These illustrated memoirs inspire philosophical reflections on life and nature.

The photographs in this collection reveal the beauty of our planet and invite the observers to resolve a few puzzles brought by nature and our imagination. Together with the author, readers will enjoy visual trips to New England, New York, Kyoto, Paris, Bethlehem, and many other places around the world, observing the beauty of nature in national parks, common gardens, along riverbanks, ocean shorelines, grand boulevards, or just in the neighborhood. Endorsing people’s curiosity, the photographs in this collection reveal the beauty of our planet and invite the observers to resolve puzzles brought by nature and our imagination. All four seasons bring us joy and songs of colors. The immerse in the tranquility of lakes, rivers, and harbors helps a reader to philosophically reflect on natural phenomena and various life events that provoke our smiles, or give us the sense of immortality, or make us the present of the eternal love. The unity of these reflections brings to us peace, happiness, and the sense of well-being.

Vladimir Riabov is a professor of computer science whose passion of discoveries inspires him to explore natural phenomena caught by his photo camera. He lives in New Hampshire, writing travel memoirs full of philosophical reflections. Vladimir’s unique photographs were published in local newspapers and academic journals. Learn more at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vladimir-Riabov-3.