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Multiple lightning strike in Ohio.

In Japan, some of the most striking figures are the elders who have seen the changing of their country. In a place where so much is based on culture and tradition, the most important members of the c

A representation of the true Americana. A master carpenter, a university math professor, an early developer of computer programs, an inventor with plastics, not to mention making it through the depres

In the small desert town oasis of Marfa Texas, you can find real gems of tumbleweed and tall cacti. A beautiful glimpse into the wild west.

Haitian woman, First time in America after the disaster on her son's wedding.

San Francisco, the American dream (on a sunny day).

You never know when a modern sounding free-style marching band will come through the streets of town. I was lucky to have been in the right place at the right time to experience this fun and free gro

A representation of the true Americana. A master carpenter, a university math professor, an early developer of computer programs, an inventor with plastics, not to mention making it through the depres

This tiny rock island in Northwestern Fjord really caught my eye

At the Prineville Peewee Rodeo in Eastern Oregon you will find the next generation of cowboys and cowgirls. This young man caught my eye as he prepared for his run, excited and ready.

Lee's Ferry, Colorado River, AZ

As the soft rain began to fall at Mt. Rushmore it almost looked as if George Washington was beginning to cry. Perhaps?

As the early morning moon fades into the light of the new day, the desert of the west slowly awakens to the sounds of a new day.

Lost in thought at the Pearl Harbor Memorial

"Swinging with Lady Liberty"

This image was taken with my Cannon PowerShot SD970 IS - Digital Elph - 12.1 Mega Pixels camera

MASK OF BHAIRAB(HINDU GOD SHIVA) USE FOR BHAIRAB DANCE

Lake Michigan with time lapse of planes inbound to O'Hare airport

Coyotes near their home...

Mother Peregrine falcon leaving the nest after feeding her chicks.

South American pottery - Museum fr Vlkerkunde of Munich

Twilight on Chicago's north side

Double crested cormorants on the Montrose Ave. water intake crib, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois. Taken from a sailboat at twilight.

Indian American cradle - Museum fr Vlkerkunde of Munich

8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

As the soft rain began to fall at Mt. Rushmore it almost looked as if George Washington was beginning to cry. Perhaps?

As the soft rain began to fall at Mt. Rushmore it almost looked as if George Washington was beginning to cry. Perhaps?

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© patrick nobles.
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Date Taken:

05.2008

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The American Experience

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Sept. 3, 2010, 12:45 p.m.

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NIKON D50

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300mm

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1/125

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f16

ISO:

ISO1600

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