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© Dwight Pinkley. All rights reserved.

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When I saw this farmhouse while descending from the local Alpine peaks, it made me think of how lucky people are to live in such pristine beauty.

Traditional Kecak dance preformed in the town of Ubud on the island of Bali, Indonesia

My wife and I enjoyed one of the best meals we have had in France in the shadow of the Nimes Roman Arena. The partial view through the stylish umbrellas made this an intriguing shot.

My wife and I had just finished enjoying a nice dinner in Chinatown, but we had to walk through the rain to get back to our hotel. On the way we discovered the benefits of rain for photography in Pic

The Pont de Garde is a famous Roman landmark in the south of France, but the late day sunlight made it seem like it was glowing.

After a long hike through the Provence countryside, my wife and I finally reached the 5th century Abbey St. Roman, and we were not disappointed!

A hand painted mural on the side of a house in Roussilon, France

A Butterfly Picnic

The amazing Alps in and about the Matterhorn range.

This was the early morning view of Schafhausen on the Rhine river, just as the sun was raising.

Santa Barbara Fires

Another look at the red hairy creature I encountered in the Swiss Jura mountains.

The road to Nimes, lined with beautiful trees as far as the eye can see.

Hiking through the Saas Fee valley, I looked up and saw the Moon peaking over the nearest ridge.

My wife and I crossing Lago Maggorie on the last boat from Stresa.

Late afternoon sky over the lake

8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

A hand painted mural on the side of a house in Roussilon, France

A hand painted mural on the side of a house in Roussilon, France

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Copyright:

© Dwight Pinkley.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

05.2010

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Date Uploaded:

July 6, 2010, 3:58 p.m.

Camera Make:

LEICA

Camera Model:

D-LUX 4

Focal Length:

5.1mm

Shutter Speed:

1/100

Aperture:

f2

ISO:

ISO80

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