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Sorry to the adoring fans (hi Mom!) who find this post redundant. I'm using it to see how good Google is at finding a recent public post on Facebook discussing a video of Foucault's pendulum at the Musee des Arts et Metiers in Paris, where we went on Saturday. Also, if anybody wants a value-add, here's a bonus selenium-tone version of the same Foucault's pendulum video that I created with the new

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Drawing of Pan et Oursons, Musee D'Orsay, a photo by stshank on Flickr.Levi's drawing of Pan et Oursons, by Emmannuel Fremiet, 1867, at the Musee D'Orsay. At left is Pan the satyr, lying on his belly and watching two bear cub (the second one is behind the first and has a very thin head). To see the original: www.flickr.com/photos/shankrad/6661888543Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/

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High-Fashion Clothes, a photo by stshank on Flickr."The whole pack of them is 1 euro. Beaches camouflage is basically what it is."

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Steller's Sea Eagle at Warwick Castle, a photo by stshank on Flickr.

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Hoisting Signals, a photo by stshank on Flickr.At the National Maritime Museum

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King Henry VIII's Six Wives, a photo by stshank on Flickr.Henry VIII at top, with an angel throwing a stone at him because he was so wicked. The six flaps are Catherine Parr ("I survived!"), Jane S. (baby = died in childbirth so she lost her crown), Anne of Cleves (no flowers = divorced), Catherine of Aragon (flowers in the trash can = divorced), Catherine Howard (skeleton in coffin = died), and

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Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309321171111313660noreply@blogger.com0The Duke Of York, 130-134 Victoria St, London SW1E 5LA, United Kingdom51.496751 -0.142798tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27344793.post-60856574062530837162011-02-04T11:19:00.001-08:002011-02-04T11:19:12.084-08:00

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We went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner on the Chinese new year, and he loved it. Victory! He also got a paper dragon.

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Kayak NapOriginally uploaded by stshank20 minutes into Levi's 13-hour sleep marathon.

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London During the BlitzOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi learned more about the Blitz from the Churchill episode of Doctor Who than from his parents. Here, three bombers drop bombs on the buildings. Note smashed windows, explosions, smoke, and Big Ben. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/40 sec at f/9.0, focal length 155 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Dad--This Means No More WorkingOriginally uploaded by stshank"Dad, this means no more working." --Levi, 2010-02-19 Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/160 sec at f/9.0, focal length 150 mm, ISO 250 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Levi loves to readOriginally uploaded by stshankHe gets excited when he finds a new book in his school's book series. He reads them all by himself for now.More Levi reading pictures here. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, focal length 100 mm, ISO 1600 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Great Tit With Babies to FeedOriginally uploaded by stshankThis great tit was very nervous about my presence near the nesting box. It took about 15 minutes before it mustered the courage to actually drop off this delectable little worm to the kids.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x, 1/640 sec at f/5.6, focal length 280 mm, ISO 320 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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The Journey BeginsOriginally uploaded by stshankThe beginning of the Sunday bike ride. Levi got quite chilly, unfortunately, but seems still keen on bicycling.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/320 sec at f/8.0, focal length 70 mm, ISO 500 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Pied WagtailOriginally uploaded by stshankAt the Stonehenge parking lot a few weeks ago.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/800 sec at f/8.0, focal length 200 mm, ISO 1250 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Levi and Gary the DuckOriginally uploaded by stshankCamera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/100 sec at f/5.6, focal length 50 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Happy Plums 1Originally uploaded by stshankGraffiti spotted in London.

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Follow the LeaderOriginally uploaded by stshankRachel and Levi at the ruins of Old Sarum, an Iron Age fort that lasted until not long after a period in which Henry VIII imprisoned Elinor of Aquitaine here.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF17-40mm f/4L USM, 1/125 sec at f/8.0, focal length 38 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Royal Windsor MazeOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi had a great time racing around the Royal Windsor Maze just west of Windsor Castle. The site was a slum purchased by the government in 1910 and cleared so the view of the castle wouldn't be disturbed. The maze itself is a chess-themed puzzle: you start on the pawn and have to cross the king, queen, bishop, and knight exactly once each, then you

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Water Sandwich RecipeOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi's recipe for a water sandwich, 15 January 2010: "0: 1 raspberry. 1. 1 cup water. 2. 1 lime. 3. and 4. 2 bananas. 5. an orange. 6 sprinkles. 7. a cup of water. 8. 2 pieces of toast. 9. put it all in the microwave. 10. take it out of the microwave and put the lime in. 11. put the raspberry on a side plate. 12. put the banana on the side plate,

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DadOriginally uploaded by stshankA picture of me looking rather criminal, or perhaps hip. by Levi, 29 December 2009 Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/320 sec at f/7.1, focal length 116 mm, ISO 100 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Snowy Tesla Roadster Sport-9Originally uploaded by stshankA 1/6-second exposure with tripod-mounted camera. The Tesla Roadster Sport in the dimming evening light in a Detroit area snowstorm. Brr.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/6 sec at f/8.0, focal length 200 mm, ISO 160 Copyright 2010 Stephen T. Shankland

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Somber ElfOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi's first holiday Christmas pageant. Lots of songs from the kids, lots of pressure on the family photographers.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/160 sec at f/5.6, focal length 93 mm, ISO 2000 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Extended FamilyOriginally uploaded by stshankWith Levi in a little hole he dug off to the side. At Wright's Beach near Bodega Bay over Thanksgiving 2009 weekend.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/11, focal length 28 mm, ISO 125 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Math EquationsOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi likes math, at least for now, and came up with this comprehensive list of all possible equations. November 2009Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/5.0, focal length 121 mm, ISO 800 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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SunbeamsOriginally uploaded by stshankHiking in Huddart Park west of Menlo Park. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₁₅ sec at f/5.6, focal length 24 mm, ISO 250 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Baylands BikeOriginally uploaded by stshankIt's too small for him, but he does enjoy it. This is at the Baylands park east of Palo Alto after school.

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Levi Practices for Half DomeOriginally uploaded by stshankCrocs are not the best footwear for climbing, but Levi's not intoStealth C4 rubber yet.

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A Math PuzzleOriginally uploaded by stshankStart at Go. Slow down at 2+2=4. Stop after 4+4=8. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₆₀ sec at f/9.0, focal length 200 mm, ISO 100 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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In Memory of Ronna M. KellyOriginally uploaded by stshankA post-school bicycle adventure. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/6.3, focal length 60 mm, ISO 100 Copyright 2009

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Trick or Treat Candy GrabOriginally uploaded by stshankShot in the dark! Love this camera. At the Oak Creek Apartments Halloween festivities--a group trick-or-treat event.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₄₀ sec at f/4.0, focal length 67 mm, ISO 5000 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Jack-o-LanternOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi drew, colored, cut out, and taped together this jack-o-lantern. 10/29/2009 Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₄₀ sec at f/5.0, focal length 160 mm, ISO 1250 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Levi ListensOriginally uploaded by stshankListening to a story.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/4.0, focal length 200 mm, ISO 2500 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Black PhoebeOriginally uploaded by stshankAt Baylands east of Palo Alto. Sorryu about the nervous bokeh!Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/7.1, focal length 280 mm, ISO 250 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Four BeesOriginally uploaded by stshankOne is angry, one is happy, one is confused, and one is winking. 9/27/2009Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₅₀ sec at f/8.0, focal length 121 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Disney All-Star Sports HotelOriginally uploaded by stshankAll-Star Sports hotel in Orlando, Fla. Yes, that's a Mickey Mouse head made out of towels that greeted me on my arrival. Yes, that's a Roy Lichtensteinesque picture on the wall of Mickey playing tennis.

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A Two-Headed One-Foot Bird Playing the TubaOriginally uploaded by stshankThe tuba is built into a chair. Levi, 9/17/2009 Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/7.1, focal length 116 mm, ISO 100 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Bee with Squash PollenOriginally uploaded by stshankScratching its foreleg with its middle leg.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/7.1, focal length 100 mm, ISO 640 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Point Reyes hikeOriginally uploaded by stshankThe dopey kid and me hiking at Point Reyes. Photo by Rachel.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/4.5, focal length 70 mm, ISO 640

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Trike AdventureOriginally uploaded by stshankRiding up the road. (and I was trying out the Sigma 12-24mm very wide angle zoom lens.) Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 12-24mm, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/11, focal length 15 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Last LightOriginally uploaded by stshankCan't beat New Mexico for sunsets. I usually resist the impulse to photograph them becuase they're so cliche.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.0, focal length 169 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Trying out Seadragon scaling on a downsampled P65+ image. Gotta get this working with the full-resolution version, too. Click the controls to zoom in.

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Marmot TheftOriginally uploaded by stshankThis marmot stole my trekking pole, presumably because of the salt in the sweaty strap, while I was in the White Chief Mine taking pictures. I ran out and chased him. He only lost the pole because it wouldn't go down his hole.In Mineral King part of Sequoia National Park.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/9.0, focal

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More Levi FeetOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi swinging in Noe Valley with Carly. An pretty good action shot foran iPhone.

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Bye bye Joost RoostOriginally uploaded by stshankHouse sold! Bye bye Joost Roost, hello next chapter.

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A Truck Dreaming of Another TruckOriginally uploaded by stshankA Truck Dreaming of Another Truck, Levi, 8/22/2009 Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, ¹⁄₆₀ sec at f/7.1, focal length 85 mm, ISO 250 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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GeophysicsOriginally uploaded by stshank"This volcano has a magma chamber (the oval at bottom) and the lava squirts out here (top) and flows down here into a giant lake of lava and then it goes into a lava tube and does the whole thing over and over again." 5/30/2009Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/100 sec at f/4.0, focal length 111 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2009 Stephen T

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HummingbirdOriginally uploaded by stshankIn Los Alamos, New Mexico.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ sec at f/5.6, focal length 100 mm, ISO 3200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Caterpillar with Propeller HatOriginally uploaded by stshankA caterpillar wearing a green propeller hat and he's smiling at your hand. Happy face! And there are clouds in the sky. Rainy day! Levi, 4/2009Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, focal length 89 mm, ISO 320 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Watercolor Experiments--PouringOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi loves to mix different colors of water together. He's medium reliable about predicting waht color will result.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, focal length 70 mm, ISO 320 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Ocean BeachOriginally uploaded by stshankAnd she caught it, too.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/500 sec at f/9.0, focal length 85 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Alert! Alert!Originally uploaded by stshankMegaphone man strikes again.

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Megaphone ManOriginally uploaded by stshankCamera info: E-30, 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5, 1/500 sec at f/7.1, focal length 46 mm, ISO 160 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Composite Flower close cropOriginally uploaded by stshankFibonacci spiral.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/400 sec at f/8.0, focal length 105 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Lurking EggOriginally uploaded by stshankThe Easter egg hunt extended to prickly succulents.At the Easter egg hunt in Tomales Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/100 sec at f/4.5, focal length 100 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Ocean BeachOriginally uploaded by stshankGeorgia reaches for the catch.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/500 sec at f/9.0, focal length 85 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Clock FaceOriginally uploaded by stshankYes, this clock goes up to 14. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, 1/100 sec at f/4.5, focal length 100 mm, ISO 400 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Asparagus RavioliOriginally uploaded by stshankRik and Ananda's fabulous dinner Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF50mm f/1.4 USM, 1/30 sec at f/3.5, focal length 50 mm, ISO 1000 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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WhiffOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi whiffs at the Truck Park.Camera info: E-30, 14-54 mm f/2.8-3.5, 1/640 sec at f/6.3, focal length 54 mm, ISO 200 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Tesla Model S PrototypeOriginally uploaded by stshankTesla Motors gave rides in its prototype Model S sedan electric vehicle at its Menlo Park, Calif., showroom. The all-electric prototype four-door sedan has a front-to-back moonroof, seating for five adults and (eventually) two kids in the trunk area, a floor-mounted battery, a 17-inch dash-mounted LCD control panel, and additional trunk space

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Castro Long ExposureOriginally uploaded by stshankSan Francisco's Castro district from Twin Peaks.

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LeviOriginally uploaded by stshankJust a nice portrait.Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/60 sec at f/4.0, focal length 100 mm, ISO 100 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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New MoonOriginally uploaded by stshankSetting in the western sky. Camera info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x, 1.0 sec at f/5.6, focal length 280 mm, ISO 640 Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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Levi four-shotOriginally uploaded by stshankI got the flash out again and took some portraits today. 100mm macro lens, light bounced off the wall and ceiling, ISO 100, composited in Photoshop.

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Orion Rising Over TomalesOriginally uploaded by stshankStars whirling slowly over Tomales. Running into the trees is Orion. Props to Harold Davis.

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Snails in LoveOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi: "They're kissing each other!"Camera Info: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 3.2 sec at f/16, focal length 100 mm, ISO Copyright 2009 Stephen T. Shankland

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GnarlOriginally uploaded by stshankDriftwoodCanon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/200 sec at f/9.0, focal length 100 mm, ISO 500,

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Steller's Jay: Mysterious BART ArtOriginally uploaded by stshankWhy was this noncommercial art hung in the Glen Park BART station? Because the advertising market is so bad they have to put up pretty pictures.

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Zig ZagOriginally uploaded by stshankRipples in and sand on the driftwood. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/250 sec at f/9.0, focal length 100 mm, ISO 400

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Full MoonOriginally uploaded by stshankShot with a 100-400mm lens I rented and combined with a 1.4x extender. Once I got the focus down, it became my best moon picture ever, though later I was somewhat deflated from seeing some shots with 800mm lenses and 2x extenders. Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM +1.4x, 1/400 sec at f/8.0, focal length 560 mm, Copyright 2009 Stephen T.

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Fade to WhiteOriginally uploaded by stshankNatural posterization courtesy the atmospherics of Point Lobos.

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Stalking EgretOriginally uploaded by stshankA great egret found delectables on a floating mat of seaweed at Point Lobos, south of Monterey.

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Spinning LED ToyOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi loves his cheap plastic LED fan that Grandma Becky got him. Alas it's pretty cheap and has broken three times. Granddad Tom fixed it twice, but it's back in the shop after a trip down the stairs yesterday.

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Tesla joyride-8Originally uploaded by stshankXan gets a ride in a Tesla Roadster.

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Levi's Lego ornamentsOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi hangs one ornament up high. When we told Levi we didn't have any ornaments, he immediately suggested making them out of Lego and set to it. that's a polar bear hand puppet on top, which he happily called an angel.

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Foam and SandOriginally uploaded by stshankalong Big Sur coastline.

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Halley's CometOriginally uploaded by stshankMore astronomy by Levi. Thanks Adobe for the graph paper, pilfered from Adobe Max conference guide.

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Northern HarrierOriginally uploaded by stshankAt Elkhorn Slough

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On the RopesOriginally uploaded by stshankAt the newly revamped Balboa Park

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Levi on Climbing WallOriginally uploaded by stshankAt the newly revamped Balboa Park.

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Ferris WheelOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi's rendition of a ferris wheel.

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Levi Halloween pumpkin suitOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi trick-or-treating in Grosse Pointe Park for Halloween. Levi was quite perplexed about trick-or-treating during the day.

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Telescopic TransamericaOriginally uploaded by stshankA heat-wave-blurred view of the Transamerica Pyramid shot through a Celestron telescope from Twin Peaks. The vignetting is from the telescopic lens. Berkeley is in the background.

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Bee Close-upOriginally uploaded by stshankA bee that was cleaning its legs and antennae at the playground.

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Turkey VultureOriginally uploaded by stshankAre you dead yet? Well hurry up, I'm hungry. This in Tomales.

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Sand in the EyesOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi tries to clean some sand out of his eyes at the beach.

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truck park-15Originally uploaded by stshankLevi at the Truck Park.

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Josh *is* the InternetOriginally uploaded by stshankMy amusing coworker Josh donned this shirt to cover up the coffee stains on his other T-shirt. If anybody in the newsroom is the Internet, it's Josh. He seriously taxes the company's bandwidth.

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Jack-o-Lantern for Great-Uncle TomOriginally uploaded by stshankUpper left says "Tom"; signed "Levi." Uncle Tom and Aunt MaryAnn have a big pumpkin party every October and Levi wants to go.

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Wacky Seven-Person TricycleOriginally uploaded by stshankSeen on Embarcadero, which was closed to traffic for a few hours.

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Vincent and his pet beardOriginally uploaded by stshankFormer CNET News.com's Vincent Tremblay came through the office to wow us all. I might have the follicles, but I don't have the guts for a beard like that. Props!

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SlidOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi at Golden Gate Park.

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Levi in LegoOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi wrote his name using Lego bricks. No prompting whatsoever. I was doubly pleased.

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Levi amid the ropesOriginally uploaded by stshankLevi at Golden Gate Park. I call him Monkey Man now that he's taken a liking to climbing.

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Snow on Joshua TreesOriginally uploaded by Vu BuiI'm a desert rat who had snow during the winter, so this is my kind of video. (I didn't take it.)

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Charismatic MegathistleOriginally uploaded by stshankA large thistle in Tilden Park.

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Croquet JohnOriginally uploaded by stshankMeanie John whacks Lisa's ball far away.

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Alcatraz CellOriginally uploaded by stshankGrim, no? Each cell is 5 feet wide, 9 feet deep, and 7 feet tall.

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Eye of the GullOriginally uploaded by stshankA semi-fearless western gull stood guard near its nest on Alcatraz. This was shot with a 70-200mm lens and cropped.

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