I don't know who you mean by the one they were arguing over, but I do not like the girl with the black curly hair and the straight bangs hanging in her face. There are better females.

I agree, he is absolutely fantastic!

I work at an International Baccalaureate Charter School, K - 12, and every year we have an International Parade where all the students and even staff can dress in their cultural clothing. We are very diverse in our 1200+ students with 53 different languages spoken in the homes of our students. It is my dream world. Here are just a few photos from last years parade.

The Brass Section


My Pakistani Sweet Student


The Majority Rules

I bet it was the same. Would love to see your photo.

Thank you, and I know. I finally got this little guy on my fourth safari. They are so quick.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

I agree, this could easily become a museum piece.

Fantastic shots. The color is so bold, crisp and clear.

I would tell anyone who wants a zoom lens not to hesitate a moment to grab one of the Canon 70mm - 210 mm lens. I can't believe the pricing on these; outstanding. I have used it for years and years, until I got the 75mm - 300mm when I started my safaris in Tanzania.

Below are some photos taken with the 70mm - 210 mm lens.

ducks crossing the street


Big Bend National Park


Catching the Roadrunner

OK, I just don't want to take something and misuse it.

OMG! Is there really such a thing? And does it really look like this? Now I feel awful.

Thank you so much. It's always embarrassing when everyone is staring at you wondering what the heck is she taking a picture of anyway. But, I keep plodding along, trying to ignore them.

I was born in St. Cloud, MN and lived in the same house until I married, then my husband of 34 years now had me on a roller coaster ride of moving every 2 years (sometimes less than) until we had been married 12 years and were living in Tokyo with a young child; lived there for three years. She is now 24, graduated from Colgate University and living at home until she is able to find a full time job while going to graduate school for her Masters in Library Science to be followed by a Masters in History in order to become an archivist. I have been a Middle and Upper School Librarian for ten years now; four years volunteering as a librarian's aid to a very, very lazy librarian, and then six years as the paid librarian, since they hired me when my daughter graduated. When I reached the age of 50, my childhood dream finally came true; I traveled to Tanzania, and have been back three more times, getting back the last time in June, 2010 from a trip alone with my daughter. The first time I went with my friend, I truly found my "nirvana" and was overwhelmed with this awesome feeling that is indescribable. My guide and his family are part of our family and when I go to Tanzania, it feels like I am going home again. In addition, the past two times I have taken money I have collected along with students from school to an orphanage that I will probably add on another two weeks to my next trip to stay on as a volunteer after my safari. To say the least, living the life my husband has given me the opportunity to do so, has also given me so many different opportunities for fantastic photography. I only wish I was a professional who knew better what she was doing all the time. But, I feel with what I did know, I have some pretty good work to show for my efforts in the end.

Motherly love


Big Eyes


This is not comfortable

All the chairs set up on Sunday morning waiting for all the believers and non-believers alike to come and see the Pope stand from the balcony of his apartment window to bless them in many different languages and say a brief prayer or speech for them.

While everyone was capturing the beauty of Italy all around them in the buildings, shops, craftsmanship, I saw a natural beauty of the simplicity of plastic and metal chairs in symmetrical alignment amongst all the chaos of such a busy city. I got a lot of odd stares, but I think I got the best photo.