Christmas Shopping on Fifth Avenue in New York City

Luxury brands, elaborate window displays, and crowds of people enjoying the sights dressed in holiday style - this is a slice of Christmas shopping along Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana

A few visuals of Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Panthéon in Paris, France

Known as the temple of the French nation, the Pantheon in Paris, France was originally intended as a church to glorify the monarchy. By the time of its completion in 1790, however, the French Revolution had transformed the monument into a temple for distinguished citizens.

Formally declared a mausoleum in 1881, the Pantheon is currently the resting place for over 75 notable French luminaries from Voltaire to Emile Zola to Alexandre Dumas to Pierre and Marie Curie. The rooftop suite from one of my stays in Paris offered this unique view of the landmark.    

 

Hometown Series: Autumn Highlights

Originally debuting on the Editing Luke facebook page, these images are some of the autumn highlights from the "Hometown Series" shot in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The Rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral

Following the devastating fire in April 2019, the reconstruction of Notre Dame in Paris, France has become an increasingly complicated and daunting task. While the twin towers of the cathedral survived the fire, efforts to restore the roof, spire, and stone vaulting that were lost could realistically take several decades to rebuild as they were.

There's no denying that Notre Dame Cathedral is still a stunning structure to behold, even behind the myriad of scaffolding and equipment now blocking the view. Built between 1163 and 1345, Notre Dame is regarded as one of the most recognizable buildings in Paris and a symbol of France. This was further reinforced as a billion dollars in donations poured in following the fire. 

These images showcase the state of Notre Dame as it appeared in late 2020.