Name: Kerry Loughran
Title: Prego!
Location: Rome, Italy
Program: American University Center Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France, Spring 2003
Description: As I was walking through Rome on my way to the President's Palace for National Day, I looked over my shoulder and caught this gorgeous view of the Coliseum and Rome's charm. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Mariel and Elizabeth Davenport Pollock
Title: Cow Kissing on the Isle of Skye
Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Program: Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France, Paris, France (Mariel)
University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Elizabeth), Spring 2003
Description: While studying in Paris, I took advantage of being within easy reach of so many countries, and after a string of travels in France and elsewhere, I traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland, in May. I met up with my twin sister Liz, who was studying abroad there, and we embarked on a three-day tour of the Scottish Highlands. Crammed into a bus with fellow international travelers, our fun-loving Scottish driver kept us entertained the whole weekend. Not like we needed entertainment - the breath-taking landscapes we explored were a show in themselves. Green hills, misty lakes, and rugged mountains created an environment of mystic beauty; ruined castles, wandering sheep, and lochs rich in folklore completed the picture. From watching a lunar eclipse before dawn to taking a cold dip in the famed Loch Ness, our three days there were full of memorable experiences.

One such experience happened when we had pulled over on the side of a winding highway on the Isle of Skye. A small herd of a type of cow native to the Scottish Highlands affectionately called the 'Highland (hee-land) Coo' - was grazing nearby, and we were all enthralled by their shaggy looks. While the rest of us tentatively fed them pieces of bread, Liz loved them so much she was compelled to offer one of them a kiss. Just when she did, he turned his face up to hers to kiss her back. Against the enchanting backdrop of the fog-covered highland lakes and hills, it was an unforgettable moment that I was fortunate to catch on film. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Dirk Schmidt
Title: Tibetan Prayer Flags on Mountain Pass
Location: Southern Tibet
Program: Tibetan Studies Program, School for International Training, Spring 2003
Description: Prayer Flags in Tibet over a mountain pass, for the benefit of all sentient beings. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Leslie Sage
Title: Petals
Location: Singapore
Program: The University of Tasmania, Australia, Fall 2003
Description: In Singapore I spent a great deal of time in the Indian part of town enjoying the spicy food and colorful shops. This woman wove beautiful flower necklaces by hand, worn by Singaporeans and their visitors too. Most places didn't open until 10:00 or 11:00am, but stayed open until at least midnight, bringing people into the city to talk, eat, and shop in the fair evenings near the equator. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Kerry Loughran
Title: Capturing Verona's Charm on Canvas
Location: Verona, Italy
Program: American University Center Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France, Spring 2003
Description: Verona was one of the most gorgeous cities in Italy. Seeing this painter capture the charm of Verona reminded me of my painting class that I just took where we learned the necessity of capturing the spirit of a subject. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Jyotsna Mahendra
Title: Colors on the Roadside
Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Program: India: Arts and Culture Program, School for International Training, Fall 2003
Description: Fruit vendors on the side of the road in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo

Name: Dirk Schmidt
Title: Evening Sun and Clouds in Tibet
Location: Southern Tibet
Program: Tibetan Studies Program, School for International Training, Spring 2003
Description: This photo was taken on an evening hike up in the mountains of southern Tibet. The light through the clouds was so beautiful, and this is the only picture that I have that comes close to capturing it. Click here for info on ordering a reprint of this photo