Lazy Panda Bear

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When we go to Washington D. C. we enjoying going to the Smithsonian Institute.  They have the largest museums in the world.  In 2008 we went to the Smithsonian Zoological Park where we saw this lazy Panda Bear.

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Potomac River

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On a trip to Washington in 2008, we walked along the Potomac River as the sun was setting.  It was beautiful with the Cherry Blossoms in bloom!

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Mount Vernon

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On a trip out east in 2008, we went to Mount Vernon, one of my favorite places!  I LOVE walking around their grounds and taking photos.  It is here that President George Washington and his wife Martha lived.

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The Moon from 30,000 feet

Houston Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah

There was a gorgeous sunset as we flew from Houston, Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah back in 2008.  It is hard to believe that it was 10 years ago.  Lots has changed in the world since then, but the sky, beautiful as it is, remains the same.

Camera used:  Canon 20D

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American Kestrel

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Farmington Bay is a wonderful place to get some great photos of birds. This day there was this cute Kestrel waiting for me to snap a shot!

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Hot Air Balloons

Timber Lakes, Utah

In 2007, while staying at our cabin, I walked out on our deck and looking way down into the Heber Valley, I could see a Hot Air Balloon flying by.  Can you see it?  That is Mount Timpanogos in the background.

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Bald Eagle

Farmington Bay, Utah

My friend, Pam & I went out to Farmington Bay, back in 2007.  We saw lots of Bald Eagles that day.  As we were crossing a bridge, all of a sudden, there were a bunch of Bald Eagles who flew out from under it.  This Eagle fell into the water, as it was hit by some of the other Eagles, in their panic.  It swam, using it’s wings like arms, to the side and after a little while it took off, with water dripping off of it.  It was fascinating to watch!

Photo taken with my Canon 20D camera.

George Washington Bridge – 1931

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We were in New York City in 2006 visiting family and while we were there we went on a cruise around New York City, on the Hudson River.  It was a beautiful day as we passed under the George Washington Bridge and looked at the city.

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Looks Like A Model

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Salt Lake City, Utah

The Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                 Announced – July 28, 1847    ~    Dedicated – April 6, 1893

This photo was taken from the Church Office Building.  Don’t  you think it looks like a model?

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The St. George Utah Temple

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St. George, Utah

St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Dedicated April 6, 1877    ~    Rededicated November 11, 1975

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Antelope Island

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We drove out to Antelope Island and as we were driving across the causeway, I stopped to take this photo of Antelope Island with it’s reflection in the Great Salt Lake.

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Road Thru Canyon

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Back in 2006 we had a friend visiting us from Italy so we took her to some of our Utah sites.  Zion National Park was one of these, where we took a driving trip thru it and saw some beautiful scenery.  It was nice for us to see some of our own state.  We LOVED it and so did Stefania!

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Manti Utah Temple

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Manti, Utah

The Manti Utah Temple, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated on May 21, 1888. It beautifully sites atop a hill in the small, quaint city of Manti, Utah.

Jupiter

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Golden Spike National Historic Site

Promontory Point, Utah

When we have company from afar, we take them to Golden Spike National Historic Site at Promontory Point.  In 2006, we took our visitors to see the re-enactment of the driving of the ‘Golden Spike’ which allowed the Jupiter (Central Pacific Railroad) and 119 (Union Pacific Railroad) to come together.  This occurred on May 10, 1869 and changed our nation.

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Close-up With Tulips

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Salt Lake City, Utah

The Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                 Announced – July 28, 1847    ~    Dedicated – April 6, 1893

This was taken close-up with beautiful tulips and flowers in front of the Salt Lake Temple.

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Beautiful Flowers

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Salt Lake City, Utah

The Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                 Announced – July 28, 1847    ~    Dedicated – April 6, 1893

I had to practically sit on the ground to get this photograph of the Salt Lake Temple with beautiful flowers in front of it.

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Tulips Waving In The Wind

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The Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                 Announced – July 28, 1847    ~    Dedicated – April 6, 1893

It was a windy day, but even so this photo turned out nicely.

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Bald Eagle

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Farmington Bay is a great place to see migratory birds.  In 2006 I went there with my friend Pam and we saw tons of eagles as well as other birds.  I try to go to Farmington Bay each February, a wonderful place for photographers and birds lovers.

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