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Hiking in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Captured on: 2024-12-25 10:09:08

GPS location: 37.767098, -105.518512 Altitude: 2,634m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:11.28

Description: A giant "playground" with sand dunes. Hiking on sand dunes was not easy, especially also with strong winds.

Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona, AZ

Captured on: 2024-12-01 16:13:13

GPS location: 34.861903, -111.763128 Altitude: 1,255m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:7.04

Description: This place is more than an art gallery or shopping mall. The whole area charms with Mexican style architecture and vintage vibe. Quite easy to shoot with artistic photos.

Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom Park, Orlando, FL

Captured on: 2024-10-19 22:22:10

GPS location: 28.418800, -81.581139 Altitude: 5m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:797 Shutter:3.21

Description: Iconic place in Disney Magic Kingdom for photo shooting. Fantastic firework and light show make you wonder whether your dream has come true.

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA

Captured on: 2024-09-17 21:41:40

GPS location: 42.305250, -71.089938

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:509 Shutter:6.64

Description: A night visit to the zoo with well decorated lanterns all over the place.

Misty Appalachian trail on Franconia Ridge, NH

Captured on: 2024-08-18 14:29:10

GPS location: 44.143524, -71.643661 Altitude: 1,419m

Camera: samsung Galaxy S23 Focal:2.20 ISO:50 Shutter:0.00

Description: Not good weather (feel like winter in summer) but surprising view on this legendary trail.

James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, Boston, MA

Captured on: 2024-06-30 12:21:10

GPS location: 42.341962, -71.094964

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Description: A beautiful place for stroll near Museum of Fine Arts.

Sunset at Charles River Esplanade

Captured on: 2024-05-26 19:23:30

GPS location: 42.354601, -71.081749 Altitude: 25m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:7.91

Description: Best place for picnic in Boston

Family reunion

Captured on: 2024-05-04 12:31:57

GPS location: 42.423503, -71.067611 Altitude: 11m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:66 Shutter:6.64

Description: A rare chance after COVID

On a New Orlean tram, LA

Captured on: 2024-04-23 10:02:01

GPS location: 29.956481, -90.06205

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Focal:2.71 ISO:40 Shutter:7.00

Description: One of many trams still running in New Orleans, maybe better looking from outside than inside.

A new home is more than just a new place...

Captured on: 2024-03-01 10:39:58

GPS location: 42.423484, -71.067629 Altitude: 13m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:1,145 Shutter:4.58

Description: Indeed carrying huge debt now...

The big room, Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Captured on: 2024-12-30 15:27:22

GPS location: 32.175800, -104.443463

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:801 Shutter:2.66

Description: Take elevator down 750 feet into a surreal world of limestone cave. Definitely a natural wonder in US. Gladly it has been well preserved in the past century.

US-Mexican border wall

Captured on: 2024-12-29 10:41:57

GPS location: 31.784038, -106.569274 Altitude: 1,153m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:8.28

Description: A weird place to visit. But the border wall becomes popular again after President Trump is expected to return to office.

Sunset in White Sand National Park

Captured on: 2024-12-28 17:19:04

GPS location: 32.810495, -106.269319 Altitude: 1,218m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:345 Shutter:6.29

Description: Another huge "playground" where kids and adults can slide down the sand dune filled with extremely rare gypsum sand.

John B. Robert Dam, Albuquerque, NM

Captured on: 2024-12-27 16:40:20

GPS location: 35.138016, -106.515551 Altitude: 1,728m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:7.70

Description: Jesse Pinkman's pickup location in the series of Breaking Bad. Don't know why they picked this place, but the formation presents an artistic effect especially during sunset.

Moon rise over Wigwam Motel, Holbrook, AZ

Captured on: 2024-12-03 20:49:44

GPS location: 34.90321138, -110.16718443 Altitude: 1,547m

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R6 Focal:105.00 ISO:1,000 Shutter:4.38

Description: Unexpected moon rise during Safeway shopping. The cone shapes are rooms in Wigwam Motel, a quirky motel offering simple lodging in freestanding concrete-and-steel tepees. Photo credit Clay.

Stargazing at Spider Rock Overlook, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ

Captured on: 2024-12-03 00:37:17

GPS location: 36.10401413, -109.35670357 Altitude: 2,096m

Camera: Canon Canon EOS R6 Focal:16.00 ISO:8,000 Shutter:-4.00

Description: A cold night without moon light in the middle of nowhere. Photo credit Clay.

Sunset at Camel Head Rock, Sedona, AZ

Captured on: 2024-12-01 15:53:20

GPS location: 34.862839, -111.762703 Altitude: 1,279m

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Focal:9.00 ISO:32

Description: Very early sunset in winter. But very nice color when the golden sun shines on red rocks.

Desert Loop Trail in Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ

Captured on: 2024-11-29 13:06:36

GPS location: 32.242655, -111.1692 Altitude: 865m

Camera: SONY ILCE-6000 Focal:84.00 ISO:125

Description: A well managed museum near Saguaro National Park West. Good for Saguaro watching and family visit.

Stained glass windows of Thanks-Giving Square, Dallas, TX

Captured on: 2024-11-03 10:51:16

GPS location: 32.782964, -96.798283 Altitude: 111m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:2.40 ISO:663 Shutter:4.91

Description: Thanks-Giving Square is more than just a park. It’s a place where we can all stand together on common ground, reflect on gratitude and appreciate the diversity of our community.

Cattle drives at Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX

Captured on: 2024-11-02 11:33:01

GPS location: 32.788797, -97.34685 Altitude: 136m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:6.45

Description: A historic stockyard turned into a tourist attraction with rich culture of Texas. The twice daily cattle drive, Rodeo show, fancy stores and many local restaurants make this place enjoyable for a day.

Hagrid's motorbike ride, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, FL

Captured on: 2024-10-21 09:48:00

GPS location: 28.479697, -81.470001

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Focal:6.00 ISO:50 Shutter:8.51

Description: The most popular attraction in Universal Studio Florida is the Diagon Alley. They really paid attention to all details and restored Harry's world to visitors. Waiting time for the ride of "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" can easily reach 2 hours.

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Magic Kingdom Park, Orlando, FL

Captured on: 2024-10-19 18:53:09

GPS location: 28.420186, -81.581325 Altitude: 7m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:367 Shutter:5.91

Description: After years, carrousel remains to be girls' favorite.

Echo Lake Beach in autumn, Franconia, NH

Captured on: 2024-10-05 16:35:59

GPS location: 44.178297, -71.693903 Altitude: 591m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:2.40 ISO:56 Shutter:7.46

Description: A peaceful lake surrounded by trees with different colors. It's an easy access but usually crowded.

Lanterns at Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA

Captured on: 2024-09-17 21:06:00

GPS location: 42.307125, -71.089417

Camera: Apple Focal:2.71 ISO:400 Shutter:5.32

Description: Exploring new ways of taking selfies.

Overlook of Pittsburgh from Duquesne Incline, PA

Captured on: 2024-09-01 20:24:16

GPS location: 40.438421, -80.018932

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:800 Shutter:2.66

Description: Best place to look at this once powerful iron city.

West Virginia Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV

Captured on: 2024-09-01 13:33:45

GPS location: 39.915924, -80.742974

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:9.64

Description: An abandoned penitentiary turned into a museum (and hotel and escape room). They provide a detailed tour telling all the history and horror stories happened in this remote town in West Virginia.

The Book Loft of German Village, Columbus, OH

Captured on: 2024-08-31 18:11:14

GPS location: 39.949450, -82.995589

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:6.47

Description: A book store with a nice garden converted from a house. You can never imagine how many books managed to squeeze into this bookstore.

Scioto Lounge Bronze Deer Sculpture and Columbus city, OH

Captured on: 2024-08-31 16:48:56

GPS location: 39.957563, -83.00512

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:8.68

Description: Not sure why it's there but it's unique to see.

Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Trail Loop, NH

Captured on: 2024-08-18 13:39:24

GPS location: 44.139883, -71.651242 Altitude: 1,225m

Camera: samsung Galaxy S23 Focal:7.00 ISO:25 Shutter:0.01

Description: A challenging hike on a humid day with Robin.

2024 summer sunset series 3

Captured on: 2024-07-20 20:15:59

GPS location: 42.408074, -70.990554 Altitude: 13m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:100 Shutter:5.04

Description: At Revere Beach

2024 summer sunset series 2

Captured on: 2024-07-18 20:25:40

GPS location: 42.412558, -71.075332 Altitude: 11m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:400 Shutter:6.42

Description: The Park at River's Edge

2024 summer sunset series 1

Captured on: 2024-07-18 20:19:20

GPS location: 42.404017, -71.072164 Altitude: 11m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:100 Shutter:5.31

Description: Over Malden river

Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME

Captured on: 2024-07-07 14:56:34

GPS location: 43.245964, -70.595157 Altitude: 15m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:11.09

Description: A nice coastal trail with flowers

Portland Head Light, ME

Captured on: 2024-07-06 11:58:04

GPS location: 43.622161, -70.208533 Altitude: 10m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:10.79

Description: Historic lighthouse with scenic coastline. Not sure why the lobster roll sold in nearby food truck (Bite into Maine) went popular as well.

Spring Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns

Captured on: 2024-06-30 11:46:27

GPS location: 42.343148, -71.099035

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:9.47

Description: Best Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns in US

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, SC

Captured on: 2024-06-02 15:55:10

GPS location: 33.693974, -78.877253 Altitude: 28m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:2.40 ISO:56 Shutter:8.87

Description: Best view for the costal city with nice beach.

Pier 14 Seafood Restaurant, Myrtle Beach, SC

Captured on: 2024-06-02 13:42:00

GPS location: 33.694986, -78.875404

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Focal:9.00 ISO:32

Description: A better place for photo shooting than having food.

Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC

Captured on: 2024-06-01 10:22:55

GPS location: 33.049359, -79.951085

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:9.68

Description: Swamp garden with giant cypress trees offering boat tours

Visit MFA with parents

Captured on: 2024-05-05 13:16:52

GPS location: 42.341017, -71.088589

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:7.11

Description: Thanks BOA for sponsoring this visit

The LaBranche House, New Orleans, LA

Captured on: 2024-04-23 09:38:16

GPS location: 29.958008, -90.064822 Altitude: 23m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:6.76

Description: The most popular spot to take a picture of French Quarters area. Next to The Preservation Hall, a historic place for Jazz music.

Oak trees in Oak Alley Plantation, LA

Captured on: 2024-04-22 14:22:37

GPS location: 30.004253, -90.775879

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:50 Shutter:7.49

Description: A well decorated plantation telling the dark slavery history in southern states.

Reflecting Pool at the Christian Science Plaza, MA

Captured on: 2024-04-14 13:13:36

GPS location: 42.343686, -71.084944 Altitude: 23m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:2.40 ISO:56 Shutter:9.51

Description: A pool reflecting ancient and new buildings of Boston at the same time.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MA

Captured on: 2024-04-07 15:20:41

GPS location: 42.338708, -71.09895 Altitude: 23m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:106 Shutter:5.91

Description: A museum with a nice indoor garden

Steamboat resort, CO

Captured on: 2024-01-22 13:31:42

GPS location: 40.466075, -106.788275 Altitude: 2,254m

Camera: Xiaomi M2102K1G Focal:7.59 ISO:51 Shutter:11.01

Description: A nice ski town hidden within Colorado mountains with hot springs

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