It is always a pleasure to spend time in Europe and my recent trip to Italy was no exception.  I stayed in the heart of Ancient Rome in a hotel directly across the street from the Roman Coliseum.  While in country, I was able to experience the local side of the city and was shown around by a gracious host.  It was a fantastic experience mixed with incredible food.  The Rome gallery can be viewed here. 

I haven't had an opportunity to photograph Cincinnati this summer due to my busy travel schedule.  I recently had an afternoon to photograph the skyline from the Cut-in-the-Hill and added five photos to the Cincinnati Skyline (Day) gallery.  They can be viewed here.

Fort Madison is a town in south eastern Iowa, located on the western banks of the Mississippi River across from Illinois.  It has a historic business district and a decently preserved housing stock.  While Fort Madison is in a very rural region of the Midwest, it has a nice urban feel once you are in the business district.  Everything is very walkable, with parks throughout the street grid.  There is a historic fort along the Mississippi River that is great for the kids.  You can view the gallery here.