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Taking pictures for me is a way of immortalizing our world, and of documenting our history. I see art in people, places, buildings, nature and architecture. Photography for me is a way of learning to see and to appreciate beauty in many strange and exotic places.
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Annapolis, Maryland: The city of The U.S. Naval Academy and the oldest-functioning State Capitol Building in the country. : Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, was founded in 1649 and served briefly as the Nation's Capital in 1783. The historic Maryland State House, built in 1772, is the oldest state capital building in the United States still in legislative use. Some History The capital of Maryland was originally called "Providence" when settled by the Puritans. It was later called "Anne Arundel's Towne" after the wife of Lord Baltimore, who owned the proprietary colony. It wasn't until a Royal Governor, Sir Francis Nicholson, moved the capital here from St. Mary's City that the small seaport received its present name. Sir Francis chose to honor Princess Anne, heir to the throne. In 1708, as Queen, she chartered her colonial namesake as a city. Her royal badge, with a crown over the entwined thistle of Scotland and Tudor rose of England, is depicted on the Annapolis flag. A thriving shipping industry brought great wealth to Annapolis, reflected quality of life. Prosperous merchants and "planters" sought to duplicate the amenities of their homeland in the colonies, and built mansions that would rival any in England. These homes, which entertained many of our Founding Fathers, had ballrooms and formal gardens where lavish social functions occurred. Today, Annapolis has more of these original 18th century structures standing than any other city in the United States. Many are open to the public, where, their beauty and architectural style is a major attraction. Information taken from the City of Annapolis official Website. Annapolis is also the home of The United States Naval Academy. Founded in 1845 on the site of Fort Severn, it now occupies an area of land reclaimed from the Severn River next to the Chesapeake Bay.

Annapolis, Maryland: The city of The U.S. Naval Academy and the oldest-functioning State Capitol Building in the country.

Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, was founded in 1649 and serv ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 7:03pm PST

The Bridges of Frederick County : Northern Frederick County in Maryland, U.S. is home to three historic covered bridges. The Utica Mills, Loy’s Station, and Roddy Road covered bridges are all located in northern Frederick County,within twelve miles of one another. Besides their beauty, and the beauty of their surroundings, the bridges are also structurally interesting, as all three have a different truss systems (which is what keeps a bridge standing). The Roddy Road, Loys Station, and Utica Bridges are three of only eight remaining covered bridges in the state of Maryland. At least 52 such structures once graced the landscape of the state; but storms, fires, and progress have claimed almost all of them. The three bridges provide a good comparative study of wood bridge truss techniques, as each displays a different truss design. The Loys Station Bridge is significant as a multiple king post structure.

The Bridges of Frederick County

Northern Frederick County in Maryland, U.S. is home to three historic ...

Updated: Nov 17, 2009 2:04pm PST

Wonderful Creatures : Wings of Fancy, butterflies from the Brookside Gardens butterflies exhibit. Wheaton, Maryland. June 15, 2009

Wonderful Creatures

Wings of Fancy, butterflies from the Brookside Gardens butterflies exh ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2009 7:33am PST

A Complex Ecosystem: A Perfect Microworld : Kenilworth Park and aquatic garden is the only National Park Service unit cultivating water-loving plants. The aquatic gardens is composed by over 45 ponds with a variety of tropical and hardy waterlilies, lotus and other aquatic species. Washington D.C.

A Complex Ecosystem: A Perfect Microworld

Kenilworth Park and aquatic garden is the only National Park Service u ...

Updated: Jul 20, 2009 6:48pm PST

Sculptures Made by Water : One day in May, 1968, an explosion opened a crack into a magical and fantastic world hidden beneath the ground in the middle of the Judean Hills. According to geologists, the Soreq cave was formed around 25 million-years ago, when the mountainous range of the Judean Hills rose up above the surface of the water. Because these layers of limestone and dolomite rock were displaced and folded with time, cracks formed which allowed water to enter and dissolve some of the rock. This water was converted into acid when seeping through the cracks and flowing through the soil, it absorbed carbon dioxide from the roots of the plants and the surrounding decay. These processes are called "Karst" and helped with the cave expansion process. These pictures were taken in 1987, originally slides and digitized recently.

Sculptures Made by Water

One day in May, 1968, an explosion opened a crack into a magical and f ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2009 9:06pm PST

Nature's Architecture : “the great book, always open and which we must make efforts to understand, is the book of Nature. The other books are based on it and have the mistakes and interpretations of mankind.” Antonio Gaudi

Nature's Architecture

“the great book, always open and which we must make efforts to under ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2009 4:38pm PST

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