Tagged With: Tom Ross Photographer
Going Green in Seattle
We were astonished to learn on our recent visit to Seattle that the roof of the Hyatt at Olive 8 is made entirely of fresh, green, growing grass. It’s not the only green rooftop in Seattle, one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the United States, but it’s one of the largest at 8, … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Eagle Rock in the Grand Canyon
Everything about the Grand Canyon amazed us but the Skywalk and the view of Eagle Rock were at the top of the list. Tom got this great shot from beside the Skywalk, since no cameras are allowed on the Skywalk itself. Pin It
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Photo Friday: Athena’s Toes in Nashville, TN
There is an amazing and astonishing replica of the Parthenon in Nashville and inside is this monstrous statue of Athena. Tom got a great shot of just her sandals and toes. Pin It
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Photo Friday: Muir Woods
We were astonished that this incredible forest exists right on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Tom got this amazing shot looking up at the sky. Pin It
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Chicago Hostels: Affordable and Surprisingly Lovely
Chicago, like any big city, is an expensive place to visit. We were shocked to be charged $20 to park when we visited the Museum Campus for a tour of the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum and almost had a coronary when we found out how much valet parking was going to be at our … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Alcatraz Guard Tower
San Francisco is one of our favorite places in the whole world and a tour of Alcatraz Island is just fascinating. Tom managed to catch a sunset view through one of the guard towers on the island. Pin It
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Gunkholing Around Harmony Islands
It’s the quiet you notice first. Even before the lush growth of dark green evergreen trees, the granite slopes scoured by glaciers, the snow topped mountains, the waterfalls. It’s the quiet. As we cruised along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia in our comfortable Uncruise Adventures yacht, the Safari Quest, there was only quiet as … Continue reading
Photo Friday: Banyan Tree in Lahaina, Maui
As we wandered around Lahaina, we came upon a craft festival and this amazingly huge banyan tree growing out and all over the place. Pin It
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Photo Friday: Glacier Bay, Alaska
We were both absolutely amazed when we saw a glacier in Alaska for the first time. Tom managed to catch the greens and blues and the glacier, the mountains, the sky and the water in this photo. Pin It
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Photo Friday: Pike Place Market Octopus
You can find pretty much any kind of food at Pike Place Market in Seattle but they are most famous for the incredible variety of fresh seafood. This huge octopus amazed us with its tentacles and suckers. Pin It
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