Good thinking, Carol! Thanks for discussing your thought process on this one.

Petra, I like how the top white of the smaller photo makes the journaling block and the photo look like one long column. I think when I use this adaptation again I will be looking for another "white-topped" photograph.

Yep, I'm borrowing this too! I read the journaling aloud to my husband--that focal photo just sucked me right in! Great layout.

Beautiful background paper! I especially like the airy feel of all the elements on the white mat. I myself might have been tempted to add outlines to the pictures, but now I see that the way you did it creates more unity.

...ulladulla, never heard of this. We learn a lot here. Great job!!

Love this adaptation - I'll be 'borrowing' it, thanks:)

I love the 12 x 12! And that photo is fantastic! It took me a second to focus in on what it was =) Great layout!

Great paper, really suits your subject. The black border echoes the archway. I enjoyed this!

This works very well as a 12x12.

Ditto sharmanscraps comment - the journaling tells us a great deal about your trip. The background paper lends an air of mystery to the experience. I also like the black line on the first mat.

Nice journalling and I love the background paper choice!