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Seaworld Orlando : SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, and marine-life based zoological park, in Orlando, Florida.

Seaworld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, and marine-life based zoological par ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2013 8:17pm PST

Lowry Park Zoo : Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 56-acre (23 ha) nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida. In 2004, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Child Magazine,[3] and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity (HB 457) (wikipedia)

Lowry Park Zoo

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 56-acre (23 ha) nonprofit zoo located in T ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2013 8:10pm PST

Manatee Viewing Center : Manatee Viewing Center is 2.5 mi. w. of I-75 exit 246 (Big Bend Rd.) at jct. Big Bend (CR 672) and Dickman rds. The center is across the warm-water discharge canal from the Tampa Electric Big Bend power plant and features an observation platform for manatee watching. Other displays cover Florida yard landscaping, power plant and solar generation and by-product recycling. A nature trail provides closer glimpses of native plants and wildlife.

Manatee Viewing Center

Manatee Viewing Center is 2.5 mi. w. of I-75 exit 246 (Big Bend Rd.) a ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 8:45am PST

Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve : Hillsborough County, Florida. 80 acres. 10212 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview, FL 33569

Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve

Hillsborough County, Florida. 80 acres. 10212 Gibsonton Drive, River ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 3:28pm PST

Eureka Springs Park : Hillsborough County, Florida. 31 acres. 6400 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa, FL 33610

Eureka Springs Park

Hillsborough County, Florida. 31 acres. 6400 Eureka Springs Road, T ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 8:17am PST

Golden Aster Scrub Preserve : Hillsborough County, Florida. 1,235 acres. 12181 East Bay Road, Gibsonton, Florida.

Golden Aster Scrub Preserve

Hillsborough County, Florida. 1,235 acres. 12181 East Bay Road, Gibs ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 3:31pm PST

Flatwoods Park : Part of the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve. Hillsborough County, Florida. 5,400 acres. 14302 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

Flatwoods Park

Part of the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve. Hillsborough Coun ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 2:19pm PST

Lettuce Lake Park : Lettuce Lake Park is a 240-acre (97 ha) Hillsborough County-run park just outside the city limits of Tampa, Florida. It is located on Fletcher Avenue between Interstate 75 and the University of South Florida. The park opened in 1982. Lettuce Lake Park features several boardwalks that wind through a variety Florida ecosystems; a fresh water wetland and flood plain, an oak-dominated hardwood forest, cypress domes, and the Hillsborough River. The park also contains a visitor's center, an observation tower, nature trails, picnic tables, barbecue pits, restrooms, an open play field, and a playground. (wikipedia)

Lettuce Lake Park

Lettuce Lake Park is a 240-acre (97 ha) Hillsborough County-run park j ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 8:25am PST

MacDill AirFest 2011 : MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

MacDill AirFest 2011

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 2:39pm PST

Macro :

Macro

Updated: Jun 26, 2011 8:15am PST

Scanned Flowers : These flowers were scanned on an CanoScan 8400F (flatbed scanner) and then edited using Photoshop Elements 2.0, 3.0 and 8.0.

Scanned Flowers

These flowers were scanned on an CanoScan 8400F (flatbed scanner) and ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 10:46am PST

Landscapes :

Landscapes

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 7:29am PST

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo : Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside zoo, located southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Cheyenne Mountain in the United States. It has a large selection of animals and a panoramic view of the region (wikipedia).

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside zoo, located southwest of Colo ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 3:15pm PST

Paint Mines Interpretive Park : "In stark contrast to the rolling high plains of eastern El Paso County, the Paint Mines rip the prairie open in a shocking display of hoodoos, caprock canyons and brightly-colored clay." SummitPost.org Paint Mines in located in Calhan, Colorado.

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

"In stark contrast to the rolling high plains of eastern El Paso Count ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:15am PST

Garden of the Gods : Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. It contains numerous trails for hiking, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding. (wikipedia)

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Color ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:43am PST

Fox Run Regional Park : Gently rolling hills covered densely with ponderosa pines. Located north of Colorado Springs

Fox Run Regional Park

Gently rolling hills covered densely with ponderosa pines. Located no ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 5:04pm PST

Fountain Creek Regional Park : Turtles sunning on a log, cormorants airing their wings, and great blue herons mirrored in the pond’s still waters are among the common wildlife sightings hikers of all sizes and staminas enjoy at Fountain Creek. The 2.5-mile linear park encompasses one of the region’s few wetlands, featuring wildlife observation pavilions and informative kiosks around the spring-fed ponds. (trails.com)

Fountain Creek Regional Park

Turtles sunning on a log, cormorants airing their wings, and great blu ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 3:02pm PST

Great Sand Dunes : Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a United States National Park located in the easternmost parts of Alamosa County and Saguache County, Colorado, United States. Originally designated Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve was created by an act of the United States Congress on September 13, 2004. The park contains approximately 85,000 acres (340 km², 130 mi²). (wikipedia)

Great Sand Dunes

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a United States Nationa ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 4:31pm PST

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument : Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument located in Florissant, Colorado, about an hour West of Colorado Springs.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument located in Florissant, Colora ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 6:36pm PST

Red Rock Canyon Open Space : Directly south of Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon was created by the same geologic uplift as the Garden, yet this quieter, gentler place. Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Directly south of Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon was created by ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:19am PST

Bluestem Praire Open Space : Bluestem Prairie Open Space wraps around much of the Big Johnson Reservoir, which sits adjacent to the City of Colorado Springs Airport. Spectacular views of the Front Range and Pikes Peak to the west and grasslands to the east.

Bluestem Praire Open Space

Bluestem Prairie Open Space wraps around much of the Big Johnson Reser ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 9:47pm PST

Stratton Open Space : Stratton Open Space offers 318 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat for Colorado Springs. Next to North Cheyenne Cañon, the Stratton Open Space offers five distinct ecosystems, miles of trails, a rich variety of wildlife, and access to the Pike National Forest. (springsgov.com)

Stratton Open Space

Stratton Open Space offers 318 acres of open space, trails, and wildli ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 7:25am PST

Palmer Park : "Deeded to the city in 1899 by Colorado Springs founder Gen. William Jackson Palmer, this 737-acre preserve offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding across a mesa overlooking the city. It boasts a variety of minerals (including quartz, topaz, jasper, and tourmaline), rich vegetation (including a yucca preservation area), and considerable wildlife. The Edna Mae Bennet Nature Trail is a self-guided excursion, and there are numerous other trails. Other facilities include 12 separate picnic areas, softball and baseball fields, and volleyball courts." Frommer's Review

Palmer Park

"Deeded to the city in 1899 by Colorado Springs founder Gen. William J ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:07am PST

Pulpit Rock :

Pulpit Rock

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:52am PST

Sondermann Park :

Sondermann Park

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:54am PST

Castlewood Canyon State Park : This park hosts a multitude of hiking/running trails and rock climbing opportunities. Located within the northernmost extension of the Black Forest, Castle Wood Canyon encompasses 2,136 acres (9 km2) with elevations ranging from 6,200 to 6,600 feet (2,010 m). (wikipedia) 39° 19′ 47″ N, 104° 44′ 19″ W

Castlewood Canyon State Park

This park hosts a multitude of hiking/running trails and rock climbing ...

Updated: Jul 31, 2010 5:46pm PST

Cheyenne Mountain State Park : The park opened in October 2006 and is the only state park located in El Paso County. There are 20 miles (32 km) of trails throughout the park which are open to hikers and bikers. (wikipedia) 38° 44′ 1″ N, 104° 49′ 40″ W

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

The park opened in October 2006 and is the only state park located in ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2010 8:42pm PST

Helen Hunt Falls :

Helen Hunt Falls

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 6:37pm PST

Mt. Cutler Trail :

Mt. Cutler Trail

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 4:45pm PST

St. Mary's Falls Trail : St.Mary's Falls is an intermediate hike in the Cheyenne Canyon Area, Colorado Springs, CO. The trail head is located just above Helen Hunt Falls at the intersection of High Drive and Gold Camp Road. The trail follows Buffalo Canyon Creek through mature aspen stands and mixed pine and spruce forests to St. Mary’s Falls.

St. Mary's Falls Trail

St.Mary's Falls is an intermediate hike in the Cheyenne Canyon Area, C ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 7:15am PST

Rampart Range Reservoir Trail : Pike National Forest, northeast of Woodland Park, CO. The hike to and around the reservoir is through ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen.

Rampart Range Reservoir Trail

Pike National Forest, northeast of Woodland Park, CO. The hike to and ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 7:21am PST

Victor - Cripple Creek : Victor is in the heart of Colorado's gold country, near the largest gold mines in the Cripple Creek mining district. Cripple Creek is a former gold mining camp located 44 miles southwest of Colorado Springs near the base of Pikes Peak. (wikipedia)

Victor - Cripple Creek

Victor is in the heart of Colorado's gold country, near the largest go ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 8:32pm PST

Rampart Road :

Rampart Road

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:59am PST

Gold Camp Road :

Gold Camp Road

Updated: Mar 11, 2010 4:50pm PST

Black Forest :

Black Forest

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:57am PST

Air Force Academy : The United States Air Force Academy is located north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The Academy is one of the largest tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting more than a million visitors each year.

Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy is located north of Colorado Sprin ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2010 10:12am PST

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun :

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 6:24pm PST

Denver Botonic Gardens :

Denver Botonic Gardens

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 6:26pm PST

Royal Gorge : "The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado, within a 360 acre (1.5 km²) theme park. The bridge deck hangs 955 feet (291 m) above the Arkansas River,[2] and held the record of highest bridge in the world from 1929 until 2001, when it was surpassed by a bridge in China. It is a suspension bridge with a main span of 938 feet (286 meters). The bridge is 1260 feet (384 m) long and 18 feet (5 m) wide, with a wooden walkway with 1292 planks. The bridge is suspended from towers that are 150 feet (46 m) high." wikipedia

Royal Gorge

"The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Color ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 6:39pm PST

Pikes Peak : Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. 14,115 ft.

Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. 14,115 f ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:09am PST

America the Beautiful Park : The Continuum (Julie Penrose Fountain) at America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

America the Beautiful Park

The Continuum (Julie Penrose Fountain) at America the Beautiful Park, ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2009 7:35pm PST

Fall Colors :

Fall Colors

Updated: Oct 18, 2010 9:31am PST

Abstracts in Nature :

Abstracts in Nature

Updated: Jul 31, 2010 6:34pm PST

Colorado Balloon Classic 2010 :

Colorado Balloon Classic 2010

Updated: Sep 16, 2010 2:18pm PST

Colorado Balloon Classic 2009 :

Colorado Balloon Classic 2009

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 5:56pm PST

Paris :

Paris

Updated: Jun 20, 2010 11:31am PST

England :

England

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 11:24am PST

My Smug Mug :

My Smug Mug

Updated: Dec 12, 2009 4:51pm PST

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Photography of the Tampa Bay (Florida) area (2011-present), Colorado Springs, Colorado and surrounding areas (2007-2011) and travels here and there. Wildlife, landscapes, macro, scenic and travel photography. Also some experimenting with photoshop and HDR processing. Check out my Photo Blog where most of my images are first featured.

camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 10.1 Megapixel with 27mm Wide-Angle and 18x Optical Zoom Lens Digital Camera. Images taken before October 19, 2008, were with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC20S 2.1MP Digital Camera w/ Leica Lens, Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-N2 10.1 mp or Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P93 5.1 mp.


filters: Hoya PL-CIR (Circular Polarising) filter; Hoya UV filter; Hoya ND (Neutral Density) x4 filter.

scanner: CanoScan 8400F

editing software: Picasa, Photoshop Elements 3.0, 8.0 and Dynamic-Photo HDR 4.5