Hartford skyline, Connecticut, U.S.A.

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the future is here
arrived in every city's
success and glory

 

A variety of bacteria, yeast, and fungus on a kitchen sponge

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a peek of aliens
lurking in midst our presence
invading our home

Karen Ramstead's sled dog team during the 2005 Iditarod Great Sled Race in Alaska

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the pursuit is on
as the pack determines to
finish with a smile

 

Hug Point on the Oregon coast

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whispers of the tides
slowly awakes the dead air
breathing a fresh start

 

Daffodis in front of Cardiff Castle, Wales

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prelude to the throne
yellow beauties entertain
the aristocrats

 

Western green tree frog leaping

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to reach our target
sometimes what we need to do
is a leap of faith

 

"Sweet Motion of the Northern Lights", a multi-block sculpture at the 2007 World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska

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hailing from the spell
the sculptured performer
resonates its charm

 

The National Theatre viewed through the gate to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan

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moment has arrived

to glimpse the detailed design

through an open arc

 

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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layers to layers
the endless splendor echoes
calling farthest point

 

Florida manatee in the Crystal River, Florida

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beast of the ocean
unique in its own feature
gentle character

 

Nighttime view of Monte Carlo, Monaco

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people play and bet

the fun and lights never end

twenty-four seven

  

New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville, West Virginia

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no such heavy clouds

get block my way to your heart

love will bridge the gap

Palm frond

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the intricate lines
running through the open palm
a thousand fortunes

Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana

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shun the busy day
as eventide sets the mood
to pause and unwind

 

Mt. Warning-Wallumbin and Clarrie Hall Dam, Murwillumbah, Australia

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sneaking behind trees
friendly thief of the valley
stealing the moment

 

Talbot Lake in Athabasca River Valley, Jasper National Park, Alberta

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not just once but twice
a replica of splendor
outdoor's double treat

 

Red-crowned cranes

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one two three four up
it's how we move like jagger
the groove of freedom

 

Halong Bay in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam

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don't let the beauty
of love and life pass around
enjoy the journey

 

Japanese macaque monkeys in the Jigokudani Nature Reserve, Chubu, Japan

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no sanctuary
is better place in the cold
than warmth of true friends

 

Aerial view of the coast along Lake Argentino, Glaciers National Park, Argentina

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the sand is melting
a gray and cyan wedding
an unlikely pair

 

Dicentra (bleeding heart) plant

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keep the heart beating

instead of beating the heart

until its bleeding

Aerial shot of a nursery garden with geometrically pruned trees near Leer, Germany

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like chess of nature
the green dominates the field
winning scenery

 

Pygmy sweepers in the Andaman Sea, off the coast of Thailand

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tiny school of fish
where the leader leads the pack
faithful followers

 

Gateshead Millenium "Winking Eye Bridge" in Newcastle, England

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listen to the strings
as wind plays the melody
sings to commuters
 

Snow sculpture from Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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grandeur and beauty
captured in eternal pause
forever frozen

 

Sunset over Santa Monica Beach, California

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serenity comes
on hours when colors explode
painting the dull sky

 

The Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon

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lights and lights alone
gracing the coming nighttime
notable landmark

 

Split Rock near Roswell, New Mexico

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it is no riddle
that even sturdy rock cracks
nothing is certain

 

Taipei 101 tower seen in the distance from a temple festooned with paper lanterns in Taipei, Taiwan

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so far yet so near
tower witnessed the spirit
of red jubilee

 

Hippopotamus males fighting in Kruger National Park, South Africa

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only the strongest
always the determined one
prevails in the end

 

Licmophora flabellata, a type of sessile diatom, at a magnification of 100

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tiny performers
waltzing its way all throughout
music of science

  

Heads of stone statues at Mount Nemrut in eastern Turkey

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there is a caution
at the foot of the mountain
heed to heads' warning

 

One of the groundhogs at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois

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steadily staring
even a single whisker
no motion at all

 

Horseshoe Bend, Arizona

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the sky is telling
the rain will be coming soon
filling the basin
 

Aurora borealis over Vee Lake near Yellowknife, Canada

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magnificent treat
after a romantic ride
bliss is on the air

 

Marismas del Odiel Biosphere Reserve, Huel Province, Andalusia Spain

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like intricate nerves
water creeping over land
like veins under skin
 

Details of banana leaf, Mainau Island, Germany

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violet backbone
holding its left and right wings
spreading it widely
 

Interior of Marble Caves, General Carrera Lake, Chile

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rippled water floor
matches the curvy ceiling
a fusion of waves

 

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul, Minnesota

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illusive tunnel
mysterious avenue
stretching the walkway

 

Stromatolites at dawn in Shark Bay, Western Australia

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scattered aching rocks
soaking its blisters of pains
over healing tide
 

Columns in Court of Amenophis, Luxor Tempt, Luxor, Egypt

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illumination

bastions of the ancient world

remains standing strong

Ice climber ascending a frozen waterfall in Telluride, Colorado

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bitter is the cold

harsh is the expedition

sweet is the glory

Fireworks at Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia

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symphony of lights

in orchestrated display

year of the dragon

Mantles of giant clams in Kingman Reef, Pacific Ocean

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exciting moments
triggers innate artistry
indigo parade

Frosted bearberry bush on the tundra of Yukon Territory, Canada

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the only delight

from January weather

these scarlet maidens
 

King Penguin colony on South Georgia Island

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of thousands of mates

it's by destiny and fate

that brought me to you

Revelstoke Dam, British Columbia, Canada

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fiery lights kindle
the great body of water
in stable release

Commonwealth Place in Canberra, Australia

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emerald lines stand
guiding the steps to move on
and reach the end light

 

Fishing village of Reine, in the Lofoten Islands, Norway

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rugged winter alp
mirrors in clear steady lake
beautiful silence
  

Bridge of Arts in Paris, France

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lamp posts lead the way
to this enchanting palace
full of elegance