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The American forces defending Fort Erie. This was one of the bloodiest battles during the war of 1812. This was the 200th bicentenial.

Tree tunnel in Kauai, Hawaii

Thunderheads loom behind a sailboat's mast.

A view of an overhead freshwater tank at the Georgia Aquarium.

Dramatic clouds loom behind anchored sailboats at sunset in Port Washington, NY.

Small lake near Idyllwild, California, at sunset

A whale shark glides by the Ocean Voyager viewing room at the Georgia Aquarium.

A striking sky at sunrise in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

A sailboat gets underway in the crystal waters off St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

A peacock chick stands by its mother's side on top of a tree near downtown Fort Lauderdale.

A shadhu is in his territory. In South Asian countries still many people believe Shadhus has miraculous power on them and trust on your ability of doing anything

The Indian River in Dominica, dappled sunlight flickering across the massive swamp bloodwood trees lining its banks. The trees undulating roots spread across the ground in vast waves then dip into th

A monk boy is passing his play time

Horseshoe Bend captured at sunset in late September of 2012. From top to bottom, it's a 1000-foot drop.

Grasses in Port Jackson, NY.

Winter story-This is Kashmir during the winter months.The whole Dal lake area was covered with snow though the life has been going on as usually.

In monsoon a child labor is on his way of the factory

Lynde Point Lighthouse, Connecticut River

A climate migrant is taking water for her family from a neighbor village as all water becomes salted after flood in her area Shamnagar.

Fireworks light the sky behind the rides at the iconic Iowa State Fair.

A labourer is sleeping in the market beside of his vegetable after working whole night. They earn maximum 200 taka daily.

Sunset, port of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Joy of Colors- This photograph was taken at Dardar square,Kathmandu during Indrajatra,the most colorful festival.

10th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

The Indian River in Dominica, dappled sunlight flickering across the massive swamp bloodwood trees lining its banks. The trees undulating roots spread across the ground in vast waves then dip into th

The Indian River in Dominica, dappled sunlight flickering across the massive swamp bloodwood trees lining its banks. The trees undulating roots spread across the ground in vast waves then dip into the water, creating a surreal patchwork of curves.

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Heather Hamilton

Cordes Lakes, Arizona, United States of America

Member since 2014

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© Heather Hamilton.
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04.2012

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PHOTO LOCATION Dominica