City view from above. The southern portion of Rio de Janeiro viewed from the base of the Corcovado Statue, with Botafogo Bay, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, the Lagoon and the Jockey Club Click for larger view

Nicole, your hummer is outstanding. I love how the color of the zinnia is reflected on the bird. Party, your dinner is so colorful. It looks delicious. Mine is a picture of the clouds from a day in July. The first sunny day after weeks of rain.

Here's something similar for you, Casey: the Great Torii (gate) in Miyajima, Japan. At low tide, people can walk to the base, like we did. There were many coins on the ground; maybe people leave them on purpose, I'm not sure. Anyone else been there? There are friendly, loose deer walking around the area.

She is gorgeous, isn't she? Belongs to a neighbor. She is kept indoors, but when she escapes it is our yard that is a favorite to visit.