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Bushkill Falls- the moments when all you can do is sit on a rock and take it all in.

During an early morning walk I spotting this pelican sitting on a rock on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. He repeatedly dove into the water scooping up fish for his breakfast.

My daughter among flowers from our trees

Driving home in late fall. Word had traveled that there were eagles in the area (Saxonburg, PA), but never thought I'd photograph one!

Walking on a path near Waikiki Beach

A composite of different scenes photographed at New York City's Coney Island. Not just nostalgia, Coney Island has become an important center for the arts, culture and recreation.

View from the Belfry

NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building

Washington Square, NYC 2013

A big face and a little man.

A basket weaver shows off his skill.

One of the giants of California stands tall.

Best cousins bring the supper to the table.

Near dark in Anilao, Philippines.

A perfect summer day.

A winter day in Harpswell, Maine.

A larval Sailfin Sculpin gets ready to settle in the cold dark waters of Monterey Bay California.

An autumnal view of Mt. Rushmore.

On a trip to Boothbay Harbor, Maine a Herring Gull becomes an unwanted lunch guest.

One of the many strange little creatures underwater in the Philippines.

A tiny Pygmy Seahorse blends in with its surroundings.

An Oceanic Whitetip Shark comes in for a closer look.

A one inch Smoothhead Glass Blenny rest against a Christmas Tree Worm.

12th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

One of the giants of California stands tall.

One of the giants of California stands tall.

TAGS: California, United States

Berwyn, Illinois, United States of America

Member since 2014

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© Jonathan Lavan.
All rights reserved.

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digital

Date Taken:

05.2014

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July 7, 2014, 6:06 a.m.

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Camera Model:

NIKON D90

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10.5mm

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1/500

Aperture:

f11

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ISO200

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