Photo Essay written 9 April 2008
National Parks conjure thoughts of forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. Wadi Rum nature reserve, in the South of Jordan, offers something a little different.
A customer seeking a night time treat at one of the many gelato shops in the back streets of Venice
Statues of a couple of stone horses overlook the Grand Canal on the terrace of the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice.
A view of St Marks Square, the Doge's Palace and the Campanile from across the water at San Giorgio Maggiore.
A view looking down the Grand Canal at night toward the floodlit Rialto Bridge.
The famous Florian tea rooms and cafe off St Mark's Square in Venice
One of the many great step pyramids and monuments hidden in the jungle around Tikal in Guatemala
Photo Essay written 21 February 2008
Thinking of the Middle East, usually Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, or Iran come to mind. Yet quietly sitting between them lies the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
An overview of the ruined city, with the large oval forum in the foreground and the main colonnaded street disappearing into the distance
Nick Potter has been a member since 19 February 2008 and goes by NickP.
Currently in the UK.
I am, unfortunately for my wallet, a committed travel bug. However, this combined with a (slightly unhealthy) love of photography means I usually return from my travels with plenty of images to remind me of the places and people I've visited.
You can also find Nick at www.nickpotter.net.