This dinghy lit up during an inviting sunrise at the base of the Coronado Bridge.

I stood on the Ponte Rialto, a cool, overcast evening. I watched the gondolas come and go as ambient light faded. A relaxing way to spend my last night in Venice.

Rolling hills in Kriens, Switzerland.

While scouting locations for a sunrise shoot, a girl wandered down to the water's edge. She was taking what seemed to me an epic number of selfies. A story emerged. A lovely young lady on a beautiful stretch of coast.

Living in California, I forget how late the evening light is in parts farther north. In the summers in Northern Europe, sunset isn't until well past 9pm. And then the blue hour holds on past 10pm.

I suppose it's because I was in the heart of Brussels. I could not walk 10 meters without seeing another chocolate shop. And yes ... they're all good.

The Great Wall is a sight to behold, stretching into the distance, seemingly endless.

A walk along the southern bank of the river Seine in Paris is a nice way to view the city. This metal sculpture of a chess match caught my eye.

One of hundreds of picturesque water alleys in Venice.

The magnificent Il Duomo completely dominates the city of Florence, Italy.

I brought this chair with me so I'd have a dry place to sit while I took some long exposures along Coronado Beach. After struggling to find some foreground interest, the chair became the perfect subject.

Walk the streets and back alleys of Florence and you will see bicycles. Lots of bicycles. Although I left Florence with many fond memories, I will forever connect the humble bicycle with the charm of Florence.

On a warm spring's day, the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy are decked out in thousands of flowers.

A beautiful morning along the shores of Torrey Pines. Before the daily crowds arrive for sun and surf, the early morning hours bring a different breed of people. Fisherman, joggers & hikers ... and the occasional photographer.

Iconic. Classic. Romantic. Just a few of the words used to describe the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

The squares of Florence transform as the sun crosses the sky and drops over the horizon. By day, bustling street markets teeming with tourists and locals alike. By night, an escape for children and adults alike.

Locks on bridges, fences, gratings... I saw a lot of locks in Europe. I've since learned they're "love locks" that sweethearts latch in public places to symbolize their love.

Row after row of tiled roofs capping pastel painted building with shuttered windows in Florence, Italy.

Bicycles, bicycles everywhere. I kind of regret not renting a cycle and cruising around Florence.

By day, the square is bustling with worshippers, pilgrims and tourist. Before sunrise, it's very, very quiet.

Synonymous with Venice, and they are everywhere in that watery city. You'll find that classic black frame at almost every mooring.

A humble, decorated window in the Alfama of Lisbon.

Calm waters of Lucerne, nestled in the Swiss Alps.

A lone boat on a river in Taipei.

A gentle sunset along the coast of Davenport, California.

A couple watches the sun go down behind the Oceanside Pier.

A row of mailboxes along Highway 67 as it cuts through Ramona, California.

I went out on this morning hoping for a break in the clouds and a warm sunset. Instead, I got these inviting blues on blues. The yellow signs providing a nice contrast. Sometimes, bad weather yields good things.

This was an interesting morning. A few wispy clouds, catching the colors of the first rays of dawn. The rest of the sky an inky blue, the stars still visible. And palm trees. Who doesn't like palm trees?

Built shortly after California was admitted to the Union, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood watch over San Diego for 36 years.

The skyline of Las Vegas is an everchanging mix of international landmarks. The Paris Hotel sports a smaller rendition of the Eiffel Tower.