It is known as a 'strawberry moon', but not just because of its slightly reddish colour. It is actually names as such because in early native American tribes, this particular full moon was often called ‘strawberry moon’ because this time of year would often be when tribes would start to gather up ripened fruits.

A beautiful day in Lacey Washington at the Woodard Bay Conservatory. A long exposure technique worked well on the water to soften its appearance surrounding the old pier.

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Many of the fall color leaves have fallen from the trees and bushes, but beautiful colors still remain within view.

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After a grueling uphill hike on Tipsoo Lake Loop Trail, we were presented with this, Mount Rainier view.

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A small step off trail can bring you beautiful woodland scenes.

Morning time is the best for woodland photography, the light penetrates through the tree canopy.

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Alone deep in the woods, I find myself in complete awe with nature's beauty. The fall colors surround me, the smell of fresh rain clears my mind.

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Dinopium javanense

Masjid-e-Siraj ud-Daulah, locally known as Chandanpura Jame Masjid, is one of the great examples of Mughal-inspired architecture.

The Chandanpura Masjid is a mosque situated in the old part of Chittagong on the Nabab Siraj ud-Daulah road in Bangladesh. It is one of the famous landmarks in Chittagong and a popular tourist attraction for its impressive architecture consisting of multiple domes and minarets painted in bright colors.

According to historians, it was built in 1870 by one Master Abdul Hamid, a contractor. After its construction, the mosque used to be known as Hamidia-Taj-Masjid. Builders and architects from Lucknow and Mumbai (of India) were brought in for the work.

Later in 1947, Abu Syed Dobhash, a descendant of Hamid, took the initiative to renovate the mosque, which was completed in 1952. It had cost around Tk 4 lakh for the renovation.

Although it was renovated in 1952, the mosque has deteriorated over the years due to environmental factors, such as air pollution. Little is known about the origin and the history behind the mosque except for the local historians.

The two-storey structure with an entrance in the middle has two staircases zigzagging to the top of two minarets on both sides. Railings of the staircases are decorated with multi-coloured floral designs. Both minarets are around seven-storey tall.

In total, there are five domes with a large onion dome at the centre -- surrounded by structures intricately designed like petals.

This mosque is a part of our identity. It never ceases to amaze us even after so many years.

An early morning hike, brought me to this magical location called, Whatcom Falls Park. This is a low light composition and I wanted to keep it soft and smooth. Tranquil in every sense.

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Olympia Watershed Park Trail feels like you're stepping back in time. In my editing process I enhanced certain areas of light and shadow, giving this scene depth and tranquility.

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Tacoma waterfront is a great place to vision moody, dramatic waterscape scenes. Soft pastel skies and smooth water work well together.

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If you walk on Dash Point Beach at the right time the colors and lighting remind me of little Italy or somewhere like that.

My wife and I stroll the beach on the weekends and as a result of luck, timing and skills I was able to create another memory along our photographic journey.

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Lesser flamingo-juvenile

jamnagar Gujarat India

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Deception Pass in Washington has plenty of scenic photo opportunities. A long exposure shows the aqua blue water and soft clouds. Sometimes a simple composition works best for a calming waterscape.

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Dhakuria (Bengali: ঢাকুরিয়া) is a locality in the city of Kolkata (previously Calcutta) India

This magical scene was photographed in Olympia, WA.

The thick green and yellow grass lays overs the winding creek with a storybook feel. The old wooden fence post add character to this Springtime scene.

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After hiking a few miles into the Mt Rainier Paradise trail, I came across this misty morning fog scene. I waited for the fog to settle in to take this image. Somewhat dark with heavy fog, but very calming to see in person and breathe the wet misty air.

During post edit I wanted to convey all the variations of green and yellow foliage's for an even balance. I absolutely love this photo and the foggy elements.

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FINALLY!!!

A nice photo of Snoqualmie Falls. I have tried over and over to capture this waterfall and every time it's either to foggy, not enough light or too much mist.

Today was a complete success! Everything came together, lighting, camera gear, weather and lots of experience.

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Azgar Ali Chowdhury Jame Mosque is an ancient mosque located in Halishahar, Chittagong.

The mosque was built in 1895 by named Azgar Ali Chowdhury.The mosque was built on 10 acres of land.

About 31 worshipers including Imam can perform prayers in this mosque.In 2016, the mosque became unsuitable for prayers.As a result, the mosque committee decided to renovate it and construct another new building with the consent of the locals.

They commissioned the Urbana Architects Group in Dhaka to renovate the mosque.The mosque was renovated with lime-surki at a cost of Rs 50 lakh.Another new building was constructed on the west side at a cost of about four and a half crore take.

Lake-like water structures are built around it. Much like the National Assembly. Seen from a distance, it looks like it is floating on water.

It is a mosque originally built in imitation of the Mughal establishment.

An effect of the Taj Mahal can be seen in its design. There are beautiful carvings on the walls outside the mosque.Above are 24 minarets. And there are three domes.The middle of the dome is much larger in size. There are no special windows in this mosque. The size of the door is not too big either. This mosque has been built with limestone.

আজগর আলী চৌধুরী জামে মসজিদ চট্টগ্রামের হালিশহরে অবস্থিত একটি প্রাচীন মসজিদ.

১৭৯৫ সালে আজগর আলী চৌধুরী নামে একজন স্থানীয় ব্যক্তি এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করেন। ১০ শতক জমির ওপর মসজিদটি নির্মাণ করা হয়। ইমামসহ প্রায় ৩১ জন মুসল্লি এই মসজিদে নামায আদায় করতে পারেন। ২০১৬ সালের দিকে মসজিদটি নামায পড়ার অনুপযুক্ত হয়ে পড়ে। ফলে মসজিদ কমিটি এলাকাবাসীর সম্মতিতে ঠিক করে এটি সংস্কার করে নতুন আরেকটি ভবন তৈরি করা হবে। ঢাকাস্থ আরবানা আর্টিটেক্ট গ্রুপকে তারা দায়িত্ব দেয় মসজিদটি সংস্কার করার জন্য। ৫০ লক্ষ টাকা খরচ করে চুন-সুরকি দিয়েই মসজিদটিকে সংস্কার করা হয়। আর প্রায় সাড়ে চার কোটি টাকা ব্যয়ে এর পশ্চিম দিকে আরেকটি নতুন ভবন তৈরি করা হয়। এটির চারপাশে লেকের মতো পানির স্থাপনা তৈরি করা হয়। অনেকটা জাতীয় সংসদের মতো। দূর থেকে দেখলে মনে হয় এটি ভেসে আছে পানির ওপরে।

এটি মূলত মোঘল স্থাপনাকে অনুকরণ করে তৈরি করা একটি মসজিদ। তাজমহলের একটি প্রভাব এর নকশায় লক্ষ্য করা যায়। মসজিদের বাইরে দেয়ালে রয়েছে সুন্দর কারুকাজ। উপরে রয়েছে ২৪ টি মিনার। আর গম্বুজ রয়েছে তিনটি। এর মধ্যে মাঝখানের গম্বুজ আকারে অনেক বড়। বিশেষ কোন জানালা এই মসজিদে নেই। দরজার আকারও খুব একটা বড় নয়। চুন-সুড়কি দিয়েই এই মসজিদটি তৈরি করা হয়েছে।

Salt production has been an indigenous industry of the coastal regions since ancient times.A class of people of Chittagong known as Mulangi used to boil sea water to produce salt since ancient times.Their salt production area was called 'Tofal'.During the Mughal period, two government departments called 'Nimak Jaigir Mahal and Nimak Ayaz Mahal' controlled this industry.

Salt production runs along the coast in Banskhali upazila. Coastal salt farmers come down to the field every year after monsoon.The salt production season begins at the end of the monsoon shrimp season.50,000 salt farmers cultivate in various unions along the coast of Bay of Bengal.

Salt is being cultivated in 15 thousand hectares of coastal areas of Saral, Gandamara, Shekerkhil, Puichhari, Chanua, Kathria, Khankhanabad and Baharchhara Union of Banskhali upazila.Salt is made by drying the water with the heat of the sun.Basically, this salt production season lasts from December every year to June of the following year.

The hidden creek was covered by the thick grass. The old wooden fence post adds character to this springtime scene. Magical feeling without a doubt. Get up early to see the wonders of the world around you.

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The rugged peaks within the Rainier National Park are a sight to see. (just get there early). The early morning light shines across the deep green trees. A small cloud to the left rolls in. Little Tahoma peak is seen in the middle.

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A great photo location is the Port of Seattle. Boats coming and going and fisherman trying their luck. I used a 30sec long exposure for a smooth look.

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A pillow of horsetails was covering the ground and up a slanted tree. The tree in the front had fallen over and came upon its resting place. The bottom right tree roots add a sense of balance to the photo.

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As the leaves and moss on the trees begin to turn green, I am drawn towards the natural light. This photo taken in the Big Finn Hill area in Kirkland, WA.

*Tip of the day*

Deconvolution Sharpening is a term used by professionals to acquire the cleanest image with the ability to clearly differentiate small details. Over sharpening an image takes away from the natural beauty.

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A storybook, fairy tale feeling, is what comes over me as I look at this image. Photographed from abandoned train tracks in Olympia, WA. with overgrown Madrones.

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Waiting for the perfect light can make a scene worth the wait.

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A stunning nature scene with a large Elk walking up the hill. Rows and rows of trees and a riverbed in the middle, mixed with the morning clouds, what a sight.

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We all need a bit of peace and quiet right about now.

This is my sanctuary to hike on the Washington trails.

Working with the natural lighting in the early hours is best allowing me to edit less in post.

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Imagination is nothing more than sensory states. Learn to go beyond an idea by feeling its reality.

"Neville Goddard"

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This old cannery is rustic and abandon. The building and board weathered in the wind and sun bleached with time. A long exposure was used to smooth out the water.

Location Astoria, Oregon.

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Along the Dash Point Beach, sits this little group of homes on the mountainside. The clouds were all over the place and the morning sun began to show itself. A moody morning water scene worth getting up for.

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A stroll into tranquil light and rays of hope for all mankind.

Be strong, be brave and care for your fellow man.

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Karnaphuli River, major watercourse of the Chittagong region, Bangladesh. Rising in the Mizo Hills of Mizoram state, northeastern India, it flows about 170 miles (270 km) south and southwest through the southeastern arm of Bangladesh to empty into the Bay of Bengal, 12 miles (19 km) below the city of Chittagong. In the Chittagong Hill Tracts area it is known as the Kynsa Khyoung. The river is navigable by steamer to Rangamati and is extensively used for transporting cotton and forest products. The river’s Karnaphuli hydroelectric project provides power for tea-, jute-, tobacco-, and cotton-processing industries; the reservoir irrigates a vast agricultural area.

কর্ণফুলি নদীর নামের উৎস সম্পর্কে বিভিন্ন কাহিনী প্রচলিত আছে। কথিত আছে যে, আরাকানের এক রাজকন্যা চট্টগ্রামের এক পাহাড়ি রাজপুত্রের প্রেমে পড়েন। এক জ্যোৎস্নাস্নাত রাতে তারা দুই জন এই নদীতে নৌভ্রমণ উপভোগ করছিলেন। নদীর পানিতে চাঁদের প্রতিফলন দেখার সময় রাজকন্যার কানে গোঁজা একটি ফুল পানিতে পড়ে যায়। ফুলটি হারিয়ে কাতর রাজকন্যা সেটা উদ্ধারের জন্য পানিতে ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়েন। কিন্তু প্রবল স্রোতে রাজকন্যা ভেসে যান, তার আর খোঁজ পাওয়া যায় নি। রাজপুত্র রাজকন্যাকে বাঁচাতে পানিতে লাফ দেন, কিন্তু সফল হন নি। রাজকন্যার শোকে রাজপুত্র পানিতে ডুবে আত্মাহুতি দেন। এই করুণ কাহিনী থেকেই নদীটির নাম হয় কর্ণফুলী

Polistes fuscatus, whose common name is the dark or northern paper wasp, is widely found in eastern North America, from southern Canada through the southern United States.[2] It often nests around human development. However, it greatly prefers areas in which wood is readily available for use as nest material, therefore they are also found near and in woodlands and savannas.

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Photographing from a low view point sometimes works as this perched Cormorant stares out.

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Photographed from Alki Beach in Seattle, WA. The idea for this photo was to capture the city in Seattle as you see it on most day, "Overcast" and beautiful, without the space needle showing.

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To have an adventurous life, we have to lose the fear of failing

An early morning stroll and a short climb up a steep hillside to capture this shot. The lighting shined thru the trees and onto the foot bridge. Several layers were created to create the more intense lighting in this scene.

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