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  1. Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh

    Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh by englishhaus from the GigaPan The Point from Mount Washington by Dror Yaron

    On the campus of my alma mater and apparently the second tallest educational buildiing in the world, according to the Pitt Pathfinders campus tour guides. In a story reminiscent of Cold War rivalries, the Russians supposedly have an educational facility erected in Moscow that is larger than this structure by a flagpole.

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  2. Homage to William Blake

    Homage to William Blake by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Thanks to a note from Mr. Ferragallo on one of my previous snapshots, the flying figures in this digital work pay homage to "to the great English artist, poet and mystic, William Blake who forever flies with [him] into space." Those familiar with Blake's illuminations will immediately recognize the resemblance.

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  3. Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543)

    Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    In my opinion, one of the most beautiful formationsin all the cosmos. I never tire of seeing this nebula. Despite frequent study and observation by many astronomers, this nebula still retains a certain mystery that those scientists have yet to discover. Perhaps they should take note from the Romantic poet John Keats's "Ode on a Grecian Urn,"

    "Beauty is truth, truth beauty," - that is all
    Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

    I'd like to think some mysteries are not meant for solving.

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  4. The Eye . . .

    The Eye . . . by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    of the Beholder.

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  5. Zygote

    Zygote by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    That's gonna be one LARGE baby!

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  6. Cosmic Motherboard

    Cosmic Motherboard by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    The Borg are out there!

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  7. Birdfeeder

    Birdfeeder by englishhaus from the GigaPan My Backyard by englishhaus

    Where all the birds go to get tasty seeds.

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  8. Asteroid

    Asteroid by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    I love the old video game!

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  9. Plant Cells

    Plant Cells by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Just look at those lovely dyed walls of cellulose.

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  10. Flying Fish

    Flying Fish by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Sailing through the cosmos!

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  11. Vampire Bats!

    Vampire Bats! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Apparently, they live in space too.

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  12. Who is this guy?

    Who is this guy? by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Looks like a Gandalf-Treebeard hybrid, or maybe Father Time, or God?

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  13. Purrrrrrr!!!

    Purrrrrrr!!! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Cute kitty-kitty.

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  14. A Fly

    A Fly by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cosmic Tree Of Life 2.0, (Digital Painting) by Roger Ferragallo

    Even in the cosmos, one can find the annoying fly!

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  15. Cucumber Falls

    Cucumber Falls by englishhaus from the GigaPan Cucumber Falls by englishhaus

    This is my favorite waterfall in all of Ohiopyle State Park.

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  16. Trail

    Trail by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    This fence protects hikers on the Ferncliff trail from falling off the cliff into the "Yough" below.

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  17. Class IV Falls

    Class IV Falls by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls (Alternate View) by englishhaus

    These falls are among the fiercest in the eastern US. Brave kayakers get one day each year to go over the falls . . . if they dare.

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  18. I'm Watching You!

    I'm Watching You! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Finca de Osorio, Teror. Isla de Gran Canaria by david bermudez

    I definitely see a face in the tree here. How 'bout you?

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  19. Strange?

    Strange? by englishhaus from the GigaPan Finca de Osorio, Teror. Isla de Gran Canaria by david bermudez

    Who are these four people stalking the shadows?

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  20. Warning!

    Warning! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    These signposts along the river warn anyone foolish enough to come this way to GET OUT NOW! Of course, some people want to go over the falls, and the state allows these insane people to do so once a year only. Contact the park for further information if you're one of those insane people. Good luck!

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  21. Grrrrrrrr!!!

    Grrrrrrrr!!! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    I don't think he liked my gigapan. LOL! :-)

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  22. Information

    Information by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    This plaque tells you all you'll ever want to know about the history of the falls. Go visit and read it sometime.

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  23. Tourists

    Tourists by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    Standing on one of the three tiered overlooks, these tourists seem to be enjoying their conversation more than the falls.

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  24. Another Waterfall

    Another Waterfall by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    Though small, there are many secondary falls like this one in the area, especially in spring (March - May) when seasonal rains are at their peak. The Ohiopyle State Park also boasts other feature falls, all of them stunning in their own way, but none with the force and size of the main falls pictured in this panoramic.

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  25. Scenic Overlook and Gift Shop

    Scenic Overlook and Gift Shop by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    Americans love to gift shop . . . even in Ohiopyle. ;-)

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  26. Rafters

    Rafters by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    These whitewater rafters braved 53˚F water to paddle North up the Youghiogheny River all the way to Pittsburgh. Their launch is to the left of this snapshot.

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  27. Scenic Trail Overlook

    Scenic Trail Overlook by englishhaus from the GigaPan Ohiopyle Falls by englishhaus

    This stop along a trail on the Ferncliff Peninsula overlooks the main falls. Ferncliff is a joy to hike; it's scenic, well-maintained, and easy to navigate.

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  28. Hangin' Out

    Hangin' Out by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    This life is for the birds.

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  29. Koi Pond

    Koi Pond by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    Look . . . koi!

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  30. Ghost Cutter

    Ghost Cutter by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    Who's mowing the lawn?

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  31. Working In The Yard

    Working In The Yard by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    I prefer gas-powered weed-wackers to electric ones.

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  32. The Watcher

    The Watcher by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    This frog ornament carefully guards the koi pond.

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  33. Let's Jump!

    Let's Jump! by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    Someone or some thing in the woods likes to jump on a trampoline.

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  34. In Case a Fire Breaks Out . . .

    In Case a Fire Breaks Out . . . by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    everyone should have a fire hydrant (?) in their backyard.

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  35. Flamingo!

    Flamingo! by englishhaus from the GigaPan A West Mifflin Valley View by englishhaus

    Ah, the allure of lawn ornaments . . .

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  36. Creepy!

    Creepy! by englishhaus from the GigaPan Michigan Central Train Depot Main Hall by Diane Weiss

    Is that Uncle Fester? Somehow I find this grafitti more frightening than all the surrounding decay.

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  37. ?

    ? by englishhaus from the GigaPan A Valley in Jefferson HIlls by englishhaus

    I'm still not sure what this is, but the access road to it, located at the base of the valley in this photo, is guarded and a sign claims that the CDC has a facility on this site. Very interesting . . .

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  38. Driveway

    Driveway by englishhaus from the GigaPan A Valley in Jefferson HIlls by englishhaus

    Welcome to my driveway!

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  39. My Firewood

    My Firewood by englishhaus from the GigaPan My Backyard by englishhaus

    My admittedly meager pile of firewood, for those nights when friends and/or family come to visit, and I break out the firepit for some s'mores, late night conversation, and prolonged staring into the flames.

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  40. Development Gone Bad

    Development Gone Bad by englishhaus from the GigaPan My Backyard by englishhaus

    Two years ago, a development team tried to put in 50 homes in the forest behind our house. My wife and I and the neighbors fought the development team, but sadly, they won. The company then came in, logged much of the forest, sold the lumber, and left. To this day there is no development. While our community "won" in some respect, this road and the stumps up this road are all that's left of our local woods--a sad reminder of our fight

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