In the midst of all the noise right now — the headlines, the surreal conversations about taking over lands that are not ours from nations responding with fleets and fear...Denmark has stood with us, an ally, a partner, a people who know that strength is proven not by conquest, but by cooperation. Power that forgets friendship will soon forget justice... I felt called to return to a place where this country once paused long enough to breathe. I went back to Christ Church in Ph

Notre Dame and Parisian Vendor Institut de France Woman at the Louvre Point Alexander Bridge I think that at times stripping away color can reveal the soul and its resilience...the grit, grace and strength that color sometimes softens ​ Travel Well: Book and Blog Https://www.living ​ namaste.net ​ Gallery:  https://francesschwabenlandphotography.com Etsy: https://livingnamastefineart.etsy.com

Gray skies with magenta blush drape the Seine.

The Louvre where sculptures breath and time stand still.

A Legacy of Locks and Light: Embracing the Spirit of Bucks County Bucks County has always been a place of thresholds — where rivers bend into canals, where working farms stand alongside historic mills, and where artists, dreamers, and wanderers pause to breathe. Since the 19th century, its rolling hills and proximity to Philadelphia and New York have drawn painters, writers, and craftspeople who sought inspiration along the Delaware Canal. Once alive with commerce, the locks

Embracing the Sky: A Journey of Inspiration The other night, as I settled into bed, a wave of gratitude washed over me. I felt thankful for a simple act—climbing into bed—something I had taken for granted for years. This reflection came after a weekend spent with remarkable individuals, each embodying indomitable spirits and boundless generosity. They were all connected with Freedom's Wings . Freedom’s Wings International (FWI) conducts programs that break barriers and inspir

"The People Rise in Philly" In Philadelphia—where freedom first rang out, thousands upon thousands came out again Not to beg. Not to...

15,000 Strong in the Spirit of Democracy Last Saturday, in the shadow of Independence Hall, where the bones of democracy were first laid bare, 15,000 voices rose—not in violence, but in conviction. Profiles in courage for all to see.

In 2019, I released my first book: Living Namaste: Photography and Spoken Word Poetry. It was born from a sense of deep division in the...

William Penn’s vision of sanctuary transcended his time, planting the seeds of inclusivity that continue to serve as the ideal for Philadelp

A photographer's impression of Budapest.

The platypod is a non-negotiable for me when I do travel photography!

Come to the feast!

In the heat of summer's breath, I walk where earth and ocean meat, where the sand whispers secrets to the sea, and shells lie, as...

As summer is fleeting, I went to the beaches of Sea Isle, NJ to try to capture the essence of this season with my camera. Looking out to...

Freedom's Wings is an organization where spirits soar with possibilities. Two weeks ago, I truly witnessed the power of Living Namaste in...

Roots and wings, intertwined, they dance... In the rhythm of life's endless expanse...

In the dance of light and shadows, a moment unfolds...

Reflections on the Nordic Spirit In the quiet hush of a Nordic winter's day Beneath the blanket of purest white Tombstones stand in...

The Journey In the echoes of dawn Where shadows retreat A soul stands at the threshold Heart skipping a beat Into the unknown where stars...