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Looking toward the end of Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.

Animazement Fan- This fan did not mind posing for the picture and loved being asked! The creativity of the costume and character portrayed caught my eye. Liked the way those around her were engrossed

Street Artist- This woman was painting faces with any donation at an annual Belle Chere Event. My daughter's face was painted and while this woman painted she freely shared about her origin. We found

Traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway we happened to come across this couple practicing for an upcoming performance. They did not mind the few people who stopped to listen to them play. This added to

Centurian Weaver- This woman has been hand braiding rugs for many years. She had so much charm and took the time to chat with my daughter and myself. Her gentle character was one that left an impressi

Walking down the boardwalk.

Beautiful- Found these orchids so unique since they were clustered together in the greenhouse at the Biltmore Estate. The contrast with the colors, formations of the petals and green leaves were so we

Swing at Kurtz Elementary in winter

Striped Delight- The natural light which flowed through the greenhouse at the Biltmore Estate cast some desirable shadows and sun on this plant.

on a beach facing the golden gate bridge

Blowing bubbles in the spring

Resting Butterfly- Discovered this butterfly hidden under the leaves on a hot summer day. This butterfly sat there for a long period.

Garden outside in the summer

One cold foggy morning walking on a side street in virginia city nv

Experienced this intense sunset one cold Fall evening. The colors, cloud coverage were intense.
Adding to the cooler elements surrounding the area that evening.

Spring arriving in London

Awakening Sun- Driving towards the mountains we were greeted by an amazing sunrise early one fall morning at 3500 foot elevation.

"Hang On Cowboy" Picture taken at Cracker Day Rodeo in Fellsmere Florida

Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina)

The finger of God, the tree and Mount Teide

Sailing on Lake Como

I was lucky to catch this dragonfly, he would only stop and rest for moments at a time.

View of Whitby North Yorkshire

9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Resting Butterfly- Discovered this butterfly hidden under the leaves on a hot summer day. This butterfly sat there for a long period.

Resting Butterfly- Discovered this butterfly hidden under the leaves on a hot summer day. This butterfly sat there for a long period.

TAGS: North Carolina, United States

Jean Leatherman

Fletcher, North Carolina, United States of America

Member since 2014

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© Jean Leatherman.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

06.2010

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Date Uploaded:

March 13, 2011, 5:36 p.m.

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Camera Model:

SP310

Focal Length:

24mm

Shutter Speed:

1/125

Aperture:

f4.9

ISO:

ISO153

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