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Visiting Sequoia National Park

Mt. Kailash is considered a sacred place in Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism and Jainism. Pilgrims believe that circumambulate this Mount on foot is a holy ritual that will bring good fortune.

Bugs, bee and butterfly

Those Faceless Americans we hear about. These unidentified people, visiting the Cheese Factory in Petaluma, California, all wanted to enjoy a view of the lake, providing me with a comical view from th

"Nature can take your breath away"

Yawing lioness on a kopje in Serengeti National Park.

I was playing with my chickens outside and cocoa had a very photogenic moment. I love this picture of these too and it hold a special place in my heart.

was at my sons soccer game and saw this guy buzzing the flowers

Enjoying a hamburger amongst friends in a small town

Pretty landscape picture of Looking Glass Falls

NEW YORK, NY - An anonymous woman holds balloons in a stiff wind during a birthday celebration in Brooklyn, New York.

KIEV, UKRAINE - Euromaidan protesters gather at a candlelight vigil in Independence Square on February 23rd, 2014. Dozens of locations throughout the area contained candles, flowers, and tributes, mar

KIEV, UKRAINE - One of hundreds of "self defense corps" that have cropped up in Independence Square. While many are wearing military surplus helmets and kevlar vests, others tend to sport custom made

KIEV, UKRAINE - One of hundreds of "self defense corps" that have cropped up in Independence Square. While many are wearing military surplus helmets and kevlar vests, others tend to sport custom made

KIEV, UKRAINE - One of hundreds of "self defense corps" that have cropped up in Independence Square. While many are wearing military surplus helmets and kevlar vests, others tend to sport custom made

KIEV, UKRAINE - One of hundreds of "self defense corps" that have cropped up in Independence Square. While many are wearing military surplus helmets and kevlar vests, others tend to sport custom made

KIEV, UKRAINE - One of hundreds of "self defense corps" that have cropped up in Independence Square. While many are wearing military surplus helmets and kevlar vests, others tend to sport custom made

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing conduct SERE refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on May 9th, 2014.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing conduct SERE refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on May 9th, 2014.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing conduct SERE refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on May 9th, 2014.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing conduct SERE refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on May 9th, 2014.

2012 Centennial (100th Anniversary) National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing conduct SERE refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on May 9th, 2014.

12th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

KIEV, UKRAINE - Euromaidan protesters gather at a candlelight vigil in Independence Square on February 23rd, 2014. Dozens of locations throughout the area contained candles, flowers, and tributes, mar

KIEV, UKRAINE - Euromaidan protesters gather at a candlelight vigil in Independence Square on February 23rd, 2014. Dozens of locations throughout the area contained candles, flowers, and tributes, marking the location where a protester was killed.

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