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Welcome to Tosuma Photography.  This site features photography by Tony Acerra.  Although having many natural and landscape photographs at first I will be adding sports and action photographs to build my portfolio.  Hope you enjoy.


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2012.05.11 Bruges Belgium Day 3

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2012.05.10 Bruges Belgium Day 1 & 2

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Sunrise from KLM flight to Amsterdam. Moon in view.
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Just finishing dinner on the 9 hour flight
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It was soggy and rainy when we landed. Hopefully we won't get rained out too much on the tour parts of the trip.
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The famous bell tower (belfry) of Bruges. Here is a good Wiki article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfry_of_Bruges
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Main square where we finished our carriage tour and hung out for a while.
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A typical street scene with narrow cobblestone streets, cafe chairs on sidewalk and people (mostly tourists like us) milling around.
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The Church of Our Lady. One of the many Cathedrals in Bruges. In the foreground is an alms house - a house for the elderly and poor.
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They have river boat tours similar to the River Walk in San Antonio without the bright pastel colors of the boats and the Hawaiian shirts and Panama hats of the captains.
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One of the beautiful bridges over the many canals that run through the city.
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The canals in Bruges are beautiful. It is called the Venice of the North. For good reason.
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The trees and landscaping there was gorgeous and lush. They're not in a drought that's for sure.
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Hanging out near the swans. Good photo op.
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They had a number of mean swans that lived in this fenced off area. There's a whole legend of why they are here: When Maximilian of Austria raised the taxes not for the first time, the citizenry of Bruges rebelled. The appointed town administrator, whose name was Pieter Lanchals (it means 'long neck'), was beheaded. When Maximilian got the power back, he made an order, according to which in Bruges swans (because they also have long necks) are to be bred till the end of the world.
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This was a neat watering fountain for the horse drawn carriages that give tours of the city.
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This was Sambo the horse that dutifully pulled our carriage around the town. He was friendly and gave Dad a good shove right after we got out of the carriage and paid our driver/guide.
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Sambo and our carriage await.
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Dark Belgian beer at lunch. Oh baby. 'Nuff said.

2011.11.27 Smith Spring Hike

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2011.05.13 Peru Trip Day 9

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At our hotel in Aguas Calientes there was a birding tour in the morning. There were so many bird varieties right on the hotel grounds it was amazing.
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The terra cotta roof tiles grow lichens, moss and small plants because they stay moist in the cloud forest climate.
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A very interesting and large bird we saw on the birding tour.
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Another shot of the large bird. Notice the tail shape. They actually pluck their own tail feathers to give it a shape like the vanes from an arrow.
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A great Atlas moth perched waiting for its photo to be taken.
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Lots of hummingbirds feeding and flitting around.
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Another cool large bird chowing down on the bananas put out for them.
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Dad and I were hiking some trails around the hotel and found this beautiful valley scene just above us. I shot some really great video of this scene and am including it in a vacation video being edited together.
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More mountain views on the train ride back to Cuzco. I will miss the cloud forest area.
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We visited a factory store where they made high quality alpaca wool clothing.
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These mannequin heads kind of freaked me out. I think it was the eyes. Nice hats though.
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I found some hoods that I liked and were fun to model.
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No comment.
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A view of Cuzco city from above.
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"El Guapo" Carlos modeling for us.
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Work it!
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Oh! The surprised look. I love it.

2011.05.12 Peru Trip Day 8

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We arrived up on Machu Picchu early to hopefully experience a sunrise but got a better experience instead...the cloud shrouded Inca city materialized out of the mist like a ghost.  Goosebumps!


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Quick Randy!  Get your camera setup!


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The clouds were so amazing.  They swirled and dance around us letting the city and mountain peaks peek through openings that changed by the minute.


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There were lots of birds around chirping away.  This little swallow waited patiently for his picture to be taken before flitting away.


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This little guy was a show-off.  He sat there on the ledge right next to us for 30 minutes just singing and chirping away.  Camera hog...


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Entrance to the city.  Had to get Dad at the doorway...


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The doorways the Incas built featured  little nitches on each side of the doorway where doors could be tied to as well as eyelet carved rocks just above the door lintel.  Poles or planks were used to barricade the door to protect against unwanted visitors.


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2011.05.11 Peru Trip Day 7

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The whole gang who hiked the trail posing for the classic Machu Picchu shot with Huayna Picchu looming in the background above the ruins.
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Morning of Inca trail hike at the hotel. Beautiful hotel, Casa Andina, Urubamba.
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Peru rail train station.
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Great view of Andes while on way to Inca trail on train.
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Carlos having fun with Boris.
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The train cars were the "Vista Dome" models that had great windows in the ceiling to see the beautiful views of the mountains on either side of us.
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Inca trail Km 104 marker where we started the hike.
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Getting ready for the hike and getting our passports stamped.
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The first ruins on the trail we reached was Chachabamba
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Altar or throne area at Chachabamba.
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There were so many beautiful flowers on the trail. This was a small orchid species.
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Begonia variant.
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Great views of the Urubamba river.
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Markers along the trail highlight good spots for views & flowers.
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Taking a breather at one of the rest stops along the trail.
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There was a hydro-electric power plant on the Urubamba river we got to see along the way.
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One of the gorgeous orchid varieties.
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Yep. Those 'r some steep stairs. No railings to hang onto here.
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I swear this is like an Indiana Jones movie with the shear cliffs, narrow paths and old creaky wood bridges. It's totally safe though so no worries.
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Dad indulging me for a photo in front of Winya Wayna.
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Winya Wayna ruins from across a valley we were hiking around.
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This is actually an orchid variety just really tiny.
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One of the few waterfalls we hiked past.
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The views were spectacular.
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The trail paths had some really beautiful overgrown shady spots. It felt like I was in a Tarzan movie.
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Looking up at Winya Wayna.
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Did I mention the views were spectacular?
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Absolutely gorgeous, picturesque waterfall.
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Dan and Bonnie getting their picture on.
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Carlos our guide on the trail got me out from behind the camera to prove I was actually there. Thanks Carlos.
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A great bromeliad plant variety that were a common sight hanging from trees. They are a parasitic plant that grows on other plants and trees.
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Winya Wayna ruins. The name is Quechan for "Forever Young."
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The agricultural terraces here were stunning.
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The ruins here were really well preserved much like Machu Picchu.
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With views like these no wonder the Incas loved windows.
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One of the aquadect systems that ran through the city.
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Carlos our Inca trail guide taking a moment. I asked him if this every got old. "Not at all!" he said. I can't imagine any other response would be honest.
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There were some llamas in the ruins keeping the grass under control.
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Lunch at the trekkers lodge was a welcomed break.
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A group of porters assembled to get organized for the hike to Machu Picchu.
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Which way to Machu Picchu?
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Camping area near the trekkers lodge.
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The color and shapes made this scene irresistable to pass up.
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"El Guapo" Carlos getting us ready for the remaing hike.
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I found a number of the geo markers along the trail. I want to look these up online to see if I can get more info on them.
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This is thought to be a natural rock outcropping that was modified by Incan rock masons to resemble a face.
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Evidence of earthquake damage in the natural rock. Sheesh! What Richter scale quake did this?
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An area that had been taken out by a landslide that was rebuilt to allow passage.
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"Lady slipper" flower variety.
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These were affectionately known as the "Monkey Stairs" since you had to walk up them with arms and legs.
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Intipunku "Sun Gate" ahead with great views. Also mentions "Wet forest lower montane subtropical" Montane or "cloud forest" is the highland forest area.
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Yes Dan. That's a mountain alright. Well spotted.
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Great views of Machu Picchu from Intipunku.
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I had to pay off this llama to pass. Thankfully he took grass as payment.
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Couldn't resist the pic with the wildlife.
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Machu Picchu here we come!
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We made it!
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Carlos hamming it up for us.
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Obligatory photo above Picchu. Had to have at least one shot of me at this legendary place.
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Our fearless (and funny) tour guides.
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Dad played along as I got him in this Excalibur pose. Thanks for being a good sport Dad.
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I color and exposure corrected this photo because I loved the light rays coming through the neighboring peaks and clouds so much.
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This was a staircase in one of the terraces that was built into the side.


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Another llama toll that had to be payed.
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Long day with a break well deserved.

2011.05.10 Peru Trip Day 6

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On our way to the market of Urubamba
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This market is a large 3 story building with vendors spread out like a flea market. They have everything here!
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Food court area where soups and foods of many kinds were being served.
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Every part of the animals are used. This is tripe and stomach.
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I did say everything was used right?
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Fresh homemade cheeses.
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These ropes were being made out of plastic from water bottles.
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Purple corn variety
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A type of granola bar made out of quinoa. Tasted like honey coated puffed wheat. Really good.
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The Coopers getting ready for our motorcycle cab ride to the Seminario studio.
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The colonial Spanish church in Urubamba square.
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Dad looks excited (or nervous) about our cab ride.
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We made it. Phew!
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Pretty street where Seminario pottery studio was located.
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Kusi Seminario. Son of Pablo the artist who started the studio.
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They had a couple of great German shepherd dogs that had the run of the studio. They escorted us everywhere we went.
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Beautiful courtyard near visitor's entrance
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Puma sculpture artifacts. These were real Inca scupltures.
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A kiln for baking the pottery.
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Artist hard at work.
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Some drying racks
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They had some llamas at the studio as kind of a petting zoo.
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"Are you coming? Everyone went through here."
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Some really cool funky decorative pieces. I love Pablo's style of art.
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One of the parrots living at the studio. This one was evil according to Kusi.
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Pablo's studio. He wasn't there this day unfortunately so we didn't get to meet him.
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"I'm waiting patiently for you to play fetch with me."
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This monkey was so cute. She loved to get close to the cage for you to scratch her. I've got some great video of her getting her scratch on.
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"Ball. Throw. Now."
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Pottery version of glass animals.
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"Please don't touch the merchandise."
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A ceremonial dressed Inca at Ollantaytambo fortress ruins throwing gang signs with Carlito. Or did he go to UT (University of Texas, uses the hand sign for longhorns)?
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Fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo
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Interesting rock work. Outcropping was most likely a sculpture that was defaced by Spanish after they took the fortress.
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Throne seating
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Temple worship wall. Bas-relief sculptures decorated this wall at one time until Spanish defaced it. It had a condor, the Incan cross and some pumas.
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You can see a little bit of the Incan cross still visible.
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What's left of the puma sculptures.
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A building block showing the notches where bronze was poured to create interlocks with the block next to it. The Incas were amazing builders and architects.
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Boris like living life on the edge.
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Caught on film (or memory card) by Ned.
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Caught a glimpse of a condor on the peak across from ruins.
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Another political ad. At least it wasn't spray painted on the wall. This is the candidate that Carlos and Boris are voting for. A woman president...how very progressive!
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A good picture of the aquaduct systems used in Incan times for the residence district in Ollantaytambo. Fresh water plumbing at its finest.
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Guinea pigs (cuys) ran around the house we visited to experience how people lived during Spanish colonial times.
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Skulls of dead ancestors were used to keep watch over the house and protect against evil spirits.
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Some of the items and pieces used for worship. The people had a hybrid religion that fused Catholicism with mystical Incan traditional religious customs.
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Condor wing and foot.
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Cuys were everywhere. Had to pay attention to not step on one.
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Our VBT chariot awaits us.
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Jane made a new friend in the square.

2011.05.09 Peru Trip Day 5

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Dad is ready to go!
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Kids on their way to school.
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I caught myself taking a picture in the bus mirror on this one.
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Peruvian school bus.
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Mothers day sign.
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Karaoke anyone?
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Corn drying in the fields to preserve it.
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Art students on their way to class with their drawing boards.
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We almost ran over this donkey. "Rompe Muelle de buro" (donkey speed bump).
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Paul having fun with one of the gifts at the souvenir shop.
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Pat couldn't resist the babies.
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So cute.
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Visiting the ruins at Pisac.
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These little nitches just inside the gateway were to tie the doors in place and provide security.
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Terraces for farming.
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Randy snapping shots.
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An altar in the ruins at Pisac
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The brave crowd hiking up to the overlook area above the ruins.
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The terrace walls were gridded and numbered for rebuilding to preserve them.
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Wind chime a craftsman was selling near Pisac ruins.
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Cool art. Do you have a velvet Elvis?
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Do not burn forests and grasslands or you will be punished.
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Cool puma statue.
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More political ads
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There were these sticks with colored plastic on them everywhere. These signified that chicha corn beer was made and sold there as well as food. White was the white chicha, red was for the red chicha and green was for food.
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The agricultural terraces of Moray. This was an Incan agricultural laboratory if you will. The protective depression the terraces was built in helped provide many different microclimates to test crop growth. Such a cool place.
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Another Peruvian school bus.
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I like this picture alot.
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Kathleen posing on an outcropping used for motorcycle and mountain bike jumping during the hike to the salt mines.
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Salt mines where a naturally occurring stream brought salt water out of the mountain to dry in these pools for salt harvesting.
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We passed by a cemetery and couldn't resist a few artistic photos.
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Randy and I got lost after taking these photos because we didn't see which way the hiking group went.
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Black chicken on bright wall. Too cool.
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Chicheria where we sampled corn beer and cuy.
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Jack! Jack! Jack! Jack! Jack! Boris chugging a white chicha beer.
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The red chich was sweet and delicious. Low alcohol content lets you drink alot without getting soused.
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Sapo (frog) drinking game like horse shoes or washers. Fun game.
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Our dinner. Lower left is leg of cuy (guinea pig). It was pretty good.
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I think Walter is remembering his pet from his childhood right about now and crying inside.

2011.05.08 Peru Trip Day 4

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Casa Andina Cusco hotel where were staying
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Great courtyard
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Courtyard fountain
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Panther heads carved into fountain
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Randy & Carol at breakfast. Too pretty of a picture to pass up.
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Some of the artwork on display at the hotel.
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Dad and Roylene in the courtyard.
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The required Volkswagon Beetle. Slug bug red.
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Strange scene on the street as we pass by in our tour bus.
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The roadside and market stands were great. They sold custom mixed medicinal drinks to help with anything from constipation to a hangover.
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Dogs were everywhere in Cusco and in the local villages. What was interesting though is that they weren't strays. They all belonged to someone and they were well cared for. Very street smart. Didn't see any roadkill of any kind much less dogs.
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Cute kid passing by.
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Red quinoa and quinwichi(sp?) fields. These ancient grains are popular food staples in Peru. A great article on quinoa on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa
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A roadside Cuyeria (guinea pig) and Chicharroneria (pork rind) kitchen that sells the local drink "Inca Cola". Inca cola tastes like a pineapple cream soda. Very sweet but delicious.
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Stopped at a roadside panaderia (bakery) to get a local treat - sweet bread.
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There was plenty to go around.
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Stopped at a market in a village on the way to our first hike.
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Coca leaves on sale. Dad loved them! He's in rehab right now going through detox.
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Soups of many kinds were on sale. They smelled wonderful.
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These giant papaya looked awesome.
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Pineapple and papaya.
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All kinds of grains and food for sale.
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There are many poor people in Peru but there are no hungry people. Food is plentiful and affordable.
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Dried fishes like anchovies.
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Fresh chicken anyone?
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The fruits and veggies were amazing and fresh.
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Fresh flowers on sale as well.
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These were variants of the acorn squash.
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Cute little boy at the market. Couldn't resist the picture.
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I'm getting hungry.
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Animal parts and fats were sold in bulk for flavoring.
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This picture is important since it shows the 3 types of hats worn by traditional Peruvian women. The tall white hat (top center) signifies that this woman completed primary and secondary school (K-12). The shorter darker fedora (middle left) means that this woman completed primary school (K-6). The flat had covered in colorful cloth means that this woman hasn't completed primary school or has not attend school yet. Education plays a significant part of the social class system in Peru.
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Cool looking little type of potato.
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There are over 400 varieties of potatoes grown in Peru. All the elevations have their own variety that grows well there. They are all delicious!
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All kinds of things on sale at the market.
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Yes even underwear.
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One of our tour guides, Boris, showing off a baby chicken. Don't get too attached Boris.
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We were advised to buy school supplies for the kids in the areas we were going to visit since they have little means and appreciate the gifts.
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It was Mother's day when we visited the market. All the ladies got confettied and hugged.
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Head and shoulder's anyone?
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Chicha corn beer being served. A local favorite
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This is the red variety of chicha. They use strawberries to sweeten it. Delicious...
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A popular type of taxi.
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Little stores like this were common.
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The Cuyuni people were so interesting and cool. These are dancers and performers that accompanied us during our visit.
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The Cuyuni people making offerings.
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Hello? Can I help you?
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Banditos.
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The Cuyuni village leader.
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One of the performer kids that was following me.
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Turning the soil to dry out the grass roots and use it for firewood. Also a way to cultivate the soil for crops.
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The spade/shovel type of tool used to turn the soil.
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Such a cute baby in a blanket sling over here mommy's back.
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She wasn't having a good day.
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Baby sheep and mommy.
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Even the sheep were cute!
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Another offering made to Pachamama (Mother Earth) for blessings and fruitful growing seasons.
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The people were hard working and it showed in their hands. This was the hand of an old lady still taking part in the traditions of the Cuyuni people.
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A great buffet meal we enjoyed at the visitor center near the Cuyuni village.
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Some great masks on display that are used for dancing ceremonies.
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Our tour group.
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It was starting to storm and a front was blowing in. Gorgeous scenerey and weather was breathtaking.
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They had a little gift shop with handmade items for sale to help the village support themselves. Everyone bought something to help out.
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There was graffiti everywhere but it was political. Ollanta was a candidate for president running for election.
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More political graffiti.
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The ancient Incan gate to Cusco. Cusco was the administrative and ruling center for the Inca empire.
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Our rivers are a source of life, do not pollute them.
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Another market we visited in the evening.
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A great silver jewelry shop at the market.
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2011.05.07 Peru Trip Day 3

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Met up with walking tour in progress at lunch time where we had a great catered lunch up on the side of the mountain near Sacsayhuaman ruins.
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A local shaman giving a demonstration of prayer and offering to Mother Earth.
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Near ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Inverted stair case that was interesting.
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Naturally occurring rock formations that people slid down.
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Ruins of Sacsayhuaman (pronounce "sexy woman") that was a religious center for the Inca. Destroyed by the Spanish to use materials for building in the city below.
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Walking tour group and guide we were with.
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Dad and walking stick.
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Some alpacas were roaming around. They called them "Rasta Pacas" with the dreadlock coat.
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The rock masonry work was amazing in its scale and precision.
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A strange juxtaposition of the Inca architecture and the Christian symbol - the White Christ statue - in the background.
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Such precise fitting of the stones together
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One of the tour group clowning around.
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There were many local craftspeople and artisans that the ruins selling their wares.
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Women and children in traditional attire pose in front of their alpaca.
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Great cobblestone streets and walkways.
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Some of the souvenir shops used these funny looking mannequins to model the clothing. The hats are called Chullos (choo-yos)
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Lots of artists on the street
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Jesuit church of La Compania in the Las Armas square
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La Catedral also in the Las Armas square
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A side wing and church of the main La Catedral
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Some great architecture I couldn't pass up.
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Street vendors everywhere. This lady let me take a picture of her so I bought a Chullo hat from her for 10 Nuevo Sol Peruvian currency ($3.50 US).
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A different angle of the Las Armas Plaza
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A great fountain in the center of the plaza. Painted bright green with gold carvings.
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Dusk at the Jesuit church of La Compania
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You can see the "White Christ" statue up on the hill in the distance. Similar to the famous Christ statue in Brazil.
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Street lights and silhouettes.
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Some girls selling munecas (dolls). They were hustlers and very persistent!
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Neat gateway arch to another part of the city.
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Street life.
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Neat knitted wares from a street vendor.
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This street performer was awesome. Did a passable Michael Jackson impersonation but with a Latin spin.
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Food on the street. Didn't try it though. Be wary of street food in Peru. It is sometimes unsanitary.
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Couldn't resist this calle (street) scene.
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A wedding was being held at this church. And get this, a Mariachi band was playing out front. Am I still in San Antonio?
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Boticas (pharmacies) are common sites in narrow street tourist areas.
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A small group decided to walk Cuzco at night with one of our tour guides, Boris (far left). Roylene (far right) is the lady Dad and I were stranded in Miami with when we missed our connecting flight to Lima due to delay in Dallas.

2011 Paella Challenge Event

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Architectural Photos for Remodeler

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Our Lady of the Lake University Architecture 01.21.2011

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Flowers Collection

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Plants Collection

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Bear Branch Skatepark 12.5.2010

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Guestbook

11/29/2011 2:03:26 AM - 004063403286
Tony, your pictures are amazing. You have a wonderful eye for beauty!

Photo books

Flowers Collection Photo Book>
Flowers Collection Photo Book 12x12>
A collection of my best flower photographs organized into a 12x12 photo book in an attractive hard cover.
36 pages.  Notes on various pages.

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