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Hippo Yawn

Photo by Maurizio Moretto, 4 April 2008

Two male hyppos engaged in a ritual fight (.. with not much convinction)
Lake Manyara National Park - Tanzania
Hurricane Downgrade

Photo by Chris Piazza, 4 April 2008

After a hurricane weakens and heads up the east coast it can lead to some beautiful waves as seen in this view off of the boardwalk in Belmar, New Jersey.
This is where I want to be buried.

Photo by Jane Keeler, 5 April 2008

The foothills surrounding Naryn are also home to quite a few traditional Muslim-Kyrgyz cemeteries... with some of the most spectacular views imaginable.
Moon Palace Resort pier

Photo by Bradley Garner, 5 April 2008

The pier where the launches of water sports happen at the Moon Palace Resort, from the end of the pier, looking back towards the resort.
Swampy forest

Photo by Becky Timbers, 31 January 2008

Cypress trees standing in water on the side of the path leading into Seven Star Crags Park
10 travel annoyances and how to deal with them

List by Becky Timbers, 15 February 2008

Every traveler knows that a trip isn't complete without a few minor setbacks or obstacles to overcome.
Golden pathway

Photo by Becky Timbers, 20 February 2008

A colorful fall trail
Central Park, New York City

Photo by Andrew Gibson, 5 January 2008

I took this photo last autumn in New York City's Central Park. There's a famous black and white photo I've seen in books many times from a similar location.