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Praying mantis pose

Visit to a Tennessee Farm

Full moon at Holua Cabin, Haleakala National Park.

The streets of Thamel, in Kathmandu, are always full of Nepali people eager to offer services and goods.

The school children on the left wait with the bus driver (in the hat) as they all prepare for the trip from Melamchi to Kathmandu. Nepal's rural communities have become more accessible as roads are cu

Restored carousel at the "Please Touch Museum" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

My son running marathon.

throwing pebbles during sunset

Whale watching off the coasts of Maui, Hawaii.

Admiring antique cars in Seaside Oregon

School children lighting incense before entering Todaiji Temple, Japan

My son, the marathon runner.

One shirt size too small.

Street corner in San Jose

Neighbors helping neighbors

Spring in Green

Blue Heron chasing the setting sun

Great White Egret stalking a Field Mouse

Dune Homes on Cannon Beach in Oregon

This is a picture of a two year old little boy wearing a cowboy outfit and riding a rocking horse.

This is a picture of a one year old little boy wearing a cowboy outfit.

This is a picture of a one year old little boy pushing a trike, and stopped at a stop light.

8th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

School children lighting incense before entering Todaiji Temple, Japan

School children lighting incense before entering Todaiji Temple, Japan

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© Ross Walker.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

05.2009

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Date Uploaded:

March 6, 2010, 6 p.m.

Camera Make:

Camera Model:

PENTAX K20D

Focal Length:

180mm

Shutter Speed:

1/45

Aperture:

f8

ISO:

ISO400

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