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Lovely family wanted a portrait, celebrating the newest family member

Her mom said - go, smell those flowers. And she did - so cute, unaware of perfect shot!

Baby boy is sending air kiss

inspired by old cultures

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano lava flow finally enters the ocean in dramatic fashion. Sometimes all one can do is watch silently in awe.

The sky slowly spins high above on mile 168 and day 16 of a thru hike of the John Muir Trail, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California.

Seeking refreshing fountains on a very hot afternoom in Paris.

Sunset rainbow on the archipelago

Take a Ride on the Sky

Woman within her element.

A Prayer for Rain

nature's own delicate lace, floating on a pool along the Baltic sea coast.

Sky bows down to man for its final destruction

Passing through a park

A day at the Gateway Arch

A cool evening at the beach

Taking a walk at the Beach

While trekking through the National Park

While at the top of Kanheri caves, found this beautiful old tree

11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

A Prayer for Rain

A Prayer for Rain

TAGS: Sri Lanka

Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, Sri Lanka

Member since 2014

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© Natalie Soysa.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

04.2013

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Date Uploaded:

Oct. 12, 2013, 3:36 a.m.

Camera Make:

Camera Model:

Canon EOS 500D

Focal Length:

50mm

Shutter Speed:

1/800

Aperture:

f1.8

ISO:

ISO100

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