Initially a skeptic, Vicki Landes was not thrilled when her military husband moved her and their new baby to Stuttgart, Germany – in fact, she went kicking and screaming. She quickly took to Europe and ended up living in Germany for a full seven years. During that time, Landes became an avid world traveler and published author. With a current list of 45 countries under her belt, Landes strives to find the overlooked details that make each place distinctive and unique. “Europe for the Senses – A Photographic Journal” is her first book.

Landes also writes weekly articles that appear in several online news outlets and have been featured on specialty travel and photography websites such as Professional Photographer Magazine, Every1Loves2Travel.com, TheSpiritOfTravel.com, OnlyPunjab.com, Network's Marketing website, artwoo.com, Freiburg-Home.com, DigitalCamera-your.com, Abso.de, Ceramics-Directory.com, eTravelWire.org, JetSetters blog, ExcellentGuide.com, EntertainmentWire.org, OfficialMilitary.com, ArcaMax Publishing, Jots.com, and Leschamb.com.

Most of the time, Vicki's behind the camera.  Here are a couple of candid shots of her during her travels: