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Photography Around The World To Remember February 2018

"A year ago today..."

Brooke Brennan

Feb 13, 2019

Florida State University

Palace of Versailles - Personal Photo

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

Personal Photo

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

Personal Photo

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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Photography Around The World To Remember February 2018

"A year ago today..."

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Louvre Museum (inside).

Louvre Museum (outside).

Eiffel Tower (nighttime).

The Catacombs.

Eiffel Tower (daytime).

The Turia.

City of Arts and Sciences Museum.

Valencia, Spain.

Valencia, Spain.

Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary.

Spring break.

John Lennon wall.

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!