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AMERICANA : America, the land of diversity - Our most wonderful resources are our national and state parks and wildlife refuges. I have been blessed to see most every place except Hawaii. This will be a growing gallery...

AMERICANA

America, the land of diversity - Our most wonderful resources are our ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2008 9:24am PST

ANTARCTICA : Envision a land with no visible vegetation and minimal human intrusion. Add vast stretches of impenetrable ice and jagged peaks to the mix. This uncanny place is Antarctica, our highest, driest, windiest, and most environmentally tempermental continental. In less than an hour we observed four seasons - sun, overcast, rain, sleet, and snow. During the equivalent of a small hurricane (80 mph winds), our ship yawed and pitchpoled through the night. Thankfully, my comrades and I were spared return to our homes to share images and stories. Despite the perils, I am also grateful for the privilege of journeying there. It is our destiny and responsibility to be proactive stewards and protect this unique haven. Though low on terrestrial biodiversity, its oceanic bionutrients are the richest on the planet. I invite you to read my award-winning article, reprinted from The Richmond Times Dispatch at www.gallagherstravels.com Click Destinations, then Cruises and Journey to the Bottom of the Earth.

ANTARCTICA

Envision a land with no visible vegetation and minimal human intrusion ...

Updated: Dec 10, 2007 9:04pm PST

CENTRAL AMERICA & MEXICO : Four months after 9/11/01, I began traveling internationally. Meeting people of different cultures is the best education in the world. Costa Rica was my first big gig. I published over six articles on this friendly, biodiverse nation. WildBird (june 2004), Tico Times, and the Richmond Times Dispatch are a few of my outlets. To read my award-winning article, visit www.gallagherstravels.com click Destinations, Costa Rica, and Natural Selection Thanks to Michael Kaye and the other good people of Costa Rica Expeditions for your hospitality. (WILDBIRD, Tropical Specialties (Endemism in Hummingbirds)June 1994,p. 50). Besides Mexico City and the border towns, in the heart of Tamaulipas lies a jewel, El Cielo Cloud Forest. This UNESCO site teems with birds and other wildlife. One autumn, I had the priviliege of exploring this unusual and primitive area with a group of nature-minded Texans. *See my reprinted article at www.gallagherstravels.com Stay tuned for more images in this gallery and the creation of Belize and Guatemala. *Check my reprinted article at www.gallagherstravels.com

CENTRAL AMERICA & MEXICO

Four months after 9/11/01, I began traveling internationally. Meeting ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 3:43pm PST

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My Smug Mug

Updated: Sep 17, 2007 3:49pm PST

NORWAY : Norway is one of the world's most beautiful and desirable countries. Its shimmering fjords and rocky coastlines sparsely dotted with colorful, tidy homes offers solace. Here in the southern part, snow-capped mountains meet the bountiful sea. These reasons and more are why UNESCO designated the fjord region the most scenic spot on earth.

NORWAY

Norway is one of the world's most beautiful and desirable countries. I ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2007 4:43pm PST

SPAIN, English Village of Valdelavilla : WELCOME to VALDELAVILLA where MAGIC HAPPENS. Several hours north of Madrid, Spain in a lush valley near the Iberian Range is a beautifully restored pueblo village. Here, Spanish professionals, students, and retirees improve their English communications with the assistance of volunteer Anglos from all over the world. Transportation to and from Madrid, cozy accommodations, and delicious meals are free for the Anglos. Through one to one conversations, hikes, and hilarious skits, Spaniards are immersed in English. They say this form of listening and speaking is more effective and less intimidating than a structured grammar class. Additionally, everyone cultivates new friendships. This Madrid-based program is called Pueblo Ingles (www.puebloingles.com) As a participant and photojournalist, it was my privilege to attend this unusual activity. With these images, I attempted to tell a story from arrival to the magic villa to our heartfelt good-bye. Master of Ceremonies (Jez Beckett) and Program Director (Sabela Castro Jimenez) did an excellent job herding all of us sometimes errant sheep. Valdelavilla is a memory which, I think, all will treasure as one of life's rare rewards. I hope you enjoy this collection of serendipitous moments. Emily M. Grey, Photojournalist

SPAIN, English Village of Valdelavilla

WELCOME to VALDELAVILLA where MAGIC HAPPENS. Several hours north of Ma ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2008 2:41am PST

WORLD WILDLIFE : Capturing a wild animal on film at the defining moment is one of the greatest challenges to a wildlife photographer. Most of these images were shot in the wild with a 35mm Nikon N90S camera. I nearly stepped on the white-tailed fawn. With no land predators, adult penguins in Antarctic waddled within ten feet of me. Maybe because they cannot speak a human tongue or save themselves from habitat destruction and other unnatural activities, I hold a rare place in my heart for wild creatures. This global gallery will continually grow. I look forward to any feedback.

WORLD WILDLIFE

Capturing a wild animal on film at the defining moment is one of the g ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2008 3:01pm PST

DELAWARE BIRDING : DELAWARE BIRDING PRESS TRIP May 15 - 18, 2008 Strategically located along the Atlantic Flyway, the Delmarva's Peninsula's peculiar funnel shape draws in migrating hawks, songbirds, and shorebirds. Here, avifauna feed, water, and stage before continuing the long journey north or south in the spring and fall. Rich in history, seaside culture, and art, little Delaware is also a natural gem. One can be leisurely or cover considerable ground in a short time. Birding or nature tourism is fast becoming one of the state's major livelihoods. Below are images of our recent sojourn with light-hearted captions. I have not used Photoshop because I by and large believe that photography should be honest. I hope that this brief tour has further opened your eyes and senses to the beauty and behavior of birds and other indigenous fauna with which we share our good earth, water, and skies. Happy Birding! Emily M. Grey

DELAWARE BIRDING

DELAWARE BIRDING PRESS TRIP May 15 - 18, 2008 Strategically locate ...

Updated: May 20, 2008 5:33pm PST