Historic Sites |
Nature's Abundance
Oranges and pomegranates tempt visitors at a fruit stand outside Topkapi Palace | 
Petra Treasury
The so-called treasury building in the amazing city of Petra in Jordan, carved out of the red sandstone rock by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago. |  WINNER
Coliseum
The ruins of what is left of the 50,000 seat coliseum. | 
Silent Sentinel
Keeping a watchful eye on the city below over the centuries | 
Ruins of Old City with New in the Background
At Fuerte Amador, Panama. Pride of their history and their new development for the future. |
Matsumoto Castle
Despite the beautiful gardens surrounding it, the power and might of this Shogun stronghold can still impress all who look upon it. |  WINNER
Osaka Castle, Japan
As are so many of Japan's architectural heritage sites, Osaka's castle has been rebuilt many times - but that doesn't detract from its power to impress. |  WINNER
Turkish Delights
Temptations at every turn at the Spice Bazaar | 
Listening for the Penny to Drop
From the top of the Roman Theatre at Dougga, we tested the acoustics by dropping a penny from centre stage with good success! |  WINNER
Sr. Basil's Cathedral
My tour leader Peeter Vanker let me stay on my own and I took this picture at Red Square at midnight. |
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Church of our Saviour of Spilled Blood
This was taken on my last day in Saint Petersburg. The white nights were memorable. | 
Hagar Qim - older than the pyramids!
Stone walls, possibly of temples, still stand at Hagar Qim in Malta. Dating back to 3.600 BC, they pre-date the pyramids and claim to be the oldest man-made structures in the world. | 
Hindu Temple Detail | 
Colonnade
Early morning, the seafront colonnade of the Doge's Palace. | 
Roman Faces
Gargoyle on the Square of St. Peters |
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Three Coins in the Fountain
Make a Wish, Trevi Fountain |  WINNER
Hida Folk Village
Hida Folk Village located near Takayama, Japan consists of 30 traditional farmhouses, dating from the Edo era. They have been transported to this village from all over the region. | 
Golden Archway in Roman Sufetula, Tunisia
Looking through the inside of the archway leading to the Capitol of the wonderfully preserved Roman city of Sufetula, Tunisia.
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Bucharest Sites
Arch of Triumphe Bucharest In the middle of the road where the vehicles drive around Often homeless dogs are found sleeping under the arch |  WINNER
Bright Lights
These colourful lights cast a magical spell over a tiny corner of the Grand Bazaar. |
Fisherman's Bastion
Affording a magnificent view of the city, this castle-like structure was built in 1905. In medieval times a fish mkt. occupied the site, hence the name. | 
St. Andrews Cathedral ruins
Originally completed in 1318 AD, now lies in Ruins only with a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact. |  WINNER
Vienna Library
On our visit to the wonderful library in Vienna I caught this librarian in a shaft of light between the enormous shelves of books | 
Stone Filigree in the Souk of Fez
Pausing for a moment in the busy souk in Fez and looking up, one is rewarded with the sight of this deicate stone tracery in an ancient wall. | 
Underground Cistern
The Underground cistern "Yerebaten Sayari" dates from the 6th century. Once a giant reservoir - now a museum consiting of 0ver 200 lighted columns.
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Kettles at the Purple City
These lovely kettles can been viewed within an interior courtyard across from the temple within the Forbidden Purple City. | 
Emperor Tu Duc's Summer reteat
This tranquil setting of lakes, forests and gardens was to be Emperor Tu Duc's mausoleum. He loved it so much, it became his summer home. | 
Temple of the Smiling Faces
Angkor Thom Temple's massive smiling faces, numbering over 100, gaze upon you from all directrions. It is part of the Angkor Wat Temple Zone. | 
Nature's Captive Temple
The roots of the Strangeler Fig trees at the Ta Prohm Temple invade and imprison it's very structure, and hold it captive. | 
Temple Guardians
Stone carved guardians watch over the entrances to these magnificently carved buildings of this Banteay Srei Temple, located within the Angkor Wat Zone. |
Banteay Srei Temple Building
Unique pink stone, elaborately carved with intricate decorations adorn all buildings and archways of the Banteay Srei Temple. | 
Temple Spires of the Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is bejewelled with many beautiful and unique, ornately decorated Temples with towering spires. | 
River Pagoda
The banks of the Perfume River in Hue is the home to the Thien Mu Pagoda and it's tranquil gardens. | 
The Royal Fine Arts Museum in Hue
This Museum is housed on the grounds of a former Emperor's Palace and this beautiful piece of architecture graces the Palace entrance. | 
Angkor Wat Grounds
These palacial grounds can be viewed from one of the tallest main Temple towers. |
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine church, mosque and museum - this domed edifice with its splendid space and mosaics evokes a moment of awe!
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Byzantine Interior
The centerpiece of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest contains the most dazzling of the city's iconostasis bestowing great beauty on the liturgical services. | 
Saint Sava Cathedral
One of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans, the cathedral dominates Belgrade's skyline. The illuminated interior arches and wall decorations are still under construction.
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Islamic Splendour
Fluted pillars support the cupola inside the Blue Mosque enhancing the ceramic tiles that cover the interior walls. | 
Tower Piazza San Marco-Venice
Touring Piazza San Marco in the Sunshine |
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Goodnight Dubrovnik
A fitting end to a wonderful day of exploring this fascinating walled city. | 
Incense Burners
Burning Incense to carry prayers is common practice in Buddhist Temples | 
The Incas' Machu Picchu
The site of these Inca ruins creates a breathless feeling, due to their scale and majesty. | 
Great Wall
This is a majestic and mysterious place. You can see history stand as a monument to the creative force of humanity.
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Pyramids of Giza
Leaving the pyramids of Giza on our first day of touring, we were on the street headed back to our bus and I looked through the trees for one last look and saw a fantastic photo opportunity. |
Ruins of Angkor Thom
100 smiling faces gaze down upon the tourists throughout these beautiful ruins at Angkor Thom in Cambodia. | 
Temple of Literature Buddhas
Two impressive Buddhas are the centre piece of the temple located on the grounds of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Taken Feb., 2010 | 
Ancient Gateway
Ornate gateways give entrance to the grounds of the Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City in Hue, Vietnam | 
Angkor Thom Temple Gate
The first of the 100 smiling faces of Angkor Thom Temple gaze down upon you as you enter through this ancient temple gate. | 
Grand Palace in Bangkok
One of the beautiful buildings on the landscaped grounds of the Grand Palace |
Ta Prohm Temple
Massive fig trees have overgrown the remains of this ancient Cambodian temple outside Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Landscapes |
Iceland Mountainscape
Magical mountain scenery | 
The Calm Before the Storm
Heading for shelter on the Bosphorus |  WINNER
Mekong Delta
The canal picture is in a small tributary leading into the Mekong Delta with most of the hats being worn by Craig tourists, except for the natives in front and rear of the vessel. | 
The dying Lion of Lucern
A memorial to the fallen Swiss mercenaries who fought for the protection of king Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. |  WINNER
Glendalough, Ireland
Tranquille scene at the Glendalough Monastic Settlement in Ireland |
Linderhof Palace
Ludwig II favoured palace situated in a beautiful garden in the middle of a forest. | 
Amazing Lofoten Islands
Typical of the beautiful sights on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. |  WINNER
Chinese fish nets
Taken from a tour boat in Kochii harbour | 
Mamalapurma beach
Fishing boats with Shore Temple in the background | 
Illuminated Chain Bridge
Historic Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion overlook the illuminated Chain Bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
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Arenal Volcano
A picture perfect Arenal Volcano in all it's splendour! | 
Irazu Volcano
At the 12,000 ft level looking into the crater of the Irazu Volcano. | 
Pure Life
After a night of heavy rainfall, the sun awakens nature's garden in the lovely rainforest of Costa Rica. |  WINNER
Pura Vida
What a view! What a rare opportunity! Arenal Volcano free of clouds for an entire afternoon! |  WINNER
Reflecting Pool
perfect Peace |
Neuschwanstein
Taken from Luswig's IItelescope (room) in Hohenschwangau, his fathers
Maxemilian II castle. | 
Tierra del Fuego - across the Beagle Channel, Argentina
A day of unique scenic wonders brought us to the shores of the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego National Park where the amazing scenery at the most southerly end of South America presented incredible photo opportunities. | 
Inca Circular Terrace at Moray
The Incas created three circular terraces at Moray. It is believed therse were used to experiment on crops as each aseach level of the terrace has different climatic conditions. However some believe that they were ceremonial sites. | 
Caribbean Rainbow
Picture taken from NCL ship Pearl. Full arc rainbow | 
Twisted Tower
Unique architecture of 40 plus floors of an office building with 360 degree twist |
Baja Peninsula Rock Formation
Rock formation at theentry to the Baja Peninsula at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Beautiful crystal clear waters and home of sea birds and seals. | 
Early morning mist in Denali National Park, Alaska | 
Emerald Lake
A perfect sunny day for these wonderful reflections of the mountain in Emerald Lake, between Whitehorse and Carcross, The Yukon | 
Country Church and Evening Sky
Sometimes, shooting a picture from the window of a moving coach is really worthwhile. Caught this near the end of our long drive from Cordova to Madrid, Spain - when the colours of the evening sky were at their best. | 
Night Chinook Grass
We can go from 30 below to +10 in a matter of hours this is becouse of the Chinook wind that roll of the Rockie Mountians and over Calgary, when this happens we almose all the time get the Chinook cloud just like the one in the photo |
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Marjorie Glacier, Alaska
Approaching the Marjorie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska on a beautiful day in early June | 
Sunneshine Fjord
Morning light through the fog | 
Sunset Niger River
This pic was taken near the end of our riverboat cruise. As the Sun drops on the horizon, the fisherman goes home. | 
Sunset on Chobe River
River cruise boat at sunset on the Chobe River |  WINNER
Rainbow at Victoria Falls
Rainbow at Devil's Cataract, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Sunrise at Ankify
My reward for getting out of bed at 5:30 a.m. |  WINNER
Under the Palapas
Recently built palapas cover the beach on Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | 
Utility Pole | 
Cruising in North Sea
Seascapes are magnificent! | 
Caravan |
Hierapolis |  WINNER
An island church
The bell that visitors can ring carries faintly across the water and is believed to answer the ringer's wish. | 
Reflections
The Globe in front of the Monte Carlo "Casino" | 
Flying Home
Always a beautiful "Sunset"....
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Blue Doors
Typical Scicilian House, Colors...Love it! |
Traditional Japanese Garden
Traditional Japanese garden located near Hase-dera Temple in the ancient city of Kamakura, Japan | 
Cruising the Danube
At the mouth of the River Mraconia sits "Decebalos Rex", a 40-m relief sculpted in rock. Travellers decide whether the face is happy or grumpy!
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Canoers at Sunset
I caught these two locals taking on the Amazon River to get home after a long day of fishing in the tributaries - JC | 
Sunset in Nosy Be
This breathtaking sunset greeted us on arrival to our hotel. | 
Protea
The magnificent National Flower of South Africa |
Moonscape
A full moon on New Year's Eve overlooking the Burnett River north of Bundaberg,Queensland Australia |  WINNER
Islands of Halong Bay
This beautiful Halong Bay region, with it's numerous limestone island formations, is a three hour journey by road from Hanoi. | 
Cambodian Stilt Home
This Cambodian home on stilts above the ground is part of the way of life in the Great Tonie Sap Lake area, due to annual flooding. | 
Lake Great Tonie Sap's Stilt Home Community
Due to annual flooding, 6,000 Cambodian people live in stilt or floating homes beside or on the Great Tonie Sap Lake. | 
The Snowy River
It was a bright sunny day when we traveled through the Snowy Mountains south of Canberra,Australia. The Snowy River which meanders through this area makes for a very picturesque view |
Danube River Iron Gates
Manastirea Mracuna (Mracuna Monastery) at Iron Gate gorge, Danube River The Priests wave to the passengers on the river boat cruise | 
Spectacular Scenery
Breath taking views | 
Outside Bariloche, Argentina
A luxury resort in the distant view is nestled against the mountians outside of this Alpine ski region at Bariloche, Argentina. | 
Sacred Valley, Peru
This is typical landscape of the Sacred Valley in Peru. | 
Olive Tree in the Sinai
This picture was taken from the bus on our way back from St.Catharines to Cairo |
Sailing to Elephantine Island
After a hot day touring, we boarded our Felucca for a beautiful and leisurely sail over to our hotel on Elephantine Island. |
People |
Blushing Beauties
Welcoming travellers to a mountain resort between Veliko Turnavo and Rousse | 
Wedding Party
Setting off on the journey of a lifetime | 
Patience is a virtue
Waiting for relief at the Public Washrooms at the gate of the Spice Bazaar | 
A Bicycle Built for Two . . ?
Strolling the quiet street near our hotel, we saw this charming couple coming towards us . . | 
Stepping the Stepping Stones
The prudent took the inland path - while the adventurous stepped out over the lily pond . . |
Ireland tour guides
Tour leaders - Craig Tour Guides, and Willie our Irish Tour Guide | 
We Caravan to Egypt's Pyramids
Gtoup members mounted camels and experienced an hour long ride to the pyramids. The other 2000 tourists there arrived by bus. |  WINNER
Egypt Now and Then
This gentleman at the Karnak Temple in Egypt was more than happy to place himself in people's photos. | 
Saris
Young indian students at temple site in Mamalapurma | 
Chestnut seller
Selling roasted chestnuts at the Spanish steps. |
Flower seller
She was on her way to Piazza Navona. | 
Hindu blessing
Hindu blessing ceremony |  WINNER
Little Mandarin
Small boy resting on a watermelon, on the sidewalk | 
Tourists
Fellow tourists at Mamalapurna | 
One of their best Panama hat makers
An open air demonstration of the many processes that are involved in the making of world-famous Panama hats included watching several women weaving the fine fibres by hand over simple wooden forms. This lady, who told us she was 84, was one of the best - |
Mali local dress
This very colourful set of clothes caught my eye, especially with the ear rings. | 
"So, a sheep walks into a baaaar...."
I captured this funny moment after the sheep shearing show at the Agrodome in Rotorua, New Zealand. I took one photo of my husband, Bruce, sitting next to the sheep in which he is looking at me and then took this one immediately thereafter. I think it loo |  WINNER
Paddington Bear with Peruvian Weaver
The title tells the description, however, some background information is necessary. Paddington Bear accompanied us on our trip to Peru and was in many of our photos. We created a photo album for Paddington owner. For those not familiar with his story, P | 
Padding with his loot from visit to Peru
Unfortunately, you do not have a miscellaneous or human interest category. However, I thought I would send this picture along if for no other reason then amusment. Paddington on his arrival back in Canada wanted his picture taken with all the purchases | 
Native Cuna Lady with brightly coloured molas |
After the dance
Partners rest after performing a traditional dance at a mountain resort in Bulgaria. |  WINNER
Hard at work
A student in the An Quang Pagodain, Hue, Viet Nam, studying to be a Monk. |  WINNER
Little local observer in the Medina, Tozeur, Tunisia
In the Medina, Tozeur, famous for its elaborate brickwork, we found we were being observed by a curious little girl! | 
Imam -- Dijinguere Mosque
This is the Imam (left-hand side of the pic) of the Dijinguere Mosque in Timbuktu. This Mosque was constructed in 1325 CE. | 
Fast Food
A street vendor offers his wares to passersby. |
Girls in costume
Two girls in their native costume await their turn at a folklore dance. | 
Back breaking brick making | 
Craig Trolls
Theses guys just loved having their picture taken and wanted so badly to join our Norway cruise! | 
Ferries on Lake Bled
One pleasure of an excursion to the pretty island in Lake Bled is the peaceful ride in a ferry propelled by the oars of a single boatman. |  WINNER
Peking Opera
Beijing Opera which is still referred to as the Liyuan Peking Opera. |
Hidden Charm
Medevil Charm of the City too much History a Must to See | 
Carpet Weaver
Backbreaking, breath taking beauty emerges on the loom. | 
Mounting Camels for a Desert Ride
A group of intrepid Craig Travelers mount their camels in the low afternoon sun for a memorable ride in the desert. | 
Camel ride in afternoon light...
A brave party of Craig adventurers, dressed in local costume, set out on their desert trek on camels. | 
Hanoi Commerce
People of all walks of life have become small business people throughout Vietnam. This is one of many independant business people. |
Smiling South African Schoolgirls
South African children love to have their photos taken and reward you with a beautiful smile | 
Berber Man in Todra Gorge
About to leave the Todra Gorge - an amzing site - I saw this smiling man leaning against the rock beside our coach. Too good an opportunity for a close-up to miss! |  WINNER
'DAILY BREAD
Lunch time at the Soup Kitchen in the Plettenburg area, South Africa |  WINNER
Tuareg -Prince of the Desert
Taken at an excursion into the Sahara desert to a Tuareg camp in Mali. | 
Bambara Woman
Taken on a walk through a market area in Mopti , Mali |
Village Child
Taken on a Walk through the village of Banani | 
The Sultan's Harem
These elegantly dressed ladies added to the atmosphere in front of the Sultan's Harem. Perhaps they could have lived there centuries ago. | 
Mother and Daughter on Halong Bay
Vietnam is a country of many boats. For many people on the rivers and bays of this country, their boat is their home. | 
School Girls
These lovely girls can be seen each day as they pass by the Forbidden purple City on their way home from school. | 
The Lantern Maker
This lantern maker is part of a craft workshop located within the historic French Quarter district, within Hoi An, Vietnam. |
The Happy Fisherman
His small, yet significant catch of 5 tiny fish yeilded by his fishing net was enough to make him happy this morning. | 
Bamboo Dancers
During the cultural show at Rose Garden Park, folk dancers skillfully negotiate the long bamboo poles throughout there dance. | 
Carpe Diem
An adventurous tourist is inspired to practice her equestrian skills at a horse show when she decides to 'seize the moment'.
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Elder Gentleman
While visiting a farm in the country side, this genjtleman was sitting there,so with a few Yuan he let me take this picture. | 
An Afternoon Chat
A couple in traditional dress visit on bustling Gelata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn. Note the gentleman holds the Turkish prayer (Tespih) beads, also called 'worry beads'. |
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Country life
This photo shows the wonderfull diversity that exists in china. Each farmer owns1/6th of an acre. | 
Dancing Shoes
While tourists enjoy lunch, dancers tap out melodies which showcase traditional folklore and spirit of the Bulgarian soul.
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Flower Offerings
Local women prepare floral arrangements to adorn the altar within the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest.
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May Day
This photo of a girl was snapped just after a fellow traveller took her photo of the girl taking the Canadian ball that was giving her.Most Chinese had that Natation Holiday off for a total week. | 
Hanoi Commerce
This Vietnamese lady is one of many independant busness people using their bicycle, as a store on wheels , on the streets of Hanoi. |
You asked for it
After a sumptious main course Peggy was asked --what would ypu like for desert and she replied "nothing "---and that is what she got---now that is service par excillance |  WINNER
Our Tour Leader
Janet Williams demonstrating Elephant Riding | 
You never know who you are going to meet
Standing on guard for you. | 
Cambodian Fisherman
5000 people live on the shores or on the water in stilt homes or house boats at Great Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia | 
Father and Daughter
Cambodia's Great Tonle Sap Lake's fisher residents live on it's banks or on the water in stilt homes or in houseboats on the lake |
Inca Mother and Child
The ancient city of Cuzco is home to some of the remaining Inca population. This mother and child are in traditional Inca costume. | 
Newlywed
Love is blooming at the Mosque. This couple just got married today. | 
Wedding Party at Angkor Wat
Wedding custom in Siem Reap is for Couples to have wedding photos taken in traditional Kamir costume at Angkor Wat | 
Kamir Dancers
Young Cambodian dancers give nightly performances of ancient Kamir dances at the Angkor Century Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia | 
Floating Market
Local farmers display their goods for sale on thier boats in the floating market at the Rose Garden outside of Bangkok.
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Wildlife |
New love?
Elizabeth and her new best friend! |  WINNER
Look at my bridle bits!
A camel dresses up formally for our arrival and ride to the Great Pyramids. | 
Barbary Apes
The friendly and inquisitive Barbary apes, who make their home on the Rock of Gibraltar. | 
3 toed sloth
He slowly came down the tree in front of me! | 
Red eye Tree Frog
He liked having his portrait taken! |
Siblings
The East Africa Safari was a great photo op. Too young to be mates, must be siblings.
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Say Aah
The only trick to anticipate when he is going to open his mouth. With the delay in my digital camera, this is the one of about 10 attempts. |  WINNER
Hippy
On a safari like this, it was easy. Could not get her to smile though.
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Iguanes in the Park
Parque Bolivar - Guayquil, Equador
Known as the Park of the Iguanas because a great number of these prehistoric reptiles have their habitat in the garden and trees. | 
Black Bear cubs
These two young black bear cubs hammed it up for the camera whilst mama bear kept an eye on our bus from the base of the tree. |
The Beauty Of South Africa
Photo taken while on Safari in South Africa with Craig Travel |  WINNER
Elephant and Baboon
Elephant and Baboon in Chobe National Park | 
Two Donkeys
Taken at a "Puszta" farm outside Budapest | 
Snoozin' in the Shade
One-year-old leopard having a morning nap. |  WINNER
Breakfast in Berenty
A Verreaux's sifaka eating leaves. |
Dubbo Zoo's Pride and Joy
Seen here with its mother, this 2 month old baby Rhino was presented to the public for the first time during our 24 hour Zoofari at Dubbo Zoo in NSW, Australia. | 
Pirana Fishing on the Amazon |  WINNER
Panda - Xin Xing
Xin Xing came from Sichuan Baoxin country and is the grandmother of Tuan Tuan. Xin Xing is the oldest mother panda in the world. | 
Guarding the Sultan's Gold
This adorable cat was asleep on the job at the Grand Bazaar ! A good thing the Sultan didn't find out ! |  WINNER
Horsemanship
Standing bareback, a rider holds the reins of nine galloping horses! |
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Yaking in Tibet
Terror in her eyes! |  WINNER
Waiting for the Catch
After cleaning the fish from a morning catch, we threw the remains to the birds. The Pelican was first on the mark much to the disappointment of the rest. |  WINNER
Bird Bath
This refreshing "Bird Bath" surfaced on our way to picturesque Veliko Tarnovo. | 
Waiting for Lunch
This little guy was just waiting to be served lunch.
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Toad in the Dark
We came across this little guy while on a night walk in the Amazon Rain forest - JC |
Hide and Seek
This owl was hard to spot, and didn't give a hoot who took his picture. | 
Enjoying my Newfoundland Souvenir
My cat took to the souvenir and shows how much she loves it here! | 
Beautiful Faces
Beautiful faces of the Working Elephants of Thailand shine through as they display their skills at Rose Garden Park. | 
"The Real Thing !"
A young camel in the Tozeur zoo enjoys a bottle of Coke tossed to him by the zookeeper. | 
Birds and Minarets
Beyond the birds and towering minarets of Yeni Mosque is the exotic Spice Market where one finds both fragrant culinary ingredients and yummy Turkish Delight to whet one's appetite.
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Mallard on Lake Garda - Italy
Mallard Duck floating on Lake Garda on a peaceful, beautiful afternoon |
