Copyright © 2006 - 2021, J. E. Matheson. All rights reserved.

Places

I have been able to visit many countries and places over the years through work, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Global Village and simple travel for the pleasure of it. These photos are from no particular country and reflect some of the scenery and places I like to visit.

Africa

I fell in love with Africa when I visited South Africa and Zimbabwe in 1996. Since then I’ve been back seven times and have visited 16 countries. Other parts of…

Beaches

Who doesn't love a beach on a nice day? The sand, sun and water are a great way to relax and rejuvenate

Graves, tombs and memorials

I’m not sure when or why I first starting taking photos of graves and tombs but I do find it interesting the many different ways people around the world look…

Waterfalls

I always enjoy seeing a waterfall. The moving rushing water hits multiple senses – the visual, the sound, smells and the feel of the water droplets in the air.…

Deserts

Not all deserts are rolling sand dunes that go on forever. Some are surreal weather formed rocky formations, some are flat formations that seem to go forever,…

USA - the old west

Arizona and California both have a history of pioneers, prospectors, boomtowns and broken dreams. These photos show a very small bit of what was left behind –…

Sunsets

The beauty of a sunset or sunrise can be hard to describe. For me it is easier to take a photo so others can see it and hopefully enjoy it as well. Cloud layers…

Caves

My first caving (spelunking) experience was in Alberta, Canada in the 1970s when a few friends would go camping for a weekend and explore various caves found on…
2019 Costa Rica - Tamarindo