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In His Father’s Shadow
Havana, Cuba – Along the Malecón The seawall holds the weight of an ancient city. Protecting its inhabitants from the perils of the sea. Salt air mingles with the memory of centuries of struggle in the bright amber of late afternoon. Here at the edge of land and tide, a…
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Postcard from Penobscot Bay, Maine’s Atlantic Coast
There is a solemn poetry to this place. A protected bay where the ocean can rest and catch its breath. Waves that roared for weeks from another continent now whisper at the pews of Pulpit Rock like a silent prayer. Pulpit Rock, a silhouette of black, craggy, granite stands alone…
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Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin
A Postcard Edition 60 miles east of Pattison State Park (previous post) is Copper Falls State Park. Both share geological origins of volcanic activity related to the Midcontinent Rift. Copper Falls is an awe-inspiring retreat of cascading waterfalls, deep gorges, and old-growth forests. A scenic boardwalk trail winds through towering…
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The Natural Beauty in Pattison State Park, Wisconsin
Pattison State Park Nestled in northwest Wisconsin, Pattison State Park is more than just a scenic overlook along highway 35. It is a living textbook of geological history. Here, roaring waterfalls, fern-covered forest floors, and delicate orchids flourish among billion-year-old rocks shaped by one of North America’s deepest scars: the…
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The Three Volcanoes of Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua, Guatemala, is a charming colonial city with cobblestone streets and historic architecture, coffee shops and jewelry stores. It is situated, perhaps precariously, in a valley surrounded by three towering, stratovolcano peaks. Volcán de Agua (Volcano of Water), Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), and Volcán de Acatenango (The Watchtower),…
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The King of King Road
“Clocks slay time… time is dead as long as it is being clicked off by little wheels; only when the clock stops does time come to life.” – William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury King Road Coffee in one hand, I abruptly turned off the county highway with the…
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Yellow Warbler
The arrival of the Yellow Warbler is a welcome sight in Wisconsin. It’s a sure sign spring is officially here and summer is soon to follow. Migration of the Yellow Warbler to Wisconsin Like many of our residents, the Yellow Warblers migrate to warmer climates during the winter. Our Yellow…
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Portrait of Boy Selling Onions
A Celebration This portrait of a boy selling onions is one of my favorite images of all time. I ponder over it whenever I come across it. I’m posting it today as a celebration of the success of my website. So far, in 27 posts, Gary Donaldson Photography + has…
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Epidote
Epidote The Rock Identifier app says this is Epidote. It matches images I found online (the stone, not the crystal). Different AI sources also agree. The Mohs scratch test for hardness scale points to Epidote. A very experienced rock expert agrees. Here is what Rock Identifier says about Epidote: Epidote…
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Exploring the Intersection of Photography, Nature, and Travel.
“The Journey itself is my home.”
— Matsuo Bashō
