Monthly Archives: August 2009
Kihnu Island in the Baltic
Kihnu lies 12 km (7 mi) off the coast of Estonia and is the largest of more than a dozen islands in the reefs and shallows of the Gulf of Riga. It is 16 sq km (6 sq mi) in … Continue reading
Using a Flash Indoors
Over the years, you’ve probably seen plenty of indoor flash pictures that have a pitch black background and a washed-out, overexposed foreground. Many factors conspire to produce these stark, unflattering shots, but one of the major contributors is, once again, … Continue reading
People Pictures: How to Really Get Rid of the Dreaded Red Eye
For years now, film and digital camera manufacturers have been inflicting red-eye reduction settings on their customers. Its a series of bright, strobing flashes that’s not only annoying to the people you’re photographing, but doesn’t even work very well. What … Continue reading
Rottnest Island Western Australia
Sitting on the edge of the Australian continental shelf near Perth in western Australia, Rottnest Island is just 11 km (6 mi) long and 4.5 km (2.7 mi) at its widest point. An iconic holiday destination for Perth residents, with … Continue reading
Norfolk Island
A tiny jewel set in the azure seas of the South Pacific, Norfolk Island is just 8 km (5 mi) long, and 1,600 km (994 mi) northeast of Sydney, Australia. It is the biggest of a cluster of three islands … Continue reading
The Republic of Mauritius
Part of the Mascarene Islands, the Republic of Mauritius is off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, 900 km (560 mi) east of Madagascar. The republic consists of five islands: St Brandon, Rodrigues, two Agalegas Islands and Mauritius … Continue reading
Elephantine Island of the Nile River
Known to the Ancient Egyptians as Abu or Yabu, meaning elephant, Elephantine Island is a truly ancient site resting as it does at the First Cataract of the Nile, and creating a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia. Being the … Continue reading
Aldabra Atoll
Aldabra Atoll is a member of the Aldabra Group, one of the archipelagos of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. The second largest atoll in the world after Kiritimati, Aldabra is the coraline tip of a volcanic sea mount, rising … Continue reading
The Canaries – Islands of the Dogs
The Canaries are a group of seven volcanic islands off the Atlantic coast of Africa. They cover an area of 7,450 sq km (2,900 sq ml) featuring some of the world’s most stunning scenery. Each island has its own unique … Continue reading
The Lake Islands of Sweden
Lake Malaren is one of the largest lakes in Sweden, located near the city of Stockholm. The lake’s area is 1,140 square km and its greatest depth is 64 metres. Its many islands contain an incredibly rich history, a breathtakingly … Continue reading
Munich: Beer, Bavarians and Business
Munich is packed with shaded beer gardens, magnificent public parks and buildings with ornate stucco facades. Tradition and modernism rub shoulders in Munich as in no other German city. The small town charm of many Munich districts stands in great … Continue reading
Not Just a Matchmaking Site, but a Real Community
WatcherswebClubhouse.Com is not just your average swingers or dating site. It has a community spirit about it. Established in 2001, WatcherswebClubhouse.Com was developed for the existing members of Watchersweb.Com (an adult voyeur website with over 100,000 members), hence the community … Continue reading
Rhode Island USA
Everyone knows that Rhode Island, actually the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is the smallest state in the USA. But not everyone knows that the state and island that gives it a colloquially abbreviated name are not one … Continue reading
What’s the Big Deal with Designer Bikinis?
“What’s the big deal with designer bikinis?” I hear you ask! In recent times designer bikinis have gained massive popularity with women around the world. With the millions of different styles and colour combinations available the choices seem really endless. … Continue reading
Brazil’s Florianopolis Island
Florianopolis, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, is located on the beautiful island of Santa Catarina, which is itself widely referred to as Florianopolis. This vibrant location has the highest standard of living of any in … Continue reading