– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – The Offering of the Six Divas In 1990 construction began on the Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Giant Buddha of Hong Kong, at Ngong Ping, a highland in the western part of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It was completed on December 29, 1993, the day of enlightenment of Gautama Buddha, the founder of the Buddhist...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Tall Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) Tall Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) is a member of the Asteraceae or Aster family. Because of its size it also has a second Latin name, Vernonia gigantea, for which it is now becoming better known. The other name for this plant also follows he change to the latin name: Giant...
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– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase – Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive Bronze Statues Pioneer Plaza is located close to the Convention Center in downtown Dallas. The 4.2 acres were once railroad and warehouse property. The land was cleared for the Dallas Tower hotel and office complex which was part of the failed Griffin Square development. The plaza...
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus) The Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a member of the Asteracaea or Aster family. It is a tap-rooted perennial which grows between 1- and 6-feet tall on woody stems with a milky sap. The leaves are alternate, the lower ones being toothed or pinnately lobed from 3- to 10-inches long and 0.4- to 3-inches wide. The upper leaves are much smaller. ...
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Antique Car Shows – Part 2 In this blog post I continue to showcase images from last year’s Fairfax City Antique Car Show. The first installment focused on cars built before 1940. This second installment is for cars built between 1940 and 1955. As mentioned in the first installment, the show is held on a Saturday, usually around May 20, outside City Hall on...
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Antique Car Shows – Part 1 This week I will showcase some images from last year’s Fairfax City Antique Car Show. This first installment will focus on cars built before 1940. The second installment will be for cars built between 1940 and 1955. The Fairfax City Antique Car Show is held on a Saturday, usually around May 20, outside City Hall on Armstrong Street in...
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