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October 19, 2011

This photo was shot in Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. I was crossing this little stream and noticed the color of the water. I was captivated by the colors from the leaves' reflections.

Small Stream with Fall Colors Reflecting

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Closeup of Bee on Red Flower
Bee on BorageI thought this guy was absolutely adorable! He crawled around on my husband's organic borage blossoms for a long period of time, offering me ample opportunity for shots!

 
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Bunch of purple roses
Garden: Lavender RosesThese lavender roses were a birthday gift from DD. They looked like "Sterling Silver". But they didn't smell like them nor did they open like them.

 
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Stream in White Mountain Wilderness
Scenery: Fall (White Mountain Wilderness,...My husband and I took a 4 hour hike along Trail #22 in White Mountain Wilderness, Ruidoso, New Mexico. I was moved by its beauty. This is a place we return to every year.

 
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Harvest Moon Through the Trees
Scenery: Harvest MoonI took this picture of the moon last winter.

 
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Hot Air Balloons Reflected in Water
Scenery: Hot Air Balloon Reflections (Rio...While I was taking a balloon ride, these two balloons were side by side. Their reflections appeared in the water as they gently floated above the Rio Grande River in New Mexico. Thought it would be an awesome photo and it was.

 
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White Lily Bloom in Pond
Water Lilies (Kew Gardens, England)I was fortunate enought to be able to go to England. Kew Gardens is the home of King George. Remember the movie "The Madness of King George"? It is a beautiful place with history, flowers, statuary, and educational exhibits.

 
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Grasshopper Eating
Wildlife: Feeding GrasshopperI've always been curious about what grasshoppers eat. While walking the dogs with my husband, one day I found out.

 
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Fence in the Fall With River in Background
Fall FenceThe lighting was perfect reflecting off the leaves in the front. I love photgraphing fences. This looks amazing with the water!

 
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Little Girl Dressed as the Mad Hatter
Halloween: Mad Hatter CostumeThis Mad Hatter costume was perfect for her personality!

 
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Snowfall on Trees at Sandia
Scenery: First Snow (Sandia Mountain, NM)These trees so stood out against the white snow. It just took my breath away.

 
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Swallowtail Butterfly in the Sand
Wildlife: Sandy Swallowtail ButterflyWhile visiting Laverne Park here in Coquille, Oregon with my mother and little cousin, I was amazed to see these Swallowtail butterflies fluttering around the river bed right on the sandy shoreline.

 
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Horse Grazing with Fall Trees in Background
Horse GrazingI took my time coming home from work the other day to take pictures of the beautiful foliage. I passed by a field and saw this beautiful horse grazing in front of trees displaying their fall colors.

 
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Moon Glowing Through Trees
Scenery: October MoonTook the dog outside for a late night walk and noticed the moon coming up. When I got outside with my camera, it seemed to be nestled into cedar tree branches. The sky had a deep blue appearance which set off the golden color of the moon.

 
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Water Flowing Across Whiskey Run Beach at Sunset
Scenery: Pink Horizon (Whiskey Run Beach, OR)Ah, an evening with my husband at our favorite beach, Whiskey Run. I loved the way the tiny little sun was setting in this picture, but was still able to give so much power to it's watery reflection.

 
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Autumn Colors through tree branches.
Autumn Leaves (Wisconsin)This weekend my sister, my aunt and I took a road trip to Wisconsin to visit my Dad, who lives in Ladysmith. We all took cameras in hopes of taking some colorful fall photos.

 
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Man Picking Okra
Garden: Giant OkraI think we have the tallest Okra in the South. My husband is picking it, because I am only 5 feet tall. I would need a ladder. And the stalks are like small trees!

 
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Purple Plant Blooming
Garden: Purple FlowersI just love this photo. It seemed to have a certain elegance to it with the purple, although unfortunately, I do not know what kind it is. I hope you love these beautiful perfect purple blooms as much as I do.

 
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Halloween Sign on Decorated Front Porch
Halloween: Attention ALL WitchesHere is how I have our home decorated for Halloween. The sign reads "Attention all Witches, please leave your brooms by the front door."

 
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A red rosebud that grew in October.
October RosebudMy knockout roses did not bloom well this summer due to the extreme heat. At the end of September, early October, the rosebuds were full of coloration and the buds were formed perfectly and opened into a stunning rose blossom.

 
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Large Pink and White Blossoms With Ferns
Scenery: Pink Coastal BlossomsHiking the trails above Sunset Beach is always a relaxing and peaceful event. On this particular journey, my husband and I decided to cut across a broad picnic area that they have cleared out above the beach among some trails.

 
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Squirrel on Picnic Blanket Eat Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Wildlife: Squirrels Love PB and JAfter arriving at the lake and getting our picnic underway, this little fellow decided it was a good idea to join us. Although he was a little skittish at first, the yummy taste of peanut butter and jelly kept him coming back for more.

 
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Three Orange Butterflies
Wildlife: Three Orange ButterfliesThese three orange butterflies posed beautifully for me. They all flew down at the same time and didn't seem to mind me being so close. Then they all flew away together and I never saw them again.

 
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Young Man Headed out for the Last Day of School
Photo: Last Day of SchoolThis picture was taken on my son's last day of freshman year - high school - May, 2009. Still half asleep, shoes untied. He truly looks like he's ready for school to be over.

 
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Orane Sunset With Trees in Foreground
Scenery: Orange SunsetIt was getting late in the day when I noticed an orange glow outside. I grabbed my camera and captured this beautiful sight. I couldn't get over how brilliant the orange color was outside.

 
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Giraffes of Ireland With Rainbow Behind Them
Travel: Giraffes (County Cork, Ireland)We had gone there to Fota, in County Cork, Ireland that rainy day recently with our Grandsons to view the wild animal park. The rain had cleared and that beautiful rainbow formed, and the giraffes continued foraging in the grass for a bit of food.

 
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Crab in Green Anemone
Wildlife: Sea Anemone (Sunset Beach, OR)This is from one of our many journeys out to explore the trails and shores around Sunset Beach just outside of Charleston, Oregon. While excitedly adventuring around a rocky shore filled with tide pools, I found an area with brilliantly green sea anemones!

 
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