On The Lake

“On the lake,
the deep forbidden lake,
The old boats go gliding by,
And the leaves
are falling from the trees
And landing on the logs and I
See the turtles
heading for the bog
And falling off the log.
They make the water splash,
And feeling no backlash,
They climb the happy banks”

-Neil Young

Sometimes the lyrics of a song just speaks about a photograph and help tells the story better than regular words.   I felt this song by Neil Young did just that.  Of course, every picture tells a different story to those who view it.  What does it say to you? 


By Teri-Kai  www.terikai.com

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Gator Facts

Admire me from a distance. 

1. The average number of eggs in a Florida alligator nest is 35-50, but only about 15 of these will hatch...and only about 6 of those will live to be 1-year old.

2. Baby alligators are eaten by raccoons, large bass, birds...and of course, bigger alligators.

3. Female gators rarely reach 9' in length, while males average a bit over 11'. The largest Florida alligator (a male) is listed at 14'-5/8"...the heaviest one (also a male) weighed in at 1,043 lbs and was 13'10-1/2"in length.

4. Alligators in the wild, like the Everglades (or your nearest Florida park) can live to be 50 years old.

5. Florida alligators are also unbelievably fast for 10-15 yards. They have reached speeds of 20 mph chasing down prey. (That would be like playing tag with Usain Bolt.)

6. It has been recorded that a gator can outrun a horse for 30 feet. Unless you can move like Secretariat, keep your distance.

7. Although alligators are classified as reptiles, their closest relatives are actually...BIRDS, which are direct descendants of dinosaurs. (See if your science teacher knows that one!)

Photo by Joshua Kirton

Info obtained from florida-beach-lifestyle.com.
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End of the Season

Sometimes you drive by an area and it speaks to you in such a way that you have to stop and capture it. This photo did that to me today. It spoke to me of loneliness and end of season. The summer is gone, cooler weather is in the air and fall is nearly here. And I cannot wait!

By Teri Kai


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Focus

"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." (Sign hanging in Einstein's office at Princeton)

There are many things in life that are important, and are discounted, cast aside as dross. Many men lose sight of what is important but have it right before their eyes. Family is worth more than all the world, but is ignored for small pieces of worldly wealth. If you are blind long enough you find yourself on the curb discounted as well, and no one will want to pay the price to be with you and all your worldly possessions.

One thing that photography does for me is that it freezes a piece of life to be evaluated. As I mull over what I see, I often can see if the focus is where it should be. If only all of us could do this in each of our lives, this world would be a much better place. Do not focus too much on what is past, or you will miss the picture of where you are headed, and do not focus too far in the distance or you will trip over what is right in front of you.

Photo taken at Bear Lake Utah
By Joshua Kirton
More Thoughts: The Price of Freedom, How in the World
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Good vs Evil

Good and evil are real and constantly at war. If you take a look around it seems that dark people and ideas are pervasive in their attack against all that is good and pure. Though we must have the courage to stand against these evils we need not fear, because where there is light darkness cannot exist.

"23 And that which doth no edify is not of God, and is darkness.

24 That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.

25 And again, verily I say unto you, and I say it that you may know the truth, that you may chase darkness from among you; (D&C50:23-25)."

Stand up for what is true and right and do not be afraid of the dark. As soon as you bring light to bear on the subject the darkness is banished and the light grows. Dark can never win. God is almighty and will win in the end, will we be with him?

By Joshua Kirton
Other Posts By Joshu:How in the World and Eastern Great Egret

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What I can do with my phone.

Cell Phones are rather fancy theses days. Some of you can still remember when there were no cell phones, and some of you had those first bricks that people called cellular phones. There was even a time when phones were built with cords in cars for the rich and famous. Now everyone totes a little phone around with them. For good or bad that is the way things are.
Another great innovation with the cell phone was the addition of the digital camera. Initially the pictures had such low resolution that they looked like Mario and Luigi did in 1985. Now you can take pictures like this anywhere you go. This was taken near Park City, Utah.

By Joshua Kirton

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Get on your Horse and Ride!

This is the best view in the entire world! If you are stressed, or just need a break, get on a horse! I did this over the long weekend up in Park City, and it was beautiful! 


By Sarah Allred


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Bill and Ted's Red Panda Rave

Narrator: After BIll and Ted' Excellent Adventure,  and their Bogus Journey they went to the zoo.
Bill: You know Ted I can't think of any reason for a radical red panda, like this one, to be asleep on such a beautiful morning. I guess he had a late night.
Ted: Actually now that I think of it I heard about a red panda at a rave last night on the news. He was going all sorts of crazy. This must be him.
Bill: That crazy party animal. Are you sure he isn't just nocturnal?
Ted: Shshsh let him sleep. He probably has a hangover from last night.
Bill: Are you kidding? He looks most tranquil. I'm going to poke him.
Ted: Dude that is nuts. He will chew your finger off.
Bill: Dude! I'll wear a glove.
Ted: Dude!. Why did you bring a baseball glove to the zoo?
Bill: I thought I might want to catch an animal.
Ted: Ohhh. That makes sense... Careful!... Careful!...
Bill: POKE!
Red Panda: Can't you see I'm sleeping here! Get out of here before I claw your eyes out! I was up all night dancing! Let me SLEEP!
Ted: Dude! It is him!
Bill: Hey you want to go out with us tonight to pick up some babes?
Red Panda: Are you still here? I thought I told you to go away.
Ted: Come on most excellent red panda!
Red Panda: I warning you go back to your phone booth and keep you trap shut so I can sleep.
Ted: Whoa! Narly. I think he is serous.
Bill: I'm going to poke him again... POKE!
Narrator: After a long surgery doctors were able to reattach Bill's face, and after all of the physical therapy he has been able to walk again.
Ted: What kind of adventure should we have today?
Bill: Let's see if that Red Panda guy wants to party again.

This picture was taken at Utah Hogle Zoo. For more info on red pandas and the probability of them attending a rave click here.

By Joshua Kirton
Another dialogue: Dont Stare! Its not Polite.
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The Greatest Show On Earth

This is a picture taken at the Circus. My husband and daughter had never been to the Circus and I was very excited to take them. There is something about seeing through others eyes. To me the Circus is okay and kinda boring because I've been more times than I can remember. But this time it was something special that I will remember forever. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to The Greatest Show On Earth! Oh, and how cute is the elephant holding the dog.
By Rebecca Kunz Kirton

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Picture our World (http://pictureourworld.blogspot.com/) is a picture of the day blog. Anyone who has a good picture can contribute. Each photographer writes their own title and caption describing the photo and what they see (Limit 300 words). A caption is not necessary, but highly suggested. At least a title must be submitted with the photo. If no caption is provided Joshua Kirton will make one up before posting; probably consisting of a spiritual or humorous thought. There is no vulgarity, pornography, or otherwise lewd material allowed. If any such material is submitted, the email address from which it was sent will be sent to spam. The e-mail address to which you can send any pictures you wish to submit is illuminating.enigma@gmail.com.

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I Saw The Sign: No Profanity Sign

I found this bad boy in a small town park next to a lake in north central Florida. Some good advice. Nothing shows ignorance and a lack of respect for others more than profanity. Have you ever heard some one cussing up a storm and thought wow that person must be very well educated, and look how respectful he is to others? Keep it clean and show others that you can think about the words that come out of your mouth.
By Joshua Kirton

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Monarch Butterfly

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”  - Nathaniel Hawthorne

Taken in Lake Mary, FL

BY Kelsey Davis

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The Incredible Hulk Flowers

It is official the incredible Hulk is so big that a flower has been genetically engineered to mimic his coloring of green with those snazzy purple pants. I could be mistaken however. I took this picture in Rock Canyon in Provo Utah. I am pretty sure that these flowers have no association with the Incredible Hulk, but they sure do a good job mimicking his colors.
By Joshua Kirton

Home Sweet Home

I start school next week, and this past week I started work. I work from 5AM until 830 AM, and it's been sooo hot here in Utah! I have been melting! I would love to be at this Lake, and back home in Canada! 
By Sarah Allred

Poetic Beauty

These rocks are red, the sky is blue. There are three bushes, and a tree too.
I took this picture in Diamond Fork Canyon in Utah. It is a beautiful place. My sarcastic poetry doesn't do it justice. If you ever get a chance to go there are hot springs, a river for fishing, red rock to climb, and trails to hike.
By Joshua Kirton

Freezer in a field?!?!

I visited my Grandfather's farm many times when I was young but it wasn't until my last visit that I noticed an old freezer, sitting in the corner of a field. Was it always there and I had just missed it, or was it a recent addition to the scenery. By the looks of the rust it had been there a long time but how could I have missed this before. Such an odd thing to be in the middle of a field but it made for such an interesting picture that couldn't be passed by.

By Kelsey Davis
Other Posts By Kelsey: Monarch Butterfly and Straight and Narrow Path

The Price of Freedom

By Aaron Kirton

Wolf Spider in Rock Canyon

This hairy wolf spider was sharing the trail in rock canyon with me. As I was taking pictures of me he kept charging at me. A very aggressive individual.
Photo taken in Rock Canyon Utah.
By Joshua Kirton

The Story The Picture Doesn't Tell.

There's a lot more behind this picture than you would think. For me, it brings back memories of being wedged in a U-Hall between my father an-in-law and brother-in-law driving from Utah to Florida. What an adventure that was! We saw many beautiful views along that drive, and this is just one of many. This was taken somewhere in southeastern Utah.
By Annie Kirton

Five Hundred Visitors This Month

Today we had out five hundredth visitor this month. I appreciate your visits and support for us as we share the world we see one photo at a time. Don't forget to share links to your favorite photos on facebook and other social networking sites, so every one can enjoy these photos as much as you all have.