Go shiki numa (5 colors lakes), Bandai-san
Go shiki numa (5 colors lakes), Bandai-san, Fukushima prefecture, Japan Pictures taken on 7 VIII 2004. After Bandai-san's eruption in 1888 a marsh was formed by the wtaer block by the lava. The lakes of this marsh took many different colors due to the elements in the lava. This area is now know as Go shiki numa (5 colors pond). It is a pleasant 3km stroll near Bandai-san (seen in background of some of these pictures).

Nikko
Nikko is the place were the first shogun of the Tokugawa family, Tokugawa Ieyasu is buried. His grave (Tosho-gu) and the surrounding shrines show nice example of the architecture of the earky edo period. His grandson, Tokugwa Iemitsu (1604-1651) who built the shrine for Ieyasu, is also buried in Nikko in a nearby shrine (The Taiyuin). But Nikko was known as a holy site since the 8th century when the priest Shodo Shonin (735-817) discovered the place after crossing the mountains alone and built the first shrine here (in the old Nikko area). He also founded a religious center here. His buddhist school remained famous for many centuries. Nikko is also is famous place for Kendo (Japanese fencing). Pictures taken on August 8, 2004, in Nikko, Tochigi prefecture, Japan.

Rice fields
Here are a few pictures of rice fields taken around Tsukuba. Pictures taken the 14/06/2004. Tsukuba, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan

Kimpu-san
Kimpu-san is a mountain located 50 km north of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi prefecture, Japan. Pictures taken on 19/06/2004.

Tokyo
Tokyo, capitale du Japon...

Mount Tsukuba
These pictures were taken in the north of the city of Tsukuba and on Mount Tsukuba on the 14th of October 2002 (my first week-end in Japan).

Tokyo (Ueno, Asakusa and Akihabara)
Three lively townships of Tokyo!

Fukuroda falls
A nice water fall in the Ibaraki prefecture.

Oxford
Visit in Oxford in April 2004.

Shangai
Visit of Shanghai in July 2002.

Nanjing (China)
The southern capital of China

Beijing (Pekin, China)
The current capital of China with its rich history.

Xi'an (China)

Terracotta warriors (Xi'an, China)

Suzhou (China)
A city famous for its gardens and its silk.

Yangshuo (China)
One of the most beautiful place in China, near Guilin.

Sendai

Tour along the Thames in Oxford
A few pictures taken along the Thames and Oxford Canal near Port meadow on December 12th 2004 (Oxford, Oxfordshire).

Oxford
Tour in Oxford. Pictures taken on december 12, 2004. Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

A few squirrels in London
A few squirrels in Londonian parks.There seeems to be a lot of Squirrels in Hyde Park and around.

Along the Thames from Oxford to Abingdon
There are plenty of nice views along the Thames from Oxford to Abingdon. These pictures were taken on december 26, 2004. Oxford and Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Tower bridge, London
Pictures of Tower Bridge in London. Pictures taken on december 5, 2004 in London, England, United Kingdom

Oxford by night
Pictures of Magdalen tower and the sheldonian theater by night.Taken on december 6th, 2004 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Nara
Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan with all its temple and Shrines...

Big-ben, the famous clock tower of London
Pictures taken near westminster on december 5 2004.

A few pictures of Oxford
One of our first walk in Oxford, November 2004. Pictres taken in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

Misc pictures of London
Pictures of St Paul's cathedral, Imperial College, Albert's monument and the horsemen guarnison

Hike near Avebury
We went hiking near Avebury with OUWC (Oxford University Walking Club). Avebury is famous for its prehistoric stone circles that we saw at the end of the hike. The megalith have been erected from about 2800BC and during the ensuing 5 centuries. In addition to the prehistoric stones we enjoyed many english countryside landscapes. Pictures taken near Avebury, England, United Kingdom on 7 May 2005

Along the Oxford Canal from Oxford to Banbury
The Oxford canal was built during the XIXth century to bring vegetables and coal from the midlands to Oxford. It is now used mainly for leisure. We biked along it from Oxford to Banbury (approximately 30 miles). Pictures taken between Oxford and Banbury, Oxfordshire (and Northamptonshire) on 1st May 2005.

Lille, Capital of Flandres
Lille is the capital of North of France and of Flandres. It host several nice buildings

Durham
Far in the north of England, Durham was the capital of the prince bishops. Now the city is famous for its beautiful cathedral (and its centre for theoretical physics). Picture taken on 12 May 2005 in Durham, United Kingdom.

Blenheim palace
Blenheim palace was the palace where the family of Winston Churchill lived and where he grew up. It is located near Oxford. Pictures taken in Blenheim and around Blenheim palace, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom on 27 March 2005.

May day in Oxford
May day is one of Oxford's famous traditions. On the first of may every year students from Magdalen college gather at the top of Magdalen tower and sing a carols and madrigals. After the songs the morris dancers perform in various locations in the city. Morris dances are traditionnal folkloric dances performed by groups of 6 men with jingle bells at their legs and waving handkerchiefs. I have also seen groups of female 'Morris Dancers'

Ducks and swans Oxford canal
Pictures of swan and ducks taken along Oxford Canal and the Thames on december 25th, 2004 (Christmas day). Oxford, Oxon, England, United Kingdom

Deers in Nara
There are many deers in Nara garden. Here are a few pictures taken while we were feeding them.Pictures taken in Nara, Nara-ken, Japan on 20 January 2003.

Oxford
Several pictures taken in the centre of Oxford, January 23rd, 2005. Oxford, Oxon, England.

Ducks and chicks in Oxford university park
Pictures taken in University parks, Oxford, United Kingdom, 14 May 2005

Samourai armours in Matsuyama
Collecion of Samourai armours in Matsuyama's castle.Pictures taken in Matsuyama, Ehime-ken, Shikoku, Japan.Pictures taken on 30 december 2003.

Kinkakuji, the golden pavillion
The kinkakuji (golden pavillion), one of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto.Pictures taken in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan in January 2004.

Tokyo bay
Views of Tokyo bay

Japanese houses in Shikoku
Pictures of Japanese houses taken in Shikoku, Japan in December 2003

Hike to Atago-san and Nantai-san near Kasama
This hike was organised by TWMC to go to the Kasama potery fair. Pictures taken in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan on 3 May 2005.

Hike in the southern chilterns
Hike in the southern chilterns near Pangbourne and Wallingford with OUWC on 12 June 2005. On our way we saw many animals... Pictures taken in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Dublin
Pictures taken in Dublin, Ireland in March 2005

Galway
Located near the famous conneramar, Galway is a nice picturesque city (when the weather is not too bad). Pictures taken in Galway, Ireland, 24 March 2005

Dublin by night
Walk along the river in Dublin during a spring night. Pictures taken in Dublin, Ireland, March 2005.

Wishkey brewery in Dublin
Visit of a wiskey brewery in Dublin. The visit included also some traditional Irish dances. Pictures taken in Dublin, Ireland, March 2005.

Tea ceremony (Chanoyu)
Tea ceremony organised for Tanabata on 7 July 2004. Tsukuba, Ibaraki-ken, Japan

Oxford colleges
Visit of several colleges in Oxford

Rowing regatta on the Thames (Oxford)
Pictures taken during the Oriel Regatta in June 2005 in Oxford, England. This regatta is open to coxed eights and runs along the Thames near the colleges bothouses (near Christ church meadow).

Ducks, Swan and Squirrels in Oxford
Ducks and swan in Oxford's university park and squirrels pictured in Christ church meadows. Pictures taken in Oxford, United Kingdom, on 26 March 2005

Ducks and swan in London
Pictures of ducks and swan taken in London on December 5th, 2004 London, England, United Kingdom

Rice reaping
Pictures of rice reaping taken in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan in September 2004.

Tawaza-ko
Pictures taken around lake Tawaza in Akita prefecture. Pictures taken in March 2003.

Samourai houses in Kakunodate
Pictures of Samourai houses in Kakunodate. Pictures taken in Akita prefecture, March 2003

Castles in the Loire valley
A few castles of the Loire valley. Pictures taken around Tours, France on 17 April 2005.

Menton (Old town)
Walk in the old town of Menton, Pictures taken in April 2005 in Menton, France

Fishermen boats in Giens
Fishermen boats in Giens. Pictures taken in the small fishing harbour 'Port du Niel' on the presqu'ile of Giens, Hyeres, France on 21 April 2005.

Saint-Tropez
Walk in the harbour of Saint-Tropez (Var), France. Pictures taken in April 2005.

Walk on the presqu\'ile de Giens
Walk on the shore of the Presqu'ile de Giens in Hyeres (Var), France in April 2005. On that day the wind was rather strong...

Walk on the beach of Sangatte near Calais
Walk on the beach of Sangatte near Calais. Sangatte is where is located the french terminal or the Eurotunnel. Pictures taken in Sangatte, Pas-de-Calais, France on 6 February 2005

Giens
Evening tour on the presqu'il de Giens. Pictures taken in April 2005 in Giens, Hyeres, France

Scientific campus of Luminy
Luminy is one of Marseille's science campus. It is located outside the city in a very beautiful area near the mount Puget and the calanques. Pictures taken in Luminy, Marseille, France on 22 April 2005.

Aix en Provence
Aix comes from the latin word aqua which means water. The city is so called due to its thermal water springs. Pictures taken in Aix en Provence, France, 23 April 2005.

Hiroshima
Visit of the city of Hiroshima, April 2004.

Nagasaki
Pictures of Nagasaki. Known as one of the two city destroyed by an atomic bomb, Nagasaki was also the only window that Japan kept open on the outside world for more than two centuries.

Iwakuni, a nice bridge near Hiroshima
Iwakuni is located a few dizains of kilometres south of Hiroshima. It is mostly fanous for its nice bridge.Pictures taken in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi-ken, Japan in March 2004.

Near the isle of Wight
Pictures taken near the mouth of Southampton bay and the New forest, United Kingdom, on June 26th 2005.

Kinkakuji: The golden pavillon
The kinkakuji, the golden pavillon (or golden temple), is one of Kyoto's most famous temples. Pictures taken in Kyoto, Japan in August 2005.

Sumo tournament
Pictures of a Sumo tournament, taken in February 2004 in Tokyo, Japan

Kamakura, One of the first military capital of Japan
Kamakura was one of the first military capitals of Japan.Pictures taken in January 2003 in Kamakura, Japan

Ducks in University parks
Pictures of ducks fighting for a piece of bread. Later I saw a duck with its newly born chicks. Pictures taken in University park, Oxford, United Kingdom, 29 June 2005.

City of Bath
The city of Bath is famous for its roman bath that are supposed to heal several diseases including leprosis. Pictures taken in the city of Bath, United Kingdom on the 2nd August 2005.

Owls and actors for the latest Harry Potter
For the official launch of the latest Harry Potter 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' several bookstores had organized events in Oxford: There were owls in Borders and Harry Potter actors in Blackells... Pictures taken in Oxford, United Kingdom on July 15 2005

Cambridge
Cambridge, the other big University-city of the United Kingdom. Pictures taken in Cambridge, United Kingdom, July 2005.

Sushi
Sushi are one of the most famous japanese dish. They are made of raw fish on top of a rice ball.These pictures were taken in a sushi bar were the sushi circulate on a conveyor belt where customers can choose the one they want.

Kochi
Pictures taken in Kochi, december 2003.

Kochi ken
Several pictures taken in Kochi ken in december 2003.

Sangaku-ji
Picture of the sangaku-temple taken in december 2003 in Shikoku.This temple is not related with the famous mathematical tablettes called sangaku but its name means triangle (san means 3 and gaku means angle).

Okayama
The city of Okayama is famous for its garden and it black castle.Pictures taken in the city of Okayama, on 31 december 2003

Cherry Blossoms
Pictures of Cherry blossoms taken in March 2003.

Kyoto
Kyoto was the former imperial capital of Japan.Pictures of Kyoto, taken in January 2003.

Making paper
Learning how to make paper.Picture taken in a paper making workshop near Fukuroda-falls, Japan in November 2002.

Uchiko
Uchiko is a nicely preserved city in Shikoku with several old building.It is also the first city where I saw a sangaky (votive tablet with mathematical puzzles).Pictures taken in Uchiko, shikoku, Japan in december 2003.

Nikko
Nikko is where the memorial to the first shogun of Japan is.Pictures takenin Nikko, Japan in April 2003.

Archery in Niihari (Yabusame)
Shinto celebration in a shrine in Niihari village. During this celebration there is a demonstration of Japanese Archery (Yabusame).Pictures taken in Niihari (Nihari), near Tsukuba, Ibaraki-ken, Japan

Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms are a big thing in Japan. They symbolize the return of spring. People gather under the cherry trees to celebrate the return of the spring. Pictures of Cherry blossoms taken in Tsukuba and in Atago-san in March 2003.

Ise - The most sacred shinto shrine of Japan
The grand shrine of Ise is Shinto's most sacred shrine. The shrine are rebuilt every 20 years to ensure that they remain pure.As the most sacred shrine of Japan, Ise (or Ise Jingu) is a place of pilgrimage for many shinto believers.Pictures taken in Ise, Japan in January 2004.

Osaka
Pictures taken in Osaka, Japan on April 30 2003.

Walk along the ditch trail
Pictures taken during a short walk along the ditch train on 27 August 2005 in Snowmass, Aspen, Colorado, United-States.

Ashcroft Ghost Town
Ashcroft Ghost Town was a mining camp established in 1880 following the discovery of Silver in the area in 1879. The city was bypassed by rail-road in 1887 and become a ghost town before 1900. The ruins of the city are near Aspen in Colorado, USA. and some buildings have been restored recently. Pictures taken on 27 August 2005.

Hike near Cathedral lake
Cathedral lake is said to be one of the most beautifull spot in the rockies. Hike from the road is steep but easy. Pictures taken in Aspen, Colorado, USA on August 27, 20005.

Hiking on La plata mountain near Aspen
La plata (silver in spanish) is the name of a mountain in Colorado which is 14361 feet (4377m) high. During a stay in Snowmass, we climbed La Plata mountain in a few hours and then went back, partly under the rain: We left the car at 5:30, were at the summit by 10:30 and were back at the car by 13:30. Pictures taken on La Plata, near Aspen in Colorado, USA, on August 25 2005.

Along Maroon bells creek
Maroon bells creek goes from maroon bells lake to Aspen valley. Many beaver dams can be seen on the way. Pictures taken in Aspen, Colorado on August 28, 2005

Road signs near Snowmass and Aspen
Pictures of original or unusual road signs taken around Aspen, Colorado, United States in August 2005

Paris
Pictures taken during an afternoon stay in Paris, France, in April 2005.

Hike from Snowmass to the Maroon bells
From the village of Snowmass to the Maroon bells there are 20 kilometers. This very nice hike can be done in a day (if you leave early enough). We took the scenic path going through willow pass and willow lake. Pictures taken between Snowmass and Maroon Bells lake near Aspen, Colorado, United States of America on August 21st 2005.

Marmots, Beaver and other animals near Aspen and Snowmass
Pictures of animals seen while hiking near Aspen and Snowmass. Pictures taken in Aspen, Colorado, United States in August 2005.

Guiness storehouse
Visit of the Guinness storehouse in Dublin, Ireland on September 6, 2005.

Dublin by night
Pictures taken in Dublin, Ireland, September 2005

Hike to Big burn summit in Snowmass
This collection contains pictures taken during two hike toward Big burn summit in Snowmass near Aspen.Pictures taken in Aspen, Colorado, USA in August 2005.

Ishite-Ji (buddhist temple) in Matsuyama
Pictures of the Ishite-Ji in Matsuyama, Shikoku, Japan, taken in December 2003.

Frozen Fukuroda Waterfalls
Pictures of the Fukuroda waterfalls (frozen in Winter), Ibaraki, Japan, taken in January 2004.

Iya valley
Pictures taken in December 2003 in the Iya valley on Shikoku island, Japan.

Matsuyama castle
Pictures taken around Matsuyama castle in Shikoku, Japan in December 2003.

Sand pillars in Shikoku
Pictures of Sand pillars taken in Shikoku, Japan in December 2003.

Whirlpool in Naruto
Naruto is where the Japanese interior sea meets the Pacific ocean. At this point many whirlpool form.Pictures taken in Naruto, Shikoku, Japan in December 2003.

Uwajima (castle and sex museum)
Uwajima is famous for its castle but also for its sex museum, one of the biggest in the world.Located in a shinto shrine dedicated to fertility this museum feature phallic objects gathered all over the world.Pictures taken in Uwajima, Shikoku, Japan in December 2003.

Big buddha in Nara
Picture of the Todaiji daibustu in Nara, Japan taken in January 2004

Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate is supposed to be one of the three best sight in Japan along with Miyajima and Matsushima. I did not find so...Pictures taken in Amanohashidate, Japan in January 2004

New year eve in Osaka
Pictures taken in Osaka, Japan on New year night 2004.For the new year Japan go to shrine to pray the shinto gods and make them offerings.

Flying kitten in Takamatsu
Pictures of flying kitten taken in a museum in Takamastu, Shikoku, Japan in December 2003.

Kurashiki, Japan
Kurashiki is an old trading town in southern Japan. It features several nicely preseved buildings.Pictures taken in Kurashiki, Japan in January 2004.

Kasama
Kasama is a city in Ibaraki famous for its ceramic museum and its pottery fair.

Hakone
PIctures taken during a Hike to Hakone near Mount Fuji with TWMC. Pictures taken in Hakone, Japan, January 2004.

Futami
Futmi are two nice rocks near Ise. According to the shinto tradition these two rocks have been married to each other, hence the rope unifying them. Pictures taken in January 2004 in Futami near Ise, Japan.

Hike to Kaba-san
Pictures taken in January 2003 during a Hike on Kaba-san near Tsukuba, Ibaraki-ken, Japan.

Hike near the Yoro gorges
Hike near the Yoro gorge in January 2003.

Christmas Hike 2002
Pictures taken during the TWMC Christmas Hike 2002 on Tsukuba-san in Tsukuba, Ibaraki-ken, Japan

Hike near Narukami
Pictures taken during a hike on Narukami-san in Tochigi-ken in March 2003.

Matsuri at Tsukuba-san shrine
Pictures taken during a popular celebration (matsuri) at Tsukuba-san shrine in November 2003 in Tsukuba, Ibaraki-ken, Japan.The man with a mask is called Tengu is a popular figure of the popular folklore around Tsukuba.

Fukuroda waterfalls
Pictures taken in November 2002 near the Fukuroda waerfalls in Ibaraki-ken, Japan.

Hike to the Fukuroda waterfalls
Pictures taken during a hike to the Fukuroda waterfalls, Ibaraki-ken, Japan in November 2002.

Matsushima
Pictures taken in February 2003, in the Matsushima (near Sendai, Miyagi-ken, Japan) bay one of the top three sights in Japan.

Deer and chimps in Kinkazan
Kinkazan is a holy island off Ishimaki.Here you can see many deers and monkeys wandering around. Pictures taken on Kinkazan island, miyagi-ken, Japan in February 2003.

Kyoto: Golden and Silver pavillon
Pictures of the golden and silver pavillon in Kyoto (Japan). Pictures taken in May 2003.

Rice fields and Shrines in Tsukuba
Pictures of rice fields and shrines taken in Tsukuba on 1 June 2005. The paddy fields had been inundated and were mirroring the nearby houses.

Tokyo: Hamarikyu-teien (remote imperial garden)
PIctures of the Hamarikyu-teien (remote imperial garden) in Tokyo Japan, taken in December 2002.

Nara: The todaiji
The Todaiji temple was built at the behest of the emperor Shomu. It is devoted to the Vairocana Buddha ('Buddha that shines throughout the world like the sun'). It was inaugurated in 752 AD. It is the host of the Todaiji great Buddha which was initially covered with gold leaves. Pictures Taken in Nara (former capital of Japan), Nara prefecture, Japan, the 14th of August 2004.

Hike in Nikko on Nyoho-san and Nantai-san
Pictures taken during a hike in Nikko on the mounts Nyoho and Nantai. June 2004.

Nara: Isuien (Isui-park)
Isuien (Isui garden) is the only famous japanese style garden in Nara dating from the Meiji era. Pictures Taken in Nara (former capital of Japan), Nara prefecture, Japan, the 14th of August 2004.

Wonderful waterfalls near the valley of Neath
Pictures taken on 29 October 2005 during a Hike with OUWC in Wales near the valley of Neath.

Ikebana
Ikebana is the traditional art of flowers arrangement in Japan. These pictures were taken during an Ikebana exhibition in Tsukuba Science City, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan on September the 11th 2004.

Seoul tower
Pictures taken by night from the top of Seoul Tower in Seoul, capital of South Korea in October 2004.

Deoksugung Palace in Seoul
The Doeksugung palace in Seoul, Korea. Pictres taken in October 2004 in Seoul, South Korea.

Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the most dynamic city of India with a lot of high tech jobs. It is common to see ads in the street to recruit Java programmers or other IT experts. These pictures were taken in Bangalore in March 2006.

Amber fort
Amber fort is made up by 3 palaces built consecutively by Raja Bihar Mal and his successors. The fort is located 11km from Jaipur in Rajasthan Pictures taken

Agra fort
The Red ort in Agra was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. It is the second most visited monument in Agra after the famous Taj mahal. It is the most important fort in India. Pictures takenin Agra in March 2006.

Elephants near Jaipur
These pictures have been taken during a trip around Jaipur. Most of them show elephants being bathed after carrying passanger to Amber fort. Pictures taken around Jaipur, rajasthan, India in March 2006.

Zurich
Pictures taken in Zurich, Switzerland in May 2006.

The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jaham as a tribute to his second wife who died in 1631. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Pictures taken in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India in March 2006.

Gomateshvara statue
This Jain statue of Gomateshvara was carved out of granite in AD 981. It is located located on the way to Halebid and Belur. There are 614 steps to to climb to the statue. Pictures taken in Karnakata, India, in March 2006.

Fathepur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was founded in AD 1571 by the third Mughal ruler of India as his capital. But political change led him to move his capital in 1585, leaving behind him a ghost city. The city is very well preserved and shows many nice palaces. Pictures taken in Fathepur Sikri, Indian in March 2006.

From Reykjavik to Skogar
Pictures taken while driving between Reykjavik and Skogar in Iceland in Sepember 2006.

Bordeaux
A few pictures of Bordeaux taken in September 2006.

OUWC group at the Roaches
Pictures taken during the OUWC hike to the Roaches (Peak district, England) on November 18th 2006.

Lille, Capitale des Flandres
Picture taken in Lille, France in December 2005.

Skogafoss
Skogafoss is one of the most famous waterfall of Iceland. According to the legend a viking's treasure is hidden behind the fall... These pictures show Skogafoss as well as many other waterfalls further up on the Skoga river. Pictures taken in Skogar, Iceland in September 2006.

Monkeys in Sikandra
Pictures of Monkeys taken in Sikandra near Agra, India.

Hike along the Oxford canal
Hike with Oxford University Walking Club on September 2, 2006 along the Oxford Canal in Northern Oxfordshire, England.

Tour around Ot Moor
Ot Moor (or Otmoor) is a marshland north-east of Oxford. The marsh is formed by the river Ray just before it meets the river Cherwell near islip. Pictures taken on August 27 in the Otmoor area, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

Broughton Castle
Pictures taken around Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire, England in April 2006.

The Roaches
Pictures taken in November 2006 in the Roaches, Peak District, England.

Halebid
The constructionof the Hoysaleswara temple in Halebid started in 1121 and despite more than 80 years of labour, it was never completed. It is nevertheless a very beautiful temple. Pictures taken in Halebid, India in March 2006.

Northern lights
Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) seen from the Reykjavik Youth Hostel in Iceland in the evening of September 30th 2006.

Sikandra
Sikandra is where emperor Akbar, the greatest of the Mughals emperors, is buried.

At the source of the Thames
Picture taken during an OUWC local walk near the source of the Thames and the Costwold water park.

Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is the first major waterfall that can be seen on the road when one comes from Reykjavik toward the vatnajokull. The waterfall can be seen from far away. Pictures taken near Seljalandsfoss in September 2006.

Paris

Along the Oxford canal
Pictures taken along the Oxford canal (England) in April 2006.

Along the Thames, upstream from Oxford
Pictures taken during a bicycle trip along the Thames from Oxford to Bablock Hythe. Pictures taken in Oxfordshire, England in July 2006.

Hike in the southern Chilterns
Pictures taken during a hike in the southern chilterns (England) in January 2006.

Wolvercote commons and Port meadow
Port meadow and Wolvercote commons form a large area of common land which is believed to have never been ploughed. In summer you can often see cows and horses grazing there.

Chilterns hike

Mumbai

Jantar mahar: Jaipur's observatory
This observatory was built in 1728 by astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh II.

Jaipur
Jaipur, the pink city is the capital of Rajhastan and features many beautiful palaces, firt among them the Hawal Mahal. Pictures taken in Jaipur, India, in March 2006.

Cambridge
Picture taken in Cambridge, England in December 2006.

Blue Lagoon
The blue lagoon is a geothermal area near Reykjavik. The water in the blue lagoon is heathed where sea water meats fresh water and enters in contact with hot lava. A spa (not shown on the pictures) has been installed on the Blue lagoon to allow people to enjoy swimming in these waters. Pictures taken near Reykjavik, Iceland on September 29th 2006.

San Francisco
Pictures taken in the San Francisco area, California, USA in October 2006.

Torpids 2006 (University of Oxford rowing tournament)
Torpids (together with summer Eights) is one of main rowing tournament opposing the colleges of the University of Oxford. It takes places during the 7th week of Hilary term (beginning of March). This 2006 torpids saw the Oriel college win the title of Head of the river both in Men's and Women's division

On the road in India
Pictures taken in March 2006 while travelling on India's road.

Oxford Colleges and grotesques
Pictures of Oxford colleges (new, Orial, Coprus Christi, Magdalen, Christ Church,...) taken in July 2005 in Oxford, United Kindgom. Most of the Oxford colleges are built around a square (of grass) called 'quadrangle'.

Stonehenge and the White horse
Pictures taken in Stonehenge and near Uffington (England) in August 2006.

Florence
Pictures taken in Florence (Firenze), Italy in December 2005. While we were in Florence we were caught by a snowstorm! (hence the snow on some pictures).

Rome
Rome, the eternal city. Pictures taken in Rome in December 2005.

Venise
Pictures taken in Venise, Italy, in December 2005.

Geysir
Geysir is the place that gives it name to the famous geyser! Pictures taken in Geysir, Iceland in September 2006.

Around lake Myvatn
Lake Myvatn is one of the most beautiful spot in Iceland. Pictures taken around lake Myvatn in September 2006.

Thingvellir
Thingvellir is the original location of the Icelandic parliament. Meetings were held there more than 1000 years ago. Thingvellir is also one of the locations where the continental rift between Europe and America can be seen the more easily. Pictures taken in Thingvellir, Iceland, September 2006.

Cows in Florence
During our visit in Florence in December 2005 there were many statues of cows in the streets! Pictures taken in Florence, Italy in December 2005.

Jokulsarlon
The Jokulsarlon is a glacial lake that receives its water and ice from the Vatnajokull glacier (the biggest glacier in Iceland). Pictures taken near the Jokulsarlon in September 2006.

Reykjavik
A few pictures taken in Reykjavik, Iceland in september 2006.

Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) is a group of waterfalls in western Iceland. Pictures taken in Iceland's western fjords in September 2006.

Dettifoss and the Icelandic desert
Dettifoss is one of the mightiest waterfall in Iceland and in Europe (193 cubic metres of water per second!). It is located on the Jokulsa river, feed by the Vatnajokul glacier. The river flows in the rain shadow of the glacier and thus in a glacial desert. Pictures taken near Detifoss and the icelandic eastern desert, Iceland in September 2006.

Whale watching in Iceland
Many whales spend their summer in the Icelandic waters and there are many whale watching tours around reykjavik. During the tour we did we saw some harbour porpoise, some white-beaked dolphins and some Minke whales. Pictures taken near Reykjavik, Iceland in September 2006.

Godafoss
Godafoss is one of the biggest waterfall in Iceland. Its name means 'waterfall of the gods'. According to the legend, pagan statues were thrown in the water of the fall when the country decided to convert to christianism. Pictures taken in Godafoss, Iceland in September 2006.

Skaftafell National park
Skaftafell National park is famous for the Svartifoss waterfall. It is located at the feet of the Vatnajokull glacier in an area that has been many times flooded by glacial bursts. Pictures taken in Skaftafell National Park, Iceland, Spetmber 2006.

Husavik
Husavik is an harbour city located in Northern Iceland. It was famous as a whaling city and now host a whaling museum. Pictures taken in Husavik, Iceland in September 2006.

Snaefellness peninsula
The Snaefellness peninsula lies just north of Reykjavik. The Snaefell is one of the most famous volcano of Iceland. According to Jules Verne,it is possible to trave to the centre of the earth from the crater of the volcano. Pictures taken in the Snaefellness peninsula, Iceland, in September 2006.

Western fjords
Pictures taken in Iceland's western fjords in September 2006.

Kirkubaejarklaustur
Kirkubaejarklaustur is famous for the kirkugolf (church floor): a set of basaltic columns that look like the floor of an old church. Pictures taken in Kirkubaejarklaustur, Iceland, in September 2006.

Accross the Sandur
Volcanoes under glacier can provoke sudden glacial burst during which water and ice flow accross the plains destroying everything on their path. Such areas are called Sandur. These pictures were taken while driving accross the sandurs between the Myrdalsjokull and Vatnajokull glaciers and the sea in Southern Iceland, September 2006.

Accross the Icelandic desert
From Egilsstadir to Myvatn the road goes mostly accross desertic area, a glacial desert in the rain shadow of the Vatnajokull. These pictures were taken between Seydisfjordur and Myvatn, Iceland on September 25th 2006.

Geothermal area on the Reykjanes peninsula
The reykjanes peninsula near Reykjavik is very active (one of its most famous spot being the Blue Lagoon). These pictures features a less known geothermal area near Reykjavik. Pictures taken in the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland in September 2006.

Dyrholaey
Dyrholaey is a set of rock formation near Vik. Pictures taken near Vik, Iceland in September 2006.

Icelandic horses
Icelandic horses are famous for their long tail and the small height (which makes it easier for them to survive the cold). Pictures of Icelandic horses taken near Vik in Iceland in September 2006.

Seydisfjordur
Seydisfjordur is the cultural centre of the eastern Fjords in Iceland. It is also where the ferry from Denmark arrives. This city features many nice houses at the end of a long Fjord. Pictures taken in Seydisfjordur, Iceland in September 2006.

Reykjanes peninsula
The Reykjanes peninsula is located just outside Reykjavik. The peninsula is covered by lava fields and has a few interesting spots of geothermal activity. Pictures taken in the Reykjanes peninsula in Sepetmber 2006.

Ducks in Oxford
Pictures of Ducks taken in Oxford University park in January 2005.

Snow in Oxford
Pictures taken in Oxford, England on February 8th 2007 when the city was covered by the snow!

Floods in Oxford
Oxford was flooded in March 2007. These pictures show the water level during the floods. Pictures taken in Oxford, England, in March 2007.

Warwick
Warwick is an historic english town located in Warwickshire. Is is famous for its castle. Pictures taken in July 2007 in Warwirck, Warwicksire, England.

Wells
Picture taken in Wells, England in April 2007.

Christ church library and dining hall
On 7 July 2007 Christ Church college opened its library to visitors to commemorate Alice's day (The golden afternoon in July 1862 when Charles Dodgson took Alice Liddell and her sisters on a boating picnic and composed for her Alice's adventures in Wonderland). This was an occasion to visit Christ Church college and see Alice and Einstein's painted glass in Christ Church dining hall. Pictures taken on Christ church college, Oxford on 7 July 2007.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Floods in Oxford University park (July 2007)
In July 2007 following strong rains the two rivers that traverse Oxford (The Cherwell and the Isis) flooded. These pictures show the floods created by the Cherwell around the University park. Pictures taken on July 24th 2007.

Floods in Port Meadow, Oxford (July 2007)
In July 2007 following strong rains the two rivers that traverse Oxford (The Cherwell and the Isis) flooded. These pictures show the floods created by the Isis in the Port Meadow area. Pictures taken in Port Meadow, Oxford in July 2007.

July 2007 Floods in Oxford
In July 2007 following strong rains the two rivers that traverse Oxford (The Cherwell and the Isis/Thames) flooded. These pictures show the floods created by the Isis (Thames) in the Osney Island and Botley road area. Pictures taken in Oxford on 25 July 2007.

Skalholt
Skalholt was the seat of the first Icelandic see. Pictures taken in Skalholt in September 2006.

Gullfoss
Gullfoss is one of the most famous waterfall of Iceland. Pictures taken in Gullfoss, Iceland in September 2006.

Road signs in Iceland
Road signs in Iceland, September 2006

Icelandic Horses
Pictures of Icelandic horses taken near Gullfoss, Iceland in September 2006.

Geothermal area near lake Myvatn
Lake Myvatn is in a volcanically active area. These pictures show fumes and boiling pot located east of lake Myvatn in Iceland. Pictures taken in Iceland in September 2006.

Around the caldera of an old volcano
Pictures taken in the caldera of an old volcano in Iceland in September 2006.

Himeji, one of the most famous castle of japan
Pictures taken in Himeji, Japan in April 2003.

Vicar of Dibley - Hike in the Chilterns

Genoa, Italy
Pictures taken in Genoa, Italy in June 2008.

Revelstoke and Mount Revelstoke National Park

Nicola Valley

Natural bridge in Yoho National Park

Victoria

Yoho valley

Vancouver

Emerald Lake

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Black Bear

Walk from Charlbury to Woodstock and Oxford

Vila Real

Vila Real, Case de Mateus

Liverpool

Icewalk on the Columbia icefield

Lynn Canyon

Grouse mountain

Lake Louise

Black bear along the Yellowhead highway

Maligne Valley