July 2025 – Journeys with Johnbo
10 posts published by photobyjohnbo during July 2025| Journeys with Johnbo
10 posts published by photobyjohnbo during July 2025| Journeys with Johnbo
Valley of Fires Recreation Area. September 2023. Carrizozo, New Mexico. As we traveled along US Highway 380 in New Mexico, we spotted a sign pointing toward the Valley of Fires Recreation Area. Sho…| Journeys with Johnbo
Taino Bay’s mysterious gorilla. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. I can’t say much about this giant gorilla, as Internet searches came up either empty or with references to other gorill…| Journeys with Johnbo
April 2025Koloa, Hawaii. After spending some time at Poipu Beach on the south shore of Kauai, we stopped at a mall in the nearby town of Koloa. The Shops at Kukui‘ula are part of a larger 1,010-acre luxury resort and residential community known as Kukui‘ula. The architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula reflects the past, […]| Journeys with Johnbo
May 2022. Pittsboro, North Carolina. Note: We will be offline during much of the week this post is published. I apologize if I don’t respond quickly to any comments or questions you may have for me. In 2022, we visited the Carolina Tiger Rescue. For years, the rescue facility was operated by a dedicated veterinarian. […]| Journeys with Johnbo
September 2023.US Highway 71, Arkansas. On our way to Branson, Missouri, we transited Arkansas from Acorn to Fayetteville. The journey’s midpoint was Fort Smith, where we visited the historic fort. In a future post, I’ll share more about our tour of the fort. The first part of our journey from Acorn to Fort Smith was […]| Journeys with Johnbo
September 2025. Cramerton, North Carolina. We were getting ready to leave our VRBO in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, after visiting our son and daughter-in-law. It was a Sunday, and as I scrolled through comments on my latest Cellpic Sunday post, the first one I saw was from Deb L. Waters—as it almost always is, since […]| Journeys with Johnbo
I watch the birds fly south across the autumn skyAnd one by one they disappearI wish that I were flying with themNow you’re not here – “Forever Autumn” written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne, and Paul Vigrass and performed by the Moody Blues Less than two weeks ago, summer slipped away, and autumn is upon […]| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, the Lens-Artists team welcomes Joanne of Joanne Mason Photography to guest-host the challenge. She writes, “Share with us photographs of places/people/things that you find uniquely inspiring – or photographs themselves that you are proud of – Simply stated, photographs everyone should see.” You can read her entire challenge post here. For my response, […]| Journeys with Johnbo
April 2025.Wailua, Hawaii. Our boat silently glided to a quiet dock, tucked beneath a canopy of tropical green. As we eased toward the dock, the first drops of rain began to fall. Upon exiting the tour boat, we found ourselves on a short path that led into the lush greenery, where vines draped the cliffside […]| Journeys with Johnbo
Arkansas farmstead. September 2023. Boston Mountain Scenic Byway, Arkansas. On our way to Branson, Missouri, from Texarkana, Arkansas, we found ourselves on the Boston Mountain Scenic Loop. The Bos…| Journeys with Johnbo
The National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional) 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. Alfa…| Journeys with Johnbo
Pay phone at Koke’e State Park. April, 2025.Kauai, Hawaii. Waimea Canyon Drive, also known as State Route 550, stretches approximately 19 miles (30 km) from Waimea to the Pu‘u O Kila Lookout …| 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
City Mouse thought the Badlands were a band. Country Mouse knew better. North Dakota’s got layers—geological and otherwise. This week, Tina challenges us with a fable about two mice, one from the city and one from the country. She writes, “If you’re unfamiliar with the story, its moral is that no matter how appealing someone […]| Journeys with Johnbo
September 2023. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida. On our autumn trip in 2023, we traveled both coasts of Florida and spent some time in the Everglades. For natural beauty, our airboat ride and the tour bus ride through Everglades National Park were the highlights of our journey. Photos of the airboat ride were shared here. […]| Journeys with Johnbo
Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) Skyscrapers. September 2023.Mobile, Alabama. While traveling along the Interstate in Mobile, I came across a complex of modern buildings. Identifying the buildin…| 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
