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2009-06-06T01:22:29Z

Bryce Canyon Landscape view on Bryce Canyon, a marvel of Nature. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T17:41:24Z

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Bryce Canyon Landscape view on Bryce Canyon, a marvel of Nature. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Grand Staircase National Park, Utha The way red, blue and green mixes in the landscapes of Utha is a feast to the eye, such as here when looking in the direction of the Grand Staircase Nati ...

2009-06-03T17:45:06Z

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Grand Staircase National Park, Utha The way red, blue and green mixes in the landscapes of Utha is a feast to the eye, such as here when looking in the direction of the Grand Staircase Nati ...

Rock Pillars The rock pillars of Monument Valley in the distance contrast with the greens of the vegetation in the foreground. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T17:43:06Z

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Rock Pillars The rock pillars of Monument Valley in the distance contrast with the greens of the vegetation in the foreground. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Native American Village Ruins of an ancient Native American village opening in the cliff of an Arizona Canyon. It is believed that the village was occupied sometime in the 1300's, and was a ...

2009-06-03T17:33:41Z

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Native American Village Ruins of an ancient Native American village opening in the cliff of an Arizona Canyon. It is believed that the village was occupied sometime in the 1300's, and was a ...

Grand Canyon, Arizona The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River in the course of Geologic times, and the colorful sediments revealed in the process are like a book opened to many ch ...

2009-02-22T03:37:13Z

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Grand Canyon, Arizona The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River in the course of Geologic times, and the colorful sediments revealed in the process are like a book opened to many ch ...

Wild Flower A colourful wildflower in Point Lobos Natural Preserve, California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-04T10:01:29Z

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Wild Flower A colourful wildflower in Point Lobos Natural Preserve, California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Container ship crossing Only in Panama will you have to stop on a road to let giant container ships cross!

2009-06-04T10:00:09Z

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Container ship crossing Only in Panama will you have to stop on a road to let giant container ships cross!

Lake Gatun Lake Gatun, the artificial fresh water body linking through locks the Pacific with the Atlantic Oceans, offers a sureal view of large sea vessels crossing in a tropical central a ...

2009-07-15T22:58:05Z

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Lake Gatun Lake Gatun, the artificial fresh water body linking through locks the Pacific with the Atlantic Oceans, offers a sureal view of large sea vessels crossing in a tropical central a ...

Canons These rusted canon once protected the spanish fort of San Lorenzo from any invasion from land or sea. They are now a reminder of a Panama that no longer exist, the Panama of the Spa ...

2009-02-22T03:27:07Z

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Canons These rusted canon once protected the spanish fort of San Lorenzo from any invasion from land or sea. They are now a reminder of a Panama that no longer exist, the Panama of the Spa ...

Fort San Lorenzo The Spaniards realized the strategic importance of Panama early in the 16th century, and they established military outpost to allow for the transfer of gold and precious ca ...

2009-02-22T03:26:40Z

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Fort San Lorenzo The Spaniards realized the strategic importance of Panama early in the 16th century, and they established military outpost to allow for the transfer of gold and precious ca ...

Tropical Flower Like neighboring Costa Rica, Panama has a rich and interesting tropical rainforest yielding beautiful tropical plants.

2009-02-22T03:29:10Z

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Tropical Flower Like neighboring Costa Rica, Panama has a rich and interesting tropical rainforest yielding beautiful tropical plants.

Gatun Locks When arriving in Panama from the Atlantic side, ships that want to cross the Panama Canal have to go through the Gatun's Lock as shown in this picture.

2009-06-03T18:07:08Z

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Gatun Locks When arriving in Panama from the Atlantic side, ships that want to cross the Panama Canal have to go through the Gatun's Lock as shown in this picture.

Starboard side View of the starboard side onboard the JOIDES Resolution.

2009-06-03T17:59:30Z

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Starboard side View of the starboard side onboard the JOIDES Resolution.

Old clock tower An old clock tower in the heart of the modern city. The orange bus of the Geneva pubic transport system adds a tad of color to the scene.

2009-06-02T15:00:38Z

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Old clock tower An old clock tower in the heart of the modern city. The orange bus of the Geneva pubic transport system adds a tad of color to the scene.

Geneva The "Rade" in Geneva, and its most characteristic features: the "jet d'eau", and the banks in the background! The red and gold boat is a Geneva "Mouette" (mew), part of the (touristi ...

2009-06-02T15:19:41Z

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Geneva The "Rade" in Geneva, and its most characteristic features: the "jet d'eau", and the banks in the background! The red and gold boat is a Geneva "Mouette" (mew), part of the (touristi ...

Two horses It become increasingly more common to find horses in the Jura mountain. People rent them to toursits, and for a reasonable price you can take a ride through the gentle landscape ...

2009-06-02T15:11:36Z

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Two horses It become increasingly more common to find horses in the Jura mountain. People rent them to toursits, and for a reasonable price you can take a ride through the gentle landscape ...

Dandelion field The "Dandelion" is the most characteristic flower of spring days in the meadows of the Jura mountains. It's golden color contrasts well with the green of the grass.

2009-06-02T15:36:51Z

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Dandelion field The "Dandelion" is the most characteristic flower of spring days in the meadows of the Jura mountains. It's golden color contrasts well with the green of the grass.

Two farms These two farms are located in Les Bayards, a very small village in the Neuchatel canton. All of my brothers were borned in this village, and we still own a farm there. Another pl ...

2009-06-02T15:00:27Z

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Two farms These two farms are located in Les Bayards, a very small village in the Neuchatel canton. All of my brothers were borned in this village, and we still own a farm there. Another pl ...

Happy Cow Here is a typical view of Switzerland: a cow, happy, in a green field. This one, photographed in Les Bayards, was particularily nonchalent.

2009-06-02T15:21:48Z

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Happy Cow Here is a typical view of Switzerland: a cow, happy, in a green field. This one, photographed in Les Bayards, was particularily nonchalent.

Unwanted hosts A host of plant louse feasting on the stem of an unlucky plant, near the Leman Lake in Renen.

2009-07-13T21:10:02Z

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Unwanted hosts A host of plant louse feasting on the stem of an unlucky plant, near the Leman Lake in Renen.

Lady Bug Lady bugs are very common in May in this part of the world, they are a blessing since they eat all sorts of pest. As a matter of fact, people affectinately call them "Bete a Bon Di ...

2009-06-02T15:05:51Z

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Lady Bug Lady bugs are very common in May in this part of the world, they are a blessing since they eat all sorts of pest. As a matter of fact, people affectinately call them "Bete a Bon Di ...

Blue "Gentiane" This small flower is protected. It grows at medium altitudes (1000m), in this case at the Creux-du-Van. You can see this flower pictured on many Swiss products.

2009-02-22T07:39:07Z

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Blue "Gentiane" This small flower is protected. It grows at medium altitudes (1000m), in this case at the Creux-du-Van. You can see this flower pictured on many Swiss products.

The "Creux-du-Van" The Creux-du-Van ("hole of the void") was carved by the action of ancient glaciers that used to be in this valley of the Val-de-Travers. I used to work there as a waiter ...

2009-06-02T15:07:04Z

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The "Creux-du-Van" The Creux-du-Van ("hole of the void") was carved by the action of ancient glaciers that used to be in this valley of the Val-de-Travers. I used to work there as a waiter ...

Stranded Sailing boat stranded on the Santa Cruz beach. It nows offer shade to weary beachers wanting to escape the burning sun. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T12:51:15Z

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Stranded Sailing boat stranded on the Santa Cruz beach. It nows offer shade to weary beachers wanting to escape the burning sun. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Serie of four life guard cabins on the Santa Cruz beach, California.

2009-06-02T10:20:20Z

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Serie of four life guard cabins on the Santa Cruz beach, California.

Rollercoster The Santa Cruz boardwalk is an amusement park lining the city beach. Many people come in the summer to enjoy the ride, such as did these falks on the rollercoster. (Click on ...

2009-06-02T10:34:18Z

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Rollercoster The Santa Cruz boardwalk is an amusement park lining the city beach. Many people come in the summer to enjoy the ride, such as did these falks on the rollercoster. (Click on ...

Old steamer An old steam-engined boat, probably used for fishing or trawling, named the "Santa Cruz". On display at the wharf. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T10:29:19Z

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Old steamer An old steam-engined boat, probably used for fishing or trawling, named the "Santa Cruz". On display at the wharf. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Lupine in a meadow Lupine growing under oaks in a meadow at the Henry W. Coe State Park.

2009-06-02T09:12:58Z

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Lupine in a meadow Lupine growing under oaks in a meadow at the Henry W. Coe State Park.

Yellow mushrooms and dead sequoia This picture was taken at the Big Basin Redwood State Park, Northern California, in early March. The small (about 1 cm) mushrooms are growing on a decayi ...

2009-02-22T12:09:11Z

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Yellow mushrooms and dead sequoia This picture was taken at the Big Basin Redwood State Park, Northern California, in early March. The small (about 1 cm) mushrooms are growing on a decayi ...

Starfish Many organisms can be observed at low tide at Scotts Creek State Beach, such as this large starfish.

2009-06-02T09:44:52Z

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Starfish Many organisms can be observed at low tide at Scotts Creek State Beach, such as this large starfish.

Waterfall Another view at the waterfall at Scotts Creek State Beach.

2009-06-02T08:55:25Z

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Waterfall Another view at the waterfall at Scotts Creek State Beach.

White desert There is something graceful about snow, it covers everything with a cold blanket. One would almost be fooled into thinking that life is asleep during this time, if it was not f ...

2009-06-02T09:34:45Z

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White desert There is something graceful about snow, it covers everything with a cold blanket. One would almost be fooled into thinking that life is asleep during this time, if it was not f ...

Frozen boats These boats won't sail on the Fahrländersee before summer comes back.

2009-02-22T12:09:17Z

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Frozen boats These boats won't sail on the Fahrländersee before summer comes back.

Tree and snow Naked tree in the winter, close to the Fahrländersee ("lac of Fahrland"), Germany.

2009-02-22T12:06:40Z

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Tree and snow Naked tree in the winter, close to the Fahrländersee ("lac of Fahrland"), Germany.

Lone tree Winter landscape around Fahrland, Brandenburg (Germany). A tree is isolated in the field during a snowstorm.

2009-06-02T09:27:38Z

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Lone tree Winter landscape around Fahrland, Brandenburg (Germany). A tree is isolated in the field during a snowstorm.

Alley of trees at Sanssouci Winter scene at the Soussouci park of Potsdam. Sanssouci was the summer palace of the prussian kings.

2009-02-22T12:07:00Z

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Alley of trees at Sanssouci Winter scene at the Soussouci park of Potsdam. Sanssouci was the summer palace of the prussian kings.

Flower and dew Closeup shot of a flower that I planted on my balcony. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:56:29Z

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Flower and dew Closeup shot of a flower that I planted on my balcony. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Storm along the coast One of the winter storms along the coast of Northern California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:03:44Z

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Storm along the coast One of the winter storms along the coast of Northern California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Storm along the coast One of the winter storms along the coast of Northern California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T16:11:56Z

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Storm along the coast One of the winter storms along the coast of Northern California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Hyde Street View from Hyde Street, the Pier is visible in the back of the picture, as well as Alcatraz in the far back. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:01:05Z

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Hyde Street View from Hyde Street, the Pier is visible in the back of the picture, as well as Alcatraz in the far back. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Maritime National Historic Park View on colorful houses and the Golden Gate Bridge from the Maritime National Historic Park. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T16:07:15Z

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Maritime National Historic Park View on colorful houses and the Golden Gate Bridge from the Maritime National Historic Park. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Hotel front Small hotel on Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T09:00:03Z

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Hotel front Small hotel on Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Painted houses These houses adorn Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:56:25Z

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Painted houses These houses adorn Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Octava Street Various flavors of houses on Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:57:43Z

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Octava Street Various flavors of houses on Octava Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Blooming cherry trees Cherry trees on Union Street, adorning Valentine's Day with their delicate colors. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T09:04:37Z

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Blooming cherry trees Cherry trees on Union Street, adorning Valentine's Day with their delicate colors. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Colorful shop Colorful shop on Union Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T09:17:33Z

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Colorful shop Colorful shop on Union Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate is the name given during the gold rush to the entrance of the San Francisco Bay. In the early 20th century, the Golden Gate bridge was built to link bot ...

2009-02-22T11:56:58Z

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Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate is the name given during the gold rush to the entrance of the San Francisco Bay. In the early 20th century, the Golden Gate bridge was built to link bot ...

Victorian mansion This reconstructed victorian mansion on Fillmore Street is reminiscent of the traditional wooden houses typical for San Francisco. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:02:58Z

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Victorian mansion This reconstructed victorian mansion on Fillmore Street is reminiscent of the traditional wooden houses typical for San Francisco. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Fillmore Street Nice house on Fillmore Street, with a traditional architecture for San Francisco. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T10:06:50Z

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Fillmore Street Nice house on Fillmore Street, with a traditional architecture for San Francisco. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Street Musicians Street musicians in Japantown (Post Street) playing traditional music. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T09:02:03Z

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Street Musicians Street musicians in Japantown (Post Street) playing traditional music. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Camelot Hotel The Camelot Hotel being restored on Eddy Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:00:23Z

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Camelot Hotel The Camelot Hotel being restored on Eddy Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Union street Front of a building on Union Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T08:53:11Z

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Union street Front of a building on Union Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

3rd and Howard Street Modern building at the intersection of 3rd and Howard Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T16:09:17Z

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3rd and Howard Street Modern building at the intersection of 3rd and Howard Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Skyscrapers Skyscraper at the intersections between 3rd street and Howard Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T08:59:42Z

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Skyscrapers Skyscraper at the intersections between 3rd street and Howard Street. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Wood Duck What duck could be more colorful than this Wood Duck (Aix sponsa, Canard branchu, Brautente)? Taken at the Neary Lagoon. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:03:33Z

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Wood Duck What duck could be more colorful than this Wood Duck (Aix sponsa, Canard branchu, Brautente)? Taken at the Neary Lagoon. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Pied-Billed Grebe The Pied-Billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps, Grèbe à bec bigarré, Bindentaucher) displayed here harbors breeding-season colors. Taken in winter at Neary Lagoon. (Click ...

2009-02-22T02:12:08Z

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Pied-Billed Grebe The Pied-Billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps, Grèbe à bec bigarré, Bindentaucher) displayed here harbors breeding-season colors. Taken in winter at Neary Lagoon. (Click ...

Golden-crowned Sparrow Immature Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla, Bruant à couronne dorée, Kronenammer) observed in the winter months at the Elkhorn Slough natural reserve. ...

2009-06-02T09:21:52Z

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Golden-crowned Sparrow Immature Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla, Bruant à couronne dorée, Kronenammer) observed in the winter months at the Elkhorn Slough natural reserve. ...

Elkhorn Slough View on the Elkhorn Slough National Wildlife Reserve. The Elkhorn Slough is a major stoppover for migrating birds, and many species can be observed there. (Click on pictur ...

2009-06-02T09:59:47Z

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Elkhorn Slough View on the Elkhorn Slough National Wildlife Reserve. The Elkhorn Slough is a major stoppover for migrating birds, and many species can be observed there. (Click on pictur ...

Wild Bobcat Bobcat (Lynx rufus, Lynx roux, Rotluchs) observed in the wild at the Wilder Ranch State Park during the winter months.

2009-02-22T12:01:05Z

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Wild Bobcat Bobcat (Lynx rufus, Lynx roux, Rotluchs) observed in the wild at the Wilder Ranch State Park during the winter months.

White-crowned Sparrow A White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophr, Bruant à couronne blanche, Dachsammer) photographed in winter at the Wilder Ranch State Park.

2009-02-22T12:03:45Z

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White-crowned Sparrow A White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophr, Bruant à couronne blanche, Dachsammer) photographed in winter at the Wilder Ranch State Park.

Western Gull on a cliff Western Gull (Larus occidentalis, Goéland d'Audubon, Westmöwe) resting on top of a cliff. This gull, photographed in winter at the Wilder Ranch State parkm belo ...

2009-02-22T11:59:18Z

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Western Gull on a cliff Western Gull (Larus occidentalis, Goéland d'Audubon, Westmöwe) resting on top of a cliff. This gull, photographed in winter at the Wilder Ranch State parkm belo ...

California Towhee This California Towhee (Pipilo crissalis, Tohi de Californie) was observed at the Wilder Ranch State park.

2009-06-02T10:17:09Z

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California Towhee This California Towhee (Pipilo crissalis, Tohi de Californie) was observed at the Wilder Ranch State park.

Three gulls waiting for Godo Taken at the Scotts Creek State Beach, during the winter months. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:02:46Z

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Three gulls waiting for Godo Taken at the Scotts Creek State Beach, during the winter months. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Snowy Plover The Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus, Pluvier à collier interrompu, Eurasiatischer Seeregenpfeifer) is an endangered specie belonging to the order of the Charadriiformes a ...

2009-06-02T09:54:40Z

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Snowy Plover The Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus, Pluvier à collier interrompu, Eurasiatischer Seeregenpfeifer) is an endangered specie belonging to the order of the Charadriiformes a ...

Brown pelicans and surf Two brown pelicans at Scotts Creek State Beach. The brown pelican is an endangered specie.

2009-02-22T12:03:08Z

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Brown pelicans and surf Two brown pelicans at Scotts Creek State Beach. The brown pelican is an endangered specie.

The Hawaiian Chieftain This Tallship is a replica of a typical European trading vessel of the 1790's. It is based in California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:59:45Z

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The Hawaiian Chieftain This Tallship is a replica of a typical European trading vessel of the 1790's. It is based in California. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Yellow-Rumped Warbler Female Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Dendroica Coronata, Paruline à croupion jaune, Kronwaldsänger) photographed at the Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz county.

2009-02-22T12:01:00Z

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Yellow-Rumped Warbler Female Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Dendroica Coronata, Paruline à croupion jaune, Kronwaldsänger) photographed at the Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz county.

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2009-06-03T12:05:12Z

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Flock of Monarch butterflies These monarchs were resting on a branch at the Lighthouse state park, Santa Cruz.

2009-02-22T12:00:00Z

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Flock of Monarch butterflies These monarchs were resting on a branch at the Lighthouse state park, Santa Cruz.

Greater White-fronted Goose Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons, Oie rieuse, Bläßgans) photographed at Neary lagoon in fall. This goose belongs to the order of the anseriformes a ...

2009-02-22T12:02:26Z

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Greater White-fronted Goose Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons, Oie rieuse, Bläßgans) photographed at Neary lagoon in fall. This goose belongs to the order of the anseriformes a ...

Jumping spider Small jumping spider hunting for prays on the backside of a tree leaf. Sometimes, it is worth to take the time to slow down and look at the smaller inhabitants of the redwo ...

2009-02-22T12:03:10Z

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Jumping spider Small jumping spider hunting for prays on the backside of a tree leaf. Sometimes, it is worth to take the time to slow down and look at the smaller inhabitants of the redwo ...

Sunflower field The swiss plain in the region of Geneva. This plain was created by the accumulation of glacial sediment in this valley in the course of geologic time. Taken in fall.

2009-02-22T11:59:07Z

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Sunflower field The swiss plain in the region of Geneva. This plain was created by the accumulation of glacial sediment in this valley in the course of geologic time. Taken in fall.

Sunset on a Seismic vessel Beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Mexico. An industry seismic vessel is seen on the lower right corner.

2009-02-22T03:33:24Z

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Sunset on a Seismic vessel Beautiful sunset in the Gulf of Mexico. An industry seismic vessel is seen on the lower right corner.

Storm in the Yucatan Pass On July 4th, we encountered a tropical storm while sailing through the Yucatan Straight (between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba). This storm became a hurrican in t ...

2009-02-22T03:33:03Z

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Storm in the Yucatan Pass On July 4th, we encountered a tropical storm while sailing through the Yucatan Straight (between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba). This storm became a hurrican in t ...

The JOIDES Resolution The JOIDES Resolution is a drilling vessel operated by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program. It's mission is to study Earth's history and the structure or our planet. ...

2009-07-15T23:17:14Z

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The JOIDES Resolution The JOIDES Resolution is a drilling vessel operated by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program. It's mission is to study Earth's history and the structure or our planet. ...

Sunset Some days in the Gulf the sky was heavy with storm clouds, but at sunset light would suddenly perk out from the clouds and cover the horizon with fantastic colors.

2009-06-03T17:51:40Z

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Sunset Some days in the Gulf the sky was heavy with storm clouds, but at sunset light would suddenly perk out from the clouds and cover the horizon with fantastic colors.

A sign of Land One day hundreds of dragonflies landed on the ship. This is a sign that land is close, and these poor insects were blown offshore by winds. Their only prospect is to finish a ...

2009-07-15T22:52:09Z

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A sign of Land One day hundreds of dragonflies landed on the ship. This is a sign that land is close, and these poor insects were blown offshore by winds. Their only prospect is to finish a ...

Catwalk The part of the vessel shown here is called the catwalk. This is where cores are being cut and later on brought to the labs for analysis.

2009-06-03T18:06:41Z

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Catwalk The part of the vessel shown here is called the catwalk. This is where cores are being cut and later on brought to the labs for analysis.

California Alligator Lizard This California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata) was photographed in summer at the Wilder Ranch State Park.

2009-02-22T12:02:56Z

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California Alligator Lizard This California Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata) was photographed in summer at the Wilder Ranch State Park.

Ligthouse The small ligthouse in Santa Cruz is now a surf museum. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T10:09:56Z

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Ligthouse The small ligthouse in Santa Cruz is now a surf museum. (Click on picture to enlarge)

The boardwalk Santa Cruz boardwalk at night, illuminated like a giant Christmas tree. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:03:42Z

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The boardwalk Santa Cruz boardwalk at night, illuminated like a giant Christmas tree. (Click on picture to enlarge)

American Coot The coot (Fulica americana, Foulque d'Amérique, Amerikanisches Blässhuhn) is a common bird in the fresh waters of North America. This individual was photographed in winter, at ...

2009-06-02T09:37:44Z

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American Coot The coot (Fulica americana, Foulque d'Amérique, Amerikanisches Blässhuhn) is a common bird in the fresh waters of North America. This individual was photographed in winter, at ...

Birds on a rock Different seabirds on a rock. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus, far left. Cormoran à aigrettes, Ohrenscharbe.), two specimen of Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occide ...

2009-02-26T07:42:30Z

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Birds on a rock Different seabirds on a rock. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus, far left. Cormoran à aigrettes, Ohrenscharbe.), two specimen of Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occide ...

Sailing boat Sailing boat out on the Monterey Bay, photographed from the shore. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T16:09:59Z

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Sailing boat Sailing boat out on the Monterey Bay, photographed from the shore. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Crane fly This crane fly is resting on a leaf at the edge of the redwoods. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:59:38Z

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Crane fly This crane fly is resting on a leaf at the edge of the redwoods. (Click on picture to enlarge)

The Ursa Platform The Ursa Platform is one of the largest tension leg platforms in the world. It exploits oil reserve located more than 4000 meters deep in the Gulf of Mexico sediments.

2009-02-22T03:33:11Z

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The Ursa Platform The Ursa Platform is one of the largest tension leg platforms in the world. It exploits oil reserve located more than 4000 meters deep in the Gulf of Mexico sediments.

Rare encounter Appearing suddenly on the horizon is the silhouette of the USS Oriskany, a Vietnam-days aircraft carrier. The 888-foot, rusted ship is seen here towed to Beaumont, Texas, to ...

2009-07-15T23:09:07Z

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Rare encounter Appearing suddenly on the horizon is the silhouette of the USS Oriskany, a Vietnam-days aircraft carrier. The 888-foot, rusted ship is seen here towed to Beaumont, Texas, to ...

Gate to the Altes Schloss Entrance to the old castle, and the modern museum of regional history. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T12:01:31Z

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Gate to the Altes Schloss Entrance to the old castle, and the modern museum of regional history. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Wide angle view of a lifeboat and the derick. The barrel distortion of the lens plays some interesting tricks...

2009-06-02T21:04:29Z

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Wide angle view of a lifeboat and the derick. The barrel distortion of the lens plays some interesting tricks...

Arches in the old castle Showing the typical architecture of the castle, and the use of a soft, yellow limestone as construction material. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-03T16:35:15Z

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Arches in the old castle Showing the typical architecture of the castle, and the use of a soft, yellow limestone as construction material. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Old street Between the church ("Stiftskirche") and the museum of ancient instruments lies this old narrow street, reminiscent of what Stuttgart must have been in the middle Ages. (Click ...

2009-02-22T12:00:52Z

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Old street Between the church ("Stiftskirche") and the museum of ancient instruments lies this old narrow street, reminiscent of what Stuttgart must have been in the middle Ages. (Click ...

Sweet tooth I could't resist the temptation of taking a snapshot of this old lady: she wore a red jacket matching the dominant colors of the chocolate and fine food shop she faced. She se ...

2009-02-22T11:56:58Z

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Sweet tooth I could't resist the temptation of taking a snapshot of this old lady: she wore a red jacket matching the dominant colors of the chocolate and fine food shop she faced. She se ...

Calwer Strasse Your typical restaurant venue, in a nice southern German style. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:59:39Z

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Calwer Strasse Your typical restaurant venue, in a nice southern German style. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Interior court of the old Castle The interior court of the old castle, with its paved floor and series of arches. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:55:29Z

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Interior court of the old Castle The interior court of the old castle, with its paved floor and series of arches. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Altes Schlossplatz Some flowers growing on the square in front of the old castle (Altes Schloss). This is where the weekly market is held. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-06-02T09:14:03Z

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Altes Schlossplatz Some flowers growing on the square in front of the old castle (Altes Schloss). This is where the weekly market is held. (Click on picture to enlarge)

180 degrees view on Bryce Canyon This picture is a composite of four different shots stiched together. It gives you a 180 degree view of the canyon, as if you were there. Best viewed in lar ...

2009-06-04T10:12:06Z

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180 degrees view on Bryce Canyon This picture is a composite of four different shots stiched together. It gives you a 180 degree view of the canyon, as if you were there. Best viewed in lar ...

Ripped plums Also locally known as "Quetsch", these french plums were photographed in September in the Swiss Jura mountains.

2009-02-26T07:58:13Z

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Ripped plums Also locally known as "Quetsch", these french plums were photographed in September in the Swiss Jura mountains.

The wharf The wharf at night is a great place for seafood lovers, with half a dozen restaurant offering fish specialies. (Click on picture to enlarge)

2009-02-22T11:58:16Z

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The wharf The wharf at night is a great place for seafood lovers, with half a dozen restaurant offering fish specialies. (Click on picture to enlarge)

Web spider Large web spider in a meadow, Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz.

2009-02-22T12:00:01Z

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Web spider Large web spider in a meadow, Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz.