i've been looking for a pattern in water like this for some time. Trying to find a place when the water has just the right size ripples and the proper light and reflections, then be able to place a camera on something solid to capture the special event, can all lead to be quite a task.

layers and layers of spire-shaped mountains in ZhangJiaJie

one of 10,000 roses at the International Rose Test Garden in Oregon.

i'm no giraffe expert, but i think the left one wants a kiss.

no photographers were harmed in the capturing of this photo (although we are in need of a new photo-assistant ;-)

if you can't find any fruit stands in the Chernobyl district, you can create your own wacky-looking berries by dipping them into a vat of radioactive waste (or high fructose corn syrup will probably work the same). okay, this is actually the center area of a Grecian Windflower that happens to resemble raspberry-like shapes and colours. each protrusion measures 0.007 inches in diameter (equivalent to a single bristle on a toothbrush) and is surrounded by tiny clear hairs giving the appearance of ice crystals.

a secluded little waterfall along the road to Hana in Maui

JiuZhaiGou Valley, China