May 31, 2010 - "Hawaiian Memorial"

We spent Memorial Day in Hawai'i, so I thought it fitting to include a photo taken in Hawai'i. This one taken at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, O'ahu. Taken 25 Jan 2009.

May 30, 2010 - "Palm Berries"

I'm not sure what this bunch of berries was hanging under the fronds of a coconut palm tree. Taken 2 Jun 2010.

May 29, 2010 - "Sunrise Plumeria"

The Sheraton grounds were loaded with plumeria trees. Taken 31 May, 2010.

May 28, 2010 - "Kapu"

A week on Maui, with a few associated pics. This statue guarded the pool at the Sheraton Ka'anapali. Taken 29 May 2010.

May 27, 2010 - "Stairway to Bellagio"

Stairs climbing from Pescallo to the other side of the hill where Bellagio awaits. Taken 1 Sep 2009.

May 26, 2010 - "Brushstroke Cirrus"

The Arizona sky over Camelback Ranch Stadium, Glendale, AZ. Taken 6 Mar 2010.

May 25, 2010 - "Mountain Hood"

As Katie calls it, viewed through low clouds. Taken 29 Nov 2009.

May 24, 2010 - "Last Light"

Sunset over Redding, California. Taken 17 Oct 2008.

May 23, 2010 - "Auch Schnelle"

Motion photography at the Porsche Museum, Zuffenhausen, Germany. Taken 6 Sep 2009.

May 22, 2010 - "Wetterhorn"

A view of the Wetterhorn from the gondola between Grindelwald and Bort, Switzerland. I love this photo....it almost looks fake, or like a painting. I also love Switzerland. Taken 3 Sep 2009.

May 21, 2010 - "Sea of Spongers"

Boogieboarders riding some serious shorebreak at Sandy Beach, O'ahu. Taken 29 Jan 2009.

May 20, 2010 - "Purple Represents Monarchy"

A resident of the Butterfly Garden adjacent to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, Washington, D.C. Taken 30 Sep 2008.

May 19, 2010 - "Etoiles Noyes"

Stars drowning in a fountain pool, World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. Taken 1 Oct 2008.

May 18, 2010 - "Yin and Yang"

Very cool water formation...not sure how I timed this just right. Taken 16 May 2010.

May 17, 2010 - "Sands In Time"

These designs change regularly as the water flows and as the tide comes in and out. Taken 16 May 2010.

May 16, 2010 - "Soaring"

OK, it would have been better if it had been an eagle, or some other bird that doesn't have the negative connotation that the seagull does, but it's what we got here. Otter Rock, OR. Taken 16 May 2010.

May 15, 2010 - "Temple St. Etienne, Mulhouse"

The St. Etienne Cathedral of Mulhouse, France. Just around the corner is a fabulous pastry shop. This is the highest steeple in the Alsace region of France. Taken 4 Mar 2008.

May 14, 2010 - "Pretty In Pink"

A closeup of my neighbor's Rhododendron. Taken 14 May 2010.

May 13, 2010 - "Rushmore Palms"

For some reason, the arrangement of these coconut palm trees reminds me of Mt. Rushmore. Kalia Road, Waikiki. Taken 30 Jan 2009.

May 12, 2010 - "How Firm A Foundation"

The foundation of columns fronting the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Taken 30 Sep 2008.

May 11, 2010 - "Serenity on the Edge"

A shrine to your own personal zen moment on the edge of Hawai'i Island. Taken 9 May 2008.

May 10, 2010 - "Lento Barco"

A slow lonely boat off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Not sure if my Spanish is correct. Taken 19 Apr 2009.

May 9, 2010 - "Modern Rose"

Rose window of "The Castle" building of the Smithsonian Institution. Taken 30 Sep 2008.

May 8, 2010 - "Watercross"

A fountain at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Taken 1 Oct 2008.

May 7, 2010 - "Highwire"

Taken from the Schilthorn looking towards the Birg station in the Berner Oberland, Switzerland. Taken 6 Mar 2008.

May 6, 2010 - "Springhouse"

A clear day at Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Taken 30 June 2007.

May 5, 2010 - "Peppertree"

In honor of Cinco de Mayo. Found this colorful hanging pepper display not far from Pikes Market in Seattle. Taken 15 Jul 2007.

May 4, 2010 - "Postal Geometry"

Lots of squares in this shot inside the Old Post Office Building, Washington, D.C. Taken 2 Oct 2008.

May 3, 2010 - "Midnight Blue"

Not midnight, but about 9:30pm....summers up north stay light late. Not sure how I got all the blue hues on this shot though. View from Safeco Field looking on downtown Seattle. Taken 14 Jul 2007.

May 2, 2010 - "Dungeness Battalion"

Dungeness crabs all lined up at Pike's Market in Seattle. Taken 15 Jul 2007.

May 1, 2010 - "Anaeho'omalu"

Sunset at "A-Bay", Hawai'i Island. Large fishpond in front of a strand of beach. Taken 9 May 2008.