in a remote village in Northern Vietnam.  I snapped this picture north of the village Sapa Vietnam which is one of the poorest but most beautiful regions of Vietnam.  This little girl who is probably no more than 5 years of age is carrying and caring for her young brother while her parents work in the rice fields.  They came down from their hut to meet us because we brought a few small candies for them to eat. The girl and boy had never tasted candy before and they were delighted with the small candies we gave them.  The trip was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They had so little but treated every small gift as something amazing.  While it seemed like I had so much compared to them, I realized when I was there that I had very little compared to them.  They had learned to appreciate each other and their families as cherished possessions while I had been taught to cherish material things.  It was a moment where I think we all had reason to envy each other.  What an eye opening and life changing experience it was for me.
July 25, 2010 - "Wonderment"

This candid image of our Granddaughter was taken yesterday at our Grandsons birthday party.  I was sitting on the floor taking photos of our Grandson opening his presents, when I noticed that the bright light from the window just happened to fall on our Grandaughers face.
February 6, 2011-What'cha doing? I was shooting some birds and watching them through the lens, as I moved the camera I was expecting to see a bird and this is what popped up! I wasn't paying attention, never saw him come into the yard or my view. Nice surprise! Day 37-#365Project @sharkbayte
April 22, 2011- Imposter!! During a routine roll call, the scuttlebutt around the chicken coup was that there was a spy amongst the group! Ah, such trickery! Someone's slicker than a rubber duck if you ask me. (Day 112:365 @sharkbayte)

Thank you for all the wonderful comments and suggestions on my photo yesterday!
March 30 2010 Six thousand Warriors

Ever wondered what 6,000 Terra Cotta Warriors look like. This shot was taken at the Forbidden Gardens, a Chinese Culture museum in Katy, Texas

Updated in 2012. Sadly the Forbidden Gardens closed down and all the Warriors were sold.
for July 23 post.
  On the hottest day of the year , I get the idea that a walk along the trail near me will be cooler due to the tree canopy. Well it wasn't ,and the bugs were "not a pretty sight". I used SP night on my camera for this one and was hanging over a log and drenched in sweat. It could be sharper but I like the underside effect.and the effort it took merited a post.  Where have all the crickets gone?
Fishing in the Sunrise

I was lucky when this boat at the mouth of the Indian River Inlet drifted right across the sun's reflection on the water.
1/27/13 - Anthurium, photographed in very low light inside AJ's supermarket in Tucson.  A number of your have asked how I manage to take so many shots inside businesses.  I always carry my camera with me and it is quite noticeable.  I try to take my shots quickly.  I generally don't ask for permission, unless I am questioned.  Then, I say I am a photographer and always on the lookout for neat photo ops.  Only once have I been asked not to photograph.  I don't ever use flash inside shops.  I often, truthfully, say things like, "I really like photographing glass, bottles, produce, etc."

Thanks for your supportive comments on my shot of the glass decanters.  I appreciate the time it takes to comment.
Giza Pyramids. One of the wonders of the world. 
Cairo, Egypt.

We had arrived late evening the day before and this was my first sight of the magnificent structure from our hotel Mena House, Oberoi. 

More pictures in gallery

http://Hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/2474371_PzaCC/1/129657266_BiaLK

Egypt info:  http://www.touregypt.net/

http://www.javeri.net
in a remote village in Northern Vietnam. I snapped this picture north of the village Sapa Vietnam which is one of the poorest but most beautiful regions of Vietnam. This little girl who is probably no more than 5 years of age is carrying and caring for her young brother while her parents work in the rice fields. They came down from their hut to meet us because we brought a few small candies for them to eat. The girl and boy had never tasted candy before and they were delighted with the small candies we gave them. The trip was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They had so little but treated every small gift as something amazing. While it seemed like I had so much compared to them, I realized when I was there that I had very little compared to them. They had learned to appreciate each other and their families as cherished possessions while I had been taught to cherish material things. It was a moment where I think we all had reason to envy each other. What an eye opening and life changing experience it was for me.
in a remote village in Northern Vietnam.  I snapped this picture north of the village Sapa Vietnam which is one of the poorest but most beautiful regions of Vietnam.  This little girl who is probably no more than 5 years of age is carrying and caring for her young brother while her parents work in the rice fields.  They came down from their hut to meet us because we brought a few small candies for them to eat. The girl and boy had never tasted candy before and they were delighted with the small candies we gave them.  The trip was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They had so little but treated every small gift as something amazing.  While it seemed like I had so much compared to them, I realized when I was there that I had very little compared to them.  They had learned to appreciate each other and their families as cherished possessions while I had been taught to cherish material things.  It was a moment where I think we all had reason to envy each other.  What an eye opening and life changing experience it was for me.
in a remote village in Northern Vietnam. I snapped this picture north of the village Sapa Vietnam which is one of the poorest but most beautiful regions of Vietnam. This little girl who is probably no more than 5 years of age is carrying and caring for her young brother while her parents work in the rice fields. They came down from their hut to meet us because we brought a few small candies for them to eat. The girl and boy had never tasted candy before and they were delighted with the small candies we gave them. The trip was heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. They had so little but treated every small gift as something amazing. While it seemed like I had so much compared to them, I realized when I was there that I had very little compared to them. They had learned to appreciate each other and their families as cherished possessions while I had been taught to cherish material things. It was a moment where I think we all had reason to envy each other. What an eye opening and life changing experience it was for me.
See photo in original gallery.

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