Johnbo
The White Sands Motel. September 2023 Alamogordo, New Mexico. White Sands National Park will soon be the subject of a Travel Tuesday post. We stayed at Alamogordo for the night, but unfortunately, …| Journeys with Johnbo
Is this South Africa’s smallest lizard? October 2024 Kruger National Park, South Africa. It was early morning, and we were having coffee before heading out for our game drive. I spotted a sma…| Journeys with Johnbo
Arlington Veterans Memorial. Arlington, South Dakota. In the United States, we honor those who died in service to our country on Memorial Day. This year, it is the last Monday in May, May 26. This …| Journeys with Johnbo
Sabie River. October 2024 Skukuza Rest Camp, South Africa. On one of the last days of our stay at Skukuza, we were preparing to leave for our afternoon game drive when I stepped out of the deck of …| Journeys with Johnbo
Carnival Magic. Cozumel, Mexico. Note: On Monday, 3/23, we begin our journey back to Fargo, visiting family and friends along the way. I will respond to your Cellpic Sunday posts and comments more …| Journeys with Johnbo
Kudu Bull. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kudu bulls, with their spiraling horns, are iconic African antelopes. They are native to eastern and southern Africa and inhabit various habitats, inc…| Journeys with Johnbo
Old 353 For my first challenge of the year, it’s time for you to pick a challenge topic. I call this challenge “Pick a Word.” You must choose a word that fits your topic and selec…| Journeys with Johnbo
View of the fire from our camp. Skukuza, South Africa. Wildfires, manmade and natural, are common in all natural environments. On the fourth day of our safari, we transited from Satara Camp to Skuk…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Crocodile. Emerald Isle, North Carolina. On a cool and blustery day in January 2024, Lynn and I donned warm coats and walked on the beach near the condo we rented on Emerald Isle. I didn’…| Journeys with Johnbo
Confused about the Lens-Artists schedule? Wondering how to join us? We post our challenge each week on Saturday at 12:00 noon EST. The challenge is hosted in sequence by one of our team members or …| Journeys with Johnbo
NDSU Memorial Wall at the Horticultural Research Gardens. This week, Ann-Christine reminds us that it’s a great time of year to visit a garden. She writes, “There are so many ways to lo…| Journeys with Johnbo
Sunset on the Atlantic Ocean. Strolling the cruise ship deck during the golden hour and at night creates memorable moments. I never tire of watching the sun dip below the horizon or the sight of mo…| Journeys with Johnbo
Red Moose. Pittsboro, North Carolina. On our trip to North Carolina in January, we visited our son and family in Pittsboro. I’ve featured some of Chatham County’s exciting places in oth…| Journeys with Johnbo
Painted Silo. Asheville, North Carolina. Note: As I’ve been reading and commenting on others sharing their own Cellpic Sunday images this morning, I’ve noticed that several of my commen…| Journeys with Johnbo
Saint Mary’s Church in Fargo, North Dakota. Of the many composition factors in photography, this challenge focuses on Shape, Form, Texture, and Light. Though your images probably use multiple…| Journeys with Johnbo
