Alligator gar are a fresh water fish, mostly found in Southern US States. These are small for the species. Documents have shown these fish can grow up to 10 ft. (3 m) in length. Overfishing and habitat destruction has impacted the population, which are declining in numbers. They are known as “primitive fish” as they retain characteristics of their ancestors from 100 million years ago. These are for sale at the fish market at the Wharf in Washington, DC. Click on the image for a larger view.
Category Archives: On the Road
Crab for Sale
Crab being sold at the fish market at the Wharf in Washington, DC. The market is open at night and draws quite a crowd. Click on the image for a larger view.
National Portrait Gallery
I was in Washington DC on business. It is a strange town. One of the mysteries is all of the museums close at 5:30, all of them except the National Portrait Gallery.
This gallery is one of the most interesting museums I have ever visited. The covered courtyard is beautiful—the “pools” in the image are sheets of water flowing over the granite floor, barely deep enough to wet the bottom of your shoes. An orchid exhibition was on display in the raised marble beds in the courtyard while I was there. Entrance is free and stays open to 7 pm. Click on the image for a larger view.
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is right in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. It is often the scene of political protest, large and small. Click on the image for a larger view.
Poetry, $2
Poet, author, ordained minister, and street preacher Charles Cousins selling poetry on the streets of Washington, D.C. I bought one of published works for Naomi while heading to an appointment. His work can be found on his web site nopoetrynopeace.com. Click on the image for a larger view.
Face Off
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Erosion
Erosion of the Colorado plateau has left a network of canyons, mesas, and spires. Click on the image for a larger view.
Alien Landscape
Remnants of volcanoes dot the landscape in the Four Corners area of the US southwest. Click on the image for a larger view.
Scales of Time
Hundreds of millions of years were needed for the Colorado plateau to accumulate its material under an ocean. Hundreds of million more were needed to expose it to the atmosphere, when erosion would carve canyons and spires into its surface. Plants and animals would evolve over this time, adapting or dying out with the changing conditions. Humans are the latest inhabitants in this history. Click on the image for a larger view
Goosenecks State Park
Goosenecks State Park in Utah is an entrenched river meander cut into the Colorado Plateau by the San Jan River. The river flows six miles through the canyon, but only advances one and a half miles because of the curves. Monument Valley in Arizona is south of this location and its rock spires can be seen at the horizon in the middle frame. Click on the image for a larger view.
