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Although it is often shrouded in clouds, La Soufriere (4,048 ft) dominates the northern end of a mountain chain in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The extinct volcano, for which the mountain is named, last erupted in 1979.
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This hibiscus flower was found in St. Vincent's Botanical Gardens. There were about fifty or more different colours, along a path about three city blocks long.
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While it grows taller, the coconut tree does not increase in girth. This beauty reaches up to 200 ft or more. |
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The species of orchid growing in the wild number in the thousands, I understand. The blooms may last for up to two months. This picture was taken from behind glass.
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Oh Solitude! where are the charms that sages have seen in thy face? The quote is from Alexander Selkirk, in a poem by William Cooper. I am reminded of this quotation whenever I view this scene. It was taken at Crescent Beach in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
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Inter-Tidal Pools are a daily occurrence in White Rock, BC. Canada. They sometimes trap marine life.
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The wood of the Western Red Cedar is quite resistant to decay. This stump is protected as a heritage site by a municipality in BC.
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Zero Avenue in Langley, BC separates Canada from the United States of America.
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This shot was taken at approximately the same location before the snow fall.
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These animals are outstanding in their field. It took several futile visits to the site to capture this image.
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Someone in Chilliwack, BC, Canada, understands the meaning of a flower bed.
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It was Shakespeare who wrote:
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances." I am taking mine.
As You Like It - Act II - Scene VII
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