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A LINE IN TIME - A Forthcoming Publication

My forthcoming publication

 "A LINE IN TIME"

is a collection of line drawings

that are reflections

of all things Goan,

scenes of the U.A.E.,

as well as landscapes of Canada.

The booklet contains

136 pages of illustrations

 and descriptions of drawings

 that were sketched over my lifetime.

Aspiring to Glory Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Aspiring to Glory Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: hrine of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.From one of the central avenues in Lamego (Avenida Dr. Alfredo de Sousa), climb to the top of the hill up an imposing baroque staircase with 686 steps ending in a shrine built in the rocaille style in the mid-eighteenth century for the worship of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, although it was not completely finished until 1905. The steepness of the terrain accentuates the grandeur of the church and staircase in their setting, enveloped in the mystical atmosphere.

Alcatraz Island, California, USA Photo by Tony Fernandes

Alcatraz Island, California, USA Photo by Tony Fernandes:

Alcatraz Island is located in California, San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison (1868), and a federal prison from 1934 until 1963. Today, the island's facilities are managed by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area; it is open to tours.

Nature's Cantilever. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Nature's Cantilever. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Nazaré is a town and a municipality in subregion Oeste and Leiria District, in Portugal. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast/Costa de Prata, Portugal.

Golden Gate thru sequoia trees. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Golden Gate thru sequoia trees. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: The wonder of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco, California, USA.

Down by the Riverside Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Down by the Riverside Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Amherstburg is a Canadian town near the mouth of the Detroit River in Essex County, Ontario. In 1796 Fort Malden was established here, becoming the heart of the settlement. It has been designated as a National Historic Site.

Sing Me a Rainbow Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Sing Me a Rainbow Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: It's a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn't consult a decorator or He would still be picking colors. ~ Sam Levenson

A moment of reflection. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

A moment of reflection. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: A reflection of the tourist hotels along Baga river, Goa, India, as the sun casts it last rays for the day.

Periwinkles around the perimeter. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Periwinkles around the perimeter. Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: The five petal Periwinkle flowers are very common in Goa, blooming in every house garden. Periwinkle Flowers are very common in Goa, blooming in every house garden. The hues of these flowers can range from white and violet, to rose, pink and red.

Harvesting the Moon Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Harvesting the Moon Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Last night, 27th September 2015, wasn't an easy night to photograph the rising moon as it seemed to play hide and seek through a sparsely spread array of myriad shaped clouds. Finally after a long wait the moon made its grand appearance, albeit for a short while, rewarded with the onset of an eclipse. However the latter half of the eclipse turned out to be a disappointment as a new band of clouds appeared in sky.

Hotel Santa Isabel, Old Havana, Cuba Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Hotel Santa Isabel, Old Havana, Cuba Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Hotel Santa Isabel, Old Havana, Cuba Vieja is quaint and beautiful hotel. Nice architecture in La Habana Vieja. Lining up with pillars and arches along the square, it is a romantic square where tourists lazily wander around. Small kiosks along the narrow lanes opposite the hotel sell used books and pictures/posters. It is in the heart of the old capital but out of the hustle and bustle of noisy and narrow roads.

Lovely Rose of Sharon Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Lovely Rose of Sharon Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus Syriacus) is a common name that has been applied to several different species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world. It is also a biblical expression.The name 'rose of Sharon' first appears in English in 1611 in the King James Version of the Bible. ~ Wikipedia. Also known as the Korean Rose is the national flower of South Korea.

Church of St. Anne, Talaulim, Goa, India Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Church of St. Anne, Talaulim, Goa, India Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: Church of St. Anne at Talaulim, Goa, located in the Santana district of Old Goa, India. The 17th century imposing church is one of the major architectural masterpieces of the colonial Portuguese Baroque architecture built in Portuguese India.

Sing Me a Rainbow Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot

Sing Me a Rainbow Photo by Tony Fernandes — National Geographic Your Shot: It's a good thing that when God created the rainbow he didn't consult a decorator or He would still be picking colors. ~ Sam Levenson

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St. Anne's Talaulim Goa

Church of St. Anne, Talaulim, Goa, India #goa #goa_churches #church_of_saint_anne
Church of St. Anne at Talaulim, Goa, located in the Santana district of Old Goa, India. The 17th century imposing church is one of the major architectural masterpieces of the colonial Portuguese Baroque architecture built in Portuguese India.