Architect I.M. Pei smiles for a photo after being honored with an Ellis Island Family Heritage Award at the Ellis Island Museum in New York City on April 21, 2004. (Credit: Paul Hawthorne / Getty Images) I.M. Pei (PAY), the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the… via …
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#Cliffs, #Meteora, #Greece via Cliffs, Meteora, Greece — Documented Wanderlust
there should be daylily pictures. instead there are pictures of un-daffs and other spring events. pictures of the un-daffs jumped and dumped into the compost pile. creeping phlox, fresh growth on the rose, dandelions, little bees, and columbine. could it be that i am a guest on the mothership talking to cats. and this imposter […] …
Aki had to wait in the car while I dropped someone off at the hospital. There is not enough time this morning for a proper walk so I drive to the parking lot for our local radio station with plans to walk on the wetlands drained by Salmon Creek. The roar of in bound traffic […] …
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Liverpool sculpture “Waiting” created by Judy Boyt. Also called “Working Horse” waiting in the Albert Docks for work to do. Around the world, we owe horses a lot of thanks for the help. via Still standing there — Le Drake Noir
Four American Avocets seemed to have choreographed this move just for the camera. They were just milling about when all of a sudden a couple took to the air for a brief hop, skip and jump. It was one of those photos you just didn’t know you took until you see it.. Fun stuff. via Choreographed? …
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. The other afternoon I set out to find a specific subject to photograph — an Eastern Collared Lizard. It had been a couple of years since I’d photographed one of these lizards and I was determined to […] …
F/5.6, 1/500, ISO 200. Snowy Egret What did the triangle say to the circle? You are pointless! Interesting Fact: Male Snowy Egrets fight for breeding territories, choose nest sites, and perform noisy courtship displays to attract mates. A ring of other egrets often gathers around a displaying male as he pumps his body up and […] …
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Taken at the British Wildlife Centre, what a cute animal, look like he / she trying to disguise itself via Polecat — simonbowlerphotos
F/8.0, 1/1000, ISO 200. Monk Parakeets What do you get when you cross a parrot and a centipede? A walkie-talkie. Interesting Fact: Monk Parakeets in North America live in urban and suburban environments, especially around city parks. They are one of the few parrot species able to survive temperate-zone winters. In their native range in […] …
The Northern Herper 
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