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  • Public transportation: Subway Rapid Transit.
    Lifestyle IMG_6057.tif
  • In Budapest you can try some unusal public transport vehicles. One of them is the Sikló (funicular) on Clark Adam Square at the Buda end of the Chain Bridge. It takes you up the Castle District with the Royal Palace and Matthias Church in about a minute.
    Hungary: Public Transit IMG_0002.tif
  • Scarborough Rapid Transit.
    Lifestyle IMG_5923.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_5958.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_5938.tif
  • Mechanical engineer, Toronto Transit Commission.
    Lifestyle IMG_6119.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_5926.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_5954.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_5943.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_6151.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_6100.tif
  • Window-lined restroom with soaker tub.
    House and Home IMG_6920.tif
  • Public transit; Subway (SRT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Public Transit IMG_6091.tif
  • Travel and tourism: Southern most tip of the USA.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3317
  • A boat waits to be ridden tomorrow as the sun sets.
    Twilight _MG_7887.tif
  • Golden sunset falls across the docks.
    Twilight _MG_7882.tif
  • Haliburton Highlands resort & conference facilities.
    Twilight _MG_7878.tif
  • Haliburton Highlands resort & conference facilities.
    Twilight _MG_7876.tif
  • High angle cityscape of Toronto (Canada) facing south with Lake Ontario and the CN Tower visible in the background.
    Cityscapes _MG_0333 - Version 2.tif
  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3483
  • Trees nestled closely together on the shore of Kolea.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3101
  • The waterfront at the Waikoloa Resort, Kona Hawaii. This mini-dam regulates the ocean's waterflow to and from a man-made pond where fish are bred in a mix of salt and fresh water.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3167
  • Grenadier Pond is a large body of water 14.2 hectares (35 acres), located on the western edge of High Park, Toronto (Canada).
    Twilight IMG_6760.tif
  • The Leuty Lifesaving Station, early dawn. Since it was built in 1920 by Chapman and Oxley architects, the Leuty Lifeguard Station has helped to save thousands of lives. Over the years it has been moved four times to keep it close to Lake Ontario's edge. During the 1980's the Leuty had fallen into disrepair and was threatened with demolition. Local residents formed S.O.S. (Save Our Station), and enough money was raised to restore the structure. It has since been declared an important historic site by the Toronto (Canada) Historical Board.<br />
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+ Exposure f/8 @ 1/160<br />
+ Time 7:57A<br />
+ Edition Size 150 Limited; 25 Artist Proof
    Twilight _MG_5891.tif
  • The Leuty Pier, early dawn. Since it was built in 1920 by Chapman and Oxley architects, the Leuty Lifeguard Station has helped to save thousands of lives. Over the years it has been moved four times to keep it close to Lake Ontario's edge. During the 1980's the Leuty had fallen into disrepair and was threatened with demolition. Local residents formed S.O.S. (Save Our Station), and enough money was raised to restore the structure. It has since been declared an important historic site by the Toronto (Canada) Historical Board.<br />
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+ Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/80<br />
+ Time 7:32A<br />
+ Edition Size 150 Limited; 25 Artist Proof
    Leuty Pier _MG_5872.tif
  • The Leuty Lifesaving Station, early dawn. Since it was built in 1920 by Chapman and Oxley architects, the Leuty Lifeguard Station has helped to save thousands of lives. Over the years it has been moved four times to keep it close to Lake Ontario's edge. During the 1980's the Leuty had fallen into disrepair and was threatened with demolition. Local residents formed S.O.S. (Save Our Station), and enough money was raised to restore the structure. It has since been declared an important historic site by the Toronto (Canada) Historical Board.<br />
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+ Exposure f/5.6 @ 1/60<br />
+ Time 7:47A<br />
+ Edition Size 150 Limited; 25 Artist Proof
    Twilight _MG_5871.tif
  • A young male diver rests, moments before leaping off a cliff into the ocean at Ka Lae, Hawaii. This was captured at the southern-most tip of the USA.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3319
  • A lone cow strolls by the abandoned Kamoa Windmill farm along the South Point Road leading to Ka Lae, the southern most point in the USA, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3334
  • Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is in the family of Asteraceae. It has a strong central root system and several rich side roots. Its stalk is strong and depending on the type it is 1.5-2.5 metres tall. <br />
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Agriculture is important to Hungary's economy. Hungary produces wheat, corn, sunflower, potatoes, sugar beets, pigs, cattle, poultry, and dairy products.<br />
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Sunflower is the one of the most important industrial crops in Hungary and has the highest annual production in the group of oil plants. The oil produced from sunflower is mainly used for food purposes, but is also an important raw material for margarine and soap manufacturing. The by-product arising after cold pressing is rich in proteins and is used as an animal feed. The sunflower ‘leftovers’ are important green fertilizers and feeding materials.
    Sunflower field outside Budapest, Hu...tif
  • Travel and tourism: Hungarian countryside.
    IMG_I00009gG0winZzD8.tif
  • Toronto (Canada) cityscape at dusk, facing north, as seen from Centre Island with Lake Ontario in the foreground.
    Cityscapes IMG_6691.tif
  • This photograph displays the vastness of a volcanic lava crater on Hawaii Island.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3496
  • A couple stroll along Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3252
  • The old abandoned Kamoa Windmill farm on the road to Ka Lae, the southern most point of the USA. Hawaii, the Big Island.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3338
  • Inside Nahuku, the Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3588
  • Reflection of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Budapest Hungary.
    Reflection of St. Stephen's Cathedra...tif
  • OTP Bank is the biggest commercial bank in Hungary, operating in Central and Eastern Europe. The bank operates over 1000 branches, and serves over 10 million customers in 8 countries.
    OTP National Bank of Hungary, Budape...tif
  • Mazes of tree branches and vines populate the perimeter of a hiking trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3493
  • Lounge chairs on the beach bask in the evening sun.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3177
  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii Mahana Bay_P1010013
  • Dusk in Kona brings spectacular colours with its sunsets.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3226
  • Many of Kona's roads are lined with lava rock.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3365
  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3238
  • Layers of hardened molten lava and volcanic rock formed the cove surrounding Papakolea Beach at Mahana Bay. We can see where people have attempted to carve letters into the rock. Mahana Bay is located just north of the southernmost tip of the United States, Ka Lae (South Point) on Hawai'i, the Big Island. It is a beach full of green sand. Further south is Kaulana Bay. The beach was made by volcanic phenomena. Instead of the sand turning black it turned green. Big chunks are called olivine. It is also known as peridot, the birthstone for August.
    Big Island Hawaii Mahana Bay_P1010033
  • Palm trees stand next to a parking lot with reserved parking and wheelchair access signs in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3213
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_3057.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_3025.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2971.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2933.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2926.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair. Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    Hurtling downwards on a midway ride...2750
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2953.tif
  • Legs hanging over the edge of your seat. Air flowing in, around and between your toes. All this adds to the enjoyment and excitement of riding a midway ride.<br />
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Barefoot is the most common term for not wearing footwear. Barefootedness is not regarded as unusual in many domestic environments, but is subject to criticism in public spaces in many urban environments.
    IMG_2890.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2828.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair. Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    Speeding down a roller coaster. IMG_2741
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair. Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    A menacing roller coaster. IMG_2736
  • Games are a plenty at amusement parks.
    IMG_2654.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_ I0000WUvpxcGZjmI.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_ I0000gXNlKWh1l1o.tif
  • The Behemoth roller coaster of Canada's Wonderland, Toronto.<br />
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Behemoth is a steel roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is a hypercoaster designed and developed by Swiss manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard. Behemoth was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada until 2012 when Leviathan, a roller coaster also manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, was built at the opposite side of Canada's Wonderland. Behemoth is similar to Diamondback (Kings Island), Goliath (La Ronde) and Nitro (Six Flags Great Adventure).<br />
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After a year and a half of preparation and development, Behemoth premiered in May 2008. With its high speeds, tall heights and rapid changes in both direction and elevation, the attraction is one of the most aggressive thrill rides in the park.<br />
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The ride features a prototype seating arrangement to ensure an unobstructed view for every rider – a first for a roller coaster of this type. The Behemoth experience lasts for approximately three minutes and subjects the rider to a maximum speed of 124 km/h (77 mph) achieved in less than 3.9 seconds followed by five air-time hills, a hammerhead turn and two helixes.
    The Behemoth roller coaster of Canad...tif
  • High angle image of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) at night.<br />
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The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as "The Ex", is Canada's largest annual community event.  <br />
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Founded in 1879, as the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, the CNE has enjoyed a distinguished history as a "showcase of the nation".  It was "the place" where people came to experience the latest innovations in technology and commercial products as well as performances by many of the leading artists of the time.  Although the CNE has changed over the years, it continues to be one of Ontario's great annual traditions. <br />
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The CNE is currently one of the 10 largest fairs in North America, and its audience truly reflects the diversity of Toronto and the region.  <br />
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In 2014, the CNE attracted 1.43 million visitors over the 18 days of the fair.
    Canadian National Exhibition_IMG_893...tif
  • Jacuzzi water tap.
    IMG_6948
  • The entrance of Bonnie View Inn, overlooking Haliburton Highlands resort & conference facilities.
    _MG_7891
  • Ring bottle toss is a popular game at amusement parks. Captured at Canada's Wonderland.
    IMG_3023.tif
  • Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2871.tif
  • CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) during a night with rainfall. Toronto, Canada.
    IMG_8842.tif
  • IMAGINE SIPPIN’ A GLASS OF ROSÉ FROM ACROSS THE LAKE.<br />
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When the light of day blends with what will become the absence of light at night, Mother Nature sometimes presents in the sky hues of yellow, red, pink, orange, and bluish-purple .<br />
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Even if wine isn’t your thing, or even if rosé isn’t your thing, I can imagine enjoying a glass on the dock, feet hanging into the warm water, and taking it all in. Why rosé? Because it pairs well with the colours of the sky, of course! And, because of the stillness, and the quiet sounds of the moment.<br />
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A challenge of photographing in this situation, apart from spilling wine, is capturing other colours subtlety on display… such as green of the trees across the lake. It would be far too easy to lose them to shadow. <br />
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Captured in Haliburton County, central Ontario, Canada. <br />
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Haliburton is known as a tourist and cottage area for its scenery and resident artists.
    Twilight_MG_7878a
  • Life viewed through a window. To an extent, isn’t that what photography is? Looking through the glass, or window to the world, through a photographer’s lens? Obtaining a view to a scene that perhaps one can’t see in person. But the view is how the photographer saw it, isn’t it? Part of photography’s challenge is that a camera doesn’t capture a scene how the photographer experienced it. Getting the image from one’s head to a photograph others can see in print or on screen… well, let’s say they can be two different things.<br />
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Two people can witness the exact same scene at the same time, and walk away with different perspectives of what they just saw. It’s part of what may make photography such a personal journey, if it’s a journey one enjoys making. Otherwise, snapshots will do.<br />
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A morsel of food for thought.<br />
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The above photograph, captured in the hills of Haliburton County of central Ontario, was captured through a window. I can’t recall if the window was opened or closed. But it opens a window for the viewer. Nature is beautiful.<br />
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Haliburton is known as a tourist and cottage area for its scenery and resident artists.
    Twilight_MG_7876a
  • Bonnieview front entrance.
    _MG_7885
  • A roller coaster at Canada's Wonderland.<br />
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Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    Roller coaster Canada's Wonderland_I...tif
  • High in the air, people are securely strapped into an amusement park ride.<br />
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Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    IMG_2829
  • The Behemoth roller coaster of Canada's Wonderland, Toronto.<br />
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Mechanized thrill machines are what makes an amusement park out of a pastoral, relaxing picnic grove or retreat. Earliest rides include the carousel which was originally developed as a way of practicing and then showing-off expertise at tournament skills such as riding and spearing the ring. By the 19th century, carousels were common in parks around the world. Another such ride which shaped the future of the amusement park was the roller coaster. Beginning as a winter sport in 17th century Russia, these gravity driven railroads were the beginning of the search for even more thrilling amusement park rides. The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was a particular fertile testing ground for amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is the most recognized product of the fair.
    Behemoth roller coaster Canada's Won...tif
  • CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) during a night with rainfall. Toronto, Canada.
    IMG_8844.tif
  • Table setting with purple accents overlooking trees and lake through window.
    Table Settings _MG_7250.tif
  • Suites of Bonnie View Inn, situated in the Haliburton Highlands resort & conference facilities.
    _MG_7889
  • The Danube is Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is notable for being classified as an international waterway.<br />
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The river originates in the Black Forest in Germany as the much smaller Brigach and Breg rivers which join at the German town of Donaueschingen. After that it is known as the Danube and flows southeastward for a distance of some 2850 km (1771 miles), passing through four Central and Eastern European capitals, before emptying into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta in Romania and Ukraine.<br />
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Known to history as one of the long-standing frontiers of the Roman Empire, the river flows through or acts as part of the borders of ten countries: Germany (7.5%), Austria (10.3%), Slovakia (5.8%), Hungary (11.7%), Croatia (4.5%), Serbia (10.3%), Bulgaria (5.2%), Moldova (1.6%), Ukraine (3.8%) and Romania (28.9%).
    Hungary_DSCN1017.tif
  • THE SAME STREAM OF LIFE.<br />
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I’ve always loved this poem by Rabindranath Tagore.<br />
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"The same stream of life that runs through my veins night & day runs through the world & dances in rhythmic measures. <br />
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It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth in numberless blades of grass & breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves & flowers. <br />
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I feel my limbs are made glorious by the touch of this world of life. And my pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment."<br />
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I discovered Rabindranath Tagore about the same time I made this photograph. I love how the waves gracefully flow atop the ocean’s surface; how they attract the sun’s light. Water and light: two elements essential to life. I recall sitting in a small boat on the Pacific Ocean, thinking how visceral the moment was. How the sun and water accommodated my existence. It was incredibly beautiful.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3394.tif
  • One of Kona's three volcanoes is visible off the shoreline.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3393a.tif
  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3102.tif
  • Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota) is the historical castle complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary, first completed in 1265. <br />
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In the past, it was also called Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár).<br />
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Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, surrounded by what is known as the Castle District (Hun: Várnegyed), famous for its Medieval, Baroque and 19th century living quarters and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular.<br />
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Buda Castle is part of the Budapest World Heritage Site, declared in 1987.
    Hungary_DSCN0971.tif
  • Green fire hydrant amidst lava rock and shrubs. Palm trees are visible in the background.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3235.tif
  • Central and Eastern Canada December 2013.
    Toronto Ice Storm _MG_7085.tif
  • Since it was built in 1920 by Chapman and Oxley architects, the Leuty Lifeguard Station has helped to save thousands of lives. Over the years it has been moved four times to keep it close to Lake Ontario's edge. During the 1980's the Leuty had fallen into disrepair and was threatened with demolition. Local residents formed S.O.S. (Save Our Station), and enough money was raised to restore the structure. It has since been declared an important historic site by the Toronto (Canada) Historical Board.
    Winter _MG_6090
  • Kohala Coast, Hawaii.
    Big Island Hawaii_MG_3128
  • Honey-brown plants and other vegetation grow in abundance year-round in Kona Hawaii.
    Floral and Fauna _MG_3058
  • Big Island Hawaii_MG_3102
  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
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  • Agriculture is important to Hungary's economy. Hungary produces wheat, corn, sunflower, potatoes, sugar beets, pigs, cattle, poultry, and dairy products.<br />
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is in the family of Asteraceae. It has a strong central root system and several rich side roots. Its stalk is strong and depending on the type it is 1.5-2.5 metres tall. <br />
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Sunflower is the one of the most important industrial crops in Hungary and has the highest annual production in the group of oil plants. The oil produced from sunflower is mainly used for food purposes, but is also an important raw material for margarine and soap manufacturing. The by-product arising after cold pressing is rich in proteins and is used as an animal feed. The sunflower ‘leftovers’ are important green fertilizers and feeding materials.
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  • Palm trees stand next to a parking lot with reserved parking and wheelchair access signs in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
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  • Various types of foliage blossom out of lava rock.
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  • A variety of flowers, trees and shrubs, inlcuding this Ohia Lehua, manage to blossom out of lava on the Kilauea Iki Trail, at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, island of Hawaii.
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  • This photograph displays the vastness of a volcanic lava crater in Kona Hawaii.
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  • Captured in The Big Island, Hawaii.
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  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
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  • Nature's very own Shish Kabob, found in Kona, Hawaii.
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  • The Big Island, Hawaii.
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  • Dusk in Kona brings spectacular colours with its sunsets.
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  • Coconuts ripen in the hot Hawaiian sun.
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  • The waterfront at the Waikoloa Resort, Kona Hawaii.
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  • There are primarily 12 types of palm trees in Hawaii, with only a couple being native to the state; the most common being the Loulu Palms. <br />
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Just about every other palm tree species was introduced over the past couple of hundred years from Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
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