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Snowy Richmond

I love to get one good snow each winter. It keeps things interesting (especially if it's going to be cold anyway), and a city under snow is just different. This year, we had snow on three separate occasions, which was a little more than I'd like. But, it did allow me to capture some photos that I otherwise wouldn't have in all different parts of Richmond.

By Brian Beard | March 21, 2015 | Galleries |

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is my home base, and has a lot more to offer than one might think. Between a riverside skyline, hilltop views, old railroad tracks, and more, there’s plenty to show off in pictures. I look forward to finding new places to take photos, and will continue to add to this gallery.

By Brian Beard | March 1, 2015 | Galleries |

Freiburg, Germany

From 2013 to 2014, Erin and I embarked on the adventure of our lives and moved to Freiburg. This small city in southwestern Germany was home for nearly a year; we worked, played, and lived just outside the city center and steps from the Black Forest. Here are some of my favorite photos from that time.

By Brian Beard | October 24, 2014 | Galleries |

Cinque Terre, Italy

Last August, I had the opportunity to visit Cinque Terre for the first time. For some reason, these tiny villages were never very high on my list of places to travel, despite hearing so much about them (or maybe because of hearing so much about them). But Erin suggested it, so we went, and I’m so glad we did. It is definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, and since the easy...

By Brian Beard | September 2, 2014 | Galleries |

Côte d’Azur, France

After moving from Germany, but before returning to the US, Erin and I spent a full month in Nice, France. We spent most days either at the beach or exploring the nearby towns along the French Riviera. The water of the Mediterranean is bluer than any natural water I’ve ever seen, and it was sunny almost every day.

By Brian Beard | August 29, 2014 | Galleries |

French Alps

During a 30-day stint in Nice, France, I had the opportunity to take multiple day trips into the French Alps, which were just an hour or so by bus away. While not as renowned or as tall as the Swiss Alps, these mountains can be just as stunning. In the summertime, the relatively lower altitude keeps away snow – it can be quite warm up there!

By Brian Beard | August 28, 2014 | Galleries |

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Simply, the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. A friend once described this place thusly: “Each time you turn a corner you think, ‘No. That is not real.'” And that’s really how it was. Lauterbrunnen sits in a valley of steep cliffs and tall waterfalls, and is surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Alps. It is a place for adrenaline seekers and loungers alike.