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New Orleans man on the street is oblivious to the drama unfolding behind him. Note the emergency vehicles to the left and police and firemen in the background. And the light was perfect!

Sunset causing the Minneapolis skyline to reflect in a building across the Mississippi River.

Candles, rain, and city lights.

Candles, rain, and city lights.

I was so intent on getting the bee and flower just right that I did not see the lizard photo bomber until I reviewed the images later on. Big surprise.

Hay fields are a common scene in rural Louisiana but this one was special. An uncommon August cold front created a roll of gray clouds against the sunlit field. The contrast was too beautiful not to

Togetherness. Photo taken at Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska, July 31, 2012.

While on a fishing trip to Big Lake in Cameron, Louisiana, we encountered this hard working shrimper making his living on the water. It was spectacular to be so close to the action. This scene captu

This picture was taken on a day trip to the land of hotsauce and moss. Jefferson Island, Louisiana is home to this tranquil scene under an ancient live oak. The rays of sunlight and shadows reminded

Yosemite's El Capitan reflected in the quiet Merced River. A duck swam by creating the ripples that make the shot special. Yosemite National Park is one of the nation's incredible gems!

Crazy 'bout a 'Stang

Rebuilding from the ruins of war

Sunset off my balcony in Vang Vieng, Laos.

My puppy, Zeddidiah, laying on my parents bed to recharge his energy.

My beautiful boy, Zowie, taking a nap after a stressful day.

Walking on the beach one early morning in New Hampshire.

Observing nature on a beautiful beach in New Hampshire.

Using a creative eye to capture the beauty of a New Hampshire beach.

This photo was taken in June/July of 2014 in city of Suwon in South Korea. This architecture is old Korean style gazebo right next to the pond and river. (Photo taken by ipad mini)

Springtime in Texas

My granddaughter at National Wildlife Preserve in Virginia Beach, Va.

Meteor caught crashing over Halemaumau crater Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Title - Lotus Climbing
My beautiful fianc posed for me by hanging fro a water pipe in the basement.

12th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest

Rebuilding from the ruins of war

Rebuilding from the ruins of war

Bri'anna Joy Cootey

Pinneberg, Germany

Member since 2014

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© Bri'anna Joy Cootey.
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01.2013

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