Sshh!

Sshh!, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken November 2009

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Red

Lechon Cebu

Lechon Cebu, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Roasted pig, a specialty in the Philippines

Taken November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Edible
This week's ABC Wednesday theme: Things Which Begin with the Letter L

Missing a Hand

St. Francis, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Why do religious art have missing parts? Do people keep the parts for luck?

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Broken

I Heart Fruits

Fruits, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I took this photo at a local grocery. Didn't notice that a very popular symbol is in the photo too until today. Do you see what it is?

Taken July 2008

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Rows

Little Ones

Currimao Children, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I don't know any of these children but they walked up to me when they saw me taking pictures by the beach. And pose they did; they weren't shy at all.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Kids
This week's Thursday Challenge: Tiny
This week's PhotoSharks' theme: Babies

Up Close

Bangui Windmills - Closeup, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is a closeup shot of one of the Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Angles

Turtle and Rabbit Islands

Turtle and Rabbit, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Two islands in Hawaii named after animals.

Taken May 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii

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This week's Lens Day theme: Blue
This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Nature

Malacca Old and New

Malacca Old and New, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Visitors to the Ruins of St. Paul's Church in Malacca get a glimpse of the old and new. From a distance, they can see the new developments in the area, a sharp contrast to their immediate surroundings.

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Faded

Paradise

Hanauma Bay, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I could spend forever here.

Taken May 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii.

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Watery
This week's Photo Hunt theme: Beautiful

Tallest Man Made Waterfall

Jurong Falls, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is Jurong Falls, the world's tallest artificial waterfall.

Taken June 2007 at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore.

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Watery

The Color of Fire

Dragon, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 in Malaysia

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Colorful

Prints

Prints, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Probably one of the easiest patterns to spot, prints on fabric.

Taken May 2006 at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii, USA

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Patterns

Welcome

Welcome, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Spoken in many languages but mean the same. Welcome!

Taken August 2006 in Singapore

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Signs

Patterns

Patterns, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken July 2008 in Mandaluyong, Philippines.

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Monochrome

Kookaburra

Kookaburra, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

When I saw him perched on the twig like that, I just had to take a photograph.

Taken August 2006 in Australia

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Animals