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Previously Featured as PHOTO of the MONTH

Three cyclists ride single file on a paved trail in Autumn and pass under a big overarching branch with yellow leaves.

Nov ’24―by Ralph Williams
Out for a Fall ride in Fort Collins, CO.

Black cat sits on a tile floor in front of a black screen door and stares at the black silouette of a cat's head that is cut into the lower part of the door frame.

Oct ’24―by Grace McEvoy
We all have our dopplegangers.

Older Italian woman in a purple apron stands behind a service counter and concentrates on pouring an espresso into a cup she's holding whle an older man in a red apron with his back turned makes coffee at a large machine.

Sept ’24―by R. Williams
Cranking out capuccinos in Florence, Italy!

Two violet water lilies with thick stems (one standing slightly taller than the other) grow side-by-side out of a still clear pool of water while surrounded by bright green lily pads.

Aug ’24―by Andy Gozard
Water lilies in Parc de la Tête d’Or (“Park of the Golden Head”) in Lyon, France.

Adirondack chair in silhouette sits alone on a dock on a tree-lined pond at dusk.

July ’24―by Andrew Michaels
Now THAT’s a good seat! Taken on a pond in Bucksport, Maine.

Close-up photo of an amarylis bud in soft pastel shades of violet and olive-green, set against a solid black background.

June ’24―by Grace McEvoy
Amaryllis!

Solar eclipse with the moon covering the sun and the bright white light of the sun emanating outward, set against a pitch black sky.

April-May ’24―by Katherine Nguyen Williams
View of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, taken from a wildflower field in the totality zone in Prosper, Texas, USA. LIVE LONG & PROSPER!

Person cycling past large carved wooden door with ornate stone archway and plaque on wall.

March ’24―by Noah Baumgartner
A biker navigates a cobbled street in central Florence, Italy.

Tabby cat sitting on a colorful jigsaw puzzle on a wooden table with a tablet and window blinds.

February ’24―by J. Henderson
Anyone who enjoys puzzling and has a cat will understand this predicament.

Nighttime city scene with a lit-up river, white pedestrian bridge, and people walking along the waterfront.

January ’24―by Marcelle LaRue
Colorful view of the “Quai de la Loire” in Paris.

Ornate building with detailed facade, multiple spires, and arched windows under a partly cloudy sky.

December ’23―by R. Williams
An elaborate red roof is sihlouetted against a dimming pastel sky in Geneva, Switzerland.

Colorful umbrellas suspended over a narrow alley with brick and stone buildings and greenery.

November ’23―by J. Henderson
Umbrella Alley in Quebec City, Canada.

Autumn leaves in yellow, red, and orange scattered on a dark asphalt surface.

October ’23―by Marcus Mann
A beautiful array of Autumn leaves on a sidewalk in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA.

Narrow, covered corridor with graffiti-covered columns and brick-paved floor, illuminated overhead.

September ’23―by Birdie Johnson
Krog Street Tunnel in Atlanta, Georgia is an ever-changing canvas of urban grafitti.

Dense forest canopy with moss-covered branches and green foliage allowing sunlight to filter through

July/Aug ’23―by Janie Thompson
Moss-covered branches form a tentacle-like green canopy over a greenbelt trail in Snohomish, Washington, USA.

Dimly lit bar with red lanterns, three people talking at counter, shelves with bottles in background

June ’23―by Marcello Mason
An older couple enjoys some good conversation over a drink at the moody Zig Zag Cafe in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Two tiny bugs (aphids) walk upside-down along a big green leaf.

May ’23―by Grace McEvoy
Two aphids make their way across a plant on an urban farm in Atlanta, Georgia. The tiny insects will feed on the newly sprouted leaves, but soon the ladybugs and lacewings will arrive to consume them. It’s the cycle of life!

Looking up at two window washers working near the top of the USG Building in Chicago.

April ’23―by Jan Wotring
Yikes! Two window cleaners dangle off the side of the sleek USG Building at 550 W. Adams St. in Chicago, Illinois near Willis Tower. Is it just me or do they look like a couple of ants climbing a wall?

While touring remote Alaska, a female photographer hunkers in the grass to catch a shot of a bear that's standing in front of her.

March ’23―by Grace McEvoy
While traveling through remote Alaska, photographer  Nine Francois hunkered in the grass to catch a shot of a passing bear while her level-headed friend, Grace McEvoy, hid in the front shovel of a tractor and snapped a photo.

Small Buddha statue on windowsill with artificial grapes and misty outdoor garden background.

February ’23―by Rufus Sinclair
As the mist gathers outside, a small buddha sculpture sits peacefully on a window ledge inside the Visitors Center for The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya in northern Colorado.