Summary

The website content showcases a personal photo essay featuring various subjects starting with the letter "B," including beaches, the Bellagio Botanical Gardens, beer and burgers, and scenic views from British Columbia and The Blue Mountains, reflecting on past travels and experiences.

Abstract

The article presents a collection of photographs taken by the author that align with the theme of the letter "B." These images capture the beauty of beaches in Banderas Bay, the vibrant displays at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas, and the author's appreciation for craft beer and burgers at local breweries. Additionally, the author shares snapshots from a brief visit to Vancouver, British Columbia, and the picturesque Blue Mountains in Ontario. The photo essay serves as a nostalgic journey through the author's travels, highlighting the joy of revisiting memories through photography.

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The author expresses a fondness for the beach photo from Puerto Vallarta, describing it as an ideal vacation view.
The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden's summer exhibit is praised for its impressive detail and design, with the author noting it as a highlight of the hotel.
The author identifies as a craft beer enthusiast, enjoying visits to Brother’s Brewing Company and Caledon Hills Brewing, emphasizing the enjoyment of beer and burgers as a perfect pairing.
Despite the brevity of the trip, the author was captivated by the glorious weather and beauty of Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Blue Mountains in Ontario are recommended as a great four-season getaway, with the author having visited multiple times and appreciating the village's charm and the scenic views.

PHOTOGRAPHY | TRAVEL | MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Beach, Bellagio, Beer & Burger, and Beautiful Views

A Blend of Photos for the B Challenge

Photos with the letter B were bountiful on my phone so this was a fun photo challenge from JoAnn Ryan and In Living Color.

BEACH

It has been a while since I was looking out onto a beach, so it was nice to look back on this beautiful one in Banderas Bay. This is one of my favorite beach photos, taken in Puerto Vallarta. The sparkling sea, bright blue sky and light fluffy clouds made this an ideal vacation view.

BELLAGIO BOTANICAL GARDENS

A couple of photos from Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas. The Bellagio is a stunning hotel, and this breathtaking exhibit (with complimentary admission) that changes with the seasons is one of the best aspects of it. I have had the pleasure of seeing it in every season so far, but my latest visit was in the height of summer. It is incredible the amount of detail that goes into the design of this gorgeous space.

Bellagio Botanical Garden — Photo by Author

This theme below was my favorite, featuring a bold blue pelican, a dramatic gold monkey on a boat (with a beach cabana?) and backdrop to enhance the B theme.

Bold Blue at Bellagio Botanical Garden — Photo by Author

BEER, BIKES AND BURGERS

Just a couple of the many beer pictures I have taken over the last year (I am a craft beer fan). During a hot summer day, I enjoyed a refreshing patio beer at Brother’s Brewing and bottle shop (a cool spot in downtown Guelph, Ontario). Their logo features brothers on a tandem bike with a few beers in the back.

Patio Vibes at Brother’s Brewing (Guelph, ON) — Photo by Author

Burgers and Beer just go great together, don’t they? I think I am now inspired to make a series of photos with this combo. This tasty meal and beverage were enjoyed on an afternoon drive to Caledon Hills Brewing.

Burger and Beer — Caledon Hills Brewing — Photo by Author

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Prior to 2021, I had only visited British Columbia once (way back in 2000) and spent most of the week exploring Victoria and area. There were some amazing flight deals last year, so even with limited time I decided to head back for a brief two day trip to explore a bit of Vancouver. Even though the trip was too short, the weather was glorious and I was able to take in a glimpse of beautiful British Columbia once again.

Canada Place — Vancouver, B.C. (Photo by Author)

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

This photo features The Blue Mountains located in Grey County, Ontario (not the ones in Australia). Most people still call it Blue Mountain. I have stayed at the Westin at Blue Mountain Village a few times over the years. It is a great four season getaway (close to Collingwood) where you can ski, hike, stroll, shop and eat and escape in a cute village — and also take in beautiful views of the hills.

Westin at Blue Mountain — Photo by Author

That concludes a brief roundup of some B photographs that have brought back some beautiful memories. Thanks for viewing and reading!