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Castillo San Felipe del Morro: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood October 31, 2014

Castillo San Felipe del Morro. El Morro. The Promontory. Whatever you want to call it, the fort at the entrance of San Juan Bay in Puerto Rico is impressive. One stands on the grounds looking at the imposing walls imagining how hard it would be to capture. As imposing and large as it is outside, […]

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CicLAvia – [Photo] of the Day

by Staff October 18, 2014

For the folks in Los Angeles who missed the most recent CicLAvia, not to worry. The next one is only 49 days away.

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The Hollywood Squares…of Evil [PHOTO] of the Day

by Tony Shea October 14, 2014
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Mr. Shades: Craig Kusick

by Shea Garage September 30, 2014

Craig Kusick would have turned 66 on September 30. He was a marginal baseball player. At his best, he was a .250 hitter with warning track power. At his worst, he could hover around the Mendoza Line. Kusick had career numbers that matched a single season by Hack Wilson.   Batting Average Home Runs Runs […]

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Happy Birthday Sequoia National Park

by Jay Hood September 25, 2014

Celebrating 124 years of massive trees, including the General Sherman, one of the tallest trees in the world.

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Alpine Lake

by Jay Hood September 11, 2014

The Alpine ecosystem begins around 11,000 feet. At that altitude, trees do not grow. At that altitude, snow from the prior winter remains, even in August. The melt from that snow cascades down the mountain and forms lakes. The road through the alpine tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park is the highest in any National […]

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Bear Lake

by Jay Hood September 10, 2014

It was our last day in Rocky Mountain National Park. The morning started with an ominous overcast sky. At 9.450 feet, the day was cool, perfect for a hike. We parked at the end of the road to take a short stroll. The number of people was commensurate with the distance from the trail-head. We […]

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Clouds

by Jay Hood August 24, 2014

Clouds rolled over the highest peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Bear Lake

by Jay Hood August 22, 2014

The day was overcast. Low clouds rolled over the peaks that surrounded the lake. The wind blew and caused small ripples reflecting the clouds overhead.

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Moose Out Front Shoulda Told Ya

by Jay Hood August 21, 2014

We had seen a moose high on a hill inside the park early in the day. After lunch, we hiked to a waterfall right near the entrance to the park. Along the trail, we ran into this large beast. A much better sighting.

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[PHOTO] of the Day: Rocky Mountain Photographer

by Jay Hood August 20, 2014

Just before sunset, as some heavy clouds rolled over the distant mountains, way up at 12,500 feet I found this guy in Rocky Mountain National Park doing it old school.

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Scenes of a Park Bench Washington DC [PHOTO] of the Day

by Staff August 4, 2014
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From the Future VI: [PHOTO] of the Day

by Jay Hood August 3, 2014

Interior shot of the Milwaukee Art Museum designed by Santiago Calatrava

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