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Late night photography with friends on the 4th of July

Newborn pug puppy sleeping in my hand.

Guatemala Mission Trip, looking out across the lake for the small village that will soon be called home

Snorkeling with my mother at Sharks Cove. I enjoyed swimming with turtles the most!

An early morning deer hunt in south Alabama.

Exploring by the Colorado River with the Midwestern State University women's soccer team.

Sunflower field at sunset

Looking down on the world from the Alps in Bavaria, Germany

Enjoying fall colors in the northwest

Surprise hot air balloon overhead

Hiking around a small lake near the Alps in Bavaria, Germany

Enjoying a beautiful view from my corner of the world.

Lion's mane of a cat

Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

Mans best friend

Sunset in Ibiza

My precious jewels. My baby sister Tierra and her son Triston.

Resting place of a loved American man.

At peace while floating in a dress.

Visiting Schloss Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany

Kitten exploring a new house

12th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

Hiking around a small lake near the Alps in Bavaria, Germany

Hiking around a small lake near the Alps in Bavaria, Germany

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© Amy Hootman.
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06.2013

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Sept. 18, 2014, 1:06 p.m.

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