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"Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements, I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my ability. It is he who commands the respect I protect. His brave

This was taken in downtown Tacoma, WA with a Canon Rebel TOS E3 at f-stop 11, shutter speed 1/512, and 1000 ISO. I used am EF-S 18-55 mm macro lens.

Painted Rock a detail from the Paleozoic Age

Eastern bluebird on a Gettysburg Monument.

Ancient Landscape, detail from the Paleozoic Age.

Colors from the Paleozoic Age revealed after recent rock slide.

Observing the rock and clear water running from the mountains on a bright sunlight day. Bronze rock from the Paleozoic Age illuminate the background.

A Bee Portrait is flying under the Borago officinalis

Self portrait, wearing EL wire and LED lights...walking funny.

The Cock Fight - Owner and rooster

During our summer Vacation in Riviera Maya, I ask my wife to play with the water at beach site and this was for me the best photo.

A sailfish chasing dinner off Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

Driving Skyland Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA

This is our 12 year old daughter. She loves to flip her hair in our pool during the Oklahoma heat and we love to watch her. I took this pic on my Ipad. Her name is Sabra.

Riding around Pondicherry, India on a scooter.

A little boy joins gumboot dancers onstage at an impromptu Happy Feet performance in Langa Township outside Cape Town, South Africa.

Ghanaian school children show off the friendship bracelets made by their new Semester at Sea friends.

View from the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk in Wicklow, Ireland

A swan enjoys the sunshine and peacefulness of the lake.

Monarch Catapiller Looking for Idea Spot to Become an Adult Butterfly.

Monarch Catapiller Munching on Milkweed Pod.

Going for a Car Ride!!

12th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

A sailfish chasing dinner off Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

A sailfish chasing dinner off Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

TAGS: Mexico

Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States of America

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© Brandi Mueller.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

01.2014

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Date Uploaded:

July 30, 2014, 10:16 p.m.

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Camera Model:

NIKON D7100

Focal Length:

10.5mm

Shutter Speed:

1/1000

Aperture:

f7.1

ISO:

ISO400

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PHOTO LOCATION Isla Mujeres,