Photos Archive
Posted on February 17, 2012 in Photos
With dogs on our minds this week, we took a look at some of our members’ coveted canines, whether they accompany their owners on their travels or are natives to the area... Continue reading IgoUgo's Best in Show
Posted on February 10, 2012 in Photos
A recent romantic phenomenon that seems like an old-world tradition can be viewed on bridges, fences, and railings around the world. Padlocks called “love locks”, inscribed with couples’ names, are locked on with hopes of locking in eternal love... Continue reading IgoUgo's Favorite Love Locks
Posted on February 2, 2012 in Photos
Okay, we admit it: we're suckers for decent animal photos. From the wary eyes, to the matted fur, to the hint of the feral that exists in the cutest of creatures, animals inspire a primitive empathy that nothing else can compete with... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Rest Easy
Posted on January 20, 2012 in Photos
Statues like Michaelangelo's David are a part of our historical consciousness. When somebody we know makes a reference to the piece, we know what he's talking about, and we know that its name is a kind of shorthand for the Renaissance... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Stone Still
Posted on January 9, 2012 in Photos
Back in August we brought you a blog post about the photographic beauty of Eric Gauger’s work. Eric shares another round of photographs by this traveler that emphasize not only the beauty of the places he has visited, but also his photographic style... Continue reading More Photos from Notes From the Road
Posted on January 5, 2012 in Photos
It's common for major artists to have paintings more famous than they are. In the case of Vincent Van Gogh, for example, you can recognize Starry Night -- but there's a very good chance you can't say much about the painter behind the image... Continue reading Photos of the Week: In the Mirror
Posted on December 22, 2011 in Photos
IgoUgo asks, “Where does one of Forbes Top 5 billionaires holiday with his family?” Perhaps it’s some remote Island in the middle of the ocean. (Well, kind of.) Try Sydney, Australia. Bill Gates and family are spending a month-long vacation there... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Top Picks for Summer in Sydney
Posted on December 7, 2011 in Photos
Unless you're a fan of mushrooms, you generally expect a degree of proportion in your life. You know which daily hazards – like buses -- are large enough to kill you, and you try to be gentle to nature's tinier denizens... Continue reading Photos of the Week: The Bigger Picture
Posted on November 13, 2011 in Photos
Some say the romance of the road began on Nov. 11, 1926, the day Rt. 66 was established. One of the original U.S. highways, it provided a 2,448 mile east-west route through 8 states, while the equally famous Highway 61 provided the north-south drive... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Best Kicks Along Route 66
Posted on November 8, 2011 in Photos
November has many claims to fame. All-Saint’s Day, Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, and American Thanksgiving may all come to mind, but a relatively new celebration has been spreading worldwide during this month: Movember... Continue reading Igougo Celebrates Movember