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The Eye of Mordor (aka my backyard)

Multnomah Falls is one of the most visited places in the state of Oregon. At the end of a crowded day I waited until the sun went down and the crowds dispursed to take this shot.

View from the second story of the carousel at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.

Never Ending Stream

Looking into Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point on a moonless winter night. El Capitan and Half Dome beneath star trails.

Sunrise while driving in Montana.

This picture of the sunrise was taken from my hotel room in Atlantic City. The sun is on the left and the other two suns are reflections on the window.

Drifting away thought provoking question in my mind

Just before sunrise in Hampton.

Photo of a small turtle at the Virginia Beach Aquarium.

The remains of a Monarch Butterfly on the shores of Lake Michigan. It seems the migration season always yields more casualties along the beach.

Taken here at my studio

'Forbidden Tear'

Cruise ships at rest in Cozumel Mexico

Watching the ocean as dusk approaches

Carriage passing the Wythe House on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

I found this gem of a headdress in an antique shop and then one sleepless night, I made it awesome.

Final day of a 60 mile hike in New Mexico

Mother Nature"s arm and fire.

While at an summer gathering of our little group of friend's, Nancy decided to do her gypsy swirl to show off her dress, as a group of us chatted in the back yard.

123 ... Jump. lovely morning on Sarasota Beach with firends and this was a result of spontaneous act on a regular phone camera.

Dusk was nearing when I saw these glowing, cotton candy like, pink clouds floating around, and I just had to capture this ethereal moment with my canon. It's not everyday you get to look out your wind

9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

The remains of a Monarch Butterfly on the shores of Lake Michigan. It seems the migration season always yields more casualties along the beach.

The remains of a Monarch Butterfly on the shores of Lake Michigan. It seems the migration season always yields more casualties along the beach.

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© Laura Young.
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09.2011

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Sept. 22, 2011, 5:46 p.m.

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PENTAX K10D

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55mm

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1/59

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