If you missed part I of my collection of photos from eight days in Israel last summer, catch up on it here. Otherwise, feast your eyes on more remastered shots from the desert nation.
The Negev Desert at dawn, as seen from the Snake Path leading down from Masada
Council, Idaho, has an unusual 4th of July tradition. Flags, parades, barbecues, and fireworks? Too mainstream. But add in a porcupine race, and you’ve got yourself an event that attracts visitors from as far away as Canada (which is actually not that far away…).
The treatment of the porcupine stars of the day is questionable. Not only are the nocturnal creatures bound to be traumatized by their temporary captivity and a release from garbage cans into a sunny arena surrounded by loud humans, but the rule that the porcupines are to be guided with brooms–not touched!–isn’t strictly enforced.
But say what you will: it’s certainly a unique way to celebrate the 4th.
Some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Fortunately, I’m not one of those people. I’m the person who can’t always see the tree for the leaves…because sometimes, the leaves are just a heck of a lot more interesting than the tree itself.
Anne of Green Gables tourist attractions as far as the eye can see, lighthouses around every bend in the road, and copious amounts of red mud. This is Prince Edward Island.
What are friends for but to let you do their hair and makeup, and take glamorous photos of the results? Enjoy a selection of the shots I took of my friend Erin in Massachusetts this May…as well as a few of my favorite outtakes that didn’t make the original cut for the Facebook album.