This Category contains a potpourri of photos without any particular theme. Some old, some current, but mostly mixture of the common and unique. I think you will enjoy!
This composite satellite photo from NASA gives a graphical representation of the urban centers on our planet. It appears as though the planet is infested with humans. There are areas of wilderness as evidenced by the lack of any lights in this composite.
Balanced rock located in the Grapevine Hills, Big Bend National Park, is a massive boulder perched on two pedestals. This is a naturally occurring geological formation. A large rock or boulder, sometimes of substantial size, resting on other rocks that often look precariously balanced. In reality, these rocks only appear to be balancing but are
An outstanding specimen of the Big Bend Bluebonnet – Lupinus havardii. This variety, a member of the pea family, is much larger than Lupinus subcarnosus – The Texas bluebonnet. The Big Bend Bluebonnet is distinguished by its deep color and bright yellow central splotches. Much taller than most bluebonnets, this species grows 3-4 ft. high
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I found what seems to me an Egret Convention from the Archives.I chanced upon a loose group of Snowy Egrets, along with other species, during the early part of the fall migration. Although there were a few mixed Ibises and Herons in the buch, It consisted almost entirely of Snowy Egrets. While Snowys tend to
Yellowfin tuna from the archive – This photo, from the archives was taken in 1998 in Muscat- Sultanate of Oman. The local fisherman take advantage of the tuna run and provide the local market with fresh tuna. These fish are caught from small boats on hand lines with live sardines. Studies show that the medium-sized tuna
Today’s Photo From the Archives is a night time shot from the 2005 NASA Ballunar Festival. The hot air enthusiasts set up in a field at the Space Center in Houston for the show. All the pilots inflate their craft, and fire up burners at night. It is a colorful sight with sponsored and private