The gargoyles on the bell tower of Orton Hall are one of this Ohio State University building’s distinguishing features and, today, it is the Photo of the Day. Orton Hall was built in 1893 and is one of the oldest buildings on the OSU campus. It houses the Orton Geological Museum and has...
Baby Elephant and Mother, Columbus Zoo.
posted by CEGPhoto
Few things get the same kind of universal response as photos of baby animals so today I’m going to try for a good response with these photos of a baby elephant and its mother at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio. The baby elephant in the picture is Beco (pronounced BEE-co) and he was born at the Columbus Zoo on March 27, 2009. Because baby animals at the Columbus Zoo (or any zoo) are such a big deal, when Beco was born the zoo held a contest and let people submit their favorite names for the baby elephant. Over 11,000 entries were received and the zoo celebrated in a big way by announcing the baby elephant’s name on...
Pink Flamingos at the Col...
posted by CEGPhoto
You know those tacky, plastic pink flamingos that some people like to put in their lawns as… decoration? Well, they ain’t got nothing on the real thing! Plastic lawn flamingos are, again, tacky. They’re right there on the same level as this Perverted Garden Gnome...
Humboldt Penguin at the C...
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What animal is always dressed to the nines and ready to impress? Why, the penguin, of course! And this Humboldt Penguin at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium looks like its ready for anything! Unlike some of its cold weather cousins who live as far south as Antarctica, Humboldt Penguins are...
Polar Bears – Colum...
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At the Columbus Zoo, the Polar Frontier area of the North America region is where you’ll find the Polar Bears habitat and it is a pretty cool place to see. The Polar Frontier area is built to look like an abandoned mining town in the Arctic Circle and contains habitats for the Alaskan...
More Gorillas at the Colu...
posted by CEGPhoto
Last week’s Photos of the Week post was on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and had one photo that I really like of a gorilla looking toward the camera. Today I have a photo from that same zoo trip that I think I like even more. 🙂 Since I don’t often go through my entire photo...
Animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
posted by CEGPhoto
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is consistently rated as one of the best zoos in the U.S. and is a point of pride for Central Ohio. Much of the zoo’s success is due to the work of former Director, and current Director Emeritus, “Jungle” Jack Hanna. The zoo is home to over 700 different species of animals and houses over 9,000 animals in total! Ready to meet some of them? The Columbus Zoo sits on land adjacent to the Scioto River. So, while not official zoo residents, seagulls like those in the photo to the right, are everywhere. That photo was actually taken several years ago, prior to a lot of the zoo’s recent...
CEGPhoto.com is on Pinter...
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I know I’m a little behind the times with some things but, as of last night, CEGPhoto.com is officially on Pinterest! For now I’ve got all of my new Photos of the Day and Photos of the Week pinned into boards but I’ll soon be creating new boards and filling them with...
Davis Cabin – Mount...
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park isn’t just an awesome place to go for beautiful scenery and exciting hikes, it’s also a place to learn about late 19th century Appalachian life, like at the John Davis Cabin and Mountain Farm Museum. The John Davis Cabin and the rest of the...
Smoky Mountains Fall Foli...
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Did you know, they’re called the Great “Smoky” Mountains because of the natural fog that often covers areas of the mountain range and forest, as you can see in this photo of some Smoky Mountains fall foliage being overtaken by some of the fog. Autumn is a great time to visit...
Smoky Mountains Sunset fr...
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During any visit to the Smokies its almost mandatory that you experience a Smoky Mountains sunset. They’re beautiful and inspiring and the best part is that there is ample opportunity to do it. First, there are a number of outlook areas that are easily accessible along the drive...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scenery
posted by CEGPhoto
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is easily one of my favorite travel destinations. It’s only about a six hour drive from home and has some of the best hiking and best scenery I’ve experienced in a landlocked National Park. There’s something green everywhere you look, lots of streams and waterfalls, colorful flowers and a lot of wildlife to see throughout the park (bears included!). A sunset view from Morton Overlook along Newfound Gap Road. Pentax *istDS. One of many flowing streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pentax *istDS. Some beautiful scenery and photo opportunities can easily be found driving...
Flowing Stream, Great Smo...
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I missed my regular publish schedule for the Photos of the Week this week and I was debating whether to publish them today or just wait until Saturday. I decided to wait but, so you have something to look at tonight, I also decided to post something to tide you over. So, finally, here’s...
Disney’s Polynesian...
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A Walt Disney World Vacation is truly magical and the comfort and attention to detail of the Walt Disney World Resorts is second to none. Even if you don’t stay “on property” during your trip you have got to visit some of the resorts and experience why they are so cool. My...
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials
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Today is July 4th, Independence Day in the USA. The Fourth of July is usually a day to gather with friends and family, enjoy food, go to parades and, of course, watch fireworks. I’m sure there will be thousands of photos of fireworks posted online today and tomorrow so, for my Photos of the Week, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of fireworks, here are some photos of our nation’s capitol, Washington DC. First up is the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial. When visiting Washington DC and the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial is one of the most inspiring monuments you’ll see for multiple...
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Ohio Stadium and OSU Football via Mobile
Posted by CEGPhoto on Sep 20, 2013
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Adriatico’s New York Style Pizza at OSU!
Posted by CEGPhoto on Sep 18, 2013
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The 30 Day Challenge and Slow Updates
Posted by CEGPhoto on Sep 9, 2013
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The 30 Day Challenge and Slow Updates
Posted by CEGPhoto on Sep 9, 2013
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Many thanks for the WordPress Family Award!
Posted by CEGPhoto on Aug 13, 2013
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Hogwarts Castle by way of Orlando, Florida
Posted by CEGPhoto on Mar 11, 2011
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Baby Elephant and Mother, Columbus Zoo.
Posted by CEGPhoto on Jul 26, 2013
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4 reasons to buy a DSLR and NOT a fixed lens camera.
Posted by CEGPhoto on Mar 31, 2011
