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as alive as we are

partial tree trunk at base in autumn

playful clouds in black and white

leaves on the edge

tree profile

two roses in black and white

animal leg remains

snow covered hedge

snow covered hedge without the birds that populate it during other seasons

reflection of trees in water during winter

maple seeds in ice form the letter v

water and a peaceful place in Trinidad

fungi macro abstract in black and white

fungi macro abstract

the shape of tree bark in the woods

tree roots treesome

spirit of the wolf in water

closeup of a fading leaf - you wear it well

fallen coconut in water as food for tadpoles

leaf abstract in black and white

plant growth on a limb

young larvae - lackey moth silk tent

leaf with river snails

close-up view of a mushroom top with ant in the woods

tree up high in Trinidad

dandelion seed head (taraxacum)

dramatic weather at beach in Trinidad

boy at the beach playing in sand

male portrait - looking down to second thoughts

eyes closed male portrait

male portrait with hair like a mask

portrait of man with dreadlocks

back of a man wearing a naturally distressed white t-shirt with fashionable holes

portrait of an old time young boy

man walking across rocks at the waterfront

portrait of woman with baby

female portrait in carnival skin

woman wearing a carnival costume

back of a man wearing a naturally distressed white t-shirt with a large hole

keeping the boy cool

shadow of a head against a tree

portrait of a boy in the caribbean

brothers stand together in Trinidad

portrait of woman wearing a scarf

back of a man wearing a naturally distressed white t-shirt full of holes

man waiting in the shadows of a doorway

kid leaving the beach

portrait of boy with leaf

extreme closeup of a woman's nose and mouth

boy up on a hill in winter

back of a black man wearing a naturally distressed white t-shirt with fashionable holes

boy up on a hill in winter

teen portrait in winter

female portrait

portrait of woman wearing a scarf

a stop on the hike to Maracas Waterfalls in Trinidad

a boy cooling off in the backyard pool

a boy cooling off in the backyard pool

boy taking a photograph with a point and shoot camera

woman's hat as abstract

jack of spades playing card abandoned in nature

tailors dummy with tape measure - model back

bronze feet on a religious statue depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ - Mt. St. Benedict in Trinidad

partial shoe left to nature's rule

metal ladder with shadows

fresh yellow paint being applied to a fire hydrant

waste in discarded cigarette butts and extras

closeup of an exhaust pipe from a construction vehicle

umbrella in a tropical setting

mannequin wearing sequins and leather on display in a store window

you were the second most interesting thing in the room, but a moody source

filling in between shadows

dart game taking place in the outdoors at nighttime

a mannequin's lost dreams

lost dreams - but I still go to the beach

macro landscape of grass hiding a golf ball

wheelbarrow in the garden, becoming more textured over time

autumn leaves surround an old soccer ball in the woods

scary looking bottle cap in the woods

heart shaped wood

discarded plastic doll au naturel - made in china

natural abstract of still water with colorful reflection and stone

closeup of four stacked mini chocolate chip cookies on a concrete surface

statue depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ - Mt. St. Benedict in Trinidad

store window with chairs and feet

upper body of a mannequin at a department store

close-up of a weathered mailbox in Trinidad

a child's collection of stones at the beach

fedora hat on denim with shadows

a colorful kite flies high in the blue of a cloud filled sky

lights at Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad - R.I.P. HGM - vigil candle holder with wick tabs

decorative apples displayed

leather chairs in a store window reflect the sidewalk

ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica in Trinidad on wood

cacao seeds drying - cocoa beans path to chocolate

one stage of ripening of the cacao pod on tree (theobroma cacao) in Trinidad - apart from cocoa it's also used to make chocolate

grapes on the vine

cornfield on a farm

tasseled fruit on the tree - some without

walnuts against a wall

monarch butterfly on a sunflower

skull of a rat over underground

wild rabbit resting on a hot summer day

pond frog resting in water

the race is no more - retired police horse on a farm

closeup of a tiger bee fly on wood

sheep with bridle

damselfly resting on a bramch

portrait of a goat on a farm

portrait of a pet pig on a farm

portrait of a smiling pet pig on a farm

macro of a beautifully patterned zebra butterfly

portrait of a naturally raised chicken next door

profile of a naturally raised chicken next door

death on a Port Of Spain sidewalk

with wings life means less baggage

snail on a leaf

horse on a farm

to a better place

beached fish appears to be seasoned

peacock in the shade

profile of a stilt walker in bronze pants against the sky at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08

profile of a stilt walker against the sky at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08

masqueraders celebrate during Trinidad Carnival '08 - the greatest street party in the world

female masquerader in a colorful costume at Trinidad Carnival '08 - the greatest street party in the world

carnival in Trinidad brings out colorful costumes and creativity

member of a band at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08 in a beautiful costume

revellers heading out of the city after Carnival Monday celebrations in Port Of Spain, Trinidad

revellers entertaining while closing out J'Ouvert morning celebrations during Trinidad Carnival '08

revellers entertaining while closing out J'Ouvert morning celebrations during Trinidad Carnival '08

revellers entertaining while closing out J'Ouvert morning celebrations during Trinidad Carnival '08

carnival in Trinidad brings out colorful costumes

behind the scenes of Trinidad Carnival '08 - all alone with his guardian

I came across this group as revellers were making their way home from J'Ouvert morning celebrations. I took a quick snap as I passed, then the guy on the lower left insisted that I take an ensemble shot and he made it good. The guy at the back who was also part of the group, had little interest in joining in, so decided to make an exit as I was framing the photograph.

carnival in Trinidad brings out colorful costumes - man behind the mask

female dancers on a Carnival music truck during the launch of Carnival season in Trinidad

a beautiful costume and smile at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08

after J'Ouvert celebrations during the 2008 Carnival season in Trinidad -J'ouvert is the raw heart of Trinidad carnival. It is a massive, night-time street party and procession which culminates in central Port of Spain in the early hours of Lundi Gras, before the daytime carnival parades. It is a continuation of the parties from the night before, as thousands of revellers take to the streets from about two o'clock for some more fun. They dance till dawn and beyond - j'ouvert (pronounced jouvay) is a creole corruption of the French jour ouvert

love the mask at Junior Parade of the Bands '08 Trinidad Carnival

smiling band member at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08

revellers turn spectators after J'Ouvert celebrations during Trinidad Carnival '08

revellers having fun during Trinidad Carnival '08

Member of a band at the Junior Parade of the Bands 2008 Trinidad Carnival in a beautiful costume - seen at the Junior Parade of the Bands 2008 Trinidad - Carnival 2008 in Trinidad - the greatest street party in the world

Female masquerader in a beautiful costume with plastic fruit and vegetables at the Junior Parade of the Bands, Trinidad Carnival '08

masquerader in a colorful indian costume at Trinidad Carnival '08 - the greatest street party in the world

members of a steel band on a truck during Trinidad Carnival '08 - harmonites

band of powdered sailors masquerade at Trinidad Carnival '08

members of a band with baby powder masquerade at Trinidad Carnival '08

Member of a band at the Junior Parade of the Bands Trinidad Carnival '08 in a colorful wig

female masquerader in a colorful costume at Trinidad Carnival '08

female masquerader in a colorful costume at Trinidad Carnival '08

band of sailors sailors with powder masquerade during Trinidad Carnival '08 celebrations

band of sailors with powder masquerade during Trinidad Carnival '08 celebrations

reveller in a gorilla costume during Trinidad Carnival '08 celebrations

masquerader in a colorful indian costume at Trinidad Carnival '08

female portrait photomontage

side by side

female abstract portrait

woman celebrating the new year - no bubble just glory

colorful heart shaped leaf abstract

colorful fish combo

a boy and his dog - theories arise

blue teen profile

a green universe where 666 is magic

portrait of a female driver

people at the beach in Trinidad

west coast chopper on the road

shadows on fence

every day is teen day photomontage

green leaf on green

men taking notice

collapsible woman photomontage

death and food and the whale

photography exhibit in the mens room

on the move harley abstract

graphic portrait on wood

self portrait with chicken - long exposure photomontage

young larvae - lackey moth silk tent with stone abstract

Jazz at 18

dump truck on an off-ramp after leaving the highway and the (new) color behind

nature at the piano - R.I.P. Prince

watching cloud formations of the non presidential variety disappear

red white and blue with a side of orange in a field of yellow - plastic body parts from toe to top

colorful allium buds in spring

closeup of an allium flower bud and leaves

yellow buttercup (ranunculus acris) glowing in the sunlight

crown of thorns plant and flower

bleeding heart (lamprocapnos spectabilis) flower blossoms closeup

a grasshopper and a ladybug make use of a daylily flower

crown of thorns flowers in black & white

common ringlet butterfly (coenonympha tullia) resting in a safe place surrounded by leaves

flowing fading daisies

vibrant lily after rain

closeup of a ladybug on little yellow flowers

closeup of sunflower petals in summertime against a cloudy sky

fuchsia flower buds about to open - nature's christmas ball ornaments

hardy geranium - geraniaceae

grasshopper on wire

nature's melting pot beneath trees - natural order abstract

moth on a thistle flower during summer

close-up of a globe amaranth flower

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata) - two bugs mating

springtime is for tulips

crown of thorns flowers

vibrant New England aster flowers

car lights at night abstract

autos on a highway in Toronto at night

looking down on a school bus blur

evening in the city - Yonge Street Toronto

old boat at sundown in Trinidad

old car and the mountains in Trinidad

public transport at night

long exposure of autos on a highway at night

girl gone fast on Queen Street in Toronto

overlooking a highway - moving lines

ttc streetcar on Spadina Road in Toronto 2008

car light streaks at night

streetcar in downtown Toronto

car light streaks

highway and sub highway at night 

cyclist in a snowstorm - out of season

yellow car in a snowstorm

abstract nighttime drive

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy playing in sand at a beach in Trinidad

boy on a beach in Trinidad

boy on a beach in Trinidad

no parking sign in a pothole on a street in Trinidad W.I.

school route sign in front of anthropomorphism on a wall in Trinidad W.I.

one foot from a grounded stop sign

no parking street sign against a yellow prison wall in Trinidad

vintage building sign

metal door indicating no parking

signs of construction

speed bump ahead sign in nature

eight lines of reflective symmetry - stop sign reflection

graffiti on a skate park dome and a blue sky

building exterior at night

looking up towards the ceiling just before dying

dwelling by the ocean in Trinidad

door in a red, white and blue setting - Port of Spain Trinidad

sky at sundown in the city of Toronto

office building with glass reflecting additional buildings in Toronto

blue wall with shadows and burglar proof in Trinidad

clouds and the modern building

section of a house against sky

house frame construction and shadows

stairs & wall of an abandoned structure

national security blimp over a church in Trinidad

christmas lights on evening arrival in the caribbean

swimming pool and wall abstract

teen walks in the warm rain

female portrait

boy with a nice smile and giant banana leaves in Trinidad

profile of a boy's shadow

close-up of a boy with a teardrop on his face

little girl with boat in Trinidad

a dreadlocked man expressing some emotion

boy running on the beach with sand in hand

portrait of a young curly haired boy in nature

boy in a blue hoodie

a boy falls out of an inflatable pool

close-up portrait of a man

boy clown in training with his toy car in background

close-up of a young boy

abstract portrait of a boy disguised

abstract portrait of a self winding boy

abstract portrait of a boy enshrouded

abstract portrait of a boy taking flight

tree limbs

weeping willow (Salix babylonica) tree in springtime

snow and ice blanket trees in winter

bare tree in winter with tall grass

a bare tree in a moody winter setting

shots on a snowy winter night

peeling paint leaves wall faces with gun head

colorful sky at sunset

icicles on tree branches in winter

the outcome was abrupt

digging up the city

portrait to a better place

two portraits and a tree