“Home” is the Weekly Photo Challenge hosted by WordPress.
Some of these giant Sequoia trees, located in the Sequoia National Park, California, have claimed their home for over 2,000 years. I was visiting there in the Autumn of 2011.
Unique People of the United States
I love people…well most people! Many people like to have their photo taken. Some of the time I sneak a photo…because I want a natural shot. Here are some of the people I’ve taken photos of in the United States in the last couple of years (other than friends and family). They all seem to be playing a part…
St. Paddy’s Day Festival
Cincinnati, Ohio – 2012
“The Party Girl”
Hiking Tent Rocks, New Mexico
Hiking Tent Rocks, New Mexico is like being on an alien planet. According to Wikipedia…
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, located 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001.
The area owes its remarkable geology to layers of volcanic rock and ash deposited by a volcanic explosion. Over time, weathering and erosion of these layers has created canyons and tent rocks. The tent rocks themselves are cones of soft pumice and tuff beneath harder caprocks.
A 1.2 mile (1.9 km) recreation trail leads up through a slot canyon to a lookout point where the tent rocks may be viewed from above. A 1.3 mile (2 km) loop trail leads past their base.
This is my favorite photo from the day…
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Earth
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is “Earth“! My first photograph is in the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan. I love this particular rock formation, along with the exotic look the camels add to it…
Hiking the Colorado Trail
Hiking the Colorado Trail is a perfect way to spend the day! The scenery is picture perfect! I hiked a portion of the Molas Trail, an 8 mile round trip hike, that descends to the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and follows the Colorado Trail for a little ways.
DIY Large Photo Wall Art
If you’d like to use one of your own photos for a DIY Photo Wall Art project, Sugar Bee Crafts has a great post to walk you through each step. For less than $15 I was able to make a 3′ x 4′ piece of art with a photograph I took in California! It’s hanging in my office, so I can look out the window at the woods and look on the wall at the woods!
I found the idea on Pinterest and followed the link! It’s a great idea for photos of people also. Next, I’d like to make some for friends!
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A Word a Week Challenge – Island
Island is the “A Word a Week Challenge” this week. My contributions are from the Island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, Africa.
Travel Theme: Shadows
This week’s Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack is Shadows. It’s so much fun when you suddenly notice a really interesting or artistic photo opportunity. As I’ve become more interested in photography and take more photographs, I see the world around me in a new and exciting light! I posted these photos a couple of months ago, from my 6-week solo road trip through the Southern U.S., but love them so much–had to post them again, and perhaps many of you didn’t have an opportunity to view them the first time around.
Shop in Dunedin, Florida…
Hiking Olympic National Park, Washington
Hiking in Olympic National Park, Washington is a feast for the senses! I was blown away by the natural beauty! I was there in July of 2011 and the weather was glorious.
WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique
“Unique” is the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week. I didn’t have to search for long before coming across a few that seem “Unique” to me. A couple of years ago, the Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati, Ohio had their yearly Butterfly Exhibition, featuring butterflys from Brazil. It was a great opportunity to take photographs of beautiful butterflys interacting with children and adults!
Adorable People of Peru
The People of Peru were so cute and adorable! I loved the colorful clothing and most of them had smiles on their faces.
Lima, Peru – 2009
Industrious People of SE Asia
During my 18 day visit to SE Asia in 2009, I found the people there to be very industrious! When I took this photo in Hanoi, Vietnam, I didn’t know the bicycle driver was looking at me with a friendly smile. There was so much energy and movement…always something to look at!
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Fire
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Fire! Fire represents energy and excitement to me! I’ve always loved camping and campfires. In fact, I usually jump over fires…just because it’s fun and I can! These are my selections…
Street Art in Cincinnati
Spirited People of Africa
There are many words one could use to describe people in Africa, but spirited seems fitting to me!
Every time I’m able to take a photo of someone who seems interesting to me…I feel like I’ve just been given a present. When I saw this man standing in Cape Town, South Africa, I just had to take his photo. Actually, he posed for me. I asked him to turn sidewise. It all happened in the space of less than 30 seconds. To be a travel photographer, I think it’s important to have an outgoing personality, so that you’re able to approach people easily.
Exotic People of Egypt
Another series in my People from around the world…Exotic People from Egypt! Why is that some men from Egypt have this mysterious and perhaps a bit of danger look in their eyes? I find it quite fascinating!
Sherry Lachelle Travels 
