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[texan]

Thousands of sardines swim around a shark as they take part in an annual event known as the sardine run
in South Africa.

 

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[texan]

Very tough shot of a Ellianthus flower and a humming bird by Christian Ziegler.

 

[ajblakejr]

All additions since I last looked......outstanding!!!

 

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Viral pic from 2009 of Allison Stokke, CAL pole vaulter,

 

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[texan]

Castello di Casole—A Timbers Resort, Casole d’Elsa, Italy

 

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Manatees, Florida

 

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Bullfighter narrowly escapes goring

Spanish bullfighter Ivan Fandino is pinned by a fighting bull named 'Finito' and weighing around 1,100 pounds, after he was tossed in a bullfight in Pamplona, northern Spain, on Thursday. He was able to continue the fight and kill the bull. The annual San Fermin festival takes place from July 6-14, commemorating Pamplona's patron saint.
-- European Pressphoto Agency

 

[texan]

Bruneau River System, Idaho

 

[moreluck]

Idaho is just gorgeous.......search out pictures of Craters of the Moon national monument. That's an eerie place !!

 

[cachsux]

A beautiful scenic day in Illinois. On the left is the state park with the hiking trails and historic Indian caves. On the left is the river with its abundant fishing. If you look closely you may just be able to pick out the tops of the tallest buildings in Chicago on the horizon.

 

[texan]

Decatur

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Bruneau River System, Idaho

That is beautiful...

 

[texan]

An orca whale performs a perfectly formed leap for photographers in British Columbia.

The event was photographed by Garry Henkel on one of his company's
whale watching tours in British Columbia.

 

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Competitors take part in the ''Badwater Ultra Marathon'' in Death Valley National Park.

The 135-mile race, which bills itself as the world's toughest foot race, goes from Death Valley to
Mt. Whitney, California in temperatures which can reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit.