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Dilapidated Route 66 building

I was watching this fellow at a park following a funeral and was lucky enough to catch him showing off for his friend.

After my friends' wedding ceremony it began to rain. She figured she was wet anyway... why not have a little fun?

Antique farm tractor waiting for the Conneautville Homecoming Parade to begin.

My sister in law trying to get my oldest niece to cooperate for a picture. The result was much more beautiful than if she would have smiled.

Creek by part of the underground railroad trail

Photo of the Hawaiian island, Lanai at sunset.

My mother's concrete angel

Young girl looking in the mirror in the toilet

Dipping my fingers in a cool, clear stream in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

A Lorikeet taking flight at Niabi Zoo

Poor sleeping sparrow in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

I was on Vacation (Rocky Point, Mexico)- off the dock of a restaurant. Happened to catch this (unexpected) once in a lifetime shot at the most perfect time. Though everything is not necessarily in foc

Arkansas has some of the most beautiful sunsets. I believe most of them are right here on our farm, from the bank of my favorite fishing pond. If you look closely at the bottom middle, you can see the

This pink dogwood blossom, from a tree planted in memory of my mother, mirrors itself on top of my grand piano. Each spring I am reminded of my mother's beauty.

A day at the park

Let's go for a Ride

A photo of my gorgeous little cousin with beautiful lens flare from the sun in the background.

A photo of my friends daughter.

Evening Beach Picnic

A photo of my friends daughter.

Our dog Lola intently waiting by the front door willing her daddy to walk through it.

9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Poor sleeping sparrow in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

Poor sleeping sparrow in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

TAGS: Illinois, United States

Nicole Steinbaugh

Illinois City, Illinois, United States of America

Member since 2014

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© Nicole Steinbaugh.
All rights reserved.

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digital

Date Taken:

04.2009

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Date Uploaded:

April 15, 2011, 5:25 p.m.

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Camera Model:

Canon PowerShot SD630

Focal Length:

14.4mm

Shutter Speed:

1/160

Aperture:

f4.5

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