Shaped by Wind and Water
The northern coast of Madeira faces the ocean with no protection. No sheltered bays, no reefs, nothing to soften the power of the Atlantic. Wave after wave rolls in from the…
Alexander F.
@alexanderfluke
life & travel in stories & pictures
Somewhere
We spend surprisingly little time where we truly want to be. Perhaps that's why, years later, we remember not what we were doing, but the places where we wished the day would…
The Watchful Wader
One day, while walking along the shore of a lake, I noticed this elegant bird. It strode quickly and confidently through the shallows. What caught my eye most were its bright red…
The Vanishing Point
There was a time when nearly every weekend found me exploring the places where I grew up. I would leave the city behind, get in my car, turn onto unmarked side roads, and keep…
A Change of Light
This is how I'll always remember my first encounter with Vikos Gorge. Dark clouds gathered above the cliffs, heavy with the promise of rain. The ever-shifting light lent the…
Beyond the Landmarks
The buildings tell you where you are. The people tell you what the place is. One of the first things you notice in Sarajevo is how naturally different worlds coexist. The…
Someone Sees You First
A traveler with a camera always thinks he's the one doing the watching. He notices the old restaurant signs, wooden shutters, flowers on windowsills, peeling plaster, wires…
No Wasted Motion
Some cats look like they've made better decisions in their lives than you or I ever…
An Old Frame, a Little Story
Sometimes what stays with you after a walk isn't the route, but a single…