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The photo was taken at night in my pool (shallow end.) Some ambient light from the back porch. The flash is the reflected light. The waves created by my foot. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

On April 03 we posted Swans test photo of the same kind of plant. Can anybody help us out by identifying it? Article Link

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Natural history series. Mystery flower from different angles. Note its about 4 inches long. The color is a true vivid highly saturated orange red (carmine.) Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Mystery Flower. Natural history series, sent by Swan, to add more info on the interesting plant posted the other day. He writes: Mystery flower from different angles. Note its about 4 inches long. The color is a true vivid highly saturated orange red (carmine.) Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

It would appear were seeing the moon peeking through the clouds through the trees. Nice work. By Swan. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Here we are, a stunning ants-eye view of a beautiful flower. I think weve researched this before and am going to say its an Allamanda. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Here is another interesting take by Swan on our Florida Mystery Flower (June 14rh). (Gasp) Might it just be Hibiscus Ubiquitatus? Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

By Swan. Leapin Lizards and Jumpin Jehosephat, look at that color! Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Natural history ixora hedge. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

I think we have one of these in Castro Valley too (a cherished volunteer). No earthly clue what the name of it is. Note the prominent stamens and the 60-degree dogleg fork growth habit of the plant stems. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Swan always gives a clue to the photo subject or location in the alpha portion of the file name date tag. In this case the clue is co, representing the automobile upon which Gertie is here seen posing, i.e. the only 1973 Toyota Corolla in town. Swan wrote: Hahaha! Actually its Toyota Tercel (I think.) I was on my way over to do a photo shoot and I saw Gertrude on top of the car So what could I do but take its portrait? Article Link

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Natural History on a Rainy Day. Article Link

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Natural history frangipani revisited Article Link

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Natural history in the garden after the rains. Article Link

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Natural history animal, vegetable or mineral? Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Natural history animal, vegetable or mineral, or digitally fabricated? - part 2. Article Link

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Natural history animal, vegetable or mineral? Part 3. Article Link

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Natural history in celebration of the arrival of fall. Article Link

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Natural history fearsome symmetry. Article Link

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Natural history quiz. "Hint: its not mineral." Article Link

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And now for something entirely different. Article Link

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Happy Halloween from the world of natural history. Article Link

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Natural history starting the Thanksgiving season. Article Link

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Natural history November in Florida

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Natural history weeds in paradise. Article Link

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Natural history memorial to a tree fallen in the storm Article Link

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Swan writes: To some this could be a weed, perhaps. Natural history small pretty things in the garden Article Link

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Swan writes: For my friends in the holiday season. Article Link

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Swan writes: Piggy conquers gourd bowl Happy Holidays! Article Link

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Swan writes: A Florida style happy holiday to you all! (Just in time for Christmas!) Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy New Year to one and all. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Swan writes: The leaf is back lit by natural light the sun setting. The big white spots are caused by shooting into the sun but in this case, I thought it added a bit to the picture. I hope you agree. Article Link

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Swan writes: Close up with photo taken from below. Article Link

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Swan writes: Maybe a little creepy for some, but this is somebodys mother. I believe the little round sacks are egg pouches. Article Link

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Swan writes: Egret posing for his photo.. Article Link

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Swan writes: Male cardinal calling to his mate Article Link

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Swan writes: Finding some little yellow flowers We decided these are Kalenchoes. Article Link

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Swan writes: New growth for spring Article Link

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Swan writes: Orchid beginning to bloom Article Link

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Swan writes: Azalea bloom up close Article Link

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Swan writes: Lemon tree blooms Article Link

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Swan writes: A little bit of Tampa Bay: a pelican straight on. Article Link

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Swan writes: Petunia blooming. Hard to catch this in the breeze. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something entirely different. Article Link

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Swan writes: One of those odd Florida swamp tree things. (Well, actually, taken while on a walk in the park.) Article Link

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Swan writes: I was experimenting with a new lens. The result was this bordering in the photo, but I like the effect. Article Link

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Swan writes: Remnants of Easter. This is a photo of an Easter lily grouped with colorful impatiens. Article Link

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Swan writes: Daisy and iris in the afternoon. Article Link

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Swan writes: In my mothers garden: explosions in orange. Article Link

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Swan writes: In my mothers garden: explosions in orange. Article Link

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Swan writes: The mountains of the moon The name: Myrtillocactus (geometrizan cristata) Even though it is considered a common plant, not many people have it. Grown in Mexico. Article Link

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Swan writes: Star Wars without photo enhancement. This is the real thing folks! Article Link

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Swan writes: Star Wars without photo enhancement. This is the real thing folks! Article Link

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Swan writes: In my mothers garden: something more commonplace. Article Link

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Swan writes: In my mothers garden: backlit cactus. Article Link

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Swan writes: In my mothers garden: backlit cactus. Article Link

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Swan writes: Yes, these things really do exist (without enhancement or other manipulation.) Not at the bottom of the ocean nor in the editing room of computer software. Article Link

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Swan writes: In a way, I think this presents the classic cactus: simple pretty lines and color against a very stickery base. Article Link

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Swan writes: Morning cactus bloom. This kind opens at dusk and by mid-morning the next day withers. Article Link

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Swan writes: Morning cactus bloom. This kind opens at dusk and by mid-morning the next day withers. Article Link

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Swan writes: I asked [friends] which of the three photos you liked best. The photos are different shots of one my mothers odd plants: a kind of wandering jew. (Photo 1 was the clear winner). Article Link

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Swan writes: Watering the Geranium Article Link

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Swan writes: Growing In My Garden Article Link

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Swan writes: Fireworks on July 4th Article Link

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Swan writes: Fireworks on July 4th Article Link

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Swan writes: A dewy morning in the cactus garden Article Link

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Swan writes: Some like pretty things for their beauty. Others have something else in mind Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Swan writes: Two still life photos that I thought you might like I picked my favorite. Article Link

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Swan writes: Recently my wife and I took a short trip to Las Vegas. Here are a series of impressions I had of the place (we trust there will be more!) Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of Vegas part 2 Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of Vegas part 3" Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of Vegas part 4 Article Link

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Swan writes: The dragonfly was brought in by one of the cats. I dont think that by itself had injured it, more likely it was already near the end." Article Link

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Swan writes: The dragonfly was brought in by one of the cats. I dont think that by itself had injured it, more likely it was already near the end." Article Link

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Swan writes: The dragonfly was brought in by one of the cats. I dont think that by itself had injured it, more likely it was already near the end." Article Link

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Swan writes: Found growing in my garden. Article Link

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Swan writes: Now for something entirely differentBanana stalk freshly cut from the tree. (No kidding.). Article Link

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Swan writes: Oh, well, maybe Im getting carried away Article Link

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Swan writes: The second bloom of one of those strange succulents Article Link

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Swan writes: Backlit leaves in the late afternoon Article Link

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Swan writes: For some reason Im fond of this photo Article Link

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Swan writes: This was taken a bunch of months ago and got forgotten. Maybe its out of season as I dont think it has that late fall look. But perhaps youll find it attractive anyway. Its an aeonium called a Schwarzkopf or an Haworthii. Its a succulent. Article Link

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Swan writes: Cheer for those cold near winter days. Article Link

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Swan writes: Wishing you all a happy wonderful (and dry) New Year! Article Link

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Swan writes: Photo taken at night. Backlit from the kitchen lights. Maybe, just maybe, with a hint of spring to come. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something to color those winter blues. Article Link

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Swan writes: Feathers or petals? You decide Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy Valentines to one and all. Article Link

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Swan writes: And now for something entirely different Article Link

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Swan writes: Hyacinth Article Link

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Swan writes: Photo abstract. Texture and color only Article Link

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Swan writes: Floral. Requests for something less abstract Article Link

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Swan writes: Dangerous environment at any distance Article Link

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Swan writes: Working bee in early morning. Article Link

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Swan writes: Succulents with morning dew Article Link

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Swan writes: Bloom on a cloudy day Article Link

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Swan writes: Floral on edge Article Link

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Swan writes: Mother Natures version of modern art See Article Link for rest of this post.

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Swan writes: You know, these things really do look this this Article Link

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Swan writes: You know, these things really do look this this Article Link

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Swan writes: The world in a dew drop Article Link

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Swan writes: Calla while on the road Article Link

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Swan writes: Aquarium at the zoo Note there are a couple of manatees in this large tank. Article Link

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Swan writes: On the road: the Great Plains The rattlesnake sign was spotted at a rest stop in Nebraska." Article Link

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Swan writes: On the road: the Great Plains The rattlesnake sign was spotted at a rest stop in Nebraska." Article Link

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Swan writes: On the road: when dinosaurs walked the earth Montana, Museum of the Rockies. Look who won! Article Link

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Swan writes: On the road: Sacramento River near Mt. Shasta Article Link

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Swan writes: On the road: Mt. Shasta (northern California) Article Link

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Swan writes: Spider on the web Article Link

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Swan writes: Momma and babies. Teeth are real. Article Link

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Swan writes: Millie the millipede well, possibly its really Milton the millipede. And theres a chance it goes by Pat. Article Link

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Swan writes: Natural light. No crayons, no spray cans and certainly no tricks Well It was one of those natural things The setting sun hits the glass table in the patio and diffracts the light giving a prism effect. I thought it gave a kind of crayon look to it. Article Link

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:36:14 -0800

Swan writes: Early morning in the mid west Article Link

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Swan writes: In celebration of our new home in the Midwest, here is a photo of dandelion in late spring. Article Link

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A photographers first impression of the Midwest, where they have real seasons. Swan writes: Ive been asked by several to send a photo of my new place here in the Midwest. This is my first impression of it. PS: no, Im not homeless. Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy Thanksgiving to one and all Article Link

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Swan writes: Black ice in the artic well actually its my pool. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something for one of those snowy white days Article Link

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Be careful what you wish for; it might come true. In the previous photo, Swan mentioned one of those snowy white days. Looks like they got it! Swan writes: Snow storm in the Midwest Article Link

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Swan writes: Florida cat discovers snow Article Link

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Swan writes: Winter sky; the name of the image is And Park. Article Link

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Swan writes: The White River at dusk Article Link

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Swan writes: Cactus Article Link

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Swan writes: Early spring night (before the chill down.) Article Link

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Swan writes: Blooming apple Article Link

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Swan writes: View From The Garden (1) Article Link

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Swan writes: View From The Garden (2) Article Link

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Swan writes: Sunset In Florida Article Link

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Swan writes: Country living Indiana style Article Link

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Swan writes: And now for something entirely different Article Link

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Swan writes: After the rain Article Link

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Swan writes: Two hungry hummers. (Notice tongue in the first photo.) Article Link

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Swan writes: Two hungry hummers. (Notice tongue in the first photo.) Article Link

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Swan writes: Sunset at the State Fair Article Link

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Swain writes: Trip to St. Louis. A very pretty place, I think. #1. The St. Louis Arch close up. Article Link

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Swain writes: Trip to St. Louis. A very pretty place, I think. #2. The muddy Mississippi as seen from an old time river boat.Article Link

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Swain writes: Trip to St. Louis. A very pretty place, I think. #3. Bridge across Mississippi: from a sailing perspective. Article Link

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Trip to St. Louis. A very pretty place, I think. #4. St. Louis Arch at night with full moon. Yes, it really looks that. Article Link

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Swan writes: Still life in the kitchen Article Link

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Stunning. Swan writes: Being in a Monet Article Link

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Swan writes: Fall in the Midwest Article Link

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Swan writes: Taken while driving down the road Article Link

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Swan writes: Two Takes. Article Link

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Swan writes: Two Takes. Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy holiday to all. If you look closely, you can see the reindeer. Article Link

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Swan writes: In celebration of the first day of winter. Article Link

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Swan writes: OK. Theres a little photo manipulation here. But I liked the effect. Hope you do too. Article Link

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Swan writes: Amaryllis Article Link

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Swan writes: Maybe not everyones (anyones) taste. But think of it as you would see something when you entered a darkened room with only a little reflected light. Article Link

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Swan writes: Prehistoric flightless bird discovered in ice crystal, adding further proof to the theory that the dinosaurs did not end by meteor impact but by flash freeze. Article Link

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Swan writes: Kalanchoe up close Article Link

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Swan writes: Small rose to keep the winter blahs at bay. Article Link

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Swan writes: And now something entirely different High school basketball game Article Link

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Swan writes: Ice storm aftermath. Yes, it really looks like this. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something you dont want to meet in a dark alley Article Link

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Swan writes: Move over Miro. Joan Miro was a modern artist in the earlier part of the Twentieth Century who used splotches of color and lines to create his work. Article Link

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Swan writes: Spring continues Article Link

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Swan writes: Which do you prefer? Article Link

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Swan writes: Which do you prefer? Article Link

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Swan writes: In honor of the first days of summer, here is the last of a very pretty spring. Article Link

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Swan writes: Man-eating Deer Article Link

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Swan writes: Egret eating man droppings Article Link

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Swan writes: Not exactly man-eating: hummingbird up-close and personal. Article Link

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Swan writes: Friendly raccoon looking for (and finding) a free meal. Article Link

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Swan writes: Two views of an Asian lily. Article Link

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Swan writes: Two views of an Asian lily. Article Link

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Swan writes: Selected photos from the recent 4H Fair held in my area. Article Link

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Swan writes: Selected photos from the recent 4H Fair held in my area. Article Link

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Swan writes: Selected photos from the recent 4H Fair held in my area. Article Link

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Swan writes: Selected photos from the recent 4H Fair held in my area. Article Link

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Swan writes: Feathery saguaro flower in the morning light. Note, by mid morn, flower has withered. Lasts only one night. Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of the State Fair 08. PS: note, count 8 piglets! Pig is the second largest (in known universe?). Article Link

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Swan writes: Wood Mushroom Article Link

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Swan writes: Big scary spider sunning self on dandelion in mid afternoon sun. Article Link

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Swan writes: Popped up in my garden one day Article Link

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Africa in my dreams revisited. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something more on the unusual side. Article Link

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Swan writes: For those lamenting the end of one season and the start of the next Article Link

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Swan writes: Still waters Article Link

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Swan writes: But I like the shape/color. Hope you do as well. Oddly, this is not out-of-focus, this is as it appeared. Article Link

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Swan writes: Have a spooky Halloween! Article Link

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Swan writes: Images of fall Article Link

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Swan writes: Images of fall Article Link

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Swan writes: Images of fall Article Link

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Swan writes: A Day at the Zoo Article Link

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Swan writes: A Day at the Zoo Article Link

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Swan writes: A Day at the Zoo Article Link

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Swan writes: A Day at the Zoo Article Link

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Swan writes: Puppies for sale eventually Article Link

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Swan writes: Preparing for winter Article Link

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Happy holiday to one and all from Swan and Jude Article Link

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Swan writes: In celebration of the New Year, the puppies have opened their eyes. Article Link

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Swan writes: In celebration of the New Year, the puppies have opened their eyes. Article Link

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Swan writes: In celebration of the New Year, the puppies have opened their eyes. Article Link

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Swan writes: Winter Mushroom Article Link

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Swan writes: Feather and Pod Article Link

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Swan writes: Last moments of sunset Article Link

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Swan writes: Seen Better Days Article Link

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Swan writes: Atlanta burning Well, actually, a long duration night photo of the beach. See if you like the effect. Article Link

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Swan writes: Still life in brown Article Link

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Swan writes: My front porch Article Link

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Swan writes: "Sucker for cat sleeping in the laundry." Article Link

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Hieroglyphs from long gone native people. Or maybe just pool ice. Article Link

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Swan writes: Something to brighten the day. Article Link

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Swan writes: "Cactus in hanging basket"Article Link

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Swan writes: Acrobatic squirrel raiding bird feeder. Article Link

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Swan writes: Dogwood days of spring. Article Link

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Swan writes: Dogwood days of spring. Article Link

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Swan writes: Palm tree at night. St. Lucia. Article Link

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Swan writes: Port entry at dusk. Article Link

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Swan writes: Froggie. Article Link

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Swan writes: Traveling the Heartland at 70 mph Article Link

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Swan writes: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida Article Link

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Swan writes: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida. Re-creation of the original Spanish bunk room. The walls are the real thing. Article Link

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Swan writes: Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of a pastoral day in Chicago Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of a pastoral day in Chicago Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of a pastoral day in Chicago Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of a pastoral day in Chicago Article Link

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Swan writes: Impressions of a pastoral day in Chicago Article Link

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Swan writes: David seen dragging Goliath's body along the back porch. Article Link

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Swan writes: Moody mini-rose... Article Link

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Swan writes: Don't tread on me Article Link

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Swan writes: Holdovers from a prior age Article Link

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Swan writes: Holdovers from a prior age Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy Halloween! Article Link

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Swan writes: Happy Halloween! Article Link

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Swan writes: Alien Landscape Article Link

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Swan writes: Landscape of Nevada Article Link

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Swan writes: Floral Toothpick Factory Article Link