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![Snow-Kissed Bison: Antelope Island Bison](https://news.imagesbycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Snow-Kissed-Bison-watermark-1080x675.jpg)
Snow-Kissed Bison: Antelope Island Bison
Antelope Island State Park is an unexpected natural oasis in the middle of a heavily populated part of Utah bordering the Great Salt Lake. Named for the beautiful herds of pronghorn antelope that reside here, the island is also home to bighorn sheep, mule deer, and...
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Storm Rolling In: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse
As the landscape darkens, the Portland Head Light serves as a guiding beacon for travelers, illuminating their path. In the distance, ominous clouds gather, signaling the impending arrival of a storm complete with strong winds and rain. Fortunately, for those standing...
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Curve of Wonders: Horseshoe Bend at Sunset
We were in St. George Utah in late September on our way to camp at the Grand Canyon’s south rim. We decided to swing through Page Arizona to finally see the wondrous Horseshoe Bend we’d only seen in pictures, and check it off our bucket list. I wanted to get the...
![Shining Sentinel: Bug Light Park Portland Maine Lighthouse](https://news.imagesbycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bug-Light-Portland-Maine-watermark-1080x675.jpg)
Shining Sentinel: Bug Light Park Portland Maine Lighthouse
Clouds gather from afar, and a slow darkness sets in. Brought by the winds, the clouds carry with it water, which will pour down as droplets of rain. But before that happens, the calm waters will slowly change their demeanor, and waves will start to form, crashing...
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Historic Courthouse: Old Lahaina Courthouse
I've been fortunate enough to travel to breathtaking places around the world, capturing the beauty of each destination through my lens. One such place that holds a special place in my heart is Maui, Hawaii. The time I spent there on my 50th birthday was a memory I'll...
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Seaside Renewal: Wrightsville Beach
I'm thrilled to share my incredible adventure at Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina, capturing the essence of Jonnie Mercer's Fishing Pier through my lens. Brace yourself for a story that will transport you to the stunning shores of Wrightsville Beach! As I arrived...
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Mystique of Stone Stairs: Saguaro National Park, Tucson Arizona
My recent visit to Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, was a dream come true. On a magical evening, I found myself in front of the Mystique of Stone Stairs, a mesmerizing formation. The setting sun splattered fiery orange hues across the sky, casting a warm glow...
![Cactus Kingdom: Giant Cactus Sabino Canyon](https://news.imagesbycheri.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cactus-Kingdom_watermark-1080x675.jpg)
Cactus Kingdom: Giant Cactus Sabino Canyon
The Saguaro Sentinels stand guard as the sun sets in the southwest. As a photographer who lives in Arizona, Sabino Canyon has a special place in my heart. Let me take you back to that incredible day when I visited and captured an extraordinary shot of two of the...
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Frozen Giants: Snowfall on Saguaro
As I woke up on March 2, 2023, in Tucson, Arizona, I had no idea what I was about to embark on. It was just another ordinary day until I looked outside and saw something extraordinary. The Sonoran Desert was covered in a blanket of snow, something that rarely happens...
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Lahaina Sea Wall: Lahaina Oceanfront
For years, I have captured the essence of moments through my lens. There's one memory that stands out with a bittersweet touch – the time I visited the stunning Lahaina Oceanfront in Maui, Hawaii. The mere mention of that place now carries a weight of sorrow, a sorrow...