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The colorful flag of the state of Maryland flying in a stiff breeze.

A female Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) resting on the side of an oak tree. The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest of the woodpeckers found in the United States, almost the same size as an American Crow.

The bell tower in Baker Park in Frederick Maryland on a quiet late fall afternoon. Nice reflections in the canal water.

A view of the Cape May NJ lighthouse with storm clouds approaching from the west.

High angle view of Roanoke Virginia with famous church in the background -- St Andrews Catholic Church.

White rollercoaster tracks set against a dark blue sky at an amusement park in eastern Maryland.

A potter making a clay jug. The jug is almost complete and the potter is putting the finishing touches on it with a smoothing tool.

A closeup of a colorful Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) singing from a wooden fence post against a muted green background. Plenty of copy space.

A closeup of the red and white flag of the District of Columbia also known as Washington DC or the Nations Capital. This flag was blowing in a stiff breeze.

The vibrant red color of a male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) sitting on the branch is highlighted against a white snowy background.

A sign warning people that this is a no smoking area. The no smoking sign is secured to a red brick wall.

A closeup of the red and white flag of Poland flying in a stiff wind. This flag is a variant of the usual red and white Polish flag with the national coat of arms in the middle of the white stripe. It is normally reserved for official use abroad and at sea.

A photo of Purple Martins sitting on their bird house with gourd house below them.

An African American performance artist holding a sign that was significant in the segregation times of the United States in the fifties.

A beautiful scenic view of a spring field with green trees in the background and a beautiful blue sky and white fluffy clouds above.

A view of the Harrisburg Pennsylvalia downtown skyline.

Frederick, MD, USA - June 7, 2014: People gather on the walkway at Frederick Maryland's Linear Creek to celebrate Frederick's annual Festival of the Arts. Artists from all over the country participate in this Festival to sell their wares such as pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork and all kinds of things. Lots of people enjoy this beautiful cloud filled day at the Festival.

Cape May, New Jersey, USA - September 12, 2014: Birdwatchers and photographers view and photograph and extremely rare Whiskered Tern on the beach of Cape May New Jersey. The Whiskered Tern is normally found in Europe and Asia, but this one crossed the Atlantic Ocean to appear in the Cape May New Jersey area. This species of tern has only been verified three times in North America, and all three North American records are from Cape May, one in 1993, one in 1998 and and this one in September of 2014. Needless to say, this brought birders from far and wide to view and photograph this rare bird.

A sign letting people that smoking is allowed in this immediate area. The designated smoking area sign is secured to a red brick wall.

A bright red male Purple Finch waiting for his turn at the feeding station.

"Colorful autumn trees sit below this rocky outcropping in Cumberland Maryland, sometimes called Lover's Leap. This rock outcropping is on Wills Mountain on the northeast side of the Cumberland Narrows and is 1,652 feet above sea level. The Lovers Leap name comes from a Native American legend which tells of a jilted lover who met his end by jumping off this ledge."

Warning sign pesticide application.

Colorful and muted stained glass window reflections of morning light on a wall of the National Cathedral.

An adult Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) resting on a tree branch during a heavy snowstorm. It looks like the bluebird is staring directly at the camera with an angry look, but it is really waiting for its turn at the feeders which were full of birds because of all the snow.

The scenic Cachuma Lake is located in the Santa Ynez Valley California, midway between the beaches of Santa Barbara and the Danish Community of Solvang. Cachuma Lake is man made lake created in 1953 when the Bradbury Dam was completed on the Santa Ynez River. Mounds of dark earth form the background of this photo.

A group of Liquid Nitrogen containers used for some purpose in a nightclub in Southern California.

A sign warning people that this is a smoke free area. The no smoking sign is secured to a brick wall.For similar photos check out my

A closeup shot of the colorful Maryland state flag rippling in the breeze.

Seneca, Maryland, USA -- April 18, 2011: In this photo, taken on the Potomac River in Seneca Maryland, three Montgomery County Maryland River Rescue team members are heading back to shore after rescuing a kayaker clinging to a tree in the middle of the muddy swollen river. The rescued kayaker is second from the right in the rescue boat. BACKGROUND: Heavy rains from a storm that swept across the United States, spawning over 240 tornados, hit Maryland with torrential downpours. A day later the Potomac River in Montgomery County was over its banks and running extremely fast. A kayaker put their kayak into the water above Seneca and began kayaking down the river. The kayak flooded and the kayaker was swept along downriver with the current until they found a tree to cling onto.

New Hope Pennsylvania railroad station

American Civil War Reenactment, Confederate troops head for Union forces on the left.

A flock of Elegant Terns sitting on a beach in Southern California.

A closeup of the flag of Delaware blowing in a stiff breeze.

"A reenactor portraying the part of a Union soldier during the American Civil War, posing with his rifle and bayonet. Tent in the background."

A young family having a great time playing a board game on family game night. Isolated on white.

Baltimore, MD, USA - July 14, 2011: Elevated view of the multi-colored Howard Street Bridge in the Mount Vernon area of downtown Baltimore. This is a twin steel arch-style bridge that crosses over the Jones Falls Expressway, the CSX and Northern Central Railway, and Falls Road. The bridge was built in 1938 by the J. E. Greiner Company to replace an earlier 19th century iron arch bridge. The bridge is 979 feet long and has been painted in multiple colors.

Steeples, spires and rooftops in a small town. Blue cloud filled sky adds to the quaintness of the scene.

Chincoteague ponies grazing near a stream. Taken at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Chincoteague Virginia.

Front View of the Roddy Road covered bridge in Frederick Maryland on a cool fall day. Tree with bright autumn leaves surrond the rustic covered bridge.

Closeup of a Western Fence Lizard clinging to the top of a fence post. Nice muted green background good for copy.

"Hollywood, CA, USA - May 5, 2012: The lighted neon sign above the Mels Drive-In Celebrity Bar in Hollywood California. The original Mels Drive-In was opened in 1947 in San Francisco and now has restaurants in many locations including this one in Hollywood. Mels Drive-Ins have been featured in both movies and television shows."

A High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendition of a rooftop view of Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Old brick buildings in the foreground and railroad tunnel carved in a mountainside in the background.

Fishing pier, Atlantic Ocean Waves, Cloud Filled Blue Sky

A black and white American flag with a single red line in the middle. The “Thin Red Line” on this flag is intended to show respect for firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Firefighters show tremendous courage in risking their lives in order to save and protect the lives and property of others.

The Maryland state flag waving briskly in the wind. The design of the flag is taken from the coat of arms of the Calvert family. The symbol in the red and white sections represents a greek cross. Notice a similar symbol on the top of the flagpole.F

A yellow kayak suddenly overturns and the kayaker goes under. The only part of the kayaker that is visible is his hand.

Funkstown, Maryland, USA -- July 17, 2010: This World War I Doughboy Monument in Funkstown Maryland stands in a small landscaped park. The life-sized sheet copper sculpture faces south from atop a granite pedestal, its profile aligned with bronze plaques on the east and west sides of the pedestal. The Funkstown Doughboy Monument is significant for its commemoration of those who served and died in World War I. It is also a representative example of a stock Doughboy monument. The Funkstown monument was dedicated on 23 July 1921 and was produced by the Mullins Sheet Manufacturing Company.

A High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendition of the Observatory in Patterson Park, Baltimore Maryland. This pagoda style building is built on a hill overlooking the city of Baltimore.

Poolsville, Maryland, USA -- March 28, 2013: Members from various hunt clubs in the Poolsville-Potomac areas of Montgomery County Maryland gather for the start of a fox hunt. This hunt takes place in the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area and specfically in the Hughes Hollow area. The Master of Foxhounds leads a group of people dressed in red or black jackets. The large pack of foxhouds stay in a pack right behind the Master.

A Gray Catbird sits on the rim of a birdbath waiting to bathe.

Looking up at one of the brick buildings at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Brick building is set against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.For similar photos check out my

An old railroad station in Frostburg Maryland. No people around.