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sunset over the "mountain" areas around sedona as seen from the airport lookout

Tawhai Falls is a tiny 5 meters waterfall situated in the brown tussock grasslands and beech forest at the lower elevations of Tongariro National Park.

picture taken in Abel Tasman National Park

picture taken in Nelson Lakes National Park

birds soaring over the waimea canyon on the island of kauai

Early morning mist off Na Pali shore on the island of Kauai Hawaii

The Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. ... by Marv (BerryMan)

Arched National Park, Utah. ... by Marv (BerryMan)

Landscape Arch is in the Devils Garden section of Arches National Park. 291 feet long, it is believed to be the longest natural-stone span in the world. September 1, 1991 a 73-foot slab of rock fell out from underneath the thinnest section of the span. A Swiss tourist captured on the fall on video. ... photo 1974 by Marv (BerryMan)

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park- Cholla "Jumping" Cactus.

Saguaro National Park- Saguaros, Chollas and Wild Flowers...FYI- Saguaros don't grow "arms" until they are at least 75 years old.

Saguaro National Park-Saguaro and Cholla Cactus.

New Zealand has a couple of thousand glaciers.

Yosemite Falls from across the valley.

Tasman Glacier - homeward bound.

The further we went through the park the foggier it got. You could see the fog rolling in thick, covering the beauty beyond the flowers...sigh...

HELP! Where in the world am I? Penelope was on her way to California? She fell asleep (passed out) again...in her bridge through time...of course it did not work properly...she believes that Jessica adjusted her knobs...and she thinks that sfchica may have had a hand in the dirty work...she needs someone to tell her where she is...she needs HELP!......she needs a bottle of something....

National park Samarskaya Luka was founded in 1985. It is located in a bend of Volga which has formed as a result of a deviation of current of Volga river by mountains Zhigulis. Zhiguli are 375 m high. The Zhiguli reserve and national park Samara Bend are called the Volga Switzerland. The unique natural memorial keeps a lot of species of relic plants and animals of preglacial epoch. Tourists can travel on foot or by horse, visit the mountain galleries. A lot of anomalous phenomena of the Zhiguli Hills attract much attention. From time to time big luminescent green spheres appear in the sky. Some people associate this with unidentified flying objects.

Looking south from the Santa Barbara harbor, beyond the sailboat in the sunset is Santa Cruz Island, one of the islands of the Chanel Islands National Park

National park Samarskaya Luka was founded in 1985. It is located in a bend of Volga which has formed as a result of a deviation of current of Volga river by mountains Zhiguli. Zhiguli are 375 m high. The Zhiguli reserve and national park Samara Bend are called the Volga Switzerland. Tourists can travel on foot or by horse, visit the mountain galleries.

National park & reserve Samarskaya Luka was founded in 1985. It is located in a bend of Volga on a site of Tolyatti-Samara - Syzran which has formed as a result of a deviation of current of Volga river by mountains Zhigulis. Zhiguli Hills, which are 375 m high, stretch out 75 km along the right bank of the Volga. The Zhiguli reserve and national park Samara Bend are called the Volga Switzerland. The unique natural memorial keeps a lot of species of relic plants and animals of preglacial epoch. There are large reserves of crystal clear water in karst cavities. Tourists in Zhiguli can travel on foot or by horse, visit the mountain galleries full of mystery, and come to know the culture of small nations of the region. A lot of anomalous phenomena of the Zhiguli Hills attract much attention. From time to time big luminescent green spheres appear in the sky. Some people associate this with unidentified flying objects, the same as the famous Zhiguli mirages - images of ancient towns, temples and fortresses.

Derbyshire...see more of the Peak district in my Peak District album

Derbyshire...see more of the Peak district in my Peak District album

Ladybower reservoir...see more of the Peak district in my Peak District album

Gooseneck SP is located near Monument Valley, which can be seen against the sky line in the left corner of the monutain range (if you enlarge the photo to its full size). I loved the play of shadows & contrasts in this photo. I have an album full of my favorite NP photos, but unfortunately could only display 3 at the challenge - so everyone is more than welcome to enjoy the rest of the album!

This is a closeup of one of Bryce's Hoodos - and a brave tree growing on it. I have an album full of my favorite NP photos, but unfortunately could only display 3 at the challenge - so everyone is more than welcome to enjoy the rest of the album!

The National Park Slovak Paradise is situated in the eastern part of Slovakia.It was established in 1998.

The National Park Slovak Paradise is situated in the eastern part of Slovakia.It was established in 1998.

The National Park Slovak Paradise is situated in the eastern part of Slovakia.It was established in 1998.

Using Velvia 50 & a polerizer filter - I have a photo which contrasts the rich blue of the sky and the varying bluish green shades of the sulfur pool. I have an album full of my favorite NP photos, but unfortunately could only display 3 at the challenge - so everyone is more than welcome to enjoy the rest of the album!

Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park located in western Wyoming, south of Yellowstone National Park. The park is named after Grand Teton, which at 13,770 feet (4,197 m), is the tallest mountain in the Teton Range. The mountains were named by a French trapper who viewed them from the Idaho side of the range and called them tétons, French slang for "nipples" or "teats" (presumably referring to the shape of the peaks). It was established as a national park on February 26, 1929. The park covers 484 mi² (1,255 km²) of land and water. There are nearly 200 miles (320 km) of trails for hikers to enjoy in Grand Teton National Park.

Bryce Canyon National Park, is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. Contained within the park is Bryce Canyon. Despite its name, this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geological structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views to visitors.

Located in Moose near Menot's Ferry is the Chapel of the Transfiguration. This church was built in 1925 with money provided by dude ranchers and neighbors. The land for the chapel was donated by Maude Nobel and was named for the Transfiguration of Christ. It is an Epispocal Church which welcomes people of all faiths and provides regular services during the summer months, and serves as the site for many weddings.

The Twelve Apostles are part of the national park along the Great Ocean Road in Southern Victoria Australia

World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a unique natural environment that has developed over 800,000 years — it is the largest sand island in the world and one of the rare places where rainforest grows on sand. This is Wanggoolba Creek, (Crystal Creek) at Central Station.

Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the grand glacier carved fiords scattered along New Zealand's south western coast.

The park thought Pink Cone was extinct when they built a road though the side of it. The geyser came back to life in the 1930's. Pink Cone is on Firehole Lake Drive. I think that's Great Fountain in the background: it often has spectacular bursts after the main eruption (previous picture).

The Most viewed Statue in The USA .. Statue Of Liberty National Park

There are more famous and popular areas of the park, but this is the one that stole my heart.

Emu walking through Pinnacles Desert,Western Australia

Utah National Park

Liguria - Italy - http://www.parks.it/parco.portofino/index.html

http://www.parconazionale5terre.it/#

The Seven Rila Lakes are a Bulgarian Natoinal Park and one of the most beautiful an inspiring places on Earth. It is unfortunately endagered by insatiable "businessmen" who will ruin this heaven by building roads, ski lifts and hotels. Environmentalists are doing their best to protect the park by pleading for help to the European Union. I hope they will be heard.

Lilliput Lane was founded over 20 years ago and is the 'world leader' in hand-crafted, hand-painted miniature cottages. Each Lilliput Lane cottage undergoes a long and technically challenging production process before completion. Many Lilliput Lane cottages are based on real buildings, capturing vernacular architecture in magnificent miniature detail. From old historical favourites to fabulous limited editions, Member-exclusive pieces and illuminated cottages, the collection of Lilliput Lane at The UK Gift Company really does offer something for all tastes, occasions and budgets,I have a 120 pieces of these cottages and have been a member or 15 years.

This was taken at Bow River, just near Bow Falls,

The Seven Rila Lakes are a Bulgarian Natoinal Park and one of the most beautiful an inspiring places on Earth. It is unfortunately endagered by insatiable "businessmen" who will ruin this heaven by building roads, ski lifts and hotels. Environmentalists are doing their best to protect the park by pleading for help to the European Union. I hope they will be heard.

Pirin National Park is a World Heritage national park that encompasses the larger part of the Pirin Mountains in the southwest of Bulgaria. The park is a home to 18 local endemic species, 15 Bulgarian and many Balkan endemic and a large quantity of preserved species, such as the Edelweiss, a symbol of Pirin.

The Seven Rila Lakes are a Bulgarian Natoinal Park and one of the most beautiful an inspiring places on Earth. It is unfortunately endagered by insatiable "businessmen" who will ruin this heaven by building roads, ski lifts and hotels. Environmentalists are doing their best to protect the park by pleading for help to the European Union. I hope they will be heard.

Vernazza, old fishermen village. http://www.parconazionale5terre.it/#

Going for a walk in Monte Verde, Costa Rica

amazing how things can grow on top of things that grow on something else...

Selous National Park, Tanzania - One of the largest fauna reserves of the world, located in the south of Tanzania. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 due to the diversity of its wildlife and undisturbed nature. It has a total area of 54,600 km² and is bigger than Costa Rica. Some of the typical animals of the savanna (for example elephants, hippopotami, African Wild Dog and crocodiles) can be found in this park in a larger numbers than in any other African park. Most of it is rarely visited by humans. Interesting places in the park include the river of Rufiji and the Stiegler, a canyon of 100 metres depth and 100 metres width. Around this canyon can be found most of the touristic facilities. In the Selous Reserve safari by foot is permitted. This type of exploration is forbidden in most other national parks of Africa.

A lone tree overlooking the Grand Canyon.

Wonderful sandstone formation found in Antelope Canyon.

Rock is stronger than water..sometimes!

In July of 1863, 160,000 Americans fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. Dead of both Union and Confederate armies littered the Gettysburg landscape for a week before all of the bodies were buried. Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania

A memorial to those brave North Carolina soldiers who fought under General Lee in the War Between the States in 1863. Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania.

The battle at Gettysburg in 1863 was the Civil War's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. This cemetary was the site of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address where he resolved that the dead shall not have died in vain. (Experimenting with Glow Effect)

Saguenay river is a very inspirational place for me.Baie Riviere Eternite (Quebec, Canada)

Baie Riviere Eternite et riviere Saguenay(Quebec, Canada)

Parc des Monts-Valin, Quebec, Canada

What a beautiful place!

Just enjoy the beautiful view

A great place to enjoy the day!

THE COLD AIR MAKES THIS SHOT EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR!!

Yachts at anchor, Bark Bay, sunset

This is fairly typical of the park's landscape. The sand is golden, the sea shallow, still and warm

The first one has been selected as pro shot :o) - Nakuru means "Dust or Dusty Place" in Maasai language. Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity. Now it has been extended to include a large part of the savannahs

The town of Banff (in Banff N.P.) seen from atop Sulphur Mtn. The imposing rock mountain is Cascade.Please view full size.

Mt. Rundle at dawn from Two Jack Lake, Banff National Park. Please view full size.

Mt. Sefton, in Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand

Banff N.P. viewed from atop Mt. Sulphur. Please view full size.

Glacier National Park Is A Beautiful Park Not Often Visited By The Obundence Of Tourists As Some Of The More Popular National Parks..But This Is A Must See For Anyone Visiting The Montana Area..There Are Acres and Acres Of The Most Eye Catching Sights Seen By The Human Eye.

Beigua Geopark

South Island of NZ

Brecon National Park Mid Wales, U.K.

Carbet Falls Island of Guadeloupe - Chutes du Carbet Ile de la Guadeloupe

(The scene on the Canadian $20 bill)

Val d'Azun - Gaillagos

Beigua Geopark

Central Park's Bridge, New York, USA

Philip Island, Australia

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

Pinkish rock-formations in Turkey's Go:reme National Park. If you like it, check out my Turkey album, in which there are a lot of pictures about Cappadocia, where this National Park is situated. http://travel.webshots.com/album/560545934rrpmFI

Spring is coming to the Bu:kk National Park in Hungary.

A shot taken from the walk on the rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.

The colors at Arches National Park are stunning in sunset light. The barely visible human figures under the arch's window show the grandeur of this rock formation.

Bass Lighthouse is located in Acadia National Park in my native state of Maine.

I decided to choose photos from national parks on both the United States' east and west coasts, as well as from Utah, to illustrate the diversity of landscapes preserved by our nation's impressive national park system. This scene is from the trail at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State.

Me & my hobby. Taking pics on the rim of the Grand Canyon. What a thrill!

Grand Prismatic is hot and enormous. Those tiny dots in the background are people. The colors come from minerals and heat loving bacteria. If you want to see this view, climb the hill at the start of the Fairy Falls trail.

Tourist at work in Yellowstone National Park!

Parco del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand (Torino)

This is a great place to get away from the crowds. There is a house in this photo.

The first national seashore in the country, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, extends from south Nags Head to Ocracoke Inlet and includes Hatteras Island (Dare County) and Ocracoke Island (Hyde County) in its 75 mile, 30,000 acre entirety. ''The Park'' as it is referred to locally, offers a wide variety of activities. From birding to boating; camping to cycling; fishing to folklore; and surfing to seashells with natural and historic attractions.

Il Maligne Lake 蠩l pi?nde lago glaciale delle Montagne Rocciose e il secondo al mondo.

YES, this is just a close-up of FOAM, not sparkling beads! These bubbles are common on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

This was taken at high noon when the sun was hitting directly on the stones

That is the Colorado River running through it. A fantastice place where if you take you eyes off it for a second and look back all the lighting and shadows have changed.

If you look at the cave in the lower middle of picture you will see Indian dwellings.

This is in Kauai - Hawaii Truely Paradise

This is in Kauai - Hawaii I like how the Mountain catches the last sun

In the early morning

Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park

Scenery at Mesa Verde National Park

Scenery at Mesa Verde National Park

View from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook.

Taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

This view into the park is from the top of the ski run. You can see the huge glacier that feeds the lake.

Postmaster's cabin in Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Used orange filter at sunset to add pop to this photo