Our Planet Images

Jan 19

Chichen Itza – Mexico

The Mayan city of Chichen Itza is one of the largest and best preserved Mayan architectural sites in Mexico. The city thrived from around 600 to the 1200s A.D and then just mysteriously disappeared. The main attraction in the city is the pyramid known as “El Castillo” and it truly is spectacular. The pyramid stands…

Jan 16

Doug W

Green Honeycreeper – Trinidad

I don’t think that I will ever forget the first time I saw a Green Honeycreeper. I was totally amazed, I had never seen a bird with such vibrant colors. Seeing this bird was what made me take an interest in birds. Once I started seeing the diversity in birds, it has really made me…

Jan 12

Doug W

Bellagio Fountains – Nevada

The Bellagio Fountain Show is the centerpiece of the Las Vegas Strip. It is big, it is eye catching and it is classy! It out shines all of the other bright lights on the Vegas Strip. Masses of people wait for the show to begin and when the show starts everyone puts all of their…

Jan 5

Doug W

Castle Saint Angelo – Italy

Castle Saint Angelo has been a royal tomb, a prison, Pope’s residence and a fort. When I booked my trip to Rome I did not know about this Castle but it was located near my hotel and I had a few free hours that I wanted to make use of to see something. The Castle…

Jan 1

Doug W

Twelve Apostles – Australia

The Twelve Apostles are located on the Great Ocean Road of the south coast of Australia near Port Campbell. There are many fantastic and beautiful things to see on along the Great Ocean Road but “The Twelve Apostles” is by far the highlight of the Great Ocean Road. Seeing “The Twelve Apostles” is one of…

Jan 1

Doug W

New Beginnings

This photo illustrates a new beginning. It is a transition of an unattractive caterpillar from its cocoon into the beauty of a butterfly. It represents something new and beautiful! Today is a new beginning, it is the first day of a new year and it is also the first day of this blog. I always…

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