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Picture of the Day (Dial-up internet users enter at own risk!)

Taken yesterday (by me) off-shore, Kauai. In Hawaiian the monk seal is called Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua. It means, the dog that runs in the sea. I can see why they call them sea dogs, because this is definitely a puppy dog face.

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I love this one, but the lighting needs some work - I played around with it, but didn't have much luck. If anybody could help me with it, I'd really appreciate it. (I'd email you the original.)

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We be jeeping!

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Rose Pink: Sedona? Moab?

Golden Spike Trail in Moab. Notice I was not in the jeep--I took the pictures. Good excuse to not be in the jeep. ;)
 
camouflage

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near Moab, Utah

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Shoshone Falls

This is a local picture I took the other evening. The state tourism bureau has a budget of about $1.75 and doesn't want anyone to know about us, so you have to keep it a secret.
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Jim Ricks
 
Crossing the Golden Crack--Golden Spike Trail

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This is a local picture I took the other evening. The state tourism bureau has a budget of about $1.75 and doesn't want anyone to know about us, so you have to keep it a secret.
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Jim Ricks

I'm sure that's somewhere in California. There's nothing like that here in Idaho. ;)
 
Brett, that's an awesome shot of the Wisconsin. Great color and contrast!
 
I'm sure that's somewhere in California. There's nothing like that here in Idaho. ;)

Fooled me. I would have thought it was the Everglades, except I didn't see any 'gators.
 
Here are some of our recent trip to O'ahu.

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Halona Blowhole


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Brudda Iz Memorial in Makaha

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My Son Ben & Daughter Annie two Hawaiian Hotheads! :D

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Ben getting ready to snorkel​
 
I really like what you've done with this shot. Beautiful colors, nice use of perspective. I'm not usually a fan of this look because so often it's not done right; this is done right. Great shot.

USS Wisconsin at Norfolk, Va.

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Brett, I agree with Mosca -- lovely image of the Wisconsin! (And I really appreciate it, having served in the Navy myself, though only on sub tenders and shore duty.)

Mosca, great shot of Pittsburgh!

Well, I spent a week at Smuggler's Notch in June, so I have some covered bridges, waterfalls, and other interesting subjects to share... Let's start with a covered bridge:

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After a lot of trial and error, I finally was able to get the photo.
Beautiful picture, John. Bryce Canyon is quite amazing. I have an enlargement of that second picture hanging on my wall
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Isn't it wonderful to finally get a picture to post from Photobucket. It is so frustrating when it doesn't work, but a great sense of accomplishment when it finally does!
 
Good Job, John! I knew you could do it! Great photos. MHO, Utah has the most scenic beauty of anyplace in the US. Too bad about no ocean.

Jim Ricks
 
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