Even as a writer, I know that sometimes the best way to say something is to take a picture and get out of its way.
West Virginia, October 2009

The Turn Toward Fall.jpg
The Turn Toward Fall.jpg 2009-10-10

Review.jpg
Review.jpg 2009-10-11

19th Century Marines on the Bus.jpg
19th Century Marines on the Bus.jpg 2009-10-10

Farm Stand.jpg
Farm Stand.jpg 2009-10-11

The Band.jpg
The Band.jpg 2009-10-10

The Band - Pickin' and Fiddlin'.jpg
The Band - Pickin' and Fiddlin'.jpg 2009-10-10

Tractor in Bloom.jpg
Tractor in Bloom.jpg 2009-10-11

The Locals.jpg
The Locals.jpg 2009-10-11

Overlook.jpg
Overlook.jpg 2009-10-10

A Stroll in the Woods - B-W.jpg
A Stroll in the Woods - B-W.jpg 2009-10-10

South.jpg
South.jpg 2009-10-10

Antiquing.jpg
Antiquing.jpg 2009-10-10

River Tower.jpg
River Tower.jpg 2009-10-10

Old School.jpg
Old School.jpg 2009-10-10

Mail Pouch B-W.jpg
Mail Pouch B-W.jpg 2009-10-10

Harvest.jpg
Harvest.jpg 2009-10-10

West Virginia Picnic.jpg
West Virginia Picnic.jpg 2009-10-10

Pontiac.jpg
Pontiac.jpg 2009-10-10
Gettysburg, October 2009

Cemetery Guardian B-W.jpg
Cemetery Guardian B-W.jpg 2009-10-03

Vigilant.jpg
Vigilant.jpg 2009-10-03

Longstreet Frozen in Time B-W.jpg
Longstreet Frozen in Time B-W.jpg 2009-10-03

Down the Barrel.jpg
Down the Barrel.jpg 2009-10-03

Hand to hand - July 2 1863.jpg
Hand to hand - July 2 1863.jpg 2009-10-03

Glory in Granite B-W.jpg
Glory in Granite B-W.jpg 2009-10-03

Soldiers in Camp.jpg
Soldiers in Camp.jpg 2009-10-03

Banner of the Union.jpg
Banner of the Union.jpg 2009-10-03

Markers at Gettysburg's Cemetery.jpg
Markers at Gettysburg's Cemetery.jpg 2009-10-03

The Last Full Measure.jpg
The Last Full Measure.jpg 2009-10-03
Virginia Scottish Games, September 2009

Hammer Toss.jpg
Hammer Toss.jpg 2009-09-06

Herding1.jpg
Herding1.jpg 2009-09-06

Herding2.jpg
Herding2.jpg 2009-09-06

Glengarry Bhoys.jpg
Glengarry Bhoys.jpg 2009-09-06

Piping1.jpg
Piping1.jpg 2009-09-06

Caber Toss.jpg
Caber Toss.jpg 2009-09-06

Piping2.jpg
Piping2.jpg 2009-09-06
Dominican Republic, June 2009

Woman with Fruit.jpg
Woman with Fruit.jpg 2009-06-19

Playa Dorada at Sunset2.jpg
Playa Dorada at Sunset2.jpg 2009-06-17

Airing.jpg
Airing.jpg 2009-06-19

Playa Dorada at Sunset.jpg
Playa Dorada at Sunset.jpg 2009-06-17

All Inclusive.jpg
All Inclusive.jpg 2009-06-17

Cigar Rolling 101.jpg
Cigar Rolling 101.jpg 2009-06-18

Puerto Plata Taxi.jpg
Puerto Plata Taxi.jpg 2009-06-18

Casa No Es.jpg
Casa No Es.jpg 2009-06-18

The Band.jpg
The Band.jpg 2009-06-18

Making Music2.jpg
Making Music2.jpg 2009-06-18

Making Music3.jpg
Making Music3.jpg 2009-06-18

Emerging for the Hunt.jpg
Emerging for the Hunt.jpg 2009-06-17

Patrol.jpg
Patrol.jpg 2009-06-18

La Playa.jpg
La Playa.jpg 2009-06-17

Seeking Office.jpg
Seeking Office.jpg 2009-06-19

Hibiscus.jpg
Hibiscus.jpg 2009-06-18

In Thought.jpg
In Thought.jpg 2009-06-18

Rise and Shine.jpg
Rise and Shine.jpg 2009-06-19

On the Wall.jpg
On the Wall.jpg 2009-06-19

A Glance.jpg
A Glance.jpg 2009-06-19

Shooting the Bull.jpg
Shooting the Bull.jpg 2009-06-18

I'm a Leaf.jpg
I'm a Leaf.jpg 2009-06-19

Horses in the Cane Fields.jpg
Horses in the Cane Fields.jpg 2009-06-19

On Target.jpg
On Target.jpg 2009-06-18
Shenandoah National Park, June 2009

Fly-By - SNP.jpg
Fly-By - SNP.jpg 2009-06-07

Flowers on the Trail - SNP.jpg
Flowers on the Trail - SNP.jpg 2009-06-06

Upper Overall Run Falls - SNP.jpg
Upper Overall Run Falls - SNP.jpg 2009-06-06

Snake in the Grass (copperhead, SNP).jpg
Snake in the Grass (copperhead, SNP).jpg 2009-06-06

Wildflowers Above the Shenandoah Valley.jpg
Wildflowers Above the Shenandoah Valley.jpg 2009-06-07

Flying the Friendly Skies.jpg
Flying the Friendly Skies.jpg 2009-06-07

Flower in a Pool - SNP.jpg
Flower in a Pool - SNP.jpg 2009-06-06

Wildflower Over Shenandoah -SNP.jpg
Wildflower Over Shenandoah -SNP.jpg 2009-06-07

Moth Makes a Landing - SNP.jpg
Moth Makes a Landing - SNP.jpg 2009-06-07

Overall Run Falls - SNP.jpg
Overall Run Falls - SNP.jpg 2009-06-06
National Zoo Life

RedPanda1.jpg
RedPanda1.jpg 2009-05-16

RedPanda2.jpg
RedPanda2.jpg 2009-05-16

Cheetah1.jpg
Cheetah1.jpg 2009-05-16

Cheetah2.jpg
Cheetah2.jpg 2009-05-16
Georgia Aquarium, May 2009

Aquarium - Flying.jpg
Aquarium - Flying.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Flowing.jpg
Aquarium - Flowing.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Up Close and Personal.jpg
Aquarium - Up Close and Personal.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - yellow on blue.jpg
Aquarium - yellow on blue.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Danger.jpg
Aquarium - Danger.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Beluga2.jpg
Aquarium - Baluga2.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Beluga1.jpg
Aquarium - Baluga1.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - In the Shadow of the Beast.jpg
Aquarium - In the Shadow of the Beast.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Reflecting on the Shark.jpg
Aquarium - Reflecting on the Shark.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Top of the Food Chain.jpg
Aquarium - Top of the Food Chain.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Flying2.jpg
Aquarium - Flying2.jpg 2009-05-02

Aquarium - Trio.jpg
Aquarium - Trio.jpg 2009-05-02
Cherry Blossom Festival, March 2009

Jefferson Memorial at Blossom Time2.jpg
Jefferson Memorial at Blossom Time2.jpg 2009-04-04

Washington Monument Through the Blossoms.jpg
Washington Monument Through the Blossoms.jpg 2009-04-04

Japanese Gift.jpg
Japanese Gift.jpg 2009-04-04

cherry blossoms2.jpg
cherry blossoms2.jpg 2009-04-04

Tidal Basin Pagoda1.jpg
Tidal Basin Pagoda1.jpg 2009-04-04

cherry blossoms over Jefferson.jpg
cherry blossoms over Jefferson.jpg 2009-04-04

cherry blossoms1.jpg
cherry blossoms1.jpg 2009-04-04

Cherry Blossom Festival dancer -Natananjali School of Dance.jpg
Cherry Blossom Festival dancer -Natananjali School of Dance.jpg 2009-04-03

Jefferson Through the Blossoms2.jpg
Jefferson Through the Blossoms2.jpg 2009-04-03

Cherry Blossoms Against Yellow Competitors.jpg
Cherry Blossoms Against Yellow Competitors.jpg 2009-04-03

Jefferson Through the Blossoms.jpg
Jefferson Through the Blossoms.jpg 2009-04-03

Parade Patrol.jpg
Parade Patrol.jpg 2009-04-04

Rollergirl in Parade.jpg
Rollergirl in Parade.jpg 2009-04-04

Cautionary Steps.jpg
Cautionary Steps.jpg 2009-04-04

Alex Trebek in Parade Mar2009.jpg
Alex Trebek in Parade Mar2009.jpg 2009-04-04

Clowning.jpg
Clowning.jpg 2009-04-04

Pigs Wear the Darndest Things.jpg
Pigs Wear the Darndest Things.jpg 2009-04-04

Kermit Takes Washington.jpg
Kermit Takes Washington.jpg 2009-04-04
Free Tibet Rally in DC, March 2009

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1.JPG 2009-03-09

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2.JPG 2009-03-09

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3.JPG 2009-03-09

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4.JPG 2009-03-09

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10.JPG 2009-03-09

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11.JPG 2009-03-09

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12.JPG 2009-03-09
Virginia

Barboursville Vineyard.jpg
Barboursville Vineyard.jpg 2009-02-14

Barboursville Ruins.jpg
Barboursville Ruins.jpg 2009-02-14

Barboursville Vineyard Cellar.jpg
Barboursville Vineyard Cellar.jpg 2009-02-14

Flower at Monticello.jpg
Flower at Monticello.jpg 2009-02-15

Climbing Steps at the Rotunda - University of Virginia.jpg
Climbing Steps at the Rotunda - University of Virginia.jpg 2009-02-15

Horse's Eye.jpg
Horse's Eye.jpg 2009-02-14

James at the Bus Stop.jpg
James at the Bus Stop.jpg 2009-02-15

Larry at the Bus Stop.jpg
Larry at the Bus Stop.jpg 2009-02-15

Jefferson's Monticello.jpg
Jefferson's Monticello.jpg 2009-02-15

Jefferson's UVA Columns.jpg
Jefferson's UVA Columns.jpg 2009-02-15

Michie Tavern in Virginia.jpg
Michie Tavern in Virginia.jpg 2009-02-15

Rocking Chair at University of Virginia.jpg
Rocking Chair at University of Virginia.jpg 2009-02-15

Thomas Jefferson's Grave.jpg
Thomas Jefferson's Grave.jpg 2009-02-15

Tree Trunk at Monticello.jpg
Tree Trunk at Monticello.jpg 2009-02-15
Washington by Night

Korean War Memorial at Night.jpg
Korean War Memorial at Night.jpg 2009-02-16

Lincoln in Thought Feb09.jpg
Lincoln in Thought Feb09.jpg 2009-02-16

National Mall at Night.jpg
National Mall at Night.jpg 2009-02-16

Washington Monument Over Reflecting Pool.jpg
Washington Monument Over Reflecting Pool.jpg 2009-02-16

Fish Market on the Potomac-2 Jan2009.JPG
Fish Market on the Potomac-2 Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-27

Jefferson Memorial at Night-2 Jan2009.JPG
Jefferson Memorial at Night-2 Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

Washington Monument Across Frozen Water Jan2009.JPG
Washington Monument Across Frozen Water Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

Jefferson Memorial at Night-4 Jan2009.JPG
Jefferson Memorial at Night-4 Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

Jefferson Memorial at Night Jan2009.JPG
Jefferson Memorial at Night Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

L'Enfant Metro Station Jan2009.JPG
L'Enfant Metro Station Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-24

Washington Monument Sunset Fly-By.JPG
Washington Monument Sunset Fly-By.JPG 2009-01-04

Temporary Jan2009.JPG
Temporary Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

Washington Monument Across Frozen Water-2 Jan2009.JPG
Washington Monument Across Frozen Water-2 Jan2009.JPG 2009-01-26

Capitol from the Arboretum.JPG
Capitol from the Arboretum.JPG 2009-01-04

Monument of the Swamp.jpg
Monument of the Swamp.jpg 2009-01-31
Washington by Day

FDR Falls.jpg
FDR Falls.jpg 2009-04-03

Marine One Over the Mall-1.jpg
Marine One Over the Mall-1.jpg 2009-01-18

Columns-1.jpg
Columns-1.jpg 2009-01-31

The Castle-2.jpg
The Castle-2.jpg 2009-01-31

Urban Love Birds.JPG
Urban Love Birds.JPG 2009-01-31

George.JPG
George.JPG 2009-01-31

Lincoln Lost and Found.JPG
Lincoln Lost and Found.JPG 2009-01-31

Late Abe.JPG
Late Abe.JPG 2009-01-31

Capitol at Sunset from the Mall.JPG
Capitol at Sunset from the Mall.JPG 2009-01-04

Helicopter and the Monument.jpg
Helicopter and the Monument.jpg 2009-04-03
Connecticut Congressional Delegation

Chris Dodd Surveys the Crowd from Obama's Inaqugural Platform.jpg
Chris Dodd Surveys the Crowd from Obama's Inaqugural Platform.jpg 2009-01-20

Himes Makes First Call at His Desk.jpg
Himes Makes First Call at His Desk.jpg 2009-01-05

Himes Moving Into Office on First Day.jpg
Himes Moving Into Office on First Day.jpg 2009-01-05

Rosa DeLauro.jpg
Rosa DeLauro.jpg 2009-02-04

Chris Murphy talks to CT students at Capitol.jpg
Chris Murphy talks to CT students at Capitol.jpg 2009-04-02

Joe Courtney meets with CT fire chiefs.jpg
Joe Courtney meets with CT fire chiefs.jpg 2009-04-02

Joe Courtney in his office.jpg
Joe Courtney in his office.jpg 2009-04-02

Chris Dodd Watches Inauguration.jpg
Chris Dodd Watches Inauguration.jpg 2009-01-20

Joe Lieberman at Democrat reception.jpg
Joe Lieberman at Democrat reception.jpg 2009-01-06
Barack Obama's Inauguration

Inaugural Crowd-2.JPG
Inaugural Crowd-2.JPG 2009-01-20

McCain Watches Obama Inauguration.JPG
McCain Watches Obama Inauguration.JPG 2009-01-20

Col Michael Colburn Leads Marine Corps Band at Inauguration.JPG
Col Michael Colburn Leads Marine Corps Band at Inauguration.JPG 2009-01-20

Maria Shriver Waits for the Inauguration.JPG
Maria Shriver Waits for the Inauguration.JPG 2009-01-20

Sean Diddy Combs at Inauguration.JPG
Sean Diddy Combs at Inauguration.JPG 2009-01-20

Sen John Kerry -- swiftboat victim.JPG
Sen John Kerry -- swiftboat victim.JPG 2009-01-20

Lieberman and Boxer Look Out From Inaugural Platform.JPG
Lieberman and Boxer Look Out From Inaugural Platform.JPG 2009-01-20

Aretha Franklin Sings at Inauguration.JPG
Aretha Franklin Sings at Inauguration.JPG 2009-01-20

Sean Diddy Combs at Inauguration2.JPG
Sean Diddy Combs at Inauguration2.JPG 2009-01-20

Barack and Michelle Obama Just After the Oath.JPG
Barack and Michelle Obama Just After the Oath.JPG 2009-01-20

Barack Obama Just After the Oath.JPG
Barack Obama Just After the Oath.JPG 2009-01-20

Barack Obama Just After the Oath-4.JPG
Barack Obama Just After the Oath-4.JPG 2009-01-20

Beyonce Chats with Fellow Inauguration Attendees.JPG
Beyonce Chats with Fellow Inauguration Attendees.JPG 2009-01-20

Beyonce Looks Up at Inaugural Platform.JPG
Beyonce Looks Up at Inaugural Platform.JPG 2009-01-20

Marine One Carries President Bush to Retirement.JPG
Marine One Carries President Bush to Retirement.JPG 2009-01-20

James Taylor Plays Eastern Inaugural Ball.JPG
James Taylor Plays Eastern Inaugural Ball.JPG 2009-01-20
Inaugural Opening Ceremony at Lincoln Memorial

The Mall Crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.JPG
The Mall Crowd at the Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Barack and Michelle Obama greet crowd at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Barack and Michelle Obama greet crowd at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Bon Jovi and Bettye LaVette at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Bon Jovi and Bettye LaVette at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Beyonce at Lincoln Memorial2.JPG
Beyonce at Lincoln Memorial2.JPG 2009-01-18

Bruce Springsteen at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Bruce Springsteen at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Future First Family meets Denzel Washington at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Future First Family meets Denzel Washington at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Garth Brooks at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Garth Brooks at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Garth Brooks at Lincoln Memorial2.JPG
Garth Brooks at Lincoln Memorial2.JPG 2009-01-18

Mellencamp at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Mellencamp at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Obamas and Bidens wave to crowd at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Obamas and Bidens wave to crowd at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen.JPG
Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen.JPG 2009-01-18

Obama at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Obama at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Shakira, Usher and Stevie Wonder at Lincoln Memorial.JPG
Shakira, Usher and Stevie Wonder at Lincoln Memorial.JPG 2009-01-18

Secret Service Watches Crowd at Lincoln Memorial Concert.JPG
Secret Service Watches Crowd at Lincoln Memorial Concert.JPG 2009-01-18
Washington Prepares for the Inauguration

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DSC_0130.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0191.JPG 2009-01-18

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DSC_0079.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0080.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0089.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0091.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0092.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0100.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0109.JPG 2009-01-09

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DSC_0111.JPG 2009-01-09
Vermont, 2008

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DSC_0665.JPG 2008-12-18

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DSC_0765.JPG 2008-12-18

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DSC_0782.JPG 2008-12-18

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DSC_0837.JPG 2008-12-20

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DSC_0856-2.JPG 2008-12-20

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DSC_0881.JPG 2008-12-20

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DSC_0902.JPG 2008-12-20

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DSC_0916.JPG 2008-12-20

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DSC_0824.JPG 2008-12-19

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DSC_0722.JPG 2008-12-18

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DSC_0822.JPG 2008-12-19
Montreal, Canada 2008

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DSC_0531.JPG 2008-12-17

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DSC_0518.JPG 2008-12-17

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DSC_0489.JPG 2008-12-17

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DSC_0469.JPG 2008-12-17

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DSC_0394.JPG 2008-12-16
Ireland 2008

Sailboat.JPG
Sailboat.JPG 2008-06-08

RingOfKerry2.JPG
RingOfKerry2.JPG 2008-06-05

VillageRooftops.JPG
VillageRooftops.JPG 2008-06-04

CelticCrosses at RockOfCashel.JPG
CelticCrosses at RockOfCashel.JPG 2008-06-03

CliffsOfMoher.JPG
CliffsOfMoher.JPG 2008-06-07

ChurchStonework.JPG
ChurchStonework.JPG 2008-06-08

DingleRainbow.JPG
DingleRainbow.JPG 2008-06-05

DruidTable.JPG
DruidTable.JPG 2008-06-08

GuinnessShamrocks.JPG
GuinnessShamrocks.JPG 2008-06-06

DublinChimneys.JPG
DublinChimneys.JPG 2008-06-10

DingleRainbow2.JPG
DingleRainbow2.JPG 2008-06-05

CrossAndRoof.JPG
CrossAndRoof.JPG 2008-06-04
DNC 2008

Denver Democratic National Convention floor.JPG
Denver Democratic National Convention floor.JPG 2008-04-24
Memphis, 40th anniv MLK killed, 2008

Memphis hotel room where MLK was killed-2.jpg
Memphis hotel room where MLK was killed-2.jpg 2008-04-03

Veterans of Memphis protests.jpg
Veterans of Memphis protests.jpg 2008-04-02

Memphis hotel room where MLK was killed.jpg
Memphis hotel room where MLK was killed.jpg 2008-04-03
Peru, 2007

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DSC01174.JPG 2007-06-09

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DSC01153.JPG 2007-06-09

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DSC01328.JPG 2007-06-12

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DSC01255.JPG 2007-06-11

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DSC01250.JPG 2007-06-11

MachuPicchuLlama.JPG
MachuPicchuLlama.JPG 2007-06-11
Fallujah, Iraq 2006

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turret gunner.JPG 2008-12-30

Fallujah goat.JPG
Fallujah goat.JPG 2008-12-30

Fallujah junkyard.JPG
Fallujah junkyard.JPG 2008-12-30

Kuwait's empty beach.JPG
Kuwait's empty beach.JPG 2006-05-13

mortar attack.JPG
mortar attack.JPG 2008-12-30

mortar attack aftermath.JPG
mortar attack aftermath.JPG 2006-06-14