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Contest Entries: It seems everybody is putting together albums of their contest entries. Not wanting to be an exception, here are mine.; albums: 4

Pets: Animals that are or have been with us their entire lives as loyal, faithful and sometimes protective companions.; albums: 7

Wild Things: This is my catch-all folder for the photos of various critters I encounter that pose long enough for me to get the camera ready and take as many shots as necessary to get a semi-acceptable or better photo. That leaves out a whole bunch that are not that patient with me. Maybe they have better things to do with their time; I don't.; albums: 7

State of Utah!: We currently reside in this state and plan to remain here the rest of our lives. We are captivated by its beauty, climate and the friendliness of its people.; subfolders: 5 and albums: 90

State of Washington: We were long-time residents of this state: me because I spent most of my working life there; my wife because she grew up there. We both continue to have family ties and many good friends in western Washington.; albums: 27

State of Oregon: I grew up here and completed all my formal education here also. We like to visit the state as frequently as time allows.; albums: 11

State of Arizona: We have family ties here. My mother lives in Yuma and my sister and her husband live in Lake Havasu City. We visit whenever we can.; albums: 19

State of Nevada: This state is easy for us to visit now. We can drive to Las Vegas in two hours but we spend little time there. We can get to Mesquite in 45 minutes and enjoy a buffet meal in one of the casinos from time to time. I keep getting held up by the one-armed bandits. I really should write a check to each casino I enter and drop it off at their front desk to save myself some time. They get it anyway.; albums: 19

State of Idaho: Idaho had been a "pass-through-and-only-stop-for-necessities-on-my-way-to-somewhere-else" state. I was always in so much of a hurry to get to Montana and places east or Utah and places south that I never really considered Idaho as a place to visit in itself. That all changed when I traveled specifically to southern Idaho to see what it had to offer. I was impressed with this sometimes wild and sometimes agricultural countryside. It now has its rightful respect in my mind as a destination to visit.; albums: 4

State of California: Having grown up in Oregon, I picked up the native Northwestern contempt for all things Californian very early in life. Terms such as "California Stop", "Driving like a Californian" and others come to mind along with the signs at the border proclaiming Oregon a great place to visit but go back home when your vacation is over. I find the drivers in California to be no worse and sometimes better than those who are used to driving only in and between less-densely populated communities. Perhaps there is a shadow of jealousy because California has a much nicer climate than states to its north. Whatever animosity exists it is not based on fact. This is a beautiful state with unique scenery and people with a wide range of backgrounds and talents. It is fascinating in its entirety.; albums: 9

State of Montana (Late Summer Vacation - September, 2008): This album contains photos taken in the Southwest part of Montana - West of I-15 and South of Missoula. It is a land of great beauty with the natural features of the rugged granite Bitterroot Mountains and glaciated valleys and the interesting history that evolved in the area. The people are wonderfully friendly and the Montana red and black angus cattle are abundant and provide a tasty treat in whatever form of beef you care to try.; albums: 14

State of New Mexico: This state was basically an unknown to me until these later years. Each time we go to this state we find some beautiful countryside and interesting peole. Some have become very close friends. I will always look forward to future visits to this "Land of Enchantment".; albums: 4

Apr 13, 2007

This is a topic most of us enjoy. I will add to the album from time to time.

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