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Through the trees...

Symmetry in the Serengeti

Mother is Nature

Zoo visit during a Kidney Foundation Fundraiser.

The Thaxton building was constructed in 1928 and restored to its Art Deco splendor. the historic Thaxton Building is unsurpassed in elegance.

The crozier of spring

Viewing the wonder of spring baby birds in my holly bush.

Odd how the light is shining on the broken wing. This picture reminds of how healing is happening, even when we are not aware of it.

So elegantly perched on the long leaf- what is not to love about this colorul animal?

Beauty in Destruction

The simple colors thrill me with this photograph. I love staring at it.

Seen Better Days

Rebbecca playing her new mandolin

Fourth of July fireworks

Pinwheel Project at Shepherd University
(Each pinwheel represents a potential victim of sexual assault on campus)

A sweet man enjoying the scenery

Harpers Ferry street

A forgotten shoe in the window of an abandoned house

10th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Beauty in Destruction

Beauty in Destruction

TAGS: Missouri, United States

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States of America

Member since 2014

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© Shawn Schmidt.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

03.2012

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Date Uploaded:

April 30, 2012, 6:18 p.m.

Camera Make:

Camera Model:

NIKON D50

Focal Length:

18mm

Shutter Speed:

1/40

Aperture:

f3.5

ISO:

ISO400

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PHOTO LOCATION Chesterfield, Missouri, United States of America