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Winter Design
This photo shows the crusty artistry around a Yellowstone hot pool. It is winter, frosty and steamy at the same time. Yellowstone National Park is an amazing place to visit in the winter. The snow is deep, the wildlife prolific, … Continue reading
Peaceful Reflection
Peaceful reflection is the mood of this photo taken at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle, Washington. The day was sunny, the sky blue and the temperature was perfect for walking and photography. The Japanese lantern is one of several … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Photos, Washington State
Tagged garden, Japanese lantern, mood, peaceful, photo, photography, reflection, Seattle, view, walking, Washington, Washington Park Arboretum
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Tiny Waterfall
Here is a photo of a tiny waterfall tucked away in the natural forest, but incorporated into the beauty of the Japanese Garden in Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WA. The size of the sword ferns can be used as a … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Photos, Washington State
Tagged feature, forest, Japanese garden, miniature, photo, rocks, Seattle, sword ferns, WA, Washington, Washington Park Arboretum, waterfall
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Lantern in the Lake
This photo shows a stone lantern in the lake beside a rock with two turtles. In the above photo it looks like only one turtle, but see below. From a different angle I could see that there were actually two. … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Photos, Travel, Washington State
Tagged Japanese garden, lake, lantern, peaceful, photo, Seattle, stone, turtles, WA, Washington, Washington Park Arboretum
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Stylish Horse of Dakar
A final photo from Dakar shows the current style for cart-pulling horses. They are all decorated with ribbons and bells. They look quaint and stylish. See other photos from Dakar, Senegal, in the Gallery.
Eclectic Living
Looking out the window of a big tour bus I found this couple to represent everything in Dakar: bright colors, happy faces, traditional transport, a NY baseball cap and a horse-drawn cart. Life is hard in that city, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Dakar, Photos, Travel, World Cruise
Tagged bright colors, Dakar, happy, horse-drawn cart, NY baseball cap, photos, poverty, scarcity, Senegal, tour bus, traditional
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Crossroads of Fashion
These ladies are all dolled up for their day. High fashion, old fashioned and moderate fashion with a basket on the head. Dakar, Senegal, is full of sights such as this. The poverty is sad, but the people usually have … Continue reading
Dad and Daughter
Dads and daughters have a special relationship. It is no different at the market in Dakar, Senegal. See other photos from Dakar, Senegal, in the Gallery.
Posted in Dakar, Photos, Travel, World Cruise
Tagged Dads, Dakar, daughters, photo, relationship, Senegal
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Pink Lake Lodge
The Pink Lake Lodge is a relatively new addition to this area on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal. The round huts are built with cement painted yellow decorated with an artist’s rendering of flowers and indigenous animals, and topped with … Continue reading
Posted in Dakar, Photos, Travel, World Cruise
Tagged artist, Atlantic, beach, beverages, business, community, Dakar, decorated, excursion, flowers, hors d'oeuvres, indigenous animals, Lake Retba, living quarters, oasis, photos, Pink Lake Lodge, Senegal, thatched roof, tourist
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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Dakar
These photos show the beautiful fruits and vegetables that are coaxed out of the ground around Dakar. I have no idea where they are grown in this hot, sandy desert environment. The government has to plant trees to keep the … Continue reading
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Tagged basket, clothing, Dakar, desert, environment, fruits, government, Lake Retba, melons, photos, Pink Lake, plastic, sands, Senegal, traditional, trees, turban, vegetables, woven
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