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Meteor Crater, October 5, 2022716 viewsMeteor Crater, October 5, 2022
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NGC 2903 - Spiral Galaxy in Leo715 viewsA barred spiral galaxy about 30 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo the Lion; a member of the Virgo supercluster.
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Stage Building715 viewsThe amphitheater's stage building originally consisted of 3 stories, only one of which has been restored.
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The Theater of Aspendos715 viewsPat Bush photographs the exterior of the city's prime attraction, the best-preserved of all the ancient Greco-Roman theaters.
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Lap of Luxury715 viewsThe Kaya Side was probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, not excepting Las Vegas. The roses and rose petals scattered around the bathroom added an extra touch of opulence to an already outstanding ambience.
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LIghting the Fuse715 viewsMaybe these are real bombs after all, and the cooks are really terrorists in disguise.
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Shooting the Eclipse715 viewsMichelle Evans borrowed an 8" Meade LX-200 Schmidt-Cassegrain (large scope in center) from Space Camp Turkey for the eclipse, but it was for visual use only, no photography. Some photographers were content with cameras on tripods (right of center). Others didn't event bother with tripods.
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Medusa Heads715 viewsThere are two marble Medusa heads in the Basilica Cistern, both used as column pedestals. Their origin is unknown. This one is upside-down.
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Full Veil715 viewsA strict Islamic family visits the upper gallery of Aya Sophia.
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Trying His Luck715 viewsDavid Lindquist tries his luck at the Wishing Column. According to the legend, many people have been cured of illness after touching this column. David wasn't sick at the time, so this was not a valid test of that part of the legend.
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Chandeliers715 viewsEvery room in the Palace seemed to have at least one incredibly elaborate and expensive Bohemian glass chandelier. Some had more than one. I'd hate to have to pay the electric bill.
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Napa Valley from Crestmont Drive715 viewsTelephoto view, looking west
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