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Photography Around The World To Remember February 2018

"A year ago today..."

Brooke Brennan

Feb 13, 2019

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Pictures truly are worth more than a thousand words. They fill us with memories and emotions that let us relive the past. Every picture is very special, each telling a unique story. Pictures allow time to pause just for a second, and then give us a lifetime of memories. Live in the moment, don't live through your phone. But sometimes, we need to capture the moment.

And these "1 year ago today" memories are making me nostalgic.

Last February, I started to become more interested in photography, which lead me to taking more and more pictures. It was a prime opportunity to photograph the world. I was seeing art and history every day. I took advantage of my interests and my locations to start photographing more of the places I traveled to. I started watching the sun set and the architecture around cities. Not owning a professional camera limited me to using my iPhone camera, which can still take high-ish quality photos. Here are some of my favorite pictures of places I've been and the beauty of the world I captured (on my phone) from February 2018, some things that are very special to me.

Louvre Museum (inside).

February 2, 2018

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I started February 2018 off in Paris, France. This photo is from inside the Louvre Museum. Free admission for students on Friday nights! The Louvre was where I started to appreciate and become interested in art.

Louvre Museum (outside).

February 2, 2018

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Paris France. The top of the Louvre from the outside. The entire museum is so intricate and mesmerizing.

Eiffel Tower (nighttime).

February 2, 2018

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Paris, France. The famous and breathtaking Eiffel Tower. At night, it is lit up and sparkles at the top of the hour for 5 minutes. It was magical.

The Catacombs.

February 3, 2018

Personal Photo

Paris, France. The Catacombs...the largest underground cemetery that holds the remains of more than 6 million people. You are not supposed to take pictures, but I did.

Eiffel Tower (daytime).

February 4, 2018

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(Last picture from Paris) Taken at 7am, as the sun was rising. We were the only people in the streets.

The Turia.

February 9, 2018

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Valencia, Spain - The Turia. One of our favorite spots in the riverbed and some cool grafiti ft. my friend Hayleigh!

City of Arts and Sciences Museum.

February 12, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. Sunset over the City of Arts and Sciences Museum during an evening run in the park.

Valencia, Spain.

February 15, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. Pink clouds during sunset.

Valencia, Spain.

February 16, 2018

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Valencia, Spain. A rainbow over the bridge. I love rainbows, and I remember it was barely raining while the sun was still out.

Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary.

February 23, 2018

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Budapest, Hungary. Our first night in the city, we were walking around exploring when we accidently joined a giant rally right outside of the Parliament building.

Spring break.

February 24, 2018

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Budapest, Hungary. For Spring Break, we went to some of the coldest, but beautiful, cities (Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Milan).

John Lennon wall.

February 27, 2018

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Prague, CR. John Lennon wall. Art on top of art on top of art, literally.

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