My newest, coolest new toy

Today I discovered flickr.com. This is a very fun site for photography enthusiasts. Not only is it a web album, but it allows for lots of interaction with other users. I've already joined three groups. There are many groups for all sorts of photography and photographers.

Feel free to check out my photostream on flickr by clicking here. Add me as a friend, my screen name is smileyjkl. Just write to me and say that you found me on my blog.

Go now and sign up!


Here's today's photo:


This was taken in the Templo Motivo de Maipú in Santiago de Chile. I really like how all you can see are the windows because it was so dark in this part of the church.

A Huaso in Chile

A Huaso is the Chilean version of the cowboy. These men are skilled horsemen and are often romanticized in the folklore tradition. My first week in Chile, I was able to view this demonstration of huaso horsemanship (is that a word?). The things this huaso could do with his horse were amazing.

Waterfall in Torres del Paine

This photo was taken in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile in March 2006. I'm glad that there is a person down there by the falls to give you some perspective to the size.

Arco Iris de Patagonia

One of my all time favorite photos. I dare not touch it in editing because this captures exactly what the scenery looked like at the time. This photo was taken on a boat in Patagonia, Chile in March 2006. The water truly is this color due to the minerals from the glacier melt. Amazing.