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Savannah - The First State Capital of Georgia

Dedicated to the 14th Anniversary of my Intercontinental travel. Savannah is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Savannah’s downtown area includes the Savannah Historic District, Savannah Victorian Historic District and 22 squares …

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My Orange Crush - Spring Break on Tybee Island

Orange Crush is an informally-arranged spring break mainly for African-American college students. The event was once a Savannah State University sanctioned party (orange is a school color). Now it’s a word-of-mouth event, with no official promoters or organizers. Young people travel to the City of Tybee Island to celebrate the end of term, enjoy the beach and have a good …

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Atlanta International Auto Show

Here is a short photo reportage from the Atlanta International Auto Show, which took place in Georgia World Congress Center on March 26-30th. The annual event presented over 400 new 2014 import and domestic cars, light trucks, vans and sports utility vehicles. There was a wide variety of lines: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, …

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1980 Atlanta Chiefs

The Birth of Professional Soccer in Atlanta The “Godfather” of Professional Soccer (a.k.a. Football) in Atlanta was Richard “Dick” Cecil. He was intrigued with the 1966 World Cup and decided that a professional soccer team would add valuable events for Atlanta Stadium. He was Vice President of the Atlanta Braves baseball franchise, who became the owners of the first premier …

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The Brooklyn Bridge. New York City, USA

I love bridges! And The Brooklyn Bridge is one of my favorite bridges in the World (as well as Tower Bridge in London and The Golden Gates in San Francisco). I was looking to see Brooklyn Bridge through the lens of a photo camera since my childhood. And, when I planned a visit to New York City, guess what was …

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Statue of Liberty. New York City

New York City, with a population of over 8,000,000 people, is the most populous city in the United States. It is known for its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center, and for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice …

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