Open Red The pictured open red window's design highlighted this Shanghai suburb's architecture. Simple lines were used throughout the village, yet rooflines were embellished with terra-cotta tile patterns and ornate paths lead visitors through the township. These are but two of the ways the little suburb's design pleased. The architects built basic structures, and then enhanced their work by adding interest via lines and patterns to engage the citizens' senses. More images to come. March 9, 2010

Footprints to The Del When I set out, the skies were filled with gray gloom and rain was not in the cards. Once I was halfway to my destination, the clouds opened up and released pent-up moisture. Down at Coronado, California I waited out the storm. Smooth sandy beaches resulted from the morning's precipitation and set up the above photograph. The wait was worth the time! As the sun set on the horizon, my polarizer helped bring out detail in the clouds above Hotel Del Coronado and enhanced the teal sky. The curved footprint trail leads the eye to the conical roof of The Del. I thank the beach-goer who left their footprints in the sand!