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Sorry if my post offended anyone!


It was politely brought to my attention that my post on March 19th 2013 with the picture of Murphy’s Motorcycle Laws might have offended some folks!  Specifically #3.  I apologize for my lack of sensitivity and over sight.  Although I will keep the post up just know there is nothing malicious behind me for posting these “Laws” because that is not what we are about.  Thanks for understanding and also for bringing any concerns to our attention.

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35 Breathtaking Aerial Photographs


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    Location: Ivory Coast; A worker takes a break on top of bales of cotton.

    SOURCE:  BUZZ FEED

    A bird’s eye view of the world. If bird’s were tourists…with cameras…and little fanny packs. Yann Arthus Bertrand is famous in the photography world for his stunning aerial photography and it’s easy to see why. posted about a year ago

    Donna Dickens BuzzFeed Staff

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RED dots!


On October 28th 2012 Clustr Maps will archive our BLOG hits to clean up the red dots…here is a map from October 14th 2012…is your country represented?  your State?  Region? County? Province etc? 

The bigger the red dot the more people have viewed the blog…

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#190 Country to Visit Our BLOG! Welcome GABON!


 
 Background
El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba – one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world – dominated the country’s political scene for four decades (1967-2009) following independence from France in 1960. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 exposed the weaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon. Following President BONGO’s death in 2009, new elections in brought Ali Ben BONGO, son of the former president, to power. Despite constrained political conditions, Gabon’s small population, abundant natural resources, and considerable foreign support have helped make it one of the more prosperous and stable African countries. Continue reading →
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National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2012


The 24th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest has just wrapped up, and judges will soon be selecting the winners — but voting for the Viewer’s Choice award is open until Friday, July 20, at 9 a.m. National Geographic was kind enough to allow me to share some of these amazing entries with you here, gathered from four categories: Travel Portraits, Outdoor Scenes, Sense of Place, and Spontaneous Moments. [40 photos]

Lava Kiss: My husband and I, along with a tour guide and a group of friends, hiked up to what was formerly the Royal Gardens subdivision above Kalapana, Hawaii, where the last standing house was just recently taken over by the active lava flow. While waiting for the rain to pass, we started taking back-lit portraits of each other in front of the lava flow after I set up my camera on the tripod. For the last photo, my husband spontaneously dipped me in a kiss. It was a truly once-in-a-lifetime moment! (© Dallas Nagata White/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest) Continue reading →
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The Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2012


 
Message from Twister Sifter and we just love all the work this BLOG does to compile all these pictures like they did for 2011. 
 

After the positive reception from last year’s “Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2011“, we promised to highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day’ at the end of every quarter, eventually culminating in an epic Top 100 for 2012.

It’s hard to believe we’re at the halfway point for 2012. With that, here are the Sifter’s Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day‘ for this year. If any image really intrigues you, be sure to click the title link or picture itself. That will take you to the individual post page where you can find out more information.

Enjoy! And stay Sifty my friends :)

 

seahorse checks out divers watch and own reflection underwater

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The 45 Most Powerful Images Of 2011


Matt Stopera BuzzFeed Staff
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Robert Peraza, who lost his son Robert David Peraza in 9/11, pauses at his son’s name at the North Pool of the 9/11 Memorial.

(Getty Images / Justin Lane)
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The 50 Best Animal Photos Of 2011


I am so envious of people who know photography.  I lack an artistic side and it shows not only in my pictures I take but my poor video editing.  I have an attention span of a gnat and really should learn to take the time to read and learn more about how to be a better photographer and videographer.  When I come across pictures of nature, animals of any kind that make an impression on me I feel I need to share them.  #47 breaks my heart. Enjoy!

Culture Buzz Here’s a collection of the best animal photojournalism of the year. It was a sad, funny, but overall cute year for animal photos.

Matt Stopera
posted about a month ago
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A macaque monkey in Indonesia took a camera from a wildlife photographer before snapping himself in a variety of poses.

The macaque monkey is extremely rare and critically endangered making these pictures all the more special.

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HOW ABOUT SIGNING IN BY COMMENTING?


THOUSANDS ARE STOPPING BY, WHY NOT JUST LEAVE A COMMENT OR TWO WHERE YOU ARE FROM IN THE WORLD?  175 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED ON HERE….WE ARE VERY THANKFUL!

We want to know where everyone is from who is taking a look at the BLOG….if you wouldn’t mind leaving a comment as to where you are in the world and how did you hear about this BLOG we would love it. Thanks! Cheryl & Leslie

Oh and don’t be shy ;)

Update:  We see so many visits from all over the world…would love to hear from the folks in the far east, South America, Australia, everywhere…so many taking a peek but not chiming in…as we said above don’t be shy…share where you are from so we all can see.  Thanks for taking the time to view our BLOG!  Also, feel free to share our link…the more the merrier! ;-)

Cheryl being Cheryl

Leslie’s as always self-portrait

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